On New Year's Day, 1968, programmable logic controllers were developed to provide improved functionality as similar, alternate relay logic systems, which are frequently used for torque control, motion control, and position control. The developers were looking to create a machine that could withstand harsh, industrial environments, could start within seconds, and would use Ladder Logic for its programming structure. They succeeded, and market demand for programmable logic controllers have since skyrocketed. If you're sitting on the fence regarding which type of controllers are going to be easiest to integrate into your existing systems, here are 5 perks of programmable logic controllers that you should keep in mind.
If you own or operate a business, you probably juggle all kinds of facility management issues on a daily basis, from the lights in your parking lot to trash disposal. Dumpster rentals solve the disposal problem handily in exchange for a monthly payment. But renting the right dumpster for your needs and using it as wisely as possible may not be as simple as you think. Here are four tips for getting the most out of your dumpster rental service.
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle is a popular trend all across the world. From carrying reusable shopping bags to backyard gardening, many options are available for conserving the planet's natural resources. Unfortunately, in 2012 alone, Americans generated 251 million tons of waste in local landfills. With 8.9 percent of that number being metal products, finding ways to reduce or recycle is imperative. If you want to reduce this number and have leftover pieces of sheet metal, consider upcycling with these unique ideas for your home and garden.
If you're an avid computer geek, then chances are you've spent years building, upgrading and rebuilding your favorite desktops, removing old parts as the latest and greatest rolls in. Even if you're not on the bleeding edge of what's hot in the computer world, the relentless march of product obsolescence often means you're stuck with a towering stack of parts and, to be honest, few places to safely put them.
If you're like many wives, your husband's garage full of tools might seem like a useless pile of expensive toys. Most of them are probably as foreign to you as your eyelash curler is to your husband, but there is one tool in his collection that is worth its weight in gold – the air compressor. In this article you'll learn why air compressors aren't just for men, how you can use it in your home and how to maintain it properly.
