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01 Jan
Bollards & Post Covers

What Good is a Bollard That Can’t Stop a Car?

  • January 1, 2018
  • Posted by author-avatar David Hilscher

Security bollards and ram-rated installations have captured the public’s interest, but they are not the only bollards on the market. Find out why bollards do not have to be able to physically stop a car to be useful.

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Congested street with taxis and other vehicles
04 Dec
Traffic Management

A Comprehensive Guide to Traffic Calming

  • December 4, 2017
  • Posted by author-avatar David Hilscher

Urban landscaping in the 20th century focused on the quick and unobstructed flow of motor vehicle traffic. It is only within the last few decades that urban planning has started to embrace more balanced spaces within the community—encouraging walking, cycling, and outdoor social interaction. This

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14 Nov
Traffic Management

Speed Cushion Planning and Installation

  • November 14, 2017
  • Posted by author-avatar David Hilscher

Speed cushions are used as an effective method of traffic calming. Learn more about speed cushions and their variations on our blog.

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Red metal wheels on track
09 Nov
Wheels & Casters

Choosing Between Steel and Iron Industrial Wheels

  • November 9, 2017
  • Posted by author-avatar David Hilscher

Industrial metal wheels can be produced from iron or steel. Learn how to select the correct material depending on the intended use of the wheels.

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Rail wheel manufacturing
21 Sep
Wheels & Casters

Drive Wheels vs. Idler Wheels

  • September 21, 2017
  • Posted by author-avatar David Hilscher
Axle design options for optimal power transfer to wheels Heavy duty rail wheels are shown to be fixed onto their drive axles. Whe...

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Old wooden cart wheels in close-up photo
11 Aug
Wheels & Casters

Single vs Double Flanged Wheels

  • August 11, 2017
  • Posted by author-avatar David Hilscher
Differences and benefits of single and double flanged track wheels As surprising as it may sound, the first wheels ever invented wer...

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Black decorative bollards in front of building pillars
21 Jun
Bollards & Post Covers

Architectural Bollards: for Security and Design

  • June 21, 2017
  • Posted by author-avatar David Hilscher

Every year in the United States, there are about 20,000 incidences of vehicles crashing into bus stops, offices, shopping malls, restaurants, and other storefronts.i Over the past few years, there have also been numerous vehicle ramming attacks around the world. Though the circumstances vary, the

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Cast steel train wheels
05 Jun
Metal Casting

A Beginner’s Guide to Metal Casting

  • June 5, 2017
  • Posted by author-avatar David Hilscher

Peek into the factory: see how tools, propellers, and other metal parts are produced in a foundry in our beginner’s guide to metal casting.

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