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LamsonSharp¿ Mini Masher 0

Posted on July 04, 2009 by piter

LamsonSharp¿ Mini Masher

Product Description

In LamsonSharp ¿Kitchen Tools feature hardened and tempered high-carbon stainless steel blades that are tapered or fine beveled, heat and water resistant rugged POM handles secured with nickel silver rivets, and dishwasher safe. They all come with a guarantee of life, are dishwasher safe and made in the USA.

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Product Features

  • Hardened and tempered high-carbon stainless steel
  • Full tang construction
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Dishwasher Safe
  • Made in the USA

Stainless Steel Cutlery â 0

Posted on July 04, 2009 by piter

Are you looking forward to give a new look to your kitchen by adding new appliances? If yes, you can look online to find information about stainless steel cutlery. You can get elegant and trendy cutlery and make your kitchen look strikingly beautiful. Stainless steel cutlery is not only durable but also break resistant. There are various manufacturers who manufacture cutlery of finest quality. Cutlery made from stainless steel is timeless and robust. It is light in weight thus making it easier to handle.

Stainless steel cutlery is available in various designs and shapes. You can get cutlery with simple and flat handles and satin finish. Depending upon the purpose of usage, the quality and price vary. You can also look online to find out more about stainless steel cutlery. There s a wide range of stainless steel tableware available.

Stainless steel has a high proportion of recycled content. It can also be recycled. It is also long lasting. A set contains 6 of each of the following: knife, fork, dessert spoon, tea spoon.

Cutlery dishwasher comes with following features:

The Inner packing has:

The prime features of stainless steel cutlery are:

Stainless steel flatware is used basically for everyday and casual use. It can be used daily without getting damaged. Stainless steel flatware is available in a wide range of shape and design. to suit any design preference. Generally, stainless steel is referred to by two grades, 18/10 and 18/8. These grades refer to the composition of the metal. “18″ refers to the percentage of chromium, which makes the metal rust proof, and makes it “steel that will not stain”. “10″ or “8″ refers to the percentage of nickel, which gives the metal its lustre and shine. The remaining percentage of metal is composite steel, which gives stainless steel its strength. 18/10 is considered the finer of the two compositions.

There are numerous manufacturers offering these products at competitive rates. You can get affordable stainless steel tableware at reasonable rates. You can also get customised stainless steel tableware. Stainless steel should be washed immediately after use, in hot soapy water to maintain its longevity. Dishwasher safe, stainless steel should be dried by hand to prevent water spots. Stainless steel will not chip, crack, or erode, and resists rust, tarnish, and staining.

Lengthen the Life of Your Pc â 0

Posted on July 03, 2009 by piter

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PCs are a miracle of the modern age. It seems as if there is no task that a computer is unable to do as efficiently as a human.

Computers are now to be found in all aspects of business from office suites to the shop-floor, controlling not just data but also whole processes too.

However, computers are not designed to run outside of optimized conditions and many areas in the modern workplace can be unsuitable for the average off-the-shelf PC.

Computers are mass manufactured and designed to work in clean, dry and airy spaces but many of our workplaces can be dusty, hot, damp or in a place prone to being banged or knocked about.

Specialist, solid state and rugged industrial computers are available and can deal with everything from full immersion in water to dusty atmospheres and sweltering conditions but these are highly expensive especially for that store room or goods-in yard where conditions are not that extreme.

Fortunately several companies are now producing industrial computer enclosures allowing conventional off-the-shelf machines to be used in areas once deemed unsuitable for a conventional PC.

These enclosures can offer full waterproofing, intrinsically sealed from dust (including explosive atmospheres), temperature controlled (with internal heating/cooling) and can protect from knocks, bangs, tampering and theft.

These enclosures can also be made from a range of materials including food-grade stainless steel, ideal for food manufacturing companies.

The main advantage of these enclosures, however, is they can not only go in virtually any environment that an expensive specialist industrial computer can go but they offer a far greater flexibility.

If an industrial computer breaks down, often an engineer will have to be called to replace or repair the unit. However, with an enclosure the PC can be repaired or replaced in moments â

Industrial Computers: Do not Lag Behind 0

Posted on July 03, 2009 by piter

Many of the environments that an industrial computer has to work in are certainly not suitable for a conventional desktop PC. Many areas in production and manufacturing contain many of the things that will finish off a sensitive piece of electronics like a PC instantly; dust, grime, grease, water, fluids, extreme temperatures not to mention the odd knock from a pallet truck or forklift.However while industrial machines are designed and built to cope with almost anything they are extremely expensive and suffer from a lack of advanced performance and technology that a conventional PC offers.Many industrial computers are made solid state (no moving parts) meaning components have to be small and compact. Moreover, industrial computers are usually sealed machines, their design optimised for protection which means components need to be reliable as a breakdown will result in a service engineer being called and the inevitable delays in production this can cause.Because of these design prerequisites industrial computers run older hardware components many several years out of date. While many of the processes that an industrial computer will control may not require high processing power or the manipulation of graphics many of these machines can be adequate.However, an industrial computer is designed to last for several years meaning after four of five years of use the hardware could be over a decade out of date.Whilst industrial PCs are very stable, running ten-year-old technology does mean many manufacturing processes are not being controlled as efficiently as they should be and the time eventually comes when a upgrade can be put off no longer and the industrial machines are replaced costing a fortune in replacement units and production downtime.This has always been a catch-22 for industry trying to weigh up the cost of upgrading compared with the possible improvements to production an upgrade will bring about.A solution to the problem is now apparent thanks to several manufacturers of industrial computer enclosures. They have been designed and manufactured to house a conventional off-the-shelf desktop PC yet still provide the robustness of a bespoke industrial computer.These enclosures are made from all types of material including food-grade stainless steel and can be used in all hazardous and hostile environments that a conventional industrial computer can go from dust and explosive atmospheres to wet rooms, furnaces and freezers.As well as being far less expensive than buying a bespoke industrial computer these enclosures have allowed manufacturing and production lines to use a conventional low cost PC in environments that they could normally not function in allowing the use of current technologies to ensure processes and production are running as efficiently as possible.

Non-stick Coated Pots and Pans are Definitely a Great Choice 0

Posted on July 03, 2009 by piter

Cookware, pots, pans and glassware often come as a new home gift, yet this is not a general rule and sometimes one has to purchase everything from A to Z. Even if certain items can easily replace each other in terms of functionality, there still has to be a lot of diversity in your kitchen. Pots, pans, bowls and trays of various sizes are definitely the items that should not be absent from your home. The main selection criterion when you go shopping for cookware is the type of food you generally cook; if you don’t have time to make complex cakes, then shaped cake pans would be inappropriate to invest money in.

Pots, pans and the rest need to be made of quality materials so that you don’t need to worry about uneven heating or chemical reactions with foods. Presently, stainless steel is considered the most reliable material when it comes to cookware, but buy only those pots, pans and the like that have a copper or aluminum core incorporated in the structure. They are a little bit more expensive than other types of cookware, but they are definitely worth the money. Furthermore, non-stick coated pans are definitely a great choice, but they also require special cleaning conditions.

The dishwasher may not always be the perfect solution for cleaning up your pots. Pans with a steel coating for instance are very sensitive to water spotting when dried in the dishwasher; and it would be a pity to ruin the looks of your dishes. You have two options here, you either wash them by hand or you replace the dishes before the actually drying program actually begins. Dry the pots, pans and glassware with a towel and only then you can call the “operation” complete. Non-stick surfaces are the favorite here and they are definitely worth paying their price.

When you see many great cooks at work you can easily learn that quality pots, pans and accessories are the right way to improve kitchen activities. Sometimes just a few well chosen pieces are truly remarkable by the fact that they provide an excellent flexibility to cook even if you don’t have a very rich culinary experience. The experts’ recommendations go for those heavy-gauge materials that accumulate and preserve heat evenly, unlike the thin-gauge ones that are more exposed to denting. And who wants their food scorched?

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Preserving Your Pc â 0

Posted on July 03, 2009 by piter

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Computers are almost miraculous. The number of tasks a PC can handle better and more efficiently than a human is seemingly endless.

However, humans have the advantage when it comes to reliability in operating in industrial environments. Industry is full of potential hazards to a computer:

Dust, can clog filters, short circuit electronics, and clog up spinning hard drives and even explode. Grease can infiltrate a computer whilst water and electronics obviously donâ

Looking For a Worktop Which Will Work For You? 0

Posted on July 03, 2009 by piter

Our kitchen is the hub of activity in our house and apparently this is not uncommon. The kitchen, according to research is the busiest room in most homes, so how do you know which worktop will work best for you?
We asked John Porter, a leading South East England worktop supplier from www.worktops.uk.com. He explains: “There are so many choices. You need to start by listing the objectives of your worktop. Write a list of essential functionalities as well as desirable features. For example: If you have children, ensuring that the worktop is easy to clean and hardwearing, will be vital whereas someone who travels a lot and barely cooks will want something that maintains its polished finish easily and doesn’t require much upkeep. Compiling this list ensures that you wont be seduced by the look of a worktop and forget about what you really need it for. It is good to know exactly how much you are willing to spend on your worktops too, and you can always call a supplier to talk through possible choices.”
John is right, there are lots of choices. To help you get started, here are the main worktop surfaces you will choose from:
Laminate
Laminate work surfaces are inexpensive and aesthetically versatile. Fantastic for families, these work surfaces are stain resistant and easy to install. The only problem with using the less expensive worktop textures is that they are often, like laminate, less resistant to heat and would need to be fully replaced if burnt. Available in a vast range of different colours, laminate worktops are an efficient and effective way to change the look of your kitchen.
Granite
Granite is a hard wearing and aesthetically pleasing worktop. It is practical, but requires templates and measurements to install, thus is usually more than three times more expensive than laminates. It is, however, heat resistant and durable although there are fewer colours to choose from. This work surface suits high-end modern kitchens for people looking for a worktop to last.
Solid Surface (Like the Maia range)
For people who want the benefits of a highly durable and beautiful looking solid work, surface but need something renewable – solid surfaces are the way to go. They can be made to personal designs are come in a vast range of colours. Although, like Granite, solid surfaces can be found to have a higher price tag than the more dynamic surfaces such as laminate.
Wood Surfaces
Wood surfaces are the more natural looking option. They are mid-price range and can be shaped to suit any design. Wood surfaces, although are the only surface not to damage knives, are very high maintenance. They can suffer from hot and marks and are considered less hygienic for direct food preparation.
Stainless Steel
Top chefs often choose the stainless steel option in their state of the art kitchens, as these worktops are extremely hygienic, heat resistant and water proof. Coming in a variety of finishes it works well in industrial kitchens or modern homes. Affordable and easy to maintain, Stainless Steel work stations are practical, but can mark easily.
Whether you decide to go for state-of-the-art units or cheaper buys, choosing the right worktop can make or break your kitchen. “Remember” John Porter from worktops.uk.com, reminds buyers: “suppliers are always there to give you advice on which worktop to buy and to ensure that you use the best local fitter.”

The Dangers of Dust 0

Posted on July 03, 2009 by piter

Dust it seems is everywhere. A streak of sunlight peeking its way through our curtains is all that is required to indicate to us just how much dust is hanging in the air around us.

It is a common misnomer to assume dust, particularly household dust, is comprised of mainly dead skin cells. In fact dust can be comprised of anything from skin, soil, sand, oil, grease, soot and food – it all depends on what processes are happening nearby, for instance if you live near the coast you may find a lot of household dust consists of sand.

Dust is normally quite harmless and leaves nothing more than a fine coat on our polished surfaces. However, there is a sinister side to dust as dust can be comprised of any substance, which includes those harmful to humans. Dust is made up of minute particles from the size of a micron or two (a thousand of which make a millimetre) to much larger particles. The larger, weightier particles often settle quickly but smaller particles can float indefinitely in the air.

When toxic material such as asbestos is worked with, the fine dust can linger and stick to surfaces and can eventually be inhaled. These particles can cause serious genetic problems and lead to conditions such as asbestos related cancer (mesothelioma) in future years.

Dust can also aggravate conditions such as asthma and allergies and can cause respiratory diseases such as bronchitis.

Dust is the main enemy of computer hardware too. Dust can block computer filters causing PCs to overheat. Dust also acts as an insulator which can cause further overheating and also clog up integrated circuit boards causing a short circuit, particularly if there are conductive materials making up the dust.

Dust can also be explosive. The dust created by organic compounds which includes powdered foodstuffs such as coffee, flour and custard can remain airborne and explode if dense enough and having come into contact with a spark or other source of ignition.

It is important in areas with large dust build ups to protect electrical equipment from causing a spark and to protect from the effects of dust on that equipment.

The easiest way to do this is to use an industrial computer enclosure. These PC enclosures can shield a computer, protecting it from being clogged up with dust and also protect any potential explosive atmosphere from catching alight due to the electrical workings of the computer.

There are several suppliers of industrial PC enclosures which are manufactured in various materials including food grade stainless steel, ideal for the food manufacturing industry.

The Deadly Power of Custard: Explosion Risks in the Food Manufacture Industry 0

Posted on July 03, 2009 by piter

Okay kids, take a tin of custard powder, open the lid and place it inside a larger tin with a sealable lid. Make a hole in the tin can and place a tube through until it touches the custard inside the tin. Now place a candle inside the tin, quickly seal the lid then blow through the tube: kaboom, the lid should have flown off as the custard ignited.

Science teachers love this kind of experiment; it keeps kids engaged whilst demonstrating some important principles of science. Yet, if a group of kids can make a tin of custard explode, just think of the potential explosive power in factories that use tons of it. Not just custard either, most powdered foodstuffs, such as sugar, spices, flour and even coffee can explode.

Of course there are laws implemented to ensure that risk of explosions are kept to a minimum but how many companies actually follow them? In Britain the EU’s ATEX directive was introduced in 2003 to ensure companies were aware of the risks attached with explosive materials.

Yet, according to industry analysts, many food producers, particularly smaller companies, are wither completely unaware of the risks or are ignoring them.

“If the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) decided to crackdown I think they will find a lot of non-compliance,” said David Mairs, from leading project management company Projen.

Even when companies do take pains to ensure they meet the desired requirements often certain items can get missed, the most common being the computer equipment.

Obviously, computers, monitors and printers are electrical and can spark (particularly in dusty environments where the dust itself can short circuit boards), yet many companies neglect to ensure their IT is approved to use in that area. The most common reason for this neglect is put down to cost.

Obviously replacing all IT systems with intrinsically safe and air-purged machines can be extremely expensive, especially if you are in the habit of upgrading your IT on a regular basis.

However, there are lower priced alternatives. One way is to house all IT equipment into special industrial computer enclosures . These are widely available and can be manufactured in all materials including food-grade stainless steel. They have the advantage of not only preventing any fault in a computer or monitor from setting light to your factory but they also afford protection from knocks, bangs and explosions. They also have the advantage over specialist machines by the fact that enclosures merely house existing equipment which can be replaced and repaired whilst still retaining your original industrial pc enclosure.

10 Advantages of Pc Enclosures Compared to Industrial Computers 0

Posted on July 03, 2009 by piter

The demands on computers in industry are a lot higher than the demands of a conventional desktop PC.

Often environments in industry are the exact opposite of the optimum conditions an off-the-shelf computer is designed to run in. There can be large quantities of dust, dirt, grease and grime. It can be too hot or too cold and there could be many processes and cleaning that requires water, not forgetting the forklift trucks and pallet trucks that could completely destroy a PC if it got clouted.

The solution in industry and manufacturing has, for many years, been to use specialist solid state industrial computers. These machines are often intrinsically sealed, rugged and tough. They are often designed to be resistant to dust, dirt and grime and can also be completely waterproof.

These machines are also very expensive, not just to buy but also to maintain. Industrial computers have to be maintained by service engineer, often forcing shutdown of production lines they also have to be replaced periodically as the hardware and software will eventually become obsolete. All computers eventually fail but an industrial computer enclosure means that over three generations of computers can use the same enclosure.

Industrial PC enclosures are a more efficient, affordable and reliable alternative to these expensive machines. The main benefits of an industrial computer enclosure are:

1. Withstand the same environments as an industrial computer, whether that is dust (including explosive atmospheres), dirt, grime, oil, grease and water (even completely doused). Enclosures are rated using European IP ratings that give a clear indication to the types of environments the enclosure can operate in, for example IP 65 totally protects dust whilst protecting against strong jets of water, (the first digit, 6, represents the dust protection the second digit, 5, the water) while IP 66 offers the same dust protection but the enclosure can be completely immersed in water.

2. Enclosures can also withstand the same shocks, vibrations and tampering as the enclosure can be built from robust materials and the enclosed PC can be fitted snugly and secured with shock absorbing bolts. Enclosures can also be securely locked and bolted to floors or walls to protect against theft.

3. For computing in extreme temperatures, computer enclosures can in fact work to a better standard than industrial machines as the extra cooling and heating units can be replaced if they are not working as efficiently as they should (a sealed industrial computer that is running too hot or cold would need to be replaced or returned for an upgrade).

4. Computer enclosures can enable a PC to run equally as reliable as an industrial computer as the desktop PC housed in the enclosure can be any conventional machine, from a trusted office workhorse to the latest all singing, all dancing off-the shelf PC.

5. A computer housed in an enclosure is also far cheaper than an industrial computer. Apart from the initial outlay for the expensive bespoke industrial computer, enclosures can out live an industrial machine by over a decade as an industrial computer will eventually have an internal failure (as all computers do) or become completely obsolete and will need replacing. However, an enclosure can be reused to house another machine and will in general house three generations of machines.

6. A computer enclosure can house monitors, printers, touch-screens and all manner of computing equipment (including the peripherals such as mouse and keyboard ) or they can be combined with water/dust proof sealed keyboards and mouse.

7. As an enclosure houses a conventional PC, any repairs or upgrades can be carried out in-house in minutes rather than have to wait for an engineer and have to shutdown the production.

8. Enclosures can be manufactured from a range of material including food grade stainless steel.

9. Enclosures can be lockable and secured to walls or floors to prevent theft or tampering.

10. Enclosures allow you to choose which software or hardware to run inside the enclosure rather than suffer out-dated technology.

With the demands of industrial computing so variable and extreme, industrial PC enclosures offer a flexibility that even conventional industrial computers fail to match whilst also offering the same protection and reliability for a fraction of the cost. PC enclosures are ideal for even the most hostile industrial environment and while specialist PCs will always be required for certain tasks the majority of uses for an industrial computer can be achieved using a conventional PC housed in an industrial PC enclosure.



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