How to tell if you need a right or left-handed door handle? Posted By: Editor at Ironmongery Experts 12th December 2022 For some, this might be a straightforward question. However, it is a question that has left many scratching their heads in confusion. Do you actually need a right handed handle or a left handed…
How to fit a mortice lock Posted By: Editor at Ironmongery Experts 2nd February 2019 Mortice locks are great for ensuring maximum security in every household and compared to most door locks on the market, this specific lock is designed to be both sturdy and aesthetically pleasing to the consumer. Insurance companies require a five-lever…
Bike Parking Celebrating World Bicycle Day August 3, 2023 Posted by David 03 Jun How cycling can help address inequality and lead to better outcomes June 3, 2018 was the first UN World Bicycle Day. The event was designed to celebrate the health and mobility provided by the bicycle to people all over the world….
Metal Casting Tool Steel: Steel that Gets Things Done June 14, 2023 Posted by David 25 Sep The metal composition and production of tool steels The metallurgy of a tool should be matched to the tool’s job. What is tool steel? Tool steels are exceptionally hard, tough, or wear-resistant alloys. Their properties come from both…
Bike Parking 8 Tips for Biking to Work June 12, 2023 Posted by David 16 Jul Plan for a better cycling commute Biking to work can improve both your physical, mental, and financial health. This year, I began cycling to work. I biked to work years ago at a previous job, but after being out…
Uncategorized Acero de Carbono versus Acero Inoxidable June 19, 2023 Posted by David 02 Aug ENGLISH | FRANÇAIS Las diferencias importan más de lo que cree El acero de alto carbono es frecuentemente usado para cuchillos de cocina de alta calidad debido a que es resistente al desgaste, lo que significa que permanece afilado por…
Bollards & Post Covers What Good is a Bollard That Can’t Stop a Car? June 12, 2023 Posted by David 01 Jan For some bollard applications, perception is everything. Architectural bollards can still deliver a visual impact that suggests appropriate behavior. Since 2001, the public has become increasingly aware of the use of high-impact security…
12 Aug Bollards & Post Covers Mooring Bollards June 14, 2023 Posted by David The word “bollard” probably comes from the word “bole”—as in the bole of a tree. The first reported use is from a Scottish newspaper in 1763 referencing a marine bollard, used at a dock to moor boats Continue reading
Metal Casting Ask a Metallurgist: Wrought Iron vs Cast Iron August 3, 2023 Posted by David 14 Feb FRANÇAIS | ESPAÑOL What are the differences? Find out and learn how are they used Wrought iron is typically used for decorative, architectural applications such as fencing or bench frames People often assume that cast iron and…
Hardscape What is the difference between Buy America and Buy American? August 4, 2023 Posted by David 16 Sep Are you in compliance? Government procurement is done in a framework of trade deals and domestic legislation. Most of our customers are in the United States. Although Canada and the US are closely linked by trade…