Full mortise hinges have become synonymous with doors. The doors in most residential homes and commercial buildings use hinges of this type. Like all hinges, full mortise hinges consist of two leafs that are held together with a pin in … Read More

Thermoplastic and thermoset are two common types of polymer-based materials used in the manufacturing industry. They are used to make everything from knobs and buttons to cable shielding, machine parts and more. Thermoplastic isn’t the same as thermoset, however. While … Read More

Nuts are a common type of fastener. As you may know, they are used in conjunction with a bolt. Bolts are often inserted through a given object, after which they are affixed with a nut. The presence of a nut … Read More

You may be asking yourself, “What is a caster?”, is it just an industry term? The terms “wheels” and “casters” are often used interchangeably to describe rolling devices leading to many people assuming they are the same thing. While wheels … Read More

Congratulations Patrick Shears on being Employee Of The Month for April 2021 Nomination Patrick is doing an outstanding job of managing our incoming inventory during these difficult times. He is here every day making sure our customers do not run … Read More

Gaskets play an important role in the function of many machines. From lathes and milling machines to forklifts and automobiles, they allow for a leak-proof mating surface between two or more parts. Machines, of course, often contain fluids or gases. … Read More

When shopping for seals, gaskets, hoses, tubing and other machine parts, you can’t ignore the benefits of custom molding. Custom-molded parts are manufactured using a molding process. Injection molding, for instance, is often used to make custom-molded parts. With injection … Read More