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Industrial knobs are generally categorized by the material used to produce them. As such, there are plastic knobs, stainless steel knobs, aluminum knobs, and various others on the market. Deciding between the wide range of options available depends on how you are planning to use them. For instance, some knobs are better-suited for tightening, while others are ideal for fastening and pulling applications. Nonetheless, the one material type that is often preferred for an array of uses is aluminum. In this blog, we will outline the top six benefits of aluminum knobs, allowing you to understand why they have become a go-to choice.

Planetary gearboxes are special motion control tools typically used by vehicles as an essential piece of automatic transmission equipment. Specifically, planetary gearboxes are a form of gearbox where the input and output have the same center of turning. This formation has several gears spinning in one direction and “orbiting” an interior gear, giving planetary gearboxes their name. This blog provides a short overview of planetary gearboxes, so that way you can best make an informed decision when considering multiple components for your assembly.

Lamination is a common technique used as a way of preserving important documents and papers, such as certificates, photographs, safety instructions, and more. While non-paper items, surfaces, and many other products can also be laminated, protecting and embellishing key documents for presentation or display purposes serve as the most popular use of machine laminators. In this blog, we will cover the versatility of such apparatuses, so you can better understand how they are used in everyday scenarios.

In homes, schools, and offices, lamination generally consists of attaching a fixed plastic wrapper or cover to a particular item or paperwork. This is usually done to safeguard it against damage, ensuring that it remains in good condition for as long as possible. The resulting plastic coat or film encapsulating the document can also help enhance colors and improve the overall presentability. More than that, lamination provides a clean surface that can be temporarily marked up with dry-erase markers.

Various industries, as well as basic daily devices, often rely on the use of electricity for operations. As most electronic devices are not intended for around-the-clock use, many are equipped with components used for halting the current. Considered a special type of relay, a contactor is a device used in electrical devices to switch the circuit on or off. When you are looking to control applications with high current carrying capacity, consider including a contactor in your circuit.

Data centers are important places of connection that are vital for the success of any business. These data centers house computer systems with a complex network of power cords which can easily become a mess if not managed properly. Besides simply looking bad, tangled cords can make maintenance a time-consuming task and present certain risks of damage such as from fires or mismanaged cable systems. To ensure a safe and effective network, consider these seven tips for choosing the right data center power cords:

When putting together any assembly of parts, one will require a type of fastener to secure all parts in place. There are various fastener designs used across aerospace applications, and they each have different functions and advantages. While many fasteners used in aircraft are permanent, some applications require more temporary security from a removable fastener. For an easy to use fastener that is simple and quick to remove, Velcro fasteners prove advantageous. If you are currently in the market for a Velcro fastener or are simply looking to learn more about this temporary method of securing your parts and assemblies, the following blog will cover everything you need to know.   

With various types of moving machinery, an undesirable byproduct of operation is vibration. Whether big or small, vibration can lead to noise, the loosening of fasteners, performance losses, and much more. To deter vibration and any resulting noise, many applications will utilize what are known as anti-vibration mounts which can be fastened to assemblies with ease. In this blog, we will discuss anti-vibration mounts in more detail, allowing you to have a better understanding of how they work and their importance.

Radio communication is a salient requirement for all forms of aviation, including general, commercial, and military. This system, which is used to facilitate voice communication, location sending, and ground-based navigation, relies on a complex architecture of electromechanical components, namely antennas. The antennas used on aircraft are variable and specialized in performing specific functions. In this blog, we will discuss the various types of antennas that may be found on common aircraft.

When working with machines, several parts may require quick release features for easy connection and disconnection. If you were to use bolts as a connecting medium for attachment and detachment, you will spend most of your time screwing and unscrewing the bolt, which will impact one’s overall productivity. This is where quick-release pins come into play. Quick-release pins are a great way to hold and release machine parts with ease. These pins allow you to secure and release parts in seconds without the need for additional tools. Once inserted, they will hold the individual part in place, and you can quickly release them by using a quick-release pin adjustment tool.

When selecting a fastener, you must take into account your application’s specifications. Versatile in function, there are many types of fasteners, all of which  vary in size, shape, and material composition. In particular, screws are a type of fastener that is made of metal and is characterized by its male thread with helical ridges. This blog will cover hex cap screws which are a type of fastener that have a solid hexagonal head.