Grouts are just like any other type of product on the open market. There is an endless variety of them. If you look hard enough, you’ll find that virtually every company has products they present as “grouts”. Of course, just like every other product, there is a wide range of what qualifies for “grout”. The properties only have to meet a minimum requirement to be “equal”. However, the actual results may be far from equal. 

The most important thing is that you have a way to choose the material that will exceed your requirements without breaking the bank or exceed your estimate when it comes to the installed cost. One good way to do that is to apply a consistent and basic series of questions and look for the materials that give you the right answers. Here are some questions that

In the world of Industrial Construction there are many uncertainties. Delays, obstructions and many unforeseen obstacles are present at every turn on every project. You have to be nimble and steadfast since there’s not many guarantees once the project starts. However, one thing you can usually count on is that most of the trades people usually know what they’re supposed to do and have developed some level of skill due to performing the work under supervision. 

However, the task of Grouting is a different story. It’s a critical step in the installation process and will have a great positive or negative effect on the life of that equipment. It’s just like any other task your people perform: doing it right is positive, and doing it wrong is not. The problem is, Grouting as a key task doesn’t get the support

“My vacuum’s just not cutting it!” We hear this from customers all the time, and believe us, we feel your pain.

Silica dust on your jobsite is becoming more and more of a concern for the safety of your employees and the owner’s employees. And, although you’re making an effort to eliminate the issue, sometimes it’s just difficult to do. You have the attachments, shrouds and bits to help reduce dust. These are fine when the dust is localized and low volume, but what should I do when its overwhelming my vacuum? The first answer is usually, “Get a bigger vacuum.” However, this isn’t always the right decision. You may need a Dust Collector instead.

Know the Difference Between Vacuums & Dust Collectors

Take a look at the difference between the two. The short explanation is that

There are those times when you just don’t have the time to make repairs, prep again and then add a protective layer. The fact that you can’t afford the down time or variance from the schedule may force you to seek other ways to achieve the protection you need without the forfeiture of time you don’t have.

Making the repairs and applying a protective layer all in one pass would be the best option for your situation. Of course, when making this choice, you’ll have to choose a material that can meet the challenges of your particular application. But, you’ll also have to get comfortable with other application techniques and equipment you may not have used before. Getting the materials in place and achieving the best bond, finish and coverage is the key to a repair you can count on to protect your process and infrastructure into the future. 

You’ve chosen the right coating or lining for your project considering all of the factors. Things like operating temperature, chemicals, concentrations, expected level of protection and so on. Once this system is in place, you or your customer will have just the protection needed to protect critical plant infrastructure.

Now it’s on to make sure the system you’ve chosen will stay in place. It needs to bond to the concrete and stay there. You’ll need to prepare the concrete to present the best possible surface for the coating or lining. Sounds easy. But, the surface you have to adhere to is often not smooth or uniform. Given the fact that you need a protective system at all, it’s probably not in the best of shape. The concrete may be deteriorating, damaged and contaminated and have to be repaired to

1. Educate Your Employees

Most laborers do not understand why they’re grouting equipment; it just seems like another menial task. But by spending just a few minutes learning why grouting correctly is critical to the success of the entire job, your team is more likely to get it done right the first time.

2. Communicate a Clear Plan

Before beginning to grout the equipment, ensure that each crew member is assigned to a specific task. It is important to allot labor correctly to increase grouting efficiency and to ensure each step is completed correctly. Its surprising how many job sites have half of their laborers standing around for most of the day while grouting.

3. Cut Labor Costs

If your project requires a significant volume

The process of grouting isn’t necessarily difficult, and the materials aren’t hard to work with. But the fact is: It’s important to the owner. So, we have to put a real emphasis on doing it right the first time.

If grouting is executed incorrectly, it can result in damage to the heavy equipment. Or worse, it can even cause cracks in the surrounding foundation, which can be very costly to repair.

1. Lack of Emphasis by Leadership

It’s best to assume that not all laborers know the ins and outs of the processes they’re helping to build. So, it’s up to the project leader to emphasize which tasks are critical. If the leader acts like it’s important, it will be. In contrast, if a leader says something like, “just get it done!” the task may be skimped

Since grouting is often completed by crew members who aren’t educated in best practices, there seems to be a lot of common misinformation about grout pumping. To many, it seems like common sense that pumping grout is better than pouring. However, just because pumping can initially save lots of time and money, it’s not always best.

Today we’re talking about some commonly held myths you should consider before ordering a pump. We are here to help, because simply knowing the truth can save a lot of time and unnecessary headaches.

Myth #1: “If you pump the grout, you’re guaranteed a successful grout job.”

Truth: Pumping gets the grout closer to where it will end up. However, without the right technique, you’re still not guaranteed the best

Calibration is a vital step in ensuring tools are working as they should be, giving correct readings, providing a safe working environment for end-users, and ensuring that companies are upholding their legal obligations. However, calibration is often confused with accuracy and precision. Here we explore what exactly is meant by calibration and why it’s so important.

What is calibration?

Your tool is working fine, but how do you know it is measuring accurately? That’s where calibration comes in.

Calibration is determining and documenting the difference in readings given by a tool compared with reading a given by a measuring standard (fixed device that is known to be accurate). It is generally followed by the adjustment of the tool. 

The process checks whether the values are within

Mining and earth moving operations can be the ultimate test to your ability to ensure bolted joints stay tight. Constant vibration associated with moving equipment over rough terrain can cause even the nuts to loosen and cause damage or possible injury. 

Air-powered and battery-operated torquing tools make it easy to spot check these connections to insure they are still tight. They can also allow for the regular maintenance check on bolts that have a history of loosening. These hand-held tools are convenient and cost effective.