Gas springs offer a safe and effective alternative to traditional wire springs. Like wire springs, they are designed to store mechanical energy. While wire springs leverage coiled metal wire to store mechanical energy, however, gas springs leverage gas. They use … Read More

Fluorocarbon is a popular material used in the construction of O-rings. As the name suggests, it’s an organic compound consisting primarily of fluorine and carbon. Depending on the specific type, it may contain other elements like chlorine and hydrogen. Fluorocarbon, … Read More

Quick release pins come in a variety of styles, one of the most popular being R-clip. Also known as hairpin cotters and R-pins, they are characterized by their shape resembling the letter R. One side is straight and the other … Read More

Pallet jacks simplify the process of moving loaded pallets. Also known as pallet pumps, they feature a pair of forks, wheels and a handle. You can slide the forks under a pallet, followed by raising the forks. Once raised, you … Read More

It’s a common misconception that all hinges are metal. While most of them are, in fact, made of steel, aluminum, titanium, brass or similar metals or alloys, living hinges are made of flexible materials. Living hinges are characterized by a … Read More

When most people think of fasteners, they envision nuts and bolts. There are many other types of fasteners, however, including dowel pins. Also known as dowel rods, they are used to secure and align parts. One end of a dowel … Read More

Gaskets are commonly used to seal spaces and prevent leaks. They are found at the mating surfaces of parts. When two or more parts meet, fluids or gases may leak out of these mating surfaces. Gaskets, however, create an airtight … Read More