{"id":16281,"date":"2023-01-02T09:57:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T09:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/?p=16281"},"modified":"2023-01-02T09:59:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T09:59:35","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-mini-wing-knob","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-mini-wing-knob\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Mini-Wing Knob"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6127061270tappedimage.jpg\" alt=\"Mini-wing knob by Monroe\" class=\"wp-image-16282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6127061270tappedimage.jpg 200w, https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6127061270tappedimage-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When shopping for industrial knobs, you may come across mini-wing knobs. They feature a winged design consisting of two notches or &#8220;wings&#8221; on the sides. Mini-wing knobs, however, are smaller and more compact than traditional wing knobs. With their small size, you can use them in small spaces. But you&#8217;ll still need to choose the right mini-wing knob for your torque-tightening application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tapped vs Stud<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mini-wing knobs can be classified as tapped or stud depending on their mounting requirements. Tapped mini-wing knobs require mounting on a threaded stud, whereas stud mini-wing knobs require mounting on a threaded hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The photo above depicts a tapped mini-wing knob. It featured a threaded hole, which supports a threaded rod like a bolt. You can choose either tapped or stud mini-wing knobs, but they need to match the part with which you intend to use them. For parts with a threaded hole, choose a tapped mini-wing knob. For parts with a threaded rod, choose a stud mini-wing knob.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you should consider the size of the tapped hole or stud as well. The mini-wing knob must feature a tapped hole or stud in an appropriate size for the part with which you intend to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard vs Offset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All mini-wing knobs feature wings. Some of them, however, feature offset wings. Known as offset mini-wing knobs, they still feature two wings. You can grab and turn the wings to tighten or loosen the parts with which they are used. Offset mini-wing knobs simply feature wings that are offset to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard mini-wing knobs feature wings that are completely aligned with each other. Offset mini-wing knobs feature offset wings. One wing is slightly higher than the other wing. Some people prefer offset mini-wing knobs such as this because of their ergonomic, easy-to-use properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should choose a mini-wing knob made of a strong yet comfortable material. Plastic is a commonly material used in the construction of mini-wing, as well as full-size, wing knobs. It doesn&#8217;t rust or corrode, nor does it degrade when exposed to moisture. Mini-wing knobs made of plastic will last a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if a mini-wing knob is made of plastic, it will typically feature a metal tapped hole or stud.  The tapped hole or stud is the part of a mini-wing knob that&#8217;s used for mounting. It&#8217;s often made of galvanized steel. Alternatively, the tapped hole or stud might be made of nickel-plated brass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When shopping for industrial knobs, you may come across mini-wing knobs. 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With their small &hellip; <a class=\"continue-reading\" href=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-mini-wing-knob\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16282,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[87],"tags":[9415,9568],"class_list":["post-16281","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-knobs","tag-knobs","tag-wing-knobs"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Choose the Right Mini-Wing Knob | Knobs | OneMonroe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-mini-wing-knob\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Choose the Right Mini-Wing Knob | Knobs | OneMonroe\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"When shopping for industrial knobs, you may come across mini-wing knobs. 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