Over the years, major strides have been made in the aviation industry in regard to technology. In particular, aircraft engines have seen improvements in terms of design, functionality, and performance. More recently, engines have been diversified to suit a wide range of airframes and mechanical systems. With this in mind, this blog will cover aircraft engine types and the models they serve. Read more >>

Centrifugal pumps are common mechanical devices that are capable of transferring fluids within a system, relying on rotational energy that is supplied by one or more motor driven rotor components known as impellers. With their use, centrifugal pumps find implementation in residential water supply systems, fire protection systems, sewage, food and beverage manufacturing, chemical production, oil and gas industrial applications, and much more. To help you understand how they benefit such industries and applications, we will discuss the functionality of such pumps below. Read more >>

A capacitor is a common passive electronic component that features two terminals, capable of retaining electrical energy within an electric field. When implemented within a circuit, a capacitor serves to add capacitance to the system. Film capacitors are one of the most widely used types, taking advantage of direct electrical connections that maintain a short path of current to the electrode. With their various capabilities, the film capacitor is known for its low ESR and ESL, making them fairly advantageous for alternating current applications. Read more >>

From landing gear to flight surfaces, a great number of aircraft systems now utilize electronics to some degree for their operation and control. With a complex electronic system within an aircraft, many electronics and aircraft components work together to provide efficient operation that can be relied upon. To best understand the aircraft electrical system, it is beneficial to first be aware of the various major parts that make it up, as well as how each functions. Read more >>

Whether constructing a simple piping system or a robust aircraft structure, fasteners prove to be one of the most crucial components for assembly, load bearing, and more. Fasteners are mechanical devices, designed to conjoin or affix two or more components together in a permanent or non-permanent fashion. Within the aerospace industry, a number of fasteners are used to join together aircraft parts, allowing for structures to withstand the various extreme conditions that aircraft are subject to during typical flight operations. In this blog, we will discuss the captive fastener which is a type of screw that is commonly used for many types of assemblies. Read more >>