It’s not just the material that affects the performance of coil springs; the wire diameter is equally important. Whether it’s a compression spring or an extension spring, its wire diameter will affect its performance. Some springs are thicker than others. … Read More

If you’ve ever assembled furniture, you may recall using a hex key. From dressers and chest of drawers to coffee tables, and nightstands, many different types of furniture require the use of a hex key. Some manufacturers even include these … Read More

Removing hinges from doors, gates or other objects can be challenging. You’ll typically have to place a narrow tool, such as a screwdriver, below the pin and gently tap it upwards with a hammer or mallet. Most hinges feature two … Read More

When installing rivets in soft materials, you may want to use rivet washers. Rivets play an important role in aerospace manufacturing. Consisting of a head and shaft, they are used to permanently secure two or more parts together. Rivet washers, … Read More

A safety clutch is a useful feature on industrial handwheels. Handwheels, of course, are devices used to control machines. Some of them have spokes or vertical knobs, whereas others consist entirely of a round wheel similar to an automotive steering … Read More

When shopping for drawer slides, you may come across undermount drawer slides. They are characterized by their bottom-based mounting location. Undermount drawer slides are mounted to the bottom or underside of drawers. Most drawer slides fall under one of two … Read More

In terms of data-transfer speeds, nothing beats fiber optic cable. It can reach practical speeds of up to 100 gigabits per second (Gbps) and theoretical speeds of multiple terabits per second (Tbps). To put that number into perspective, copper-based Ethernet … Read More