handles Archives | OneMonroe https://monroeengineering.com/blog/tag/handles/ Blog Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:38:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Locking T-Handles: A Convenient Access Control Solution https://monroeengineering.com/blog/locking-t-handles-a-convenient-access-control-solution/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:33:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22503 T-handles are prized for their ergonomic design. As their name suggests, they are shaped like the letter T. They feature a vertical pole-like base that transitions into a perpendicular and horizontal gripping surface at the top. With their T-shaped design, … Read More

The post Locking T-Handles: A Convenient Access Control Solution appeared first on OneMonroe.

]]> How to Choose a Folding Handle https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-folding-handle/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:42:25 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21218 Folding handles offer a convenient, space-saving solution for machines and equipment. Also known as Fold-A-Way handles, they are characterized by their ability to fold. They feature a hinged joint near the base. When you are finished using a folding handle, … Read More

The post How to Choose a Folding Handle appeared first on OneMonroe.

]]> The Benefits of Duroplast Handles https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-benefits-of-duroplast-handles/ Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:45:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21071 Not all pull handles are made of metal. While aluminum and steel are common materials in which they are made, pull handles are available in thermoplastic as well, such as Duroplast. Originally developed by Wolfgang Barthel in the 1950s, Duroplastic is … Read More

The post The Benefits of Duroplast Handles appeared first on OneMonroe.

]]> How to Choose a Speed Ball Handle https://monroeengineering.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-speed-ball-handle/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:17:20 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20775 Industrial handles are available in many different styles, one of which is speed ball. As shown in the adjacent photo, speed ball handles are characterized by a round, ball-shaped end. They are commonly used to adjust and control machinery. You … Read More

The post How to Choose a Speed Ball Handle appeared first on OneMonroe.

]]> What Are Finger Handles? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-are-finger-handles/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:28:59 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20643 When most people think of handles, they envision traditional bar-style handles with a long and horizontal gripping surface. Handles, however, are available in many other styles Among the simplest styles is finger. They offer a quick and easy way to … Read More

The post What Are Finger Handles? appeared first on OneMonroe.

]]> 6 Facts About Adjustable Handles https://monroeengineering.com/blog/6-facts-about-adjustable-handles/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:49:57 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20607 Adjustable handles offer a convenient and effective tightening solution. Once installed, you can grab and turn them to tighten the machine or equipment with which they are used. Turning an adjustable handle clockwise will result in a tightening action, whereas … Read More

The post 6 Facts About Adjustable Handles appeared first on OneMonroe.

]]> What Are Offset Pull Handles and How Do They Work? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-are-offset-pull-handles-and-how-do-they-work/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:39:25 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20515 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

The post What Are Offset Pull Handles and How Do They Work? appeared first on OneMonroe.

]]> Metal vs Plastic Crank Handles: Which Is Best? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/metal-vs-plastic-crank-handles-which-is-best/ Wed, 29 May 2024 07:16:41 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20050 You can’t ignore the material when choosing a crank handle. While they are all used in similar cranking applications, crank handles are available in different materials. Some of them are made of metal, whereas others are made of plastic. Both … Read More

The post Metal vs Plastic Crank Handles: Which Is Best? appeared first on OneMonroe.

]]> 5 Things to Consider When Choosing an Aluminum Knob https://monroeengineering.com/blog/5-things-to-consider-when-choosing-an-aluminum-knob/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:18:14 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=19900 If you’re looking to buy an aluminum knob, there are several things you need to consider. Aluminum knobs are commonly used in clamping and fastening applications. They feature an all-aluminum construction that’s stronger and more durable than plastic knobs. Once … Read More

The post 5 Things to Consider When Choosing an Aluminum Knob appeared first on OneMonroe.

]]>