How Long Does Concrete Take To Set?
If you really want to know the truth, concrete never stops curing; it continually hardens forever. However, for practical purposes,...
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4 Biggest Fails in Heat Trace
In early 2021, Texas was hit hard by an energy crisis that rattled its core infrastructure and left many of...
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Everything You Need to Know About Heat Trace
What is Heat Trace? Are you having issues with busted pipes or frozen surfaces? Not particularly familiar with heat trace...
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The Ins and Outs of Concrete Curing Times
Waiting for the curing of concrete can easily test patience, especially when you’re ready to move on to the next...
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Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather: How Cold is Too Cold?
Experts agree that the best temperature to pour concrete is between 50-60 °F. The necessary chemical reactions that set...
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Snow and Ice Melt Alternatives for 2021
How to Melt Snow Without Salt: Snow Melt Alternatives Harsh salts damage concrete and the environment. Fortunately, there are several...
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How Can I Prevent My Propane Tank from Freezing?
Does Propane Freeze? Propane tanks will freeze up when the ambient temperature drops below -44°F. This is because propane has a...
Read MoreCold Weather Construction Equipment Comparison
Active construction sites provide a unique set of temperature related challenges. Every piece of equipment (handheld or large scale) has...
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Caustic Chemicals and Why Heat is Important
Caustics are substances that burn or corrode via chemical reactions. Most commonly, “caustics” or “caustic tanks” is referring to the...
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The World of Epoxies
Epoxies have improved how we build just about everything. They have improved the way industries world wide adhere, reinforce, insulate,...
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Composite Heating Blankets
Composite Heating Blankets Composite materials have improved how we build everything. By taking 2 or more different materials and combining...
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Pipe Insulation Solutions
Nothing brings wintertime operations to a halt faster than a frozen and blocked pipe. When industrial and residential pipes freeze,...
Read MorePump Insulation Jackets
What Are Pump Insulation Jackets? Pump insulation jackets are specialized protective equipment designed to fit around industrial pumping equipment. Many...
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Construction During a Global Pandemic
Whether positively or, more likely, negatively, COVID-19 has affected just about every industry. The engineering and construction sector are...
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Natural Gas Vs. Propane
WHAT IS NATURAL GAS? True to its name, natural gas is a naturally occurring gas mixture that is formed from...
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Spray Foam in Cold Climates
Spray foam insulation rocks. As building insulation, it provides some dang impressive thermal resistance and even sound barriers. Whether in...
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How To Keep A Water Trough From Freezing
Snowy pastures sure are beautiful to look at…but they also bring a whole other set of challenges for the livestock...
Read MoreMarch Power Manufacturing Award Nominees
The Power Manufacturing Award highlights small manufacturers who exemplify excellence in manufacturing and company culture. If you work for or...
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How to Prevent Concrete Cracking
How can you prevent concrete from cracking? According to Tony “The Concrete Man” Johnson, a concrete contractor located in...
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7 Best Ways to Keep Your Chickens’ Water From Freezing
7 Best Ways to Keep Your Chickens’ Water From Freezing Raising chickens for meat, eggs, or just for insect control...
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DEF FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Diesel Exhaust Fluid
DEF Frequently Asked Questions What is DEF? Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is a solution of synthetic urea and deionized water....
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Heating a Tiny House: 5 Tiny House Heating Options
Tiny houses offer freedom and flexibility for adventurous souls seeking a more simple lifestyle. But less space shouldn’t mean less...
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How to Decrystallize Honey
Careful heat application is the most important element in decrystallizing honey. Those who work with honey will tell you that...
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January 2020 Power Manufacturer: Vanderhall
January 2020 Power Manufacturer: Vanderhall When most of us think of three-wheeled vehicles, trikes come to mind. Commonly referred to...
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Plant Oil Extraction
One of the oldest medicinal technologies still in use today is essential oil extraction. The process of removing oils from...
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What is Selective Catalytic Reduction?
What is Selective Catalytic Reduction? Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is a chemical process that reduces the pollution produced by diesel...
Read MoreJanuary Power Manufacturing Award Nominees
Powerblanket is welcoming in 2020 by announcing the January nominees for the Power Manufacturing Award: Vanderhall and VIA Motors. Vanderhall...
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How to Have Your Best Construction Season Ever
When it comes to knowing when the best time of year is to conduct construction projects, the weather is god....
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How Long Does Mortar Take To Cure?
How Long Does Mortar Take To Cure? As construction projects progress, it can be exciting to reach the final stages....
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Winter Tile Cutting
Wet Tile Saws Wet tile saws are essential tools for cutting ceramic tile, porcelain tile, and stone. These electric table...
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