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Welding Regulator Selection Guide
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Welding Regulator Selection Guide

A critical part of any gas welding operation is the gas regulator, which is used to control the flow of gas needed for welding and cutting. The key function of the regulator is to take incoming pressurized gas and reduce the flow to the appropriate delivery pressure for safe and effective operation.

Commercial Flush Valve Parts Guide
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Commercial Flush Valve Parts Guide

Manual flush valves are frequently found in the busy bathrooms of airports, offices, schools, restaurants, and many other commercial buildings. Installing a new valve assembly or replacing an old one is easier when you understand the various components.

Gravity Toilet Parts Guide
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Gravity Toilet Parts Guide

At their most basic, all toilets provide the same function. However, different designs from different brands can make selecting the correct replacement parts confusing, if not difficult.

Cutting Wheels and Grinding Wheels Selection Guide
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Cutting Wheels and Grinding Wheels Selection Guide

In a wide variety of metalworking and fabrication work, an electric angle grinder is a common tool of the trade. And now with innovative advances in tool design and battery technology, even more trades are discovering the many uses for angle grinders.

Arc Flash Protection Guide
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Arc Flash Protection Guide

An arc flash is the heat and light produced from an electric arc supplied with sufficient electrical energy to cause substantial damage, harm, fire, or injury.

Strip Brush Selection Guide
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Strip Brush Selection Guide

Regular upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning of conveyors is critical to keep production on schedule and maximize the lifespan of the conveyor itself.

Pressure Switch Selection Guide
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Pressure Switch Selection Guide

A pressure switch for sensing fluid or air pressure contains a capsule, bellows, bourdon tube, and a diaphragm or piston element that deforms or displaces when pressure is applied.

Band Saw Blade Selection Guide
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Band Saw Blade Selection Guide

While there is a wide variety of styles and types of band saw blades, choosing the correct one doesn't need to be a daunting experience.

How is a Rotary Hammer Different From a Hammer Drill?
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How is a Rotary Hammer Different From a Hammer Drill?

In brief, the rotary hammer is meant for jobs that require a more powerful impact. Often times rotary hammers and hammer drills are grouped into a category referred to as “hammer drills,” but that is somewhat of a misnomer when applied to rotary hammers.

Jacobs Chuck Key Selection Guide
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Jacobs Chuck Key Selection Guide

Finding a replacement drill chuck key doesn’t have to be a frustrating experience when you use Jacobs’ cross-reference information. Jacobs is a popular leading brand and most manufacturers will list an equivalent chuck number to make finding a replacement chuck key easier.

Lockset Function Selection Guide
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Lockset Function Selection Guide

Cylindrical locksets are the type of locks found on doors in most commercial buildings. They’re inexpensive, easy to install and replace, and can conveniently be rekeyed. However, selecting the proper lockset function can sometimes be confusing, especially when faced with so many options.

Oil Burner Nozzle Guide
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Oil Burner Nozzle Guide

Oil burner nozzles come in various spray angles and spray rates which determine the efficiency of an oil burner.

Guide to Waterless Urinals
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Guide to Waterless Urinals

Waterless urinals are designed to work in areas where pressurized water isn't available or water restrictions prevent the use of a standard flush valve urinal.

Solenoid Valve Selection Guide
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Solenoid Valve Selection Guide

A solenoid valve is a motorized valve and most frequently is used to control the flow in a pressurized liquid, gas, or air system. They often have a variety of operations within a system, including switching on/off, releasing, dosing, distributing, or mixing fluids.

How to Select the Right Drill Bit or Set
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How to Select the Right Drill Bit or Set

The answer to the question of how to select the right drill bit begins with the material you will be drilling. Another key consideration is the purpose of the hole you need to create.

Sump, Sewage, and Effluent Pump Selection Guide
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Sump, Sewage, and Effluent Pump Selection Guide

Selecting the proper style and size pump for a submersible pumping application doesn’t need to be a daunting task!