Submarines and torpedoes have been used in warfare since World War I. Unfortunately, it wasn’t until late 1943 that the U.S. Navy built a reliable torpedo. In early WWII, the Mark 14 was the torpedo of choice; however, it had fatal errors that made its impact highly uncertain – it wouldn’t always explode on impact. […]
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Some of the most complex machinery is found on farms, sometimes totaling 60+ bearings per machine. These bearings and other parts can be nestled deep inside the machine, requiring the removal of many elements around them; this makes any small repair into a much bigger one if you are using a traditional gas torch. While […]
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In farming, efficiency is key. Downtime while key equipment is repaired or serviced can equal lost revenue, as opportunities can be fleeting and schedules must be kept to throughout the farming calendar. This is something Stuart, Andrew and Jamie Crichton of R&C Crichton know well. As a company, the farm carries out contract work on […]
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This guest blog was written by Dan Marinucci, Senior Writer at MOTOR Magazine The mightiest method for loosening fasteners may be flameless heat. Here’s what you need to know about this technique. Stubborn or frozen fasteners are a frustrating fact of life for automotive technicians and farmers everywhere. Although these problems are more prevalent in […]
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