Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Besides face shields, safety glasses, hard hats, safety shoes, protective equipment includes a variety of devices and garments such as goggles, coveralls, gloves, vests, earplugs, and respirators.
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Plastic or Corrugated Resuasable Bins Crates and Storage?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) have many advantages over corrugated paper containers: Reusable: RPCs can be used repeatedly with minimal wear and typically last anywhere from 20 to 100 times , versus a one-time trip with a corrugated box. Durable: Weather resistant, more rigid and non-absorbing compared to corrugated paper Safe: No need … Read morePlastic or Corrugated Resuasable Bins Crates and Storage?
Things to Consider When Buying ESD Smocks
PAC offers a great selection of ESD Smocks to fit any environment or requirements. There are many things to consider when purchasing ESD garments including material type, length, style and any other additional features required. We stock many of our smocks in our warehouse for quick shipment as well as offering custom smocks that include … Read moreThings to Consider When Buying ESD Smocks
MetroMax i Polymer Shelving
MetroMax i polymer shelving offers the strength of steel and a lifetime warranty against corrosion and rust. Built from advanced polymers with type 304 stainless steel corners, these shelves are as strong as Metro’s wire shelving, with a capacity of an evenly distributed 800 lbs. (2000 lbs. per stationary unit). Microban Anti-microbial Product Protection is built into every … Read moreMetroMax i Polymer Shelving
Air Ionization: How it works
What is Air Ionization and How Does it Work? Air ionization neutralizes static charge on insulated and isolated objects by producing a balanced source of positively and negatively charged ions. Whatever static charge is present on objects in the work environment will be reduced and neutralized by attracting opposite polarity charges from the air. Because … Read moreAir Ionization: How it works
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Soldering
We ran into this fantastic soldering demo on YouTube using PACE equipment. View Production Automation’s YouTube Channel View all the PACE products Production Automation offers
How to Tin a Soldering Tip
The proper use and care of the soldering tip will increase soldering production and decrease solder joint failure. Properly caring for your soldering tip increases their life as well as the quality of the soldering. Here are a few tips for caring for your soldering tips. Tinning the tip Tinning the tip means covering the tip … Read moreHow to Tin a Soldering Tip
Carbon Dioxide: Dangers & Management
Carbon dioxide becomes dangerous to people and animals when it begins to displace oxygen. An asphyxiant gas is a nontoxic (in the case of carbon dioxide) gas which reduces or displaces the oxygen concentration in the air we breathe. When carbon dioxide replaces the oxygen in our blood flow, it is called Hypercapnia (or Hypercapnea).
Latex, Nitrile, and Vinyl Gloves: What are the differences?
What’s the difference between various types of disposable gloves and how do you decide which ones to buy>
Bantex Cohesive Gauze
During World War II, Harry Brasel saw the need for an easy economical bandaging material. In 1947 he developed Bantex, a revolutionary cohesive gauze tape which “sticks” only to itself, so it can hold bandages in place without sticking to skin or hair. Although Harry’s first idea was bandaging, Bantex was quickly applied to any … Read moreBantex Cohesive Gauze
Static Control Flooring, ESD Epoxy, and Anti Static Primer. How It’s Used and Where to Buy It
Static Free Flooring, ESD Tile, and ESD Coatings Updated 9/27/17 As static-sensitive electronic components grow more intricate, so do consumers of static-control flooring. Here are some key points to consider when choosing flooring for home offices and small businesses. As electronic components become faster and more sensitive to electrical interference, the need for static control … Read moreStatic Control Flooring, ESD Epoxy, and Anti Static Primer. How It’s Used and Where to Buy It
Dry Box Desiccant Storage within the PCB Manufacturing Environment: Uses, History, Selection, and Performance
Manufacturing Uses of Desiccator Cabinets for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) The discussion regarding ‘dry box’ or desiccant storage of MSD’s (Moisture Sensitive Devices) has increased over the past years with the introduction of new IPC Joint Industries Standards such as IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033a and J-STD-020. Manufacturers are becoming aware of the possible benefits of ultra-low humidity … Read moreDry Box Desiccant Storage within the PCB Manufacturing Environment: Uses, History, Selection, and Performance
Sitting Down is Killing You; Here’s How Standing Workstations Can Help!
Millions of people around the world spend a majority of their day sitting. Whether we sit in our cars heading out to the office to sit at our desks, or spend the day sitting in home offices, we are spending an ever increasing amount of time being sedentary. Even in our free time we sit with … Read moreSitting Down is Killing You; Here’s How Standing Workstations Can Help!
BenchPro Laminate & Non-Laminate Surfaces
What are the differences between laminate and non-laminate surfaces? Learn why BenchPro is one of the most popular industrial workstations for a number of industries.
Choosing a Stainless Steel Table
What is Stainless Steel? Wikipedia describes stainless steel as: inox steel or inox from French “inoxydable“, is defined as a steel alloy with a minimum of 10.5% to 11% chromium content by mass. Stainless steel does not readily corrode, rust or stain with water as ordinary steel does, but despite the name it is not … Read moreChoosing a Stainless Steel Table
FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras
A Thermography Hero’s Welcome Patrol officers, security personnel, and American troops use FLIR infrared technology to protect lives and resources every day. In many ways, you as a thermographer do, too. With thermal imager in hand you have access to an amazing ability- to see problems you otherwise couldn’t and fix them before they cause … Read moreFLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras
Arlink 7000 & 8000 Series Workbenches
The Arlink 8000 series workstation offers the industry’s fastest and simplest set-up and reconfiguration. Virtually no hardware or tools are required, making changes efficient and frustration-free. With an emphasis on ergonomics, the Arlink 8000 series workstation improves comfort, eliminates wasted motion, and minimizes fatigue and strain.
Just-in-Time Production & Kanban
Introduction to Just in Time Production We’ve covered 5S Manufacturing processes and Cellular Manufacturing, so today’s focus is on another lean thinking method: Just-in-Time Production and Kanban. Just-in-Time Production or JIT, and cellular manufacturing are closely related, as a cellular production layout is typically a prerequisite for achieving Just-in-Time production. JIT leverages the cellular manufacturing layout to reduce significantly inventory and work-in-process (WIP). JIT … Read moreJust-in-Time Production & Kanban
How Ergonomics Can Minimize Repetitive Strain Injuries
Repetitive Strain Injuries are Hurting Our Employees, and Our Businesses Repetitive strain injuries is a very real risk to not only employees, but business in general. Costs associated with these types of injuries can cost businesses an estimated $15 to $20 billion dollars a year in the United States according to the federal Occupational Safety … Read moreHow Ergonomics Can Minimize Repetitive Strain Injuries
ESD Handling Procedures
All personnel in an organization who handle ESD sensitive items (ESDS) are to receive ESD control training. In addition, facilities personnel and those who design products to purchase electronic items should also receive ESD control training. Training should occur yearly and is to include objective evidence that the person has understood the information. Training typically … Read moreESD Handling Procedures