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An Introduction to the Different Types of Drawer Slides
Drawer slides are commonly found in cabinets, chests of drawers and other types of furniture. If a piece of furniture has one or more drawers, it will have at least one slide. A drawer slide is a component that allows … Read More
5 Common Materials in Which Hinges Are Made
One of the decisions you’ll have to make when shopping for hinges is choosing the right material. While most hinges are made of metal, they are available in different types of metals. Some of them are harder and stronger than … Read More
What Is a Mechanical Extension Spring?
Springs are used in a wide variety of commercial and consumer applications. You can find them in machines, furniture, fixtures, electronics and more. While all springs serve as an energy storage device, though, they are available in different types. One … Read More
The lonely washer
Washers are often overlooked, yet equally important, companions to any type of fastening system. They’re like the bass player in a rock band – seldom noticed, but their presence holds the group together. Made from either plastic or steel, these … Read More
What Are Steel Alloys?
Steel is one of the world’s most important materials. It’s used to make everything from screws and bolts to bridges, engines, airplane fuselages and more. Research, in fact, shows that nearly 2 billion tons of steel are produced annually. Not … Read More
How Ceramic Magnets Are Made
Ceramic magnets are used in countless applications. Also known as ferrite magnets, they are defined by their high iron content. All ceramic magnets are comprised primarily of iron, which is a ferromagnetic metal. Ceramic magnetics, however, typically don’t consist of … Read More