Prairie Tank & Construction

Here's How to Price Scrap Metal

Learn about the steps necessary to price scrap metal properly, including tips on identification and market resources.

Storage Sheds

Plastic panels are created by pouring heated pellets into moulds with different patterns; workers then trim the moulds, check the bolting holes, add the items to hold them together and pack up kits.

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

11 Things You Didn't Know About Recycling (But Should!)

Recycling is important to reduce the need for virgin materials. It can also be complicated and confusing. Find out things you didn't know about recycling.

Building a More Efficient Industrial Supply Chain

Industrial Equipment Design: From Start to Finish in Five Easy Steps

SOLIDWORKS can help accelerate time to market, while reducing costs and ensuring greater safety and reliability of machines.

Is there a difference between a buffer tank and a storage tank?

Are they the same thing? What's different<br>Really a tank is a tank. Anytime we use a tank for storage of hot or cold water it could be a buffer, storage or both. We usually think of a buffer tank as one that stores thermal mass (sort of like a "flywheel") so a heating or cooling source doesn't cycle too much when smaller loads are turning on and off. We would use the term "storage tank" for a project that is generating chilled…

Why expansion tank is needed

Why does the water heater in my new house have another small tank hanging off the side of the pipe above it?That is an expansion tank installed on the water supply pipe to the water heater. Its...

Tips For Cost-Efficient Tank Installation

There are many different jobs related to tanks, but there are three types of jobs that can be considered together because they are more closely connected. These are the design, installation oversight, and "as-builts" design for both underground storage tanks (USTs) and above-ground storage tanks (ASTs). All three of these jobs, in the respective order above, should in reality be part of the same tank installation job.

Level Measurement Solutions for Flash Tanks

Flash tanks play an important role in ensuring energy recovery during the steam generation cycle. Learn more about how proper level control can help your flash tank function more efficiently.

There Are 73,000 Tanks In The World — Which Are The Best?

Nicholas Drummond, a British military consultant and commentator, tallied up all the world’s tanks. But simple numbers don’t tell a complete story. The army with more tanks isn’t necessarily the more powerful army.

Does Your Tank Have an OPD?

What is an OPD and how can you tell if you have one? Find out here.

for doing what needs to be done

There are times when it is good to have a tank handy.

The Case for Diverse Tank Gauge Measurement Technologies

The oil industry must apply control &amp; safety solutions to run operations efficiently, ensure compliance and protect personnel, assets and the environment.

Simulating an Ideal Stirred Tank Reactor System

Ideal stirred tank reactors are used in various chemical and biochemical industries. Visualize the dynamics within this reactor type.

IOT Readiness Remains a Challenge For Many Industrial Supply Chains

A majority of executives at large global companies expect the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to significantly impact business performance and competitiveness over the next three years, according to a new study just released by the Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network. However, many companies are lagging in IoT readiness, setting the stage for competitive advances and dislocation among IoT leaders and laggards.

Video: The Benefits of High-Feed Milling--Grainger Industrial Supply

In this video, Metalworking Program Development Manager, Mark Fine, talks about how using high-feed milling can help improve productivity and profitability too.

Steps to Take Now Before an Emergency Strikes—Grainger Industrial Supply

Hurricanes, power outages, fires, floods, earthquakes can cripple a business in minutes. These 6 steps can help get you up and running faster.