Why Exterior Doors Swing Inward

Ever wonder why exterior doors on homes and buildings swing inward? Interior doors typically swing outward. When opening a door inside of a home or building, you’ll probably push it away from you. Exterior doors, though, typically swing inward. All … Read More

Employee of the Month: Phil Kjeldgaard

Congratulations Phil Kjeldgaard on being the Employee Of The Month for March 2022! Nomination Phil is truly a star CNC operator and employee. There seems to be nothing that will stop him from figuring out a challenge. Whether it is … Read More

5 Facts About Demagnetizers

Need to remove a magnetic field from tools or workpieces? Look no further than a demagnetizer. Demagnetizers are devices that, as the name suggests, are designed to demagnetize objects. Also known as degaussers, they work by changing the orientation of … Read More

What to Look for in a Heavy-Duty Piano Hinge

Piano hinges have become a popular alternative to traditional hinges. They still feature two leafs and a knuckle. A pin is placed through the center of the two leafs to secure them together. Piano hinges, however, are distinguished from other … Read More

What Are Threaded Stud Pull Handles?

Pull handles are available in a variety of different styles. There are weld-on pull handles, for instance, that are require welding to install. You can fuse the ends of a weld-on pull handle to the surface of a metal door … Read More

Keyed Different vs Keyed Alike Padlocks

When purchasing padlocks in bulk, one of the decisions you’ll have to make is whether to choose keyed different or keyed alike. All padlocks require the use of a key to open. They don’t have a combination dial. Rather, padlocks … Read More

5 Common Types of Bearings

Bearings are often found in machines. As their name suggests, they are designed to “bear” the weight or force of a part. Machines often have multiple moving parts. Bearings can restrain the motion of these parts while also reducing friction … Read More