Nuts are commonly used in conjunction with bolts. If you’re trying to secure two or more parts together with a bolt, for instance, you may want to use a nut. You can twist a nut onto the end of the … Read More

Fuses are commonly used to protect electrical devices from overcurrent. They consist of tubes with a metal coil or a similar internal component. When exposed to excess current, the internal component will break or melt. Electricity will no longer be … Read More

Spring plungers offer a simple and effective positioning solution for parts. Consisting of a spring and ball, they will apply pressure to the parts with which they are used. The enclosed spring will essentially push the ball or nose to … Read More

Rubber sheeting is a versatile product that’s used in dozens of applications. As the name suggests, it consists of sheets of rubber. Rubber sheeting may feature plain silicone or neoprene sheets, or may feature fiber-reinforced rubber sheets. What is rubber … Read More

When shopping for latches, you may come across trigger latches. They are commonly used on doors, drawers, cabinets and flaps. Even if you’ve seen trigger latches before, though, you might be unfamiliar with their mechanics. What are trigger latches exactly, … Read More

Springs are available in different types. By definition, a spring is an elastic device that’s capable of storing mechanical energy. When exposed to a force, it will deform while simultaneously storing mechanical energy. There are wire springs, however, and there … Read More

Retaining magnets offer a simple, gentle way to hold objects in place. As their name suggests, they are magnets that are designed to “retain” an object. You don’t have to drill into the object. Assuming the object is magnetic, you … Read More