If you’ve ever driven through a city, you have likely noticed that bollards are an essential part of the urban landscape. But how can we be assured of their protective capabilities? The key lies in the rigorous process of crash testing and ASTM certification that these bollards undergo.
As the environmental impact of traditional materials like wood becomes more evident, alternatives like recycled plastic lumber are gaining traction. This article delves into the world of recycled plastic as a material in site furnishings, exploring its benefits, applications, and why it’s becoming a preferred choice for many.
Judging by the name, you might assume that stainless steel never stains—but you’d be wrong. Stainless steel stains less easily than other iron-based metals, but it’s not literally “stainless”. Just like standard steel, stainless can get marked up by fingerprints and grease, develop discoloration, and
ThermoWood is a type of thermally modified wood created through a process developed at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland in collaboration with the Finnish wood product industry, which is licensed to members of the International ThermoWood Association.
As a material used for construction and industrial application, aluminum possesses multiple innate qualities that are beneficial and make it a cost-efficient selection for site furnishings and bollards.
While all wood will require a degree of maintenance, choosing certain species during construction can drastically reduce the amount of time and effort needed to preserve its aesthetic value and structural integrity.
Before you order wheels, take time to consider the specific needs of your application.
Stainless steel is the metal of choice for engineers, architects, and industrial designers everywhere, but this sleek, highly sought metal can be difficult to weld because of the need to preserve the chromium oxide layer that gives this modern miracle its anti-corrosive properties.
Picking the right grade of aluminum means balancing cost, ease of manufacturing, and the alloy’s material properties.
Aluminum is the metal of the Space Age, as silicon is the metalloid of the Information Age
Stainless steel is the common name for a large group of ferrous alloys that are resistant to rust.
Cast iron and cast steel look very similar, so what’s the difference?
Near net shape manufacturing is a planned production process that aims to make an object as close to its final shape as possible. Near net shape manufacturing minimizes waste, lowers costs, and reduces the time needed to produce a finished item. A near net shape manufacturing process is cost efficient and better for the environment, demanding less energy and resources.
Have you ever wondered about the difference between bronze and brass? Because they’re both alloys, you won’t find brass or bronze on the periodic table of elements…
Rust is a result of oxidation. Aluminum oxides exist. This leads to the question: does aluminum rust?
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.
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?
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
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.
Although all steel is made of iron and carbon, different types of steel contain different percentages of each element. Steel can also include other elements like nickel, molybdenum, manganese, titanium, boron, cobalt, or vanadium
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