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Natural Stone Has Been Used in Furniture for Hundreds of Years

Nov 11, 2011

Natural stone has been used in furniture for hundreds of years and when compared with other materials used for table tops, such as wood, metal, glass and laminates, it performs well in terms of valuation and appearance. Stone is highly heat ...

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In Recent Years, Granite Tile, Along with Marble Tile, Has Quickly Gained Popularity

Nov 11, 2011

In recent years, granite tile, along with marble tile, has quickly gained popularityas a decorative finish for walls, floors, table tops and other architectural applications. Granite tile countertops in particular have become especially ...

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A Hoist Is a Device Used for Lifting or Lowering a Load

Nov 10, 2011

A hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by means of a drum or lift-wheel around which rope or chain wraps. It may be manually operated, electrically or pneumatically driven and may use chain, fiber or wire rope as its ...

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Pneumatic Cylinders Produce a Force in a Reciprocating Linear Motion

Nov 10, 2011

Pneumatic cylinders (sometimes known as air cylinders) are mechanical devices which utilize the power of compressed gas to produce a force in a reciprocating linear motion. Like hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders use the stored ...

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There Are Basically 3 Ways Kitchen Sinks Can Be Installed

Nov 10, 2011

There are basically 3 ways kitchen sinks can be installed: - Self-rimming (drop-in) - Undermount - Flush mount Self-rimming or drop-in sinks as they're sometimes called are the easiest to install. They simply fit into a cutout in the ...

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A Diaphragm Pump Is a Positive Displacement Pump

Nov 10, 2011

A diaphragm pump is a positive displacement pump that uses a combination of the reciprocating action of a rubber, thermoplastic or teflon diaphragm and suitable non-return check valves to pump a fluid. Sometimes this type of pump is also ...

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Granite Countertops Are Very Popular in Recent Years

Nov 10, 2011

Granite countertops are very popular in recent years due to their beauty, durability and increased cost effectiveness of the material after China entered the global stone market. However, granite could also add significant expense to a ...

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Pneumatics Is a Branch of Technology

Nov 9, 2011

Pneumatics is a branch of technology, which deals with the study and application of use of pressurized gas to effect mechanical motion. Pneumatic systems are extensively used in industry, where factories are commonly plumbed with compressed ...

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A Metering Pump Is a Pump Used to Pump Liquids at Adjustable Flow Rates

Nov 9, 2011

A metering pump is a pump used to pump liquids at adjustable flow rates which are precise when averaged over time. Delivery of fluids in precise adjustable flow rates is sometimes called metering. The term "metering pump" is based on the ...

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Lawn Mower Repair Will Be a Fact of Life for You If You Use a Gas Powered Mower

Nov 8, 2011

Lawn mower repair will be a fact of life for you if you use a gas powered mower. Small gasoline engines require a lot of maintenance and they will need repairs at some point, it’s just a matter of time. That’s one of the main ...

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A Major Cause of Fill-Valve Failure in a Toilet Is Debris and Sediment

Nov 8, 2011

A major cause of fill-valve failure in a toilet is debris and sediment. In new construction, there is still a lot of debris in the water-supply line that hasn't yet been flushed out when it comes time to hook up the toilet. So it makes ...

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A Hydraulic Cylinder Is a Mechanical Actuator T

Nov 8, 2011

A Hydraulic cylinder (also called a linear hydraulic motor) is a mechanical actuator that is used to give a unidirectional force through a unidirectional stroke. It has many applications, notably in engineering vehicles. Parts of a ...

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Hardwood Got Its Start as Flooring in The 1600s

Nov 8, 2011

Hardwood got its start as flooring in the 1600s, often as unfinished planks supported by wooden joists over dirt or stone, but developed style and elegance during the Baroque Era (1625-1714). Beginning in 1625, artistic French parquetry and ...

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Stone Products Are All Fragile and Easy to Be Scratched, Chipped and Damaged

Nov 8, 2011

Stone products are all fragile and easy to be scratched, chipped and damaged if not being handled properly. Damages to stone products often occur during moving, storing, installation and transporting. Any damages to the stone materials will ...

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Several Factors Should Be Taken Into Considerations for Statue Sculpture Carving

Nov 8, 2011

Stone sculpturing is an old and classic form of art, with a history started back in the prehistoric age. One of the world's most famous sculptures, Michelangelo's David, was completed in 1504. That wonderful life size statue was carved in ...

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