Shaft seals are a common component in machines and industrial equipment. Like all types of seals, they are designed to prevent substances — typically oil or other fluids — from leaking. A shaft seal will create a secure mating surface … Read More

Steel is found in countless consumer and commercial products. It’s used to make everything from cutting tools and die sets to bridges, buildings, fasters, furniture and more. In the United States, over 80 million tons of steel are produced annually. … Read More

When lifting heavy objects with a hoist, a hoist ring is typically used. Consisting of a thick and durable looped piece of metal, it works in conjunction with a hoist. The hoist ring is mounted to the object, after which … Read More

Water jet has become a popular alternative to traditional cutting processes. It doesn’t require the use of cutting shears, nor does it use heat. Rather, water jet cutting uses a concentrated stream of high-pressure water to slice through workpieces with … Read More

You can’t add drawers to a piece of furniture without using drawer slides. When building dressers, chest of drawers, nightstands and even workstations, you’ll need to use drawer slides. Each drawer requires the use of a pair of drawer slides. … Read More

When shopping for hinges, you may discover that some of them don’t have precut holes for bolts or screws. Most hinges, of course, have holes for fasteners. You can install them on surfaces by driving a screw or bolt through … Read More

Consisting of leafs, knuckles and a pin, a hinge is a simple mechanical bearing that’s used to create a joint. They feature two leafs, each of which is installed on a separate workpiece. After the leafs have been secured to … Read More