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Plumbing supplies frequently asked questionsGZ industrial Supplies answers some questions critically important in a do it yourself (DIY) scenario and if you seek further answers to these questions kindly contact us and we will be glad to respond on a 24 hours basis.What does it mean when a faucet is said to have 8-inch centers?The faucet mounts with the fixture holes set 8 inches apart. It's important that you buy the right size faucet to fit.What is plumber's putty?It is a sealing putty used fo …

Solutions for your DIY using BOSCH GBM 13 HRE PROFESSIONAL DRILLING MACHINEThere are so many cool things you can do with a Bosch drilling machine, for example stirring paints, mortar, paints, industrial cooking etc, so much to do with this powerful tool.Bosch GBM 13 HRE is a sturdy, powerful tool with the highest quality and durability due to cut gears, ball and needle bearings, as well as robust metal gear housing.It masters simply everything due the triple reduction gears and the highest torqu …

Shell Helix Grades- Engine OilsMineral Motor OilsMineral motor oil is the fraction of naturally occurring crude oil with the right properties for lubricating engines. Shell Helix mineral motor oils help to protect your engine against harmful sludge to help keep engines clean.Shell Helix HX5 15W40-Premium multigrade motor oil Helps to remove sludge from dirty engines.Helps to protect against wear and neutralise corrosive combustion acidsFor gasoline, diesel and gas engines; also suitable for …

Shell Omala Grades- Gear OilsThe demanding conditions in which gearboxes operate nowadays mean that your gear oil must work harder than ever to keep up. Its performance is put to the harshest of tests by: • Decreasing gearbox sizes • Higher speeds and loads • The need to increase uptime • Increased pressure to lower production costsThe result is that equipment needs to be able to run at higher operating temperatures, handle increased loads and cope with exposure to water …

Shell Tellus GradesIn many cases, hydraulic systems are required to operate under variable conditions, for instance in outdoor applications where temperatures can change with the season or throughout the day, or when mobile equipment is transported from one site to another. Designed to give reliable hydraulic performance in a wide range of temperatures, the new Shell Tellus variable temperature hydraulic oils include a new polymer technology that helps them outperform major competitors a …

Shell Corena Grades- Compressor OilShell Corena S4 R 46- D209L / P 20L (Advanced Synthetic Rotary Type)Shell Corena S4 R is primarily an advanced synthetic air compressor oil incorporating a unique high performance additive system. It is designed to deliver the highest performance lubrication of rotary sliding vane and screw air compressors. It uses an advanced additive system to provide excellent protection and performance for compressors running at pressures over 25 bar and in excess of 1 …

Industrial uses of Nitrogen gasNitrogen is a non-reactive gas. It has no color, odor or taste. Its atomic number is 7 and the symbol is N. it consist of 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere. Nitrogen is also present in every living thing on the planet.Nitrogen is used to prevent oxidation of metal during the 3-D printing process. Nitrogen is affordable than its alternatives and is suitable for processing less reactive materials. Nitrogen can also be used as part of recycle loop for more expensive …

Maintenance, repair and Operations.An average businessman/woman may have heard MRO used by office managers, purchasing agents or even CEOs. And might have seen it on financial reports or hear it in budget meetings.Yet, many people still  don't know what the acronym stands for. It stands for maintenance, repair and operations, which are purchases a company needs to make to keep its operations running smoothly. MRO items have a tremendous impact on a company's efficiency and bottom line.MRO m …

Industrial Benefits of Argon GasArgon is a noble gas and its common application is in the creation of double glazed windows. This gas provides several benefits that enhance the heating efficiency of a house, thereby reducing heating cost. Read on and discover the major advantages of argon.Argon enhances the ability of a window to insulate through various ways. The thermal conductivity of argon is about 35% lower than that of normal air and this means that it will not conduct heat very quickly. W …

Understanding MIG/MAG Welding Process, Machines and Accessories.Metal Inert Gas (MIG) / Metal Active Gas (MAG) welding refers to a group of arc welding processes that use the heat generated by a DC electric arc to fuse the metal in the joint area. A continuous electrode (the wire) is fed by powered feed rolls (wire feeder) into the weld pool.An electric arc is created between the tip of the wire and the weld pool. The wire is progressively melted at the same speed at which it is being fed and fo …