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Aluminum Framing

Benefits of Closed Sided Extruded Aluminum for Laboratories

Biomedical and pharmaceutical facilities are under pressure to maintain compliance in their workplaces while also increasing efficiency and maximizing output. Due to the potential for hazardous conditions, these facilities must work to maintain controlled, clean and fluid environments. To be set-up for success, they require workstations and equipment built with quality and safety in mind.

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Manufacturing Ergonomics: Designing Injury-Resistant Workstations

workplace safety

We hear a lot about the importance of safety training and ergonomics in the workplace today. Protecting workers from harm should be the number one priority--especially in manufacturing--where repetitive motions and heavy lifting can put workers in danger. In these settings, it’s important to ensure they have the tools necessary to protect themselves from Musculoskeletal Disorders, like a pinched nerve, muscle tear, herniated disc, or other strain.

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Top 5 Reasons to Choose t-slot Extruded Aluminum

t-slot extruded aluminum from mk

Building superior equipment requires quality parts that fit together well and work reliably. At mk North America we’re committed to designing modular solutions that can be customized to fit even the most unique requirements.

Our aluminum framing / t-slot aluminum extrusions make it possible to construct just about anything our customers can imagine. That’s the advantage to working with a reliable and material that’s designed for flexibility such as extruded aluminum.

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Automate 2019 - Exciting News

mk North America is excited to announce that they will be exhibiting at Automate 2019, April 08-11 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. 

mk is prepared to launch an all new option for the VersaMove pallet-handling line of conveyor systems at Automate this year. This expansion of the VersaMove line will bring numerous benefits to the customer, their employees and the environment. 

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How Conveyor Manufacturers Assist the Battery & Fuel Cell Industry

Battery Conveyors

Batteries are a leading source of energy today powering tools, vehicles, electronics and even our homes. As the market demand increases for battery solutions, manufacturers must adapt to increase production while improving quality. 

Conveyors play a key role in the battery manufacturing industry as they offer the solutions necessary to carry and guide batteries for the lifecycle of their manufacturing process.

Here’s a closer look at some of the ways conveyor manufacturers are providing benefit to the battery industry so it can successfully meet market demands.

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