Ask A Metallurgist: What is Tempered Steel?
Let’s take a look at the basics of tempered steel…and how steel with a temper is more flexible and giving than steel without a temper.
23
Mar
Blog
10
Mar
A Complete Guide to Attractive Security Perimeters
By using a variety of protective strategies, you can create a dynamic perimeter that does not bore the eye.
04
Mar
Steel Galvanization: “Shocking” Oxidization Protection
We say we’re “galvanized” when something spurs us to action. So what does it mean when we use the term galvanized steel or metal?
18
Feb
The great debate: Tree pits vs tree grates
When choosing how to protect trees on sidewalks, boulevards, and plazas you have a choice: tree pits vs tree grates. Which should you choose? Which is easier to maintain?
04
Feb
A Deep Look into Fabricated Bollards
Fabrication is all about taking a raw piece of material and making it into something functional. It’s the building of some sort of structure with metal, usually steel to make something usable that will last a long time.
15
Dec
A Guide to Park Benches (for Thriving Neighborhoods)
A park bench may be the place for a first kiss or to stop and watch a vibrant sunset. Either way, it is a welcome seat that encourages people to step outside.
04
Dec
Smart Cities, Smart Procurement
Traditional municipal castings can be transformed into internet-of-things (IoT) devices. A smart manhole, trash bin, or bollard watches its environment and reports. Is trash piling up? Is the storm sewer overflowing? Are construction sites active after hours?
13
Nov
How To: Grow an Urban Tree Canopy
Urban tree canopy is of increasing importance in cities all over the world. As climate events become more common, trees help moderate their effect. They clean and cool air, manage water, prevent erosion, and manage the urban heat sink.
05
Nov
Traffic Control Devices for Facilities
Excellent traffic control is important from circulation to signage. Thankfully, most facilities manage slower speeds than those on public roads and highways, which lowers risk. On the other hand, people and cars may be more likely to share the road with pedestrians who may cross erratically through parking lots.
22
Oct
A Guide to Storm Drain Grates
Storm drain grates are responsible for creating safety to the street users above. When choosing the right grate, there are several issues to consider.
16
Oct
Using Industrial Track Wheels
Factories, mills, and warehouses often must move materials horizontally over predictable pathways. With large loads and sporadic movement, transfer carts on rails provide efficient transport.
25
Sep
Tool Steel: Steel that Gets Things Done
Tool steels must have the right material properties for their application. For example, a drill bit and a punch each need hardness and wear resistance
16
Sep
What is the difference between Buy America and Buy American?
It can be confusing for the occasional buyer to make sense of the range of legislation that might affect them. Often, the requirements seem more onerous than they are: waivers are available for many of our unique products.
03
Sep
Reliance Recommends – Content We’re Keeping our Eye (or Ear) On
Entertaining content that offers something for generalists (like us!) while educating and keeping us up to date.
19
Aug
Why are Indoor Bollards Trending?
These days, bollards are no longer merely sitting around buildings. They are moving indoors.
12
Aug
Mooring Bollards
The word “bollard” probably comes from the word “bole”—as in the bole of a tree. The first reported use is from a Scottish newspaper in 1763 referencing a marine bollard, used at a dock to moor boats
06
Aug
How can Municipalities Defend against Texting and Driving?
Drivers distracted by texting are a recent but very large danger on the roads.
22
Jul
Powder Coating Stainless Steel
For most customers it makes very little sense to cover the stainless in a powder coat or other finish. However, customers occasionally choose a colorful finish on stainless, and we thought to walk through the pros and cons.
15
Jul
Bollards with Lights
Solar bollards are less expensive to install, as they do not require trenching. Their standalone nature promises to keep the lights on
08
Jul
Tenji Blocks
Tenji is the word for a Japanese system of braille. Tenji block could therefore be translated as “braille block.” These embedded plates allow people to read the environment