Congrats to Tim Barbeau on being Employee of the Month for July 2024 We are thrilled to announce that Tim Barbeau has been recognized as our Employee of the Month! Tim Barbeau has been a cornerstone of our OneMonroe team for … Read More

Not all handwheels are made of metal. In addition to stainless steel and cast iron handwheels, there are plastic handwheels. Plastic handwheels are characterized by a thermoplastic construction. They are made of a plastic polymer that becomes softer and more … Read More

O-rings play an important role in sealing applications. Also known as toric joints, they consist of a circular, ring-shaped piece of elastomeric material. You can place an O-ring around a shaft or cylinder to create a seal. When compressed, the … Read More

Pull handles are available in different styles, one of which is offset. They are commonly used on doors and access panels. Once installed, you can grab and pull the offset handle to open the door or panel with which it’s … Read More

If you’re planning to buy a compression spring, you’ll need to choose the right type. Like all springs, compression springs are devices that store mechanical energy. Only compression springs, however, are designed to operate under a compressive load. When exposed … Read More

Ever wonder if stainless steel is magnetic? Consisting primarily of iron and chromium, stainless steel is one of the world’s most commonly used materials. It’s strong, durable and resistant to corrosion. Unless you’ve tested it firsthand, however, you might be … Read More

Membrane switches offer a sleek and stylish switching solution for electronic devices. Like all switches, they are used to control a circuit. Membrane switches, however, consist of many thin layers that are integrated together. #1) Commonly Found on Appliances Even … Read More