In-house Steel Weld Testing Can Save You Time and Money
By: RK Steel Testing Welding Candidates Before Hiring is Key Quality and safety are top priorities when it comes to steel fabrication. In order to produce high quality products, it is important that steel fabricators test welding candidates before they are hired. Some companies will even retest certified candidates to ensure they meet company requirements. […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →ASSET MANAGEMENT FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
By: RK Service Managing mechanical systems involves a deep understanding of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the equipment. Asset management relates to the management and enhancement of those mechanical systems. Importance of Optimal Mechanical Systems Mechanical systems are comprised of pumps and filters, among other equipment, that are responsible for the efficient flow […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →3 Reasons Causing the Skilled Trades Labor Shortage
By: Jon L. Kinning, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President The national unemployment rate is at a shocking low of 4.4{daeb8d662f58e4975bc93960761d671bdf0aa2ad049ea8a375d2717d280ef80b} due to growth in the manufacturing, construction, professional and technical services, health care and mining industries in 2017. This statistic indicates that the country’s economy is healthy with increased production, more jobs, steady consumer spending and […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →IS POWER FACTOR CORRECTION NECESSARY?
By: RK Electrical Over the next two decades, energy consumption is expected to increase by 30%, according to Oil & Gas Journal, meaning the need for better energy efficiency is necessary to keep up with our power-dependent lifestyles. To move towards a more energy-efficient future, corporations need to measure how effectively their electricity usage is […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →The Shocking Truth about Arc Flash Hazards: What Facility Managers and Business Owners Need to Know
By: RK Electrical An arc flash is a type of electrical explosion that occurs when electric current travels through the air between two conductors or a conductor and the ground. More specifically, the arc flash is the heat and light created by an electrically energized arc. What Causes An Arc Flash? Accidentally touching the wrong surface […]
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Leave a Comment (0) →Oil and Gas Companies are Cutting Costs and Going Digital
By: RK Energy Oil and gas companies must cut expenses to survive the slow market. In the down market, oil and gas companies are cutting expenses to weather the storm. According to Fortune article, Here’s How Oil Companies are Scrambling to Survive the Price Crash, spending must be cut to stay financially sound, while capacity […]
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