Seating Benches
Situation Research indicates that the quality of the waiting area – layout, cleanliness, light, colour, noise, imagery, etc. – can significantly impact a consumers experience and perception of service. Enhancing the waiting area can be a simple and cost-effective route to providing an appealing, relaxing atmosphere for the consumer. A popular community car wash needed…
Read MoreSea Water Desalination
The Situation The world’s largest company in the field of sea water desalination (SWCC) consulted LINE-X to find a solution to protect the company’s brine drain channels. Each desalination plant consists of several production units. Each unit has a drain channel that allows the return of brine to the sea water. The brine has a…
Read MoreSandblast Cabinet
Situation The largest producer of reclaimed glassware in the world uses a sand blaster to frost their goblets and tumblers. Due to the force of the sand blasting, the original door made of 5mm thick mild steel eroded forming a hole within approximately 12 weeks’ time costing the company replacement fees and production downtime. The…
Read MoreRV Shower & Bathroom Facilities
Situation A popular RV campsite was building a shower and bathroom facility. They were in need of a flooring solution that would be sturdy enough to withstand constant foot traffic of the guests while remaining aesthetically appealing. In addition, because of the showers and steam involved, it was imperative the solution be non-skid and water…
Read MoreRecycle Bins
The Situation Recycle bins throughout U.S. National Parks take extreme abuse. They are continuously exposed to severe weather, sandstorms, and UV damage. The interior of the bins are equally damaged by such items as garbage, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and food waste. These elements degrade the appearance and functionality of the bins. The abuse wears…
Read MoreRecreational Vehicle
The Situation Gravel road and highway debris can scar and chip new fiberglass and aluminum siding on an RV. The smooth, beautiful finish quickly deteriorates the value on your new purchase. Dulling and fading can be increased by exposure to extreme sunlight, air pollutants and excessive moisture. RVs are made to explore the countryside and…
Read MoreRailroad Cross Tie
The Situation In the railroad industry cross ties are often made from timber. However for traffic and heavily used areas such as turnouts and switch yards, they can be made from steel which generates several advantages to the railroad. Steel ties are stronger than timber, this allows for wider tie spacing. It also reduces material…
Read MorePumping Station
The Situation Due to urban sprawl more and more communities and engineers are taking additional steps to protect and extend the service life of new and existing wastewater structures. A municipality in one such area controls a pumping station that has been degrading slowly over time. The walls of these stations are particularly susceptible to…
Read MorePower Transmission Towers
The Situation Power Transmission Towers often rust and corrode over time, and without proper maintenance, utilities may need to invest in untimely and costly replacement. Because towers are sometimes located close to major roads, it is important to the surrounding community that these structures are properly maintained. In the past residents have complained of the…
Read MorePortable Living Quarters
The Situation There are a wide variety of configurations and materials commonly used in the fabrication and construction of portable modular buildings. These structures can be used as utility buildings, portable living quarters, command centres and much more. Despite their different functions they have one thing in common: to provide protection and security wherever they…
Read MorePolice Shields
The Situation Many law enforcement agencies provide armour shields to protect their officers on duty. The shields are made of almost an inch of dense KEVLAR fibre wrapped in a nylon fabric and are very expensive to replace. Large shields can run up to $2,000 each. Normal use conditions cause the thin protective nylon fabric…
Read MorePolice K9 Unit
The Situation Police dogs, or K-9 officers, are in widespread use across the United States serving at all levels of law enforcement including federal, state, county, and city departments. They are utilized for a wide variety of duties including suspect tracking, search and rescue, weapon and contraband detection. One common area that is a challenge…
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