13-10-21
What to know about peptides for health What to know about peptides…

What to know about peptides for health Peptides are smaller versions of proteins. Many health and cosmetic products contain different peptides for many uses, such as their potential anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, or muscle building properties. Recent…

What to know about peptides for health Peptides are smaller versions…


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13-10-21
Flexible ureteroscopy update: indications, instrumentation and technical advances Flexible ureteroscopy update:…

Flexible ureteroscopy update: indications, instrumentation and technical advances Retrograde ureteroscopy has recently gained a broadened indication for use from diagnostic to a variety of complex minimally invasive therapies. This review aims to look…

Flexible ureteroscopy update: indications, instrumentation and…


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13-10-21
What is a combiner box? What is a combiner box?

What is a combiner box? The role of the combiner box is to bring the output of several solar strings together. Daniel Sherwood, director of product management at SolarBOS, explained that each string conductor lands on a fuse terminal and the output of…

What is a combiner box? The role of the combiner box is to bring the…


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13-10-21
How are stand up pouches made? How are stand up pouches made?

How are stand up pouches made? A brief HISTORY So what is a stand up pouch? Simply put, it's bag/pouch that has the ability to stand on its own. The original stand up pouch design was actually patented in 1968. However, it wasn't until the patent…

How are stand up pouches made? A brief HISTORY So what is a stand…


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13-10-21
A review on RO membrane technology: Developments and challenges A review on RO membrane…

A review on RO membrane technology: Developments and challenges Reverse osmosis (RO) based desalination is one of the most important and widely recognized technologies for production of fresh water from saline water. Since its conception and initiation,…

A review on RO membrane technology: Developments and challenges…


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13-10-21
Operator Essentials Operator Essentials

Operator Essentials You've heard the term before; tactical backpack.  It's hard to avoid, in fact.  It's impossible to deny that "tactical" packs are a trend that isn't going away any time soon in the carry world.  In fact, at this point…

Operator Essentials You've heard the term before; tactical…


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13-10-21
Building efficiency begins with lighting design and controls in step with the space Building efficiency begins…

Building efficiency begins with lighting design and controls in step with the space At the surface level, lighting is the application of light to spaces and simply serves as a prerequisite for visualization. However, because our impression of a space…

Building efficiency begins with lighting design and controls in step…


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13-10-21
The Importance of Good Makeup Brushes The Importance of Good Makeup…

Full Spectrum LED Grow Lights: The Truth You Need to Know Many LED lighting suppliers will say that full-spectrum LED grow lights are the best option for growing plants because they mimic the natural light from the sun. The argument goes: "Plants have…

Full Spectrum LED Grow Lights: The Truth You Need to Know Many LED…


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13-10-21
28 Types of Fabrics and Their Uses 28 Types of Fabrics and Their…

28 Types of Fabrics and Their Uses     Deciding which type of fabric to make an item with is an important decision, as fabrics can have countless qualities. From natural to synthetic fibers and from knit to woven, here’s a look at different fabric types…

28 Types of Fabrics and Their Uses     Deciding which type of fabric…


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13-10-21
Exactly How The Paper Pulp Molding Machine Works Exactly How The Paper Pulp…

The paper pulp molding machine is responsible for creating molded pulp, which has become an ideal material when it comes to packaging. In the past years, the molded-pulp was typically used simply to produce cartons and egg trays. However, the adaptability…

The paper pulp molding machine is responsible for creating molded…


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13-10-21
What Is Red Yeast Rice Extract? What Is Red Yeast Rice…

Red yeast rice extract (RYRE) is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been purported to lower cholesterol. Several types of the extract are sold as supplements.     Red yeast rice may be appealing because it's "natural," but you need to…

Red yeast rice extract (RYRE) is a traditional Chinese medicine that…


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13-10-21
7 Spare Tractor Parts You Need to Have Handy for Preventative Maintenance 7 Spare Tractor Parts You Need…

Preventative maintenance is an important part of owning a tractor. If you want that machine to run as strong as the day you bought it for as long as possible, you have to be dedicated to maintenance every day and at every service milestone.     Things…

Preventative maintenance is an important part of owning a tractor. If…


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13-10-21
Power Saws & Their Uses Power Saws & Their Uses

    Power saws are extremely useful machine tools, but they are also very confusing. There are so many types of saw in different categories and sub-categories of power saw, that it becomes difficult to remember what each kind of saw does. That is the…

    Power saws are extremely useful machine tools, but they are also…


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13-10-21
Why Aluminum Windows Why Aluminum Windows

Aluminum windows and aluminum doors have become increasingly popular for both commercial and residential buildings. Aluminum window frames can be made to match almost any color and home style. They can also be made in a range of different…

Aluminum windows and aluminum doors have become increasingly…


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13-10-21
WHAT TOOLS ARE USED IN LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY? WHAT TOOLS ARE USED IN…

    Laparoscopic instruments are made of durable materials and usually high quality stainless steel. Instruments all have a very narrow shaft so that they can fit inside laparoscopic ports. Sizes typically range from 3 mm, 5 mm and 10 mm sizes. A variety…

    Laparoscopic instruments are made of durable materials and usually…


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13-10-21
HOW DIGITAL PRINTING WILL IMPACT THE QUILTING COTTON MARKET HOW DIGITAL PRINTING WILL…

    Quilting with machine embroidery is an easy way to finish off the top of a quilt or be creative with quilt blocks. With the popularity of personal embroidery machines increasing, many quilters find it cost-effective to quilt their own projects instead…

    Quilting with machine embroidery is an easy way to finish off the…


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13-10-21
Dog Beds: Everything Pet Parents Need To Know Dog Beds: Everything Pet…

Dog beds can be simple or fancy, expensive or homemade, and everything in between.     How do you pick the right dog bed for your pup when there are so many on the market? Does your pooch even need a dog bed? Should you spend a lot of money when your dog…

Dog beds can be simple or fancy, expensive or homemade, and everything…


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13-10-21
How do I use a Recovery Strap? How do I use a Recovery Strap?

The right recovery straps and how to use them can make the difference if you can pull your vehicle out safely or if you have to wait on a tow truck. A high-quality strap without hooks attached to it is the strap you want to use for getting a vehicle…

The right recovery straps and how to use them can make the difference…


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13-10-21
What are the benefits of seaweed? What are the benefits of…

Seaweed grows in or near salty waters. There are several types, and they generally contain many healthful minerals that are easy for the body to break down. Adding seaweed to the diet may help with thyroid function, digestive health, and weight loss.    …

Seaweed grows in or near salty waters. There are several types, and…


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13-10-21
What Is the Difference Between API and Pharmaceutical Intermediates? What Is the Difference Between…

What is the difference between API and pharmaceutical intermediates? The main difference between the two is that the API is an active product that has completed the synthesis route, and the intermediate is a product in a certain place in the synthesis…

What is the difference between API and pharmaceutical intermediates?…


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13-10-21
Accelerating growth in auto parts e-commerce Accelerating growth in auto…

The UK automotive parts supply chain has been transformed by the emergence of e-commerce and the changing behaviour of car owners. Online parts sales are growing at a rate of around 10.5% a year (CAGR) compared with 3% for the whole UK aftermarket and,…

The UK automotive parts supply chain has been transformed by the…


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13-10-21
Benefits of Using Wood Boxes and Crates Benefits of Using Wood Boxes…

Benefits of Using Wood Boxes and Crates With so many packing materials and shipping containers available, why would wood be the best to use? There are a few reasons why wooden boxes and crates could be considered better than cardboard boxes-they are…

Benefits of Using Wood Boxes and Crates With so many packing…


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13-10-21
How cosmetic containers are devided in kinds How cosmetic containers are…

How cosmetic containers are devided in kinds Cosmetic containers expand to a range of jars, bottles, pots, tubes, pens, compacts and liquid dispensing solutions. Each container offers a different design and solution; however, in the world of ‘cosmetic…

How cosmetic containers are devided in kinds Cosmetic containers…


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13-10-21
Overview of CNC Machining Process Overview of CNC Machining…

Evolving from the numerical control (NC) machining process which utilized punched tape cards, CNC machiningis a manufacturing process which utilizes computerized controls to operate and manipulate machine and cutting tools to shape stock material—e.g.,…

Evolving from the numerical control (NC) machining process which…


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13-10-21
Wear Resistance: The underlying property in modern steels Wear Resistance: The…

Wear Resistance: The underlying property in modern steels Recent research predicts that the mining automation market will be worth $3.29bn by 2023 — a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7 per cent since 2017. While automation greatly enhances…

Wear Resistance: The underlying property in modern steels Recent…


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13-10-21
Everything you need to know about Gas Solenoid Valves Everything you need to know…

Gas Solenoid Valves are as versatile as they are useful. Translating electrical impulses, to open and close the valve, they control the flow of gas in a wide range of industrial and residential applications. In this tutorial article, PIF takes a closer…

Gas Solenoid Valves are as versatile as they are useful. Translating…


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13-10-21
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TRUCK AND A TRACTOR? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN…

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TRUCK AND A TRACTOR? When you’re first starting out in the truck business, it can be confusing trying to sort out all of the truck-world lingo, such as, “What is the difference between a truck and a tractor?” A truck can…

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TRUCK AND A TRACTOR? When you’re…


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13-10-21
Types of Sewing Machines and their Uses Types of Sewing Machines and…

A sewing machine consists of four basic mechanisms: a take-up mechanism, a needle-motion mechanism, a material-feeding mechanism, and a bobbin. Its proper operation requires a delicate balance of these mechanisms. This paper introduces a…

A sewing machine consists of four basic mechanisms: a take-up…


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13-10-21
Stainless Steel Pipe Types Stainless Steel Pipe Types

Stainless Steel Pipe Types Stainless steel is a versatile material comprised of a steel alloy and a small percentage of chromium — the addition of chromium adds to the material’s corrosion resistance, a trait that earned stainless steel its name.…

Stainless Steel Pipe Types Stainless steel is a versatile material…


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13-10-21
How to maintain your sprayers How to maintain your sprayers

    When it comes to getting the best value for your dollar, it’s important to buy the most appropriate fungicides, herbicides and insecticides for the job.     But it’s equally important to maintain the equipment used to apply these products.…

    When it comes to getting the best value for your dollar, it’s…


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13-10-21
Chandelier Buyer's Guide Chandelier Buyer's Guide

Chandelier Buyer's Guide Chandeliers add elegance to any space, and the look is more versatile - and affordable - than you might think. When you think of chandeliers, you might picture cartoonish dollar signs — they’re often associated with the…

Chandelier Buyer's Guide Chandeliers add elegance to any space, and…


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13-10-21
Every Question You've Ever Had About Lash Extensions, Answered Every Question You've Ever Had…

Every Question You've Ever Had About Lash Extensions, Answered The beauty industry has seen it all when it comes to lashes—magnifying mascaras, “miracle” growth serums, heated curlers—you name it. But no trend is quite as polarizing as eyelash…

Every Question You've Ever Had About Lash Extensions, Answered The…


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13-10-21
Injection molding Injection molding

It is usually slow and inefficient to mold thermoplastics using the compression molding techniques described above. In particular, it is necessary to cool a thermoplastic part before removing it from the mold, and this requires that the mass of metal…

It is usually slow and inefficient to mold thermoplastics using the…


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13-10-21
Freezing in Glass (No More Broken Jars!) Freezing in Glass (No More…

Freezing in Glass (No More Broken Jars!) Creating glass containers can be accomplished by one of two different processes – the Blow and Blow, or the Press and Blow process. Each process is chosen based on the kind of glass bottle being made. All glass…

Freezing in Glass (No More Broken Jars!) Creating glass containers…


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13-10-21
How It Works: A Lean, Mean Nail Gun How It Works: A Lean, Mean…

Pneumatic nailers can slash the time it takes to fasten everything from window trim to roof rafters. The basic guts of the tool haven’t changed since the 1960s: Compressed air pushes a piston that drives a rod, forcing nails deep into wood, before the…

Pneumatic nailers can slash the time it takes to fasten everything…


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13-10-21
Quartz Glass Quartz Glass

Quartz Glass What is Quartz Glass? Quartz is one of the most abundant and widely distributed minerals in nature. Quartz is the only stable polymorph of crystalline silica on the Earth‘s surface. It is found in all forms of rocks: igneous, metamorphic…

Quartz Glass What is Quartz Glass? Quartz is one of the most…


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13-10-21
All About Pneumatic Nailers All About Pneumatic Nailers

Air-powered nail guns offer many advantages that the hammer-and-nail approach, no matter how honorable, can’t hope to match.     What Counts:     ? Type of fastener     ? Maximum and minimum length of the fastener     ? Ease of clearing nail jams…

Air-powered nail guns offer many advantages that the hammer-and-nail…


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13-10-21
Choosing the Right Folder-Gluer Choosing the Right…

Choosing the Right Folder-Gluer The search for a new folder-gluer can be very daunting. There are many folder-gluer OEMs out there and each have different models, features and sizes designed for a variety of applications. When a finisher or folding…

Choosing the Right Folder-Gluer The search for a new folder-gluer…


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12-10-21
Why Paper Planners Are Better Than Digital Planners and Calendars Why Paper Planners Are Better…

    If you thought stickers were the preserve of toddlers’ books and playgrounds, think again. Branded stickers are now among the fashion industry’s most sought-after items, something to slap on laptops and lunchboxes as a way of conveying an affinity…

    If you thought stickers were the preserve of toddlers’ books and…


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12-10-21
Common Myths About Nuts and Dried Fruits Common Myths About Nuts and…

    Nuts and dried fruits have been in our diets for a long time and, in recent years their health benefits and the importance of adding them into our daily lives is getting more widely known. But even so, nuts and dried fruits have still been suffering…

    Nuts and dried fruits have been in our diets for a long time and,…


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12-10-21
How Bad Is It Really to Never Change Your Pillow? How Bad Is It Really to Never…

  It's no secret that a comfortable, supportive pillow is an important ingredient in a good night's sleep. But what may come as a surprise is how often you're supposed to invest in a new one. According to the Sleep Foundation, you should replace your…

  It's no secret that a comfortable, supportive pillow is an…


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12-10-21
Tracing the evolution of bending knowledge, bending machines, bender tooling Tracing the evolution of…

  If you were to read a collection of tube bending articles written at various times over the last three decades, you might be surprised by how much bending technology has changed, especially within the last 20 years. Benders have advanced, new features…

  If you were to read a collection of tube bending articles written at…


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12-10-21
What Is LiFePO4 And Why Is It A Better Choice? What Is LiFePO4 And Why Is It…

  All lithium chemistries are not created equal. In fact, most American consumers – electronic enthusiasts aside – are only familiar with a limited range of lithium solutions. The most common versions are built from cobalt oxide, manganese oxide and…

  All lithium chemistries are not created equal. In fact, most…


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12-10-21
How to Choose Luggage, Packs and Bags How to Choose Luggage, Packs…

Having the right type of luggage, pack or bag for your travels can make packing up and hopping on a plane or hitting the road easier and less stressful. But with so many styles to choose from, deciding which one is right for you can be a challenge. This…

Having the right type of luggage, pack or bag for your travels can…


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12-10-21
Dehydrating Food: Is It Good for You? Dehydrating Food: Is It Good…

    Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of preserving food. While our ancestors relied on the sun to dry food, today we have commercial equipment and home appliances that can remove bacteria-forming moisture. This process preserves food for much…

    Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of preserving food. While…


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12-10-21
Why Wall Art Matters Most In Interior Design Why Wall Art Matters Most In…

Too often in interior paint design, we see wall art treated as an afterthought. It’s what gets dealt with last, long after the final coat of paint has dried on the walls and all of the furniture has been artfully arranged, if it gets dealt with at…

Too often in interior paint design, we see wall art treated as an…


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12-10-21
How does a chainsaw work? How does a chainsaw work?

    What is a chainsaw?     The clue is in the name! A chainsaw has two main parts: a saw blade built into a chain, wrapped around a long metal guide bar, and a small, one-cylinder gasoline (petrol) engine (sometimes an electric motor powered by a cord…

    What is a chainsaw?     The clue is in the name! A chainsaw has…


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12-10-21
What is oxygen plant? What is oxygen plant?

  Constant and Readily Available Supply     The Medical oxygen Plant allows users to generate their own oxygen for their medical-grade requirements like EMS (Emergency Medical Services), Ambulance, Fire Departments, Small Hospitals, Clinics, Nursing…

  Constant and Readily Available Supply     The Medical oxygen Plant…


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12-10-21
Selecting pipe and piping materials Selecting pipe and piping…

Selecting pipe and piping materials Steel Pipes Steel pipes are the most commonly used pipes in water supply systems. They are also used in pipelines for natural gas, and sewerage systems. Although comparatively expensive to other pipes, they hold the…

Selecting pipe and piping materials Steel Pipes Steel pipes are the…


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12-10-21
What are the most healthful vegetables? What are the most healthful…

    Eating plenty of vegetables may be one of the simplest ways to improve health and well-being.     All vegetables contain healthful vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber — but some stand out for their exceptional benefits.     Specific vegetables may…

    Eating plenty of vegetables may be one of the simplest ways to…


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