Gas springs are available in both non-locking and locking styles. Both styles leverage a cylinder of compressed gas to apply a compressive force. This is essentially what distinguishes them from traditional coil springs. Coiled springs leverage a piece of coiled … Read More

Lever arms are available in a variety of styles. In addition to traditional single-arm and two-arm styles, there are clamping levers. Also known as clamping handles, they allow for quick and easy adjustments via clamping. What are clamping levers exactly, … Read More

Monocrystalline has become the world’s leading solar technology. More commercial and residential solar panels use it than all other solar technologies. Also known as mono panels, monocrystalline solar panels are comprised of a single silicon crystal. The silicon crystal is … Read More

Screws are available in many different styles. While most feature a uniform shape consisting of a cylindrical body with exterior threading, others feature a smooth tip that extends out from the threaded body. Known as dog set screws, they are … Read More

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If you’re tired of manually carrying around tools or other heavy items, you may want to invest in an A-frame cart. Like all carts, it features a wheeled base. Rather than picking up and carrying the items, you can roll … Read More

Precision is important when machining parts. If a part is misaligned or otherwise out of position, you may struggle to accurately machine it. While you can always use traditional step keys or slot fixtures, though, another idea is to use … Read More