Proper Technique
Self-shielded flux-cored arc welding (FCAW-S) offers numerous benefits, including good weldability, high deposition rates, and excellent chemical and mechanical properties. These make the process...
Scissor Lift and Boom Lift Maintenance
How caring properly for mobile elevated work platforms pays off over time
By Rafael Nuñez and William Dovey
When contractors need to work for extended periods...
7 Tips for Welding Abrasion-Resistant Plate
When welding abrasion-resistant (AR) plate to a piece of equipment, it is important to select the most appropriate filler metal for the application—whether it’s...
Crafco Synergy
From its humble beginnings in 1976, Crafco has grown into the world’s most recognized and trusted materials and equipment manufacturer for pavement preservation products....
Pavement Preservation
Crafco transformed how pavement cracks were repaired more than four decades ago. Today, they are among the most recognized and trusted materials and equipment...
Bust the Rust
Galvanic corrosion frequently afflicts structures such as commercial roofing, infrastructure elements and facades, and is also common in the restoration of existing structural steel...
“The Viking” Uses Blue to Mine for Gold: Part 1 of...
They call Tony Beets “the Viking,” and as his nickname suggests, the veteran gold miner is a tough, determined character for whom failure is...
Understanding Motor Oil
Getting the right motor oil and the best value both play a role in managing preventive maintenance and expenses. Wading through the combination of...
Optimizing Your Truck Tire ROI
Contractors who are looking for a sure-fire way to optimize the return on their commercial truck tire investment should start with inflation.
Quite simply, maintaining...
Tire Inflation: Tips to Keep Tire Pressure at Optimum Levels
One thing is consistent when it comes to tire maintenance. Tire inflation has been, and always will be, a top concern for fleets.
“It’s been...









