A pressure transducer is a device used to measure the pressure of a fluid by indicating the force the fluid is exerting on surfaces it comes in contact with. Pressure transducers are used in a broad range of control and monitoring applications including flow, air speed, level, pump systems, and altitude. To calculate pressure, pressure transducers consist of a force collector, such as a flexible diaphragm, which deforms when pressurized, and a transduction element that converts this deformation into an electrical signal. Read more >>

Terminal blocks are widely used in industrial electrical systems to organize and secure wire connections while enabling modular layouts and streamlined panel configurations. Because they can fulfill structural, electrical, and service-related roles, their long-term reliability frequently depends on how effectively their design aligns with system requirements. For the benefit of procurement specialists, this blog will examine core selection factors for terminal blocks in industrial settings, including connection technologies, performance criteria, and maintenance practices. Read more >>

An optocoupler, also known as an opto-isolator, photocoupler, or optical isolator, is a type of electronic component that uses light to transfer electrical signals between two isolated circuits. Optocouplers prevent high voltages from harming the system receiving the signal. Commercially available optocouplers can withstand input-to-output voltages as high as 10 kV as well as voltage transients with speeds up to 25 kV per microsecond. The most common type of optocouplers feature an LED and phototransistor in the same housing. Other types include LED-photodiodes, LED-LASCR, and lamp-photoresistor packages. Opto-isolators typically transfer digital on/off signals, though some techniques allow them to be used with analog signals. Read more >>

Fasteners are components that are crucial to aircraft construction, allowing for parts to be affixed in non-permanent and permanent fashions. When a threaded fastener such as a bolt is used for creating assemblies, a nut is always paired with the bolt in order to ensure that the connected objects are secure. As aircraft are often subject to high amounts of vibration during flight, nuts may loosen over time and lose their integrity. As such, special components known as lock nuts are often implemented in order to protect assemblies from loosening under vibration. Read more >>

While piston engines have served many aircraft faithfully over the past century, they still have their fair share of possible failures and part issues. As is with all engines, piston engine components may eventually lose their integrity or functionality with prolonged use, leading to a loss in engine performance or a failure. As such, it is important to always be on top of maintenance endeavors with regular inspections conducted on set intervals. Additionally, having an understanding of the most common parts that fail and why they do can be very beneficial for any owner or operator. Read more >>