Technology has an impact on most industries — PTL is no different

PTL utilizes the latest technology in metal fabrication on all of our projects, an example being our CNC plasma cutter, for high-speed precision cutting; however, we also know that our projects would not be made possible without the work of our craftsmen. Although technology advancements in the metal fabrication field are necessary to build safely and accurately, PTL focuses on craftsmanship and quality.

PTL Fabricators set themselves apart from the competition

Any metal fabrication company can do what we do, but what sets PTL apart from the competition is our concentration to detail. We don’t just fabricate metal and parts, we fabricate real results that our customers can be sure of. That’s why they come back to use us, time and time again.

PTL believes that the technology we utilize, along with our craftsmanship and quality, is part of what makes us competitive in our market. We are a trusted source in the Middle Tennessee area for businesses of all sizes.

As technology seemingly takes over the role of true craftsmen, with mass production of products becoming integral in most manufacturing industries, PTL stands firm in the belief that you need the best of both worlds to succeed. One can not stand alone and complete the job to a satisfactory level. The media has integrated into us that trade jobs are a thing of the past, but here at PTL, we employee dozens of qualified workers including:

• Welders
• Iron Workers
• Pipe Fitters
• Certified Crane Operators
• Millwrights

If you are like us and believe in the value of hard work over the convenience of assembly lines operated by technology, contact us today and let’s get started on your next project! No job is too big or too small for our team here at PTL!

Source: AllMetalsFab.com

PTL shares the message that high paying jobs don’t have to come at the cost of traditional four-year degrees

A Choice

The decision of which university to attend is a life-changing decision for an upcoming high school graduate to make. Will they move? What will they major in? And the looming question: What will they do once they graduate from that university?

Students in high school today are faced with, seemingly, only one option: Go to university and get a bachelor’s degree, while an alarming amount of trade jobs across the country sit untouched.
 

A False Impression

There is an astounding misconception that a trade job reflects someone who is uneducated and unqualified; however, on the contrary, many trade-oriented jobs require secondary training of some form after high school. Associates degrees, certifications, and continuing education courses are typically a necessary part of trade careers, which can save students from costly student loans and debt.

The mistake is made far too often that the only way to acquire a stable career post-high school is to go to a four-year university. Despite that, students with technical training are more likely to be employed at a faster rate than those without, and significantly more likely to be working in their respective field of study.
 

A Branding Issue

The perception of trade jobs have gotten a bad wrap, and because of this stigma, it fuels the worry for hard work, with low pay, being forced into a blue-collar job, with little education.

High schools emphasize the number of their graduates who go on to a four-year university but neglect those that choose a trade post-graduation, adding to the stigma that trade workers aren’t as valuable or notable.
 

A Different Option

A career in a trade will teach you:

• Real world skills
• Critical thinking
• Decision-making skills
• Management skills
• Determination

If you are interested in learning more about PTL’s work, what we do, or how you can prepare for a career in our trade, contact us!
 

Source
www.NPR.org

One of the many projects handled by PTL is Process Piping for industrial project sites

What is Process Piping?

The term “process piping” generally refers to the system of pipes that transport fluids, such as industrial gases, fuels or water, around an industrial facility involved in the manufacture of products or the generation of power. Pipelines and process piping are the safest means to transport gases and fluids across countries or manufacturing facilities and, depending on the material being piped. Piping systems include but are not limited to:

• Welded
• Threaded
• SS/Copper press connected
• PVC/CPVC
• Compression
• Sweat/Braze copper and brass FRP
• and Client specified upon request.

Welding or soldering joins the individual segments of pipe, constructed and maintained in accordance with national and local regulations, and applicable industry standards. For safety, valves and shut-offs are installed along the line to release pressure, close off pipes, and isolate leaks, and may be designed to trigger automatically during an emergency.

If your business project needs include process piping, contact us today! Our reputation for customer satisfaction and quality, as well as competitive pricing, and experience makes PTL a trusted source for businesses of all sizes.

Source:
https://www.digitalschool.ca/what-is-process-piping/

PTL’s team of Millwrights are continually updating their skills, from blueprint reading to diagnosing and solving mechanical problems.

What does a Millwright do?

Millwrights work in factories, power plants and other industrial settings to move, assemble, install or dismantle machinery. They are incredibly skilled at their job, understanding how a number of different machines work after reading complicated technical plans. The machines they construct may take days or weeks, and they may work solo or in a team.

When a factory is updating its equipment, you will see a millwright in all aspects of their job. They will carefully take apart, categorize and store or move old equipment, analyze plans for new equipment, map out space and unpack and assemble new equipment. Millwrights also repair worn or broken parts.

Millwrights need to be good with tools as well as reading plans and be comfortable using large equipment like trucks and cranes.

Our millwrights support a diverse range of operations, including processing plants, manufacturers and other industrial markets, continually consulting with production managers on optimal machine placement and preventive maintenance measures from pre-job planning through closeout.

PTL’s experienced employees can also assemble and install many types of industrial machinery at our customers’ job sites.

Our millwrights are capable of serving in a variety of areas:

• Plant maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Construction supervision
• Equipment installation and assembly
• Equipment repair and replacement
• Machinery/heavy equipment dismantling
• Lubrication
• Rigging and hoisting
• Conveyors and belt splicing
• Precision leveling and alignment

So as you can see, a Millwright wears a lot of hats. Most of them are hard hats. If your business project needs include a millwright, contact us today! Our reputation for customer satisfaction and quality, as well as competitive pricing, and experience makes PTL a trusted source for businesses of all sizes.
 

 
Source:
https://www.snagajob.com/job-descriptions/millwright/

Here are the simple facts about metal fabrication

But of course, metal fabrication is anything but simple  That’s why it takes the 30 years of industrial experience of PTL to do it right.

According to Wikipedia, metal fabrication is the building of metal structures by cutting, bending, and assembling processes. It involves the creation of machines, parts, and structures from various materials.

PROCESSES:

• Cutting is done by sawing, shearing, or chiseling.
• Bending is done by hammering or press brakes.
• Assembling is done by welding, binding, or more bending.

CUTTING AND BURNING:

The raw material has to be cut to size by a variety of tools. The most common is by shearing.

FORMING:

Forming is an operation that converts a flat sheet of metal into a 3D part.

MACHINING:

Machining is the process of removing unwanted material from the block of metal to get the desired shape, like gears, bolts, nuts and screws.

WELDING:

Welding is the main focus of steel fabrication.  The formed and machined parts will be assembled and tack welded into place then re-checked for accuracy.

ALL THIS AT PTL

At PTL, we go from engineering drawings to finished products for any size job. Having all the experienced technicians under one roof can cut down on process time by having your product finished without moving it to other facilities for completion. In addition, we evaluate each job to determine the best process or processes to use for manufacturing your parts and assemblies.  We can provide your fabricated assemblies complete with any and all required finishing.

To learn more about custom metal fabrication, contact PTL.  We utilize more than 30 years of industrial experience to tackle our industry’s toughest challenges with innovative solutions. Our reputation for customer satisfaction and quality, as well as competitive pricing, and experience makes PTL a trusted source for businesses of all sizes.

Sources:
buildingsguide.com

PTL likes to keep you informed about what we do and how we do it.

Many people use fabricating and welding as interchangeable verbs, but that’s not quite the case. In its most basic sense, fabrication is the process of creating a project out of metal, and welding can be a singular operation during that process.

Simply put, welding joins together two pieces of metal using fusion. Fabrication is the process of creating a metal product, from layout and design to formation and finishing.

Processes

Because welding is a metal forming technique, it goes hand-in-hand with sheet metal fabrication, and each trade uses similar processes, like assembling and bending, to get the final product. To clarify, there are different ways to weld including:

• oxy acetylene
• TIG (the most common form in fab shops)
• gas metal arc (GMAW) welding.

However, because sheet metal fabrication is the overarching process, it involves many different processes, including specialty techniques, which can involve:

• Die cutting
• Finishing
• Hydroforming
• Roll forming
• Shrinking
• Spinning
• Stamping
• Stretching

When it comes to sheet metal fabrication and welding, both are important and is useful for every industry, from construction and housing to automotive and transportation.

At PTL, we deliver effective and efficient fabrication, installation, and design-build projects using stainless steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum. Our experts will be able to answer all of your questions and more.  Contact us at (931)647-0675 or send us a message. PTL Fabricators is located at 4581 Guthrie Hwy in Clarksville, TN.  We have been serving Clarksville’s fabrication needs for 20 years!

Just what goes on at our facility?

PTL Fabricators is a family owned and operated industrial metal fabricator and installer.  With over 30 years of industrial experience we can tackle our industry’s toughest challenges with innovative solutions.

Here are a few things we can do:

• General Contracting
• Fabrication
• Millwright
• Process Piping
• Material Sales
• Machining
• Conventional Steel Construction
• Steel Building Erection
• Aluminum Millwright
• Equipment Alignment and Installation
• Facility Relocation
• Equipment and Rigging
• Shutdown and Emergency Repairs
• And a whole lot more.

Our employees are highly trained in multiple areas of service and equally comfortable taking on multitude of projects. PTL can provide crews from 1 to 80, so we can handle projects big and small.

PTL employs experienced:

• Millwrights
• Riggers
• Iron-workers
• Welders
• Pipe Fitters
• Pipe Welders

and more, armed with a complete arsenal of specialized equipment.
 

So now you know what’s going on at PTL Fabricators.

To learn more about us, contact PTL.  We utilize more than 30 years of industrial experience to tackle our industry’s toughest challenges with innovative solutions. Our reputation for customer satisfaction and quality, as well as competitive pricing, and experience makes PTL a trusted source for businesses of all sizes.

Can steel buildings withstand hurricane force winds?

The simple answer is yes, correctly specified & engineered steel buildings can withstand hurricane force winds. A second answer is that many of them have been tested in the most severe weather conditions including hurricanes and earthquakes and, depending on the design, do, in fact stand-up-to very strong winds.

Built to Last

One of the greatest advantages of metal buildings is that they are built to last. They can be designed to withstand the most severe weather conditions, including snow storms, hurricanes and earthquakes. Prefab buildings use high-grade, commercial quality, 26-gauge premium steel that is resistant to rust and other forms of weather damage. They are constructed using techniques that make them more durable and stronger than conventionally constructed buildings. Pre-engineered are also resistant to other forms of damage, including termites and salt corrosion. This resistance allows metal buildings to retain a high degree of structural integrity over time.

Can withstand wind forces up to 170 mph!

The devastating effect of storms like Hurricane Katrina and now Harvey and Irma, have led engineers to design steel buildings with a high degree of wind resistance. Studies have shown that the junctures of walls and the edges of the roof are areas most likely to fail under conditions of extreme wind. As a result, today’s structural designs provide extra reinforcement in these critical areas. Most buildings can be engineered to resist hurricane damage and can withstand wind forces up to 170 mph!

Quonset Buildings

Quonset buildings have by far the best high-speed wind resistance of any building due to their curved, wind resistant, form. If you live in a hurricane zone then a Quonset hut structure would definitely serve you very well.

When hurricanes strike in Florida, or tornadoes here in Tennessee and other storm-prone areas, prefab buildings are often the only structures that survive intact. If you live in Florida or another area that experiences hurricanes, make sure before buying a building that the manufacturer has complied with local regulations and building codes to ensure your structure is specified for local conditions such as wind load & snow load.
 

To learn more about custom built steel buildings, contact PTL.  We utilize more than 30 years of industrial experience to tackle our industry’s toughest challenges with innovative solutions. Our reputation for customer satisfaction and quality, as well as competitive pricing, and experience makes PTL a trusted source for businesses of all sizes.

Sources:
buildingsguide.com