Quartzite vs. Sandstone

Comparing Quartzite & Sandstone

Running a shop that works with slabs brings you into contact with a variety of materials. Natural stone materials and engineered materials are two of the main categories under which specific materials fall. In this post, we are going to match up two from the first category and see how they compare to one another. That’s right two natural stone materials will be look at in this article as we examine the match up: quartzite vs. sandstone. Additionally, we will see why the dust from working with these materials needs to be controlled and how controlling it can be accomplished. So let’s get into our comparison.

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Sintered Stone vs Porcelain

The stone industry is loaded with materials designed for performing under specific circumstances. The number of materials designed to function as kitchen counters, floor tiles, and wall panels include the two materials we will look at in this article. In our considering sintered stone vs porcelain, we will see how these materials are related and traits they have in common. We will also look at the different between them and how it affects what each material is called. So if you’re ready, let’s get into our consideration of sintered stone vs porcelain.
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Natural Soapstone

Natural Soapstone Information

Soapstone is a natural material that you may or may not have heard of. It is a unique material that stands out from other natural stone in some basic ways. In this post we will delve into the details of soapstone as we touch on some of the traits it possesses. as we explore the characteristics of this intriguing material we will also touch on some practical natural soapstone information as well.
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Sintered Stone vs Quartz

Sintered stone and quartz, that is engineered quartz, not the natural mineral, are both man-made materials. Each material continues to grow in popularity. Yet, each material sports a specific set of characteristics that differentiate it from other materials. In this article we will explore not only the composition of each of these materials, but also their properties. We’ll also delve into comparing the two in our discussion of sintered stone vs quartz.

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Diamond Blade Tour

Tour of Diamond Blades and Their Uses

All you have to do is a few brief searches on the Internet for “diamond blades” and you will realize very quickly that that there are a plethora of products that fit that description. And it is much more complicated than trying to sort through dust collection equipment Is there really a need for all the different diamond blades? Is one blade better than another? Can one blade be used for many materials? We will answer those questions and more in this diamond blade tour and their uses.

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Dry Bench

Dry Bench Dust Collector BS-35

This dry bench dust collector is designed to efficiently remove potentially harmful dust particles from the air. It is constructed with hot-galvanized and aluminum sheeting to give you years of hard working life.

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Shop Dust Collection System

12.89 Foot Dry Shop Dust Collection System – TEC715 Automatic Cleaning

The TEC715 Automatic Cleaning Dry Shop Dust Collector removes dust from the shop work environment. Get the advantage of removing potentially harmful dust from the work environment in your fabrication shop. Also, use equipment that draws dust particles out of the breathable air. Finally, automatically or manually deposit particles into containers for removal.

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Industrial Dust Collection

Dust Collection and Industrial Environments

Industrial professions evolve, grow, and even come into existence regularly. As a result, the need for effective industrial dust collection systems grows ever more important. In addition to industrial changes, understanding how dust from various industries affects people expands. The result? Updated standards for dust mitigation, dust control, and dust management. In this article, we will explore dust collection and how it relates to industrial developments.
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Best Dust Collectors

What Are the Best Dust Collectors?

One of the most frequently asked questions that gets asked usually begins with the words, “what is the best”? Then, a product of some sort follows. It is no different in the realm of dust collection. A popular question that people investigate is, “what are the best dust collectors?” You may be surprised at the answer. In this article we will look at the various things that question can mean and why the answer to the question may not always be the same.
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Need Dust Collection

Does Your Shop Need Dust Collection?

That is a fair question. After all, business operations are profitable only if the expenses incurred are less than the sales of the business. And, paying for dust mitigation equipment, dust control systems, or dust collection units is an expense. So, in this post, we are going to consider some topical information that will help you to ponder the question, “does my shop need dust collection?” As we discuss the related information, it is our hope that you will be able to answer that question.
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