Putting an End to Dry-Firing

Putting an End to Dry-Firing

Everyone knows that preventing unnecessary wear allows equipment to achieve its full service life as well as reduces the risk of downtime. Of the different kinds of unnecessary wear, dry firing is one of the most destructive for pneumatic dowel drills. That’s why successful contractors do what they can to minimize it from occurring. Here are three points to understand about dry-firing to avoid costly downtime and to get the most value from your equipment. What is dry-firing, exactly? Dry-firing
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4 Tips for Concrete Dowel Drilling Safety

4 Tips for Concrete Dowel Drilling Safety

Employers pay nearly $1 billion per week in direct workers’ compensation costs, according to some estimates, reports OSHA. Indirect costs add up further. That’s, of course, across all lines of work. Road construction, public works and related outdoor jobs that require large tools and machines and operate near traffic pose greater risks for workers. When it comes to concrete drilling and doweling, whether for taxiway construction or highway repairs, just a handful of reminders will keep workers safe and on the job.
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