Beginners Guides

Industrial bearings are used to reduce friction created by the rotational movement of machinery parts. They contain balls that roll in the same direction as the rotational movement. As they roll, the balls will reduce friction while simultaneously carrying the … Read More

When shopping for springs, you may come across extension springs. They are mechanical devices that, like all springs, are designed to store mechanical energy. Extension springs are found in everything from automobiles and machines to furniture, household appliances and more. … Read More

Bolts are used in a myriad of fastening applications. Like screws, they are threaded fasteners that are designed to join two or more objects. You can insert a bolt through two or more objects, and you can secure the end … Read More

When most people think of bolts, they envision threaded rods with a solid head. Most bolts feature this traditional design. They consist of a rod with external threading. At the top of this rod is a solid head, which may … Read More

Nuts are often used when joining two or more objects together. They are fasteners with interior threading that work in conjunction with bolts. After inserting a bolt through the objects, you can twist a nut over the end of the … Read More

Spring plungers are commonly used for positioning-related applications. They are found machines where they “position” specific parts. As shown in the adjacent photo, spring plungers consist of a metal body with a ball at the end. Within this body is … Read More

Have you heard of self-closing hinges? Like all hinges, they are used to connect two objects while allowing at least one of the objects to rotate. You can find them on doors, gates and even furniture. Self-closing hinges, however, are … Read More