August 21, 2015
Categories: Industry News | News | Unified Supply News
Unified Supply is proud to announce a charity that we recently became involved with. Every summer Grace organizes a volunteer program that feeds the children lunch everyday during summer break.  A lot of these children are on a government program at school which funds their lunch meals.  Unfortunately, for the summer they don't have that option....
August 14, 2015
Categories: Industry News | News | Technical Tips
Over the years, polyurethane has replaced rubber as the material choice in many component applications. Baggage conveyor guide wheels and support wheels are now mostly made of polyurethane. Many steel crescent pallets are now covered in polyurethane, as well.
Polyurethane is chemically produced, and can be more tailored to a specific application....
August 5, 2015
Categories: Industry News | News | Technical Tips
Powder coating is a type of finish initially applied to metal components as a powder. The dry powder is either a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer.
The powder is applied electrostatically to a clean, grounded metal part by a gun, and then cured by heating the coated part to around 390°F in a large oven.  The heat causes the powder to flow...
