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How truckers stay warm in winter nights

How do truckers stay warm at night during the winter?

No matter the weather, truck drivers are on the road almost year-round. During the winter months when cold nights are inevitable, there are certain things that truckers do to keep warm. Some of the most common practices include: Getting a space heater and powering it through an external power source. ...

Air quality

The importance of air quality in coal mining

J.W. Schmode, Polar Mobility Research, Canada, provides an insight into the importance of health and safety in coal mining, and offers a range of solutions to help improve air quality. The first priority and concern for everyone, in any industry, must be the health and safety of its most precious...

Diesel fired heater

5 Benefits of a diesel-fired engine heater

Historically, diesel engines were primarily used for large trucks and heavy equipment. Diesel continues to be a preferred source of power for many industries including construction, mining, transportation, hospitals, marine, and underground applications. Diesel is a critical energy source for many reasons. Today, we’re talking about the top benefits of...

Diesel fired espar heater for winter

How to keep diesel engine warm during extreme cold

No matter the weather, truck drivers are on the road almost year-round. During the winter months when cold nights are inevitable, there are certain things that truckers do to keep warm.  Keeping diesel engine warm in extreme cold Some of the most common practices include: Getting a space heater and powering...

Heavy Equipment

The Importance of hydraulics in mobile heavy equipment

The technological advancement of modern hydraulics has elevated the performance and versatility of mobile equipment across many industries. This innovation provides endless possibilities to allow for machines to move heavier loads quicker and more efficiently. Mobile Heavy Equipment What this means for heavy-duty industries is: • Increased power capacities • Better reliability • Improved...

Heavy Industrial Equipment

Air quality units for heavy industrial equipment

Industries that operate in extreme elements are at a higher risk of harmful air pollution and toxins impacting their workforce. Some of the serious and life-threatening diseases related to poor workplace air quality are: • Asthma • Cancer • Heart disease • Respiratory illnesses • Permanent lung damage Heavy Industrial Equipments These high-risk toxins include nitrogen...

Industrial HEPA Filters

Industrial HEPA filters for heavy equipment, mining and transportation

In heavy-duty industries such as construction, mining, and transportation, dust and other airborne contaminants are common. The use of industrial-grade cabin air filtration is important to keep equipment operators safe. HEPA refers to High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestance and is rated by using values at most penetrating particle size (MPPS). Industrial HEPA...

Heavy Equipment

Tips for choosing the right HVAC system for heavy equipment

For industries that operate in extreme weather conditions and ever-changing elements, maintaining a comfortable work environment for employees takes top priority. This highlights the importance of investing in the proper mobile equipment HVAC system to get the job done safely and efficiently. HVAC System for Heavy Equipment Without the right mobile...

Semi-Truck Trailer Refrigeration Units

Do Semi-Truck Trailer Refrigeration Units have Fan Belts?

Trailer refrigeration is a complex system that requires many working parts to operate correctly. The importance of a quality transport refrigeration unit is especially highlighted in industries that require the safe transportation of perishable goods or items, from the food industry to the medical field. Companies that provide refrigerated transportation...

Transport Refrigeration Units

What You Need to Know About Transport Refrigeration Units

The transportation of perishable goods is a complicated endeavour. If the temperature is not kept consistent in the transportation vehicle throughout the transportation process, the major loss affects businesses and the final consumer. Perishable goods have a short lifespan and must be handled properly and efficiently to preserve them until...

Heavy Equipment

Mobile Heating Units for Heavy Equipment

From highway trucks to mining equipment, if your industry operates heavy machinery in extreme conditions, you already know how crucial mobile heating units are to the success of the job. Mining, excavation, and construction are just a few of the industries that rely heavily on equipment to function correctly. Without...

transport refrigeration systems

The Top Manufacturers of Transport Refrigeration Units

An estimated one-third of perishable goods never make it to their destination because of improper cooling. Transport refrigeration units require complex components capable of maintaining consistent temperatures and is one of the most challenging refrigeration applications to perform. The best transport refrigeration units are able to handle: • Harsh environments • Resist...

Mobile Heating

Why It’s Important to Have Mobile Heating

When you work in the construction industry you might think that heating should be your least important concern. This is wrong! You need to consider the benefits of maintaining a comfortable temperature for you, your operators, and your equipment. How can mobile heating units help production? Failing Products and Threat...

Fuel-Fired Heater

Top 4 Ways Fuel-Fired Heaters Benefit You

It’s cold outside and the temperature gauge on your vehicle’s readout is not getting any higher for a few months. Working in frigid weather is nothing new to you but you really don’t like keeping your vehicle idling for long periods to stay warm. When the snow keeps falling...

Health and Safety

Part 3 of 3: Operator’s Health and Safety

Correct Cabin Pressurization is paramount - negative pressurization of the cabin will actually “draw” in the dust. The CDC/NIOSH in the USA has completed extensive field studies/reports on the exposure of workers in Enclosed Cabins. Also, in Australia, the Queensland Mines Inspectorate – Health Surveillance Unit (2009) has conducted comprehensive...

Health and Safety

Part 2 of 3: Operator’s Health and Safety

Coal Dust! Coal workers' pneumoconiosis, also known as black lung disease or black lung, is caused by long exposure to coal dust. It is common in coal miners and others who work with coal. It is similar to both Silicosis and Asbestosis from inhaling Silica and Asbestos dust. Inhaled mineral...

Health and Safety

Part 1 of 3: Operator’s Health and Safety

"The first priority and concern of all in the coal or other mining industries must be the health and safety of its most precious resource – the miner." Many on-the-job factors can affect a worker’s ability to get the job done. Whether it is the health of the employee at...

Polar Refrigerated Truck

Cool Runnings are Not Just in Jamaica!

Whether it’s a long-haul transport vehicle or same-city food delivery truck, keeping your cargo cool on the run is important. Large refrigerated trucks operate daily throughout cities and across the country to bring perishable goods to their customers. Do you operate a food service business or need to transport floral...