Boiler explosions have been responsible for widespread damage to companies throughout the years, and that’s why today’s boilers are equipped with safety valves and/or relief valves. Boiler safety valves are …

When OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), the goal was to unify labels …

Flow control valves are used to regulate the flow rate and pressure of liquids or gases through a pipeline. Flow control valves are essential for optimizing system performance, relying on …

In 2012, OSHA revised its hazard communication standards to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS is an international system created by the United …

Industrial control panels consist of power circuits or control circuits (or both) which provide signals that direct the performance of machinery or equipment. Industrial control panels don’t include the main …

Energy is in the news frequently, as regions of the country and the world lack power after natural disasters, companies try to find more profitable ways to pursue renewable energy …

C-suite executives and managers constantly look for tools to increase operational efficiency, from mobile devices to software that is available in the cloud. One tool that consistently delivers increased efficiency …

The Department of Defense (DoD) awards contracts for hundreds of billions of dollars each year. While many military contractors are large corporations, the DoD also awards a significant portion of …

CSC (Convention for Safe Containers) sets forth important standards to ensure the safety of shipping containers through the global supply chain. Read on to learn about CSC plates, how they …

The United States military designed a series of tests, MIL-STD-810G, to test its equipment limits in a variety of conditions under which it is to be used. In this post, …

Everyone is familiar with barcodes – the black-and-white codes featuring a series of parallel lines that a cashier scans in the checkout line – but QR codes are also becoming …

Administered and published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the ANSI Z535 standards are an American system for presenting safety and accident prevention information. The ANSI Z535 committee develops …

Boiler deaerators commonly are used to remove oxygen and other gases from the water that feeds into boilers that generate steam. Deaerators are useful because they remove the gases that …

Valve actuators are a type of control valve, and there are many options available to meet plant-wide and individual automation requirements. While simple in concept, consisting of a box with …

Nadcap (formerly known as the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) is a worldwide cooperative program of major companies designed to manage a cost-effective consensus approach to special processes and …

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide critical information about the potential health and safety hazards of materials used in various industries. An SDS allows workers and emergency personnel to know the …

Improving a facility’s safety and efficiency often is as simple as using proper valve labeling and identification practices. Even though valves may not be a main component of heavy machinery, …

A Definition of Aircraft Data Plates Aircraft data plates contain all of the vital information about an aircraft. Typically made of metal, aircraft data plates are etched with registration information …

There are countless types of valves for use across a variety of industries and applications. When it comes to flow control valves, valve types range from simple to sophisticated; some …

For industries that clean their equipment on a regular basis, it is important for equipment managers to know the best approach to cleaning metal nameplates to avoid deterioration and dullness …

UL 969 is a critical standard for labeling and marking systems. More specifically, UL 969 is the standard for adhesive-backed labels that are used for permanent product identification. There are …

How can one provide aid when a worker falls or comes in contact with hazardous chemicals? Could you prevent the next employee from falling with one simple app? Find the …

Every year, there are almost 100 deaths and over 34,000 injuries due to forklift (powered industrial truck) accidents (source). According to OSHA, many of these are the result of “improper …

Trains helped build our nation, and created connections between far-away places that are still in use today. They come in an amazing amount of variations and perform many different functions, …

Hydroelectric plants are engineering wonders, providing us with electricity from water. Water rushes in and moves turbines, which propel a metal shaft within a generator. The generator then acts as …

Between the 2nd and 15th centuries maps of the world looked like this… …but by 1570 the world view was far different.

What is the MIL-DTL-15024F? It is a performance standard that explains the acceptable physical traits of identification devices such as plates, tags, and bands used to identify equipment. What types …

The following information is by no means exhaustive but meant to provide a basic understanding and general overview of MIL-STD-130. What is the MIL-STD-130?

MPC, being in the business of providing signage for a wide range of industries, is continually focused on aesthetics. We have a deep appreciation for what’s beautiful and images that …

Over the past few months MPC has been conducting a preliminary investigation of industrial safety. Participants in fields that need to follow safety regulations every day have found value in …

With so many nameplate and label material choices, it is easy to understand how some people end up buying an inferior material for their application – putting their company, themselves …