Author Archives: Stephen Hall

Could bacteria be lurking in your water supply?

Indoor plumbing had a significant impact on public health and daily life in countries all around the world. Billions of people now rely on taps at home for drinking water, cooking, cleaning, and more. However, there could be hidden dangers in some of the water supplies. We want to have a closer look here, including at research from earlier this year. Then, if you need help with tube swaging for applications like moving water, we can help. Continue reading

Welded or knockdown pallet racking?

Effective racking is important for all kinds of warehouses, distribution centres, and other facilities. It must be able to support the goods and ensure efficient use of the space. Plus, it must be accessible and durable. Metal tubing, particularly high strength steel, is a great option for many rack systems. Services like tube expansion can help too, making it easier for tubing to fit together to allow fast assembly and disassembly. Continue reading

Why do some heat exchangers fail prematurely?

Did you know we rely on heat exchangers for all kinds of daily needs? They are essential for various heating and cooling applications, including air con, refrigeration, and even the humble electric kettle. Additionally, they are vital for industrial processes like power generation, food and beverage manufacturing, and transport. With techniques like bending, tube reduction, and ring rolling, it’s possible to create effective heat exchangers for all kinds of situations. Continue reading

The importance of rigging

A lot of people may have heard of rigging before and think about lighting or boats. However, it is essential for much more than just those two. In fact, it is one of the most important processes in a number of different industries. It is vital for moving various types of equipment safely and efficiently. At the same time, it ensures safety with everything from light rigs to stage backdrops. We want to have a closer look at it here, including touching on the importance of aluminium tubing. Then, if you need help with tube manipulation for any applications, we can help. Continue reading

Copper’s unbelievable green credentials

One of the most important factors today is choosing materials that are green and sustainable. It can influence a huge amount of decisions, including what to use for construction projects and essential equipment. Copper is one of the best choices for a number of applications, especially with techniques like tube bending services. The fact it is infinitely recyclable and doesn’t ever need to go into landfill means it has the most impressive green credentials. Continue reading

The easiest way to overcome springback

Accuracy is one of the most important things in the engineering world. In many cases the tolerance is just a tiny fraction of a millimetre; anything more can lead to disastrous consequences. As a result, you need to think about the various factors that can lead to inaccuracies. Springback should be near the top of the list, especially with processes like tube ring rolling or bending metal sheets. Continue reading

Chip management is vital if you want exceptional holemaking

If you ask machinists and metal shop workers, many will say that holemaking is one of the most difficult jobs. There are big challenges when you deal with metals and alloys, including heat generation, tool wear, and the potential for surface damage. In fact, it is quite easy to ruin tools and workpieces. If you want to achieve the best result with tube drilling and other tasks, it is important to think about chip management. Continue reading

Do you know how dynamic roll forming is?

Many of the things you use on a daily basis are possible because of roll forming. The process is one of the most efficient ways to create metal tubes, boxes, channels, and much more. These products are vital for energy, construction, vehicles, furnishings, and many other applications. We help adapt them too, offering services like tube swaging and bending to cater for various needs. Continue reading

What are the biggest challenges in beverage transfer?

The beverage industry is a huge, global business. Manufacturers create all kinds of fantastic products, from soft drinks to milkshakes, alcoholic beverages to fruit juice. There are some huge challenges though, especially when it comes to effective transfer. We want to have a look at some of them here. Then, if you need to arrange tube expansion or other services for different applications, we can help. Continue reading

Specifying the right joints for water tube applications

Joining tubes effectively is absolutely crucial in a number of different applications. One area in particular where it is vital is water tube. Whether it is culverts, underground storage systems, sanitary sewers, or irrigation systems, you need to achieve the right level of performance. Most importantly, you must ensure that the joints don’t allow harmful leaks or infiltration. We want to have a closer look here, then if you need to arrange tube reduction to create leak proof joints, we can help. Continue reading