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How to Achieve a Successful Fabrication Field Installation

The onsite installation of fabricated industrial equipment is a service that is in considerable demand among our clients. It has tremendous benefits for the client because it enables the building and installation of their equipment by a single service provider, cutting out any need for a long chain of contractors that could potentially break down at the weakest link.

Because field installation is such a complex process, it requires a few key elements to work in tandem to make it successful.

Expertise

First off, not to put too fine a point on it, you need people who know what they’re doing. From the very beginning, even as the various components are being planned, you need an expert team that understands the materials involved, the client’s needs, the processes required to fill the brief, the logistics necessary to move the components to site and what is needed to assemble and install the end product, as efficiently as possible.

Quality Control

As important as expertise is an absolutely rock solid quality control protocol. The entire value chain, including labour, planning, parts, materials, transport and installation, must be monitored under a unifying, end-to-end quality control procedure. This ensures that each and every stage of the process is up to standard in its own right, and it also maintains consistent quality throughout the job as a whole. This is vital when working on a project with any number of variables, becoming all the more important as complexity increases.

Clear Communication

As with any value chain, field installation requires clear and unmistakable communications between all role players, both internally and between the client and service provider.

Logistical Planning

The way a job is carried out depends not only on the specifics of the job itself, but also on the distances between the fabricator’s premises and the installation site, the number, size and weight of the components involved as well as the type of transport needed. The fabricator may have to set a limit on the distances they are willing to travel to do the installation. It may be necessary, for example, to serve clients only within a 500-mile radius. Anything beyond the designated limit could make the costs in outlay, transport and manpower unfeasible.

Keeping it Simple

Simplicity is the key to handling complexity. Whatever steps can be eliminated without adversely affecting the outcome should be bridged or dispensed with. This is why Rider Tool and Manufacturing Co. provides an end-to-end fabrication and field installation service that cuts out any intermediate steps and players. By cutting down on the variables, we provide a more streamlined service that makes the client’s life easier.

Contact us to discuss your equipment manufacture and installation requirements.

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Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel – Long-Term Value that Beats the Initial Cost of Investment

Stainless steel is the go-to metal for most metal fabrication projects, and is the number one choice that the majority of contract manufacturing companies will recommend to their clients. Below, we take a look at why stainless steel provides such impressive long-term value and how this value makes it worth the initial cost of investment. 

 

It is Resistant to Corrosion

 

This fact is undoubtedly the main reason why stainless steel is so popular in the mechanical engineering sector. Due to the fact that it is corrosion-resistant, it can also be used in a wide variety of industries, all the while promising maximum durability. 

 

It is Eco-Friendly

 

Stainless steel is a sustainable metal that is 100% recyclable. Nowadays, it is important that every company pays attention to its carbon footprint; making every effort possible to reduce it. Stainless steel is the ‘greenest’ choice that you can make for your metal fabrication projects. 

 

It Is Resilient

 

You can expose stainless steel to both extremely high and extremely low temperatures without having to worry about damage. Therefore, it can be used to create products that may be exposed to these temperatures on a regular basis, such as pressure valves. 

 

It is Easy to Work With

 

Custom metal fabrication experts should have no issue working with stainless steel. In fact, as long as they have the right tools and equipment on hand, stainless steel is one of the easiest metals to weld, stamp and cut. 

 

It Is Hygienic

 

Keeping stainless steel products and surfaces clean is rather effortless. This means that it is ideal for use in industries where hygiene is of the utmost importance, such as the food industry. 

Here at Rider Tool & Manufacturing Co., we specialize in custom metal fabrication and stainless steel fabrication. For more information about our services, do not hesitate to get in touch. 

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Tube Laser or Bundle Cut Sawing

Tube Laser or Bundle Cut Sawing – The Pros and Cons

When it comes to metal and steel fabrication, most contract manufacturing companies will provide you with two main options to choose from, namely tube laser cutting or bundle cut sawing. We give a brief outline of the pros and cons of each below. 

 

Tube Laser Cutting

 

Tube laser cutting is a great consideration if optimal precision is important to you. Tube laser cutting is one of the most precise options, always offering a smooth and clean result. Laser cutters are also designed to be used to cut various types of metal including stainless steel and titanium. Tube laser cutting is also often more eco-friendly (reduced waste in material movement) and more efficient than other cutting options out there, especially because it requires minimal set-up time. 

The only con to consider is that tube laser cutting is usually more expensive than bundle cut sawing. 

 

Bundle Cut Sawing

 

Bundle cut sawing is the more traditional method of cutting in steel fabrication and mechanical engineering applications. Once the bundle cut sawing equipment has been properly set up, the process is rather efficient. However, it definitely is not as efficient as tube laser cutting. 

Ultimately, whether you opt for tube laser cutting or bundle cut sawing will depend on your individual preferences and budget constraints. The secret is to choose the right contract manufacturing company that will be able to provide you with a mix of efficiency and affordability regardless of your selection!

For information about both different cutting techniques, as well as details on mechanical engineering and steel fabrication at Rider Tool & Manufacturing Co., please do not hesitate to contact our team. 

 

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Custom Metal Fabrication and Welding for the Food Service.

Custom metal fabrication and welding for the food service industry are about more than just boosting convenience, it is also about ensuring maximum food safety and quality. Here at Rider Tool & Manufacturing Co., we specialize in creating products for the food service industry, including industrial ovens, food preparation surfaces and more. Basically, our expertise and experience enable us to fabricate alloy steel, carbon steel and even aluminum structures based on our clients’ specifications.

We Understand Food Service Industry Regulations

There are a number of regulations that contract manufacturing companies need to be well aware of when it comes to mechanical engineering, steel fabrication and custom metal fabrication for the food service industry. Here at Rider Tool & Manufacturing Co., we understand that, for example, all food preparation surfaces need to be completely smooth and resistant to corrosion. If the former is not ensured, and the surface is full of grooves or craters, there is a much higher risk of bacteria growth and food contamination. 

Luckily, Rider Tool & Manufacturing Co. is one of the contract manufacturing companies in Canada best known for its sanitary welding and ability to tailor all metal and steel fabrication to each clients’ requirements and expectations. Our welders go the extra mile to ensure that any unevenness of food preparation surfaces is minimized or completely eliminated. Our smooth, sanitary welding helps to facilitate easier, more efficient cleaning, as well as to prevent food particles from getting trapped and leading to a decrease in food safety.

For more information about custom metal fabrication and welding for the food service industry at Rider Tool & Manufacturing Co. be sure to contact us today.

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Metal Fabrication: Safety Protocols Boost ROI

The act of custom metal fabrication involves a number of safety concerns, especially if the right safety precautions are not taken. Did you know that not only will elaborate safety protocols help to protect your employees, but that they are also known to boost ROI? It is true! And, here is why.

• It Improves Productivity

Ultimately, when an employee feels safe, he or she is likely to be in a better mood and, as a result, work more efficiently. This leads to an improvement in productivity which, in turn, boosts metal fabrication return on investment. Furthermore, most safety protocols call for better ‘housekeeping’ and cleanliness. This means that employees are less likely to have to spend time cleaning up before performing a task which, once again, improves productivity.

• It Bolsters Your Metal and Steel Fabrication Company’s Reputation

Your stringent safety protocols are likely to get people talking and this will definitely give your company’s reputation a boost in the eyes of both your employees, potential employees and your customers. The end result is an improved ROI.

• What to Include in Custom Metal Fabrication Safety Protocols? 

Along with regulation safety rules and training, it is also of the utmost importance to educate your workforce to ensure and enforce maximum workplace safety. For example, your employees must know when and how to report potentially dangerous situations, as well as to make absolutely certain that all of their protective gear is in good condition before performing a task. It is always worthwhile to host regular workplace safety training sessions and workshops to re-familiarize employees with these many life-saving details and processes. 

Here at Rider Tool & Manufacturing Co., we take our custom metal fabrication and steel fabrication safety protocols very seriously indeed. For more information about our services, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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