Top 4 Most Common Window Types
Although there are hundreds of window styles and designs to choose from, there are 4 tried and true window types that make up most of the windows in our homes. Each of the most common window type serves a different…
Most Common Door Types Throughout History
Doors have been used since the dawn of time, from the stone doors used in Asia in 2000BC to the wooden doors used in Europe in 3000 BC. Their ultimate function has always been to create privacy or to provide…
Heat Illness Prevention: New Federal Heat Standard
On October 27, 2021, OSHA initiated rulemaking with the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on heat illness prevention in outdoor and indoor work settings. Record-breaking heat across the US this past summer endangered millions of workers across all areas…
Is Your Machine Safety Program Outdated?
To ensure worker safety, organizations rely on machine safety programs. These plans should address OSHA regulations, provide clearly written procedures and cover employee training on equipment. In our experience, these plans are often written once and then relegated to a…
Global Supply Chain Breakdown: What is the Cause and When Will it End?
The Effects on Businesses Across All Industries At this stage of the pandemic, we have all become accustomed to “covid delays” and shortages of basic supplies like toilet paper and cleaning products. What few of us anticipated in those early…
Glass Cladding: Benefits of Curtain Walling vs Rainscreen
Glass Cladding Office Building In construction, cladding refers to the application of one material over another. There are a variety of different types of cladding that use materials ranging from wood, metal, natural stone, plastic and glass. Exterior cladding is needed…
Increase Productivity with Glass Handling Tilt Tables
In order to maximize efficiency and productivity in the window and glass manufacturing process, one small but extremely important component to consider is the tilt table, a type of application table. Tilt tables are available in a variety of different load capacities, lengths, dimensions, and tilt angles. Tilt tables are powered in a number ways, including air, manual, or motor sources, and can be operated by foot or hand control.
How is Glass Made?
The Pilkington Process Glass is made from melting sand into a liquid. You won’t see that happening at your local beach though. Sand melts into a liquid state at around 1700˚ C (or 30390˚ F)! In a commercial glass plant,…
Glass Handling Equipment for Specialty Windows
Wakefield Equipment has years of experience with window manufacturers who manufacture all different types of windows. We are well versed in the unique manufacturing constraints of each style of window and can recommend glass handling equipment specific to each manufacturing…
OSHA Material Handling Guidelines: Pushing, Pulling and Lifting
How much can your employees safely lift, push, or pull and are there any OSHA material handling guidelines that need to be followed? Our experts weigh in on the sometimes confusing guidelines and provide practical advice for locating potential employee…