Tightness in an assembly is predicated on the fact that materials have a tendency to return to their original thickness or length when they are compressed or stretched. A screw-head functions as one side of a clamp and a nut as the other side. Application of torque stretches the screw between the head and the [...] Read Full Story
Continuing to turn the heads of 85 Gallon Steel Salvage Drum users, using the new Quick-Closure Lever-Lock means that you have to "Whack No More" (TM) when closing a Salvage Drum for shipment. The patent-pending ring is designed to open wide for it‘s initial seating without the need for force. Once on the drum, with [...] Read Full Story
As reported in previous Newsletters, the DOT inspectors are making their rounds to insure that packaging manufacturers comply with Performance Oriented Packaging requirements, and that fillers comply with proper closure instructions (CFR 178.2©). If you are using either Open or Closed Head Drums, proper closure requires a specific measured torque. Therefore, DOT Inspectors will expect [...] Read Full Story