Handles

Adjustable handles offer a convenient way to fasten and unfasten machinery components. As the name suggests, they are designed for “adjustment” applications. You can turn an adjustable handle to adjust a machinery component. Not all adjustable handles are the same, … Read More

A T-handle is a type of quick-release pin consisting of a T-shaped bar. It features a handle on top that you can grip and turn to engage the machine to which it’s connected. The bottom of a T-handle features a … Read More

Crank handles have been around for centuries. Consisting of a mechanical arm that’s connected to a perpendicular rotating shaft, they are designed to convert circular motion into rotary or reciprocating motion. Pencil sharpers, for instance, often contain a crank handle. … Read More

Handles are used to move an object or workpiece by hand. They are designed with a focus on ergonomics. Since they require manual hand-based operation — as opposed to automated tool-based operation — handles must be designed to comfortably fit … Read More

Hand-operated cranking technology has been around for thousands of years, with some of the early examples dating back to China’s Han Dynasty when it was used to spin silk, hemp and other textiles. Today, cranks are used in a variety … Read More

Hand-operated cranking technology has been around for thousands of years, with some of the early examples dating back to China’s Han Dynasty when it was used to spin silk, hemp and other textiles. Today, cranks are used in a variety … Read More