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Stainless Steel Balustrading
A balustrade is a decorative railing or wall designed to prevent people from falling over the edge of stairs, balconies, landings, etc. Balustrades are most commonly made of timber, iron, wrought iron, aluminium, stone, concrete, glass, and/or stainless steel (commonly abbreviated as S/S). Balustrades have been used since as early as the Assyrian civilisation and, whilst they were not used in the architecture of either the Greek or Roman Empires, balustrades were used extensively in buildings of the renaissance period. Balustrades today are more popular than ever and whilst they may not always be made of stone, they are nevertheless an important feature of many buildings and homes.
There are many options for a balustrade “in fill”, but the best ones that do not obstruct the view is to use either glass or S/S wire rope. Glass balustrades look good and, if tinted glass is used, can provide a little privacy. The downside to glass is that it needs regular cleaning. Stainless steel wire rope, on the other hand, requires only periodic cleaning and obstructs the view less than tinted glass. Whilst occasional tensioning may be required with S/S wire rope, this is a simple task that will only be required every 3-6 months at worst. Some have opted for system where the glass is used for part of the height of the balustrade and stainless steel wire rope is used for the remainder.
Under current Australian law, wire rope or bar balustrading “in fill” can be horizontal for heights lower than four metres, but must be vertical if any higher than that.
The most common types of balustrade posts and rails used are timber, powder coated aluminium, powder coated mild steel, and stainless steel. Powder coating can chip and scratch. Mild steel will rust without powder coating or where the powder coating has chipped or scratched. Some timber finishes will also fade over time and some may even peel. Many timbers will dent if accidentally knocked. Stainless steel looks better than aluminum and is more resistant to the elements than all of the other materials. Many people opt for the combination of timber posts and rails and stainless steel wire rope. As with anything architectural, the option chosen depends largely on environmental issues (eg. the style of building, the view (if any), exposure to the elements, pollution level, proximity to salt water, etc), the level of maintenance desired, budget, and, of course, the eye of the beholder.
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Microboards Print Factory Pro Inkjet Disc Printer Review – Print zone
I first reviewed the Microboards PF-Pro Inkjet CD / DVD printer back in December of 2008. At that time the 4th generation Microboards disc printer was a relatively new to market. In the past 2 years there have been some important mechanical and software improvements to the printer. To read our first published review simply search ezine articles #1835678.
Key Specifications:
100-disc input bin
fully automated
HP individual color cartridges – CMYK
Print Resolution – 4800dpi
Weight 43 pounds
USB 2.0 connection
OS: XP SP2, Vista, & Win 7, Mac 10.4.7, 10.5 or 10.6
Important Improvements
Microboards has continued to improve the overall durability and reliability of the PF-pro printer since 2008.
An internal fan was added in 2009 to help disperse ink over-spray as well as to help keep the print engine and main board temperature lower. The new fan keeps the inside of the printer much cleaner which allows for longer production intervals before cleaning is needed. This also gives longer life to the internal gears, sensors and circuit boards as ink build-up is greatly diminished.
A new version of the PF-Pro print driver was introduced in 2010 to allow for overall easier use of the printer and allows multiple printers to be hooked up to a single PC (we have tested up to 4 per windows XP PC). The new driver allows for much easier print alignment on the disc. This feature helps the user make small centering adjustments if the print begins to float. Once again this is a huge benefit if you are running multiple Print Factory Pro printers.
Other improvements since the 2008 review:
Ruggedized elevator system – tested to over 750,000 cycles
Even higher print quality through updated disc handling in “print zone”
Improved extraneous ink capture system – minimizing maintenance
Upgraded Disc feed mechanism – capable of handling media of any type
Weather proof conveyor system – will not crack, stretch, or break with normal use
Continued Production Success:
I first started using this printer in December of 2007, long before it was announced or released to the public. Since then the 4th generation Microboards Printfactory Pro color inkjet printer has become the preferred choice for standard 12cm CD, DVD, Dual Layer and Blu-ray disc printing. I have seen close to a million discs printed on over 35 different PF-Pro printers during that time frame. Given the improvements and proven success of the PF-Pro, it is a very solid choice if you are in the market for an inkjet disc printer.
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Religious Organizations, Software Companies, Video Houses, Recording Studios, Universities, Government Agencies, Law Enforcement, Engineering Companies, Manufacturers, Marketing Companies, Ad Agencies, Content Producers, Medical Field, Publishing Houses and Service Bureaus to name a few.
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