Water leaks over a slag pit in a steel mill may not seem like a serious issue, but they can cause significant problems for the mill's operations and pose safety hazards for workers. Here's a closer look at why it's important to fix water leaks over a slag pit in a...
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Causes of Pipe Burst – The Hazards of Over-Pressurizing Industrial Systems
Industrial systems are designed to operate within certain pressure ranges to ensure safe and efficient operation. However, when these systems are over-pressurized, it can lead to causes of pipe burst, including equipment damage, leaks, and even explosions. Here's a...
Pipe Stopping vs. Pipe Freezing: Everything You Need To Know
In the realm of industrial operations, ensuring the integrity of pipelines during maintenance, repairs, or modifications is paramount. Two commonly employed methods to achieve this are pipe freezing and pipe stopping. At RAK Industrial Services, we are at the...
Carbon Fiber Repair vs Replacement: Which is Right For You?
Industrial manufacturing facilities often face challenges when it comes to maintaining and repairing their pipelines and tanks. Traditional methods of repair, such as welding and patching or downtime outage replacement, can be time-consuming, costly, and may cause...
What to Do in the Event of a Steam Pipe Explosion: A Closer Look
Did you know that the US plumbing market is worth $126.1 today? Steam radiators are a significant source of heat distribution in many older residences and businesses. While steam radiators are still a reasonably viable source of heat, they are prone to a range of...
Avoiding Top Emergencies In a Manufacturing Plant
Do you want to know the number one way to keep your staff safe and money in your pockets? A successful manufacturing plant owner knows that avoiding emergencies saves money and avoids staffing issues. When you keep your workplace safe, you'll end up having to spend...
Be Safe and Save Money by Preventing a Gas Line Leak
Approximately 4200 structural fires occur every year that start from gas line leaks or faulty gas appliances. These fires also cause around 40 deaths and plenty of severe burns to occupants. Read on to find out how you can use preventative measures to protect...
Best Practices for Ensuring Construction Safety on Job Sites
There are about 11 million construction workers employed in the United States. Of those millions of people, about 36% experience on-the-job injuries and fatalities per year. However, that number has the potential to be drastically decreased with construction safety...
An Industrial Personal Protective Equipment Guide
An industrial environment isn't the safest workspace for your employees. They could be exposed to various harmful chemicals or work with dangerous materials. Sparks and steam may be a daily occurrence they have to deal with. There are guidelines set in place to...
Industrial Hazardous Chemical Exposure Prevention Tips
Over time, working with dangerous chemicals is slowly getting safer and safer. Fewer people die from chemical accidents than did just a few decades ago! How is it so much safer in the modern day to work with chemicals? Many practices have been instituted that help...