One of the decisions you’ll have to make when shopping for hinges is choosing the right material. While most hinges are made of metal, they are available in different types of metals. Some of them are harder and stronger than … Read More

Springs are used in a wide variety of commercial and consumer applications. You can find them in machines, furniture, fixtures, electronics and more. While all springs serve as an energy storage device, though, they are available in different types. One … Read More

Washers are often overlooked, yet equally important, companions to any type of fastening system. They’re like the bass player in a rock band – seldom noticed, but their presence holds the group together. Made from either plastic or steel, these … Read More

Steel is one of the world’s most important materials. It’s used to make everything from screws and bolts to bridges, engines, airplane fuselages and more. Research, in fact, shows that nearly 2 billion tons of steel are produced annually. Not … Read More

Ceramic magnets are used in countless applications. Also known as ferrite magnets, they are defined by their high iron content. All ceramic magnets are comprised primarily of iron, which is a ferromagnetic metal. Ceramic magnetics, however, typically don’t consist of … Read More

Not all seals are made of a single piece of material. Some of them are made of multiple pieces of material that are bonded together. Vulcanized seals, for instance, are defined by their fused construction. They are made of multiple … Read More

Casters make it easy to move equipment, furniture and other heavy or large objects. Consisting of a wheel attached to a plate or assembly, they allow for rolling. Rather than lifting an object to move it, you can roll it … Read More