Tech Zones

Hear This: Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent. But it is also 100 percent preventable.

Note to Self: Power extension cords are not created equal. Here are some tips on how to reduce the risk of extension cord-generated fire, electrical shock, and property damage.

A Sound Buy: What Purchasing needs to know about hearing conservation.

When More Is Not Better: No hard and fast rule, but you'll know it when you can't communicate.

Backfield In Motion: Faced with rising energy costs and wasted energy, this manufacturer turned to energy efficient lighting with motion sensors

Eriez' SafeHold® XPL magnets, now available in six models with capacities ranging from 400 to 5,000 lb for flat materials and 300 to 4,000 lb for round materials, allow users to lift either flat or round materials using the same magnet.

HEMCO offers its New Laboratory Planning Solutions Brochure. It features the UniLine casework groupings, with featured ADA compliant options, that make outfitting a laboratory a breeze.

Packers Kromer's "Zero Gravity" tool & fixture balancers perfectly match tool weight (1 to 660 lb) providing effortless operation, enabling operators to be more productive, perform higher quality work and avoid injury.

Tiger-Vac offers 40 years of expertise in making sure you don't have a blast when you use their legally certified explosion proof vacuum cleaners in hazardous locations.

Bullard's GR50 hood provides respiratory and dermal protection designed to meet the challenges encountered in grinding and metalworking. Offering comfort and durability and weighing only 12 oz, the GR50 protects the operator's head, face, and neck from sparks and airborne particulates.