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Project Uptime
Project Uptime
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What Is an Air Compressor and How Does an Air Compressor Work?
If you need to inflate a tire or power an air wrench, sprayer, conveyor belt or piece of industrial farm equipment, you need an air compressor.
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Shipping Container Dimensions & Sizes
Shipping container sizes and dimensions can vary substantially from unit to unit, which can make choosing the right one difficult.
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United Rentals’ Guide to Shipping Container Site Preparation
There are many things to consider when renting a shipping container from United Rentals.
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Conex Box vs. Shipping/Storage Container vs. Cargo Container: What's the Difference?
Once you've decided you need a storage container, your next step is to begin researching different types of shipping containers.
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United Rentals’ Guide to Renting a Storage Container
Once you have decided that you need to rent a storage container, several common questions are likely to arise.
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Shipping Container Delivery
Having a shipping container delivered can be a simple process, provided you are prepared. There are several factors to keep in mind before your shipping container delivery.
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Forklift Sizes: What to Know About Types, Capacities and Dimensions
Countless jobs require a forklift. Whether you’re lifting items from warehouse racks, loading pallets onto a truck or transporting materials around a construction site, there’s a...
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What Is the Difference Between an Excavation and a Trench?
You’re getting ready to dig a hole in the earth. The best piece of excavating equipment to use depends in part on what kind of hole you’re digging — specifically, whether it’s an...
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Outdoor Weddings: How to Keep Your Guests Cool and Comfortable
Feeling hot, hot, hot might be fine for a reception’s conga line, but unbearable heat is not what you want people to remember about your wedding day.
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What to Know about a Portable Tier 4 Generator
When you’re renting a portable generator for industrial, construction or other applications, your options include equipment with Tier 2, Tier 3 or Tier 4 diesel engines. Which type...