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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
You can produce windows and doors in a flexible and economic way--and at the highest quality with a properly designed Window and Door Assembly Line. Using the right assembly equipment can lead to: Shorter run times Steady workload Smooth material…
Automating your flat glass picking and loading with a fully integrated glass free fall system can be a game changer. The right glass free fall equipment paired with the right glass handling equipment can: Improve overall efficiency Reduce breakage Save on…
A manufacturing assembly line process is often one of the more labor-intensive operations where small improvements can result in big rewards. At Wakefield Equipment, our goal is to provide our customers with industry expertise and resources so they can save…
Horizontal Window and Door Assembly Line Specialty window and door handling equipment can solve many of the problems faced by the glass industry that ultimately lead to higher manufacturing cost, such as breakage, creating safe working environments and overall product…