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What Is a Journeyman Technician?
Technicians repair and maintain equipment in a variety of trades and professions, from laboratory and medical equipment to heaters, cars and computers. They receive the designation journeyman after...
View ArticleGenie Lift Malfunctions
Genie Lift is a company that produces material handling devices as well as man lifts or baskets. Certain malfunctions can develop while operating one of these devices. By properly troubleshooting the...
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Problems With Stepper Motors
The biggest difference between a stepper motor and a standard DC motor is the stepper motor does not have any brushes. The stepper motor's rotation position can be precisely controlled. The differences...
View ArticleDisadvantage of Shaft Couplings
Shaft couplings connect one shaft to another shaft, such as the drive shaft of a motor to the shaft that turns the gears. Many different types of shaft couplings are used for making these types of...
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Anti-Backlash Gear Techniques
Backlash between gears is a necessary evil. If the distance between two gears is too precise, the teeth on each gear can interfere with each other. Specifying the amount of backlash between gears must...
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How to Lay a Paved Road
To lay a cost-effective paved road, you will need heavy equipment and a crew of eight to 10 experienced workers. Supervise the job along with a certified paving contractor. Expenses will include...
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Painting Field Supervisor Job Description
A painting field supervisor job is an interesting position. It entails managing others and carrying heavy responsibility. If you are considering applying for a painting field supervisor's job, make...
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OTC Bearings Tools
Over-the-counter (OTC) tools are available at most parts supply retail stores and even some department stores, such as Sears. The different OTC bearing tools are used to install and remove bearings....
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Ball Bearings Used to Push Things Across the Floor
Attempting to push something across the floor creates friction, which makes it more difficult to move. The use of ball bearings in this application decreases the friction and the item becomes easier to...
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The Effects of Corrosion on Conveyors
A conveyor moves materials and products to a different location by use of a belt. Distribution companies often find conveyors useful to speed up production and limit the amount of manpower required....
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What Is Required for Electrical Conductivity?
Electrical conductivity describes how easily an electrical current can flow through a material from one point to another. With a light bulb, for instance, once you turn on the light switch, the...
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How to Be a Baseball Groundskeeper
If you love the sight of a perfectly manicured baseball field, then you should consider becoming a baseball groundskeeper. Also known as a "sports turf manager," a baseball groundskeeper has several...
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How to Cut a Steel L-Bar
Steel L -bar, commonly known as angle iron, is a material that is readily available and easy to work with. The angle keeps the steel very rigid and resistant to bending, and it also provides a...
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Heat Exchanger Life Cycles
A heat exchanger is a device that transfers heat from one place to another. A good example of a heat exchanger is the car radiator. Cooling liquid, like water or anti-freeze, is run through the...
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Pin Insertion & Extraction Tools
Extracting or inserting a small pin into a wristwatch or electrical device is a difficult procedure without the right tool. Aircraft mechanics find pin insertion and extraction tools a valuable asset...
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Tune Up Kits for Ingersoll Rand Ir-231H-2 Impact Wrench
Over time your Ingersoll Rand impact wrench will lose power because of leaks or wear on the components. Instead of replacing the impact wrench with a new one, you can get a tune-up kit and rebuild the...
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Maintenance Procedures for a DC Motor
A good way to prevent direct current motor problems and save some money is to service the component. A DC motor operates off battery power, like the battery in your automobile. To maintain a DC motor,...
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Drexel Electric Forklift Contact Tips
Many problems can arise because of the contact tips on a Drexel electric forklift. The contactors control every movement of the industrial truck. When the contact tips fail, one or more movements will...
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Electronic Components of an Elb Surface Grinder
Elb America manufacturers different surface grinders. The grinders have a host of electronic components that control the operation of the machine. Most of those electronic components are found in the...
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The Effects of Elevation on a Accumulator Circuit
Elevation and altitude both affect an electrical circuit, including the accumulator circuit. An accumulator is a device that stores energy and can be used in a variety of equipment or machines, such as...
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