Not all magnets are rigid. While all magnets are able to pull ferromagnetic materials by generating a magnetic field, some of them are flexible. Flexible magnets are permanent magnets that, as the name suggests, can bend and flex. Most flexible … Read More
Tooling balls are commonly used in the manufacturing industry. Also known as construction balls, they typically consist of a smooth and a round metal ball that’s attached to a cylindrical shaft or stem. Unless you’ve used them in the past, … Read More
Hand trucks offer a simple and convenient way to move loads. Also known as hand carts, they consist of an L-shaped frame with a flat base at the bottom and a pair of handles at the top. You can place … Read More
Monroe Integro buys assets of Integro Inc. New Britain, CT— January 1, 2022 — At an internal event, Monroe announced the successful purchase of the assets of Integro Inc, a New Britain, CT company. This partnership is a strategic addition … Read More
When shopping for workholding solutions, you may come across spring stops. Also known as spring stop buttons, they feature an enclosed spring that’s designed to press against the side of a workpiece. You can use a spring stop on any … Read More
You don’t have to buy new handles for machines, equipment or workpieces. While replacing the existing handles with new handles is always an option, another idea is to choose handle sleeves. Handle sleeves are designed for use with existing handles. … Read More
Washers are commonly used to protect parts from damage. They work by distributing the load of a threaded fastener. Driving a treaded fasteners directly into a part may damage it. With a washer, the fastener’s load will be evenly distributed … Read More