Hardware Archives | OneMonroe https://monroeengineering.com/blog/category/hardware/ Blog Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:28:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Choosing the Right Drawer Slide Finish https://monroeengineering.com/blog/choosing-the-right-drawer-slide-finish/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:26:46 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=15592 Slides are an essential part of all drawers. From cabinets and chests of drawers to workbenches and toolboxes, they are runners that allow drawers to open and close. When you pull open a drawer, it will glide along a pair … Read More

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]]> Roller vs Ball Bearing Drawer Slides: What’s the Difference? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/roller-vs-ball-bearing-drawer-slides-whats-the-difference/ Mon, 09 May 2022 10:30:40 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=14674 You can’t build drawers without slides. Also known as drawer runners, drawer slides are rail-based components that allow drawers to pull out from the furniture or objects with which they are used. Drawers will glide or “slide” along the drawer … Read More

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]]> How to Choose Magnetic Catches https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-to-choose-magnetic-catches/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:28:39 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=13442 Are you looking to buy magnetic catches? There’s no denying the fact that magnetic catches are a convenient latching mechanism. You can use them to open and close electronic enclosures, cabinets, drawers, vehicle components and other objects. All magnetic catches … Read More

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]]> How to Choose the Right Drawer Slides https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-drawer-slides/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:49:42 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=12737 Drawer slides are an important component in many types of furniture. You can find them in cabinets, dressers, hutches and chests of drawers Drawer slides live up to their namesake by serving as the tails on which drawers slide. You … Read More

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]]> The Beginner’s Guide to Spring Plungers https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-spring-plungers/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:50:26 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=12699 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

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]]> 5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Hydraulic Clamp https://monroeengineering.com/blog/5-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-hydraulic-clamp/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:53:30 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=12690 Hydraulic clamps offer an easy and effective way to perform pressing processes. They are mechanical devices that use some type of liquid, such as oil, to clamp a workpiece with pressure. While all hydraulic clamps are designed for pressing processes, … Read More

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]]> Slip Hook vs Shackle: What’s the Difference? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/slip-hook-vs-shackle-whats-the-difference/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:57:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9622 Slip hooks and shackles are commonly used in material handling applications. Companies in the construction, manufacturing and even maritime industries frequently use them to lift heavy objects. They can connect a slip hook or shackle to a heavy object. And … Read More

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]]> How to Choose Instrument Knobs https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-to-choose-instrument-knobs/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:43:53 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9226 Are you looking to buy instrument knobs? If so, you’ll need to choose the right type. Also known as control knobs, instrument knobs are used to manually control machines and devices. They consist of a circular-shaped handle that you can … Read More

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]]> The Different Types of Handles for Quick Release Pins https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-different-types-of-handles-for-quick-release-pins/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:46:38 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=9152 You can’t shop for quick release pins without considering the handle type. While all quick release pins have a handle, the shape and design of their respective handles can vary. There are several different types of handles found on quick … Read More

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