OSHA has begun the implementation and assessment process for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard (29 CFR 1926.1153). The general understanding is that they will use the next several months to assist manufacturers and construction companies in the field, and in October begin to levy fines for non-compliance. What is it about? Silica is a
Continue reading »Reduce Production Costs and Increase Reliability with Wireless Sensor Technology
Wireless Sensor Monitoring Technology Wireless sensor monitoring technology is becoming more useful in a variety of markets including industrial, commercial, food and beverage, medical and more. The wireless technology provides a method to collect reliable data, which helps to decrease overall production cost by reducing or eliminating downtime and increasing process reliability. Traditionally, monitoring process
Continue reading »Deciding Which Style of Lubrication System to Select
There are numerous types of centralized lubrication systems you can select for your equipment. The choices of systems apply to industrial equipment, mobile equipment, food and beverage and others. Your first decision to be made involves the type of lubricant to be utilized. The use of grease will eliminate the option of an orifice type
Continue reading »The Evolution from Supplying Parts to Delivering Solutions
For Kaman Distribution, delivering value to customers means being more than a parts supplier. Rather than just delivering the components they need, we serve as a true partner to our customers. We seek to deliver complete solutions that make them more efficient and successful. Consider our relationship with Lite-Check, a provider of diagnostic testing equipment
Continue reading »Why Lighted Connectors are Necessary
Regardless of how much engineering a system goes through prior to manufacture, at some point a component will fail and need to be serviced. Because of this, it is wise to incorporate as many troubleshooting aids as possible in the design stages. A very simple and cost-effective aid is using lighted electrical connectors. Using lighted connectors allows
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