Winglets are a common feature of commercial airliners. Most commercial airliners don’t have straight wings. If you’ve ever looked out the window while flying, you may recall seeing the tips of the wings curving upward. Known as winglets, these curved … Read More
Whether you’re doing a home project or working on an aircraft, choosing the right type of adhesive is important. Adhesives, of course, are products that cause objects to stick together. They offer a simple and effective way to join two … Read More
The weight of an aircraft can affect its performance in several ways. Some airplanes are heavier than others. A standard Cessna 172, for instance, weighs about 1,669 pounds without any cargo or passengers. An Airbus A320, on the other hand, weighs … Read More
Monroe Engineering Products announced today that is has completed rebranding Rochester Hills, MI—May 11, 2022— Monroe Engineering Products, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hardware, electrical components, rubber & sealing, and cables & harnesses, has completed an extensive rebranding effort … Read More
From construction and agriculture automotive and aerospace, washers play an important role in many different industries. They are used in conjunction with a threaded fastener. Placing a threaded fastener through a washer will help to distribute its load across a … Read More
The wings are an important part of airplanes. Whether it’s a small Cessna or a 172 or a jumbo-sized Airbus A320, most airplanes have two wings. They originate from around the middle of the fuselage and extend outward. Even if … Read More
Winglets are a common feature of commercial airliners. Most commercial airliners don’t have straight wings. If you’ve ever looked out the window while flying, you may recall seeing the tips of the wings curving upward. Known as winglets, these curved … Read More
Light-emitting diode (LED) is known for being energy efficient. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), LED bulbs are approximately 90% more efficient than traditional filament-based incandescent bulbs. With their energy-efficient properties, LED bulbs are a popular choice for … Read More
Ever wonder how oxygen masks work on airplanes? Before takeoff, flight attendants will typically show passengers where the oxygen masks are located and demonstrate how to use them. Because they are designed strictly for emergencies, however, most passengers never actually … Read More
From construction and agriculture automotive and aerospace, washers play an important role in many different industries. They are used in conjunction with a threaded fastener. Placing a threaded fastener through a washer will help to distribute its load across a … Read More
When researching propeller-driven aircraft, you may come across the term “counter-rotating.” It’s used to describe the directional movement of an aircraft’s propellers. Like all propellers, counter-rotating propellers convert rotary motion into thrust. Engines generate rotary motion that turns the propellers, … Read More
A drill bit is a rotary cutting tool used in a wide range of industries. Featuring a circular cross-section, it’s used to create holes in workpieces and objects. You can attach a drill bit to a power drill, after which … Read More
Meteorologists use a variety of tools and technologies to create weather forecasts, one of which is aircraft. There are certain types of airplanes designed specifically to track weather formations. Known as storm-tracking airplanes, they allow meteorologists to make more accurate … Read More
Bearings play an important role in many machines. They are used to reduce friction between moving parts, including shafts and axles. With bearings, machinery parts such as these encounter less resistance when moving. There are different types of bearings, however, … Read More
Anti-seize products offer a convenient and effective way to protect fasteners from seizing. Consisting of a grease-like compound, it’s designed to create a barrier between fasteners and parts. There are different types of anti-seize, however, two of the most common … Read More
