Hinges are commonly used to create an angle of rotation between two objects. Most of them consist of two leafs and a knuckle. The knuckle is the hollow center. The two leafs are placed together, after which a pin is … Read More

When connecting two or more objects with threaded fasteners, you may want to use washers. Washers won’t hold the objects together. They will, however, distribute the load of the fasteners across a large surface area so that the objects are … Read More

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