The Dumpster Project – Leaving in a Container

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Have you ever heard of ‘the Dumpster Project’? It is a project created by environmental studies professor and dean at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas, Dr. Jeff Wilson. On February 4, 2015, Professor Wilson has moved to a dumpster container where he plans to stay for about one year. In his words, the Dumpster Project is ‘an experiment to test the absolute limit if you can be happy and healthy in a very small space’. Not only. According to the project website the purpose of this experiment is to experience an eco-friendly lifestyle that could bring benefits to a planet where the population is steadily increasing and living space decreases more and more year after year. In this regard, while the average dimensions of an American home are about 2,480 square feet, minster Wilson’s brand new house is 33 square feet big.

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It is true that Professor Wilson will be living in a container for a year, but what is also true is that this container is modern and fully furnished. Indeed, it features solar panels to generate electricity, high efficiency toilets, a weather station, air conditioning, a sloping roof, locks and a mailbox. Of course, Wilson is not suggesting everyone to live this way, but it is proving that it is possible to live in smaller spaces. Moreover, through the Dumpster Project, his main goal is to encourage debates on sustainable way of living.

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You don’t need to be so radical. Living in a container house can be much more comfortable and unique than you ever thought. At SMC we also deal with container houses. Visit our website and do not hesitate to make contact us.

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Stefano// SMC Editor

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Using Bronze Alloy to Lift Affliction

For thousands of years, copper and its alloy bronze were made at the service of war, construction, furniture and industrial components. However, bronze can also be use for the service of inner peace. An impressive example of this application is the great Buddha Statues of China. In 1993 was inaugurated one of the tallest Buddha statues in the world: the Tian Tan Buddha, in Hong Kong.  The statue, on top of a 268 steps stair, lifts its left hand in the sign of removing the affliction and keeps its right hand in a giving gesture of generosity.

The exterior of this more than imposing Buddha statue is composed almost exclusively of bronze plating. Indeed, this sitting Buddha was builds from about 202 bronze pieces and is support by an impressive steel frame. The total structure of the Tian Tan Buddha weight over 250 metric tons. The statue, tall of more than 110 feet, is renowned to be seen as far as Macau.

The bronze alloy plates of the statue give its impressive and memorable shininess.  A long lasting reminder of the great possibilities that occurs when faith, engineering and ambition work hand-in-hand.

 

As an international manufacturer and supplier for Bronze Plating, Shanghai Metal Corporation supplies its products to fit your specific copper, brass and bronze requirements.

To find out more, please visit our website or send your inquiry here. Our English speaking personnel will be more than pleased to help you. Follow us on  social media by clicking on the click below to get news and update of our blog and product. Or you could try our new mobile app by scanning our QR code.

    

Source :
http://www.plm.org.hk/eng/buddha.php
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/

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Nicolas D.//SMC Editor

Shanghai Metal’s Simple Block Making Machine Production Line

Efficient. Easy To Use. Affordable.

Have we got your attention already? If so, what you waiting for? Make your business better with one of our simple block production lines.

Shanghai Metal Corporation produces one of the most efficient block production lines in the field of machinery today. Our lines are carefully designed by our skilled technicians and after rigorous, quality check and control, will be available to you. One of our key features that make us different from every other producer is that we have a focus group of skilled as well as unskilled workers, who help us in our final designing of our machine line. This ensures that the machines are user friendly even to the untrained personnel. You also get a machine from one of the most trusted manufacturers and suppliers in the world, ensuring end-to-end service so that you can focus on what matters the most to you, your business.

Our specifications and design of our machines are as follows:

SQT4-15C Simple Block Machine Line

Isn’t it beautiful ? 🙂

Main Technical Parameters of SQT4-15C Simple Block Machine Line:

Dimension of host machine		4000×1800×2800mm		Power of host machine		21.8KW
Weight of the host machine		5.51T		Vibration force		40-50KN
Mould area		1016×600mm		Model of Mixer		JS500
Water Consumption		5-6T		Pallet Size		1010×550
Workshop		200M2

Theoretical Production Capacity of SQT4-15C Simple Block Machine Line:

Size(LxWxH)	Pcs/Mould	Pcs/ Hr	Pcs/ 8 Hr
400X100X200	8	1440-1680	11520-13440
400X150X200	6	1080-1260	8640-10080
400X200X200	4	720-840	5760-6720
400X250X200	3	540-630	4320-5040
230X110X70	24	4320-5040	34560-40320
Paver:200X100X60	16	2880	23040
Paver:200X163X60	8	1440	11520

Get this product by visiting our website. If you need further information, our English speaking staff will be very glad to help you find the most suitable product for you.  Download a new application by scanning QR code below and follow us on Social Media platforms to learn more about metals, construction and machinery.

    

Nishant V.//Stainless Steel And Machinery Division

The Stained Glass Industry Needs Copper Foil

The art of stained glass as existed since the Antiquity. One of the most famous and ancient usage of copper for artistic glass was done by the Egyptian. The glass craftsmen of Ancient Egypt use copper to give a bright and beautiful green and blue tone to the pieces.

During the 19^th and 20^th century that copper was added to the work pieces of religious glass art.  To obtain a dark red, crimson like effect very high concentrated copper was including in the glass staining process. This process allowed the early Christian glass stained craftsmen to perform their art in order to create the masterpieces of their time.

Nowadays, artisans, artists and craftsmen of stained glass use a different kind of copper to embellish their pieces. Copper foil tape is now applied directly to the glass, allowing artists to get more flexibility in the shape and taint of the material. Indeed, by changing the chemical composition of the alloy, the copper’s color can go from a pale grayish tone to a dark crimson red.

 

As an international manufacturer and supplier for copper foil and copper foil tape, Shanghai Metal Corporation produces its products to fit your specific copper requirements. To find out more, please visit our Website or send your inquiry here. Our English speaking personnel will be more than pleased to help you. Follow us on  LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel. Or you could try our new mobile app by scanning our QR code.

    

Sources : Substances Used in the Making of Coloured Glass 1st.glassman.com (David M Issitt). Retrieved 3 August 2006

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Nicolas D.//SMC Editor

 

Love Interstellar? Know more about aerospace

New movie era is coming! People tired from a stupid blockbusters, movies which doesn’t consist with at least a small idea ,  they are really looking forward to learn more about space…unblock all the secrets that are hiding in our big world, get a knowledge about cosmos,  they are in need to know that it’s not only us in this boundless universe.  It’d been started from a Star War… Galactic Civil War…Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader…fascinating! And recently Avatar, John Carter, Gravity,   Guardians of the Galaxy and this year Interstellar and who knows what  the future movie industry will show us…

It’s always amazing to learn something new…and I’m going to tell you about real product which is commonly used in our world!

Hydraulic Press

 

What’s more exciting that Hydraulic press is widely used in aerospace, automotive, appliance, hardware, coinage and other production industries. The machine frame is entirely welded with steel plates, compare with the common machine. This machine has high rigidity and precision. The machine is fitted with Siemens HMI screen, and accurately controlled by the main system. Accurate magneto strictive position sensors and pressure sensors. Shanghai Metal Corporation is renowned for providing superb quality and assures the best performance of Hydraulic machines at all times.

For a more information you can check our website or send us your inquiry, we have English-speaking stuff that will help you to find the best product for you. Don’t forget to follow us on social media and download an application by scanning QR code below.

    

Maria Z.// SMC Editor

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Entertaining Traffic Signs

Traffic signs or road signs provide some information to the road users that are important for the order, safety or the direction of their destination, but…is it always the case ? Your trip can become boring at some point, however you might probably encounter some road signs that can provide your journey with some entertainment. Check them out :

Explosive cars aren’t allowed !

Top-speed surgery ! Can you believe it !?

Must be convenient for trucks or buses

Can anybody go at exactly 19 ? 

That sign is more drunk than us !

Beware of bikes !

They always do the road work when you’re late 

Never drive fast when you can’t see what’s beyond the road

Freedom for chickens !

Thank you !

This is what’ll happen if you drank before driving

You’re almost there ! Don’t give up !

Watch out for crawling drunks !

Having some absurd or weird traffic signs can be entertaining and might give some relieve to the tired drivers. If you’re interested in adding some funny sign boards in your place, Shanghai Metal Corporation can provide you with entertaining traffic signs following your requirements. The quality of our material is designed for improved image retention. Please contact us if you have questions, our English speaking staff will be glad to help you.  Also visit us on social media to know more about us.

    

Sources :
drivesteady.com
signspotting.com
huffingtonpost.com
orlandosentinel.com
rd.com
Google Image

Ayu P.//SMC editor