Construction Archives | OneMonroe https://monroeengineering.com/blog/category/construction/ Blog Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:59:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 6 Facts About Nail Guns https://monroeengineering.com/blog/6-facts-about-nail-guns/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:39:17 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=7040 Also known as a nailer, a nail gun is a handheld power tool that’s designed to drive nails into an object or workpiece. They are typically powered by either compressed air, flammable gas or electromagnetism. Rather than relying on a … Read More

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]]> Pros and Cons of Carbon Steel: What You Should Know https://monroeengineering.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-carbon-steel-what-you-should-know/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:57:17 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=2479 Some people assume that all steel is the same, but this isn’t necessarily true. Steel, by definition, is an alloy metal consisting primarily of iron and carbon as well as other trace elements. It has high tensile strength and is … Read More

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]]> Why Copper Is Used to Make Electrical Wires https://monroeengineering.com/blog/why-copper-is-used-to-make-electrical-wires/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:56:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=2469 Copper is used in a variety of applications, one of which is electrical wires. Whether it’s a power cable for a TV, computer, kitchen appliance or construction tool, it’s probably made of copper. Featuring the atomic number 29, this red-brown … Read More

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]]> What Are Lifting Magnets And How Are They Used in Manufacturing? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-are-lifting-magnets-and-how-are-they-used-in-manufacturing/ Tue, 04 Sep 2018 13:56:10 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=2454 Countless manufacturing companies — along with companies in other industries — use lifting magnets in their daily operations. This ergonomic lifting solution allows manufacturing workers to easily lift, move and manipulate heavy objects. And while it may sound like an … Read More

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]]> How Steel Manufacturing Boosted the US Economy https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-steel-manufacturing-boosted-the-us-economy/ Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:55:07 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=2443 From cutlery and outdoor furniture to building frames, bolts, screws, bridges and more, steel is a versatile material that’s used in a wide variety of applications. Classified as an alloy featuring iron and carbon — as well as other elements, … Read More

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]]> 6 Common Myths About Steel https://monroeengineering.com/blog/6-common-myths-about-steel/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 14:23:05 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=2392 From bridges and cell towers to kitchen appliances and mechanical fasteners, steel is one of the most versatile metals on the planet. However, there’s a lot of misinformation out there on the topic of steel. To help clear up the … Read More

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]]> Comparing the 3 Main Types of Washers https://monroeengineering.com/blog/comparing-the-3-main-types-of-washers/ Thu, 17 May 2018 11:55:12 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=2373 Washers play an important role in the manufacturing industry, with manufacturing companies using them to evenly distribute the weight or load of a fastener like a screw. Of course, washers have other applications as well as, including the ability to … Read More

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]]> How Gaskets Are Used in the Manufacturing Industry https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-gaskets-are-used-in-the-manufacturing-industry/ Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:43:50 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=2357 A gasket is a key component used in the manufacturing industry. It’s used to create a seal between two or more surface, preventing leakage of air and/or liquids. In some manufacturing processes, the two surfaces can be secured together without … Read More

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]]> How New Steel Tariffs Could Help the US Manufacturing Industry https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-new-steel-tariffs-could-help-the-us-manufacturing-industry/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:52:20 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=2284 Used in the construction of bridges, railroads, buildings, appliances, hardware and more, steel plays a crucial role in our country’s infrastructure and economy. In 2014, the United States produced a staggering 29 million metric tons of pig iron and 88 … Read More

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