Aerospace Engineering

Not all nuts feature a hexagonal shape. Nuts are available in a variety of shapes and styles. Tinnerman nuts, for instance, feature a flat square or rectangular shape. Also known as speed nuts, they can be clipped onto sheet metal … Read More

Airplanes rely on landing gear for takeoffs and landings. It typically consists of a set of hydraulic-powered wheels. When landing, pilots will lower the airplane’s landing gear out of the undercarriage. While most landing gear systems feature hydraulic-powered wheels, though, … Read More

Aerospace drain valves are found on most airplanes. From commercial airliners to private and commuter airliners, most airplanes have multiple aerospace drain valves. Drain Valves Defined A drain valve is a fitting that’s designed to drain fluid from a given … Read More

Threaded fasteners don’t always stay in assemblies. They can fall or otherwise work their way out of assemblies. A simple solution is to use push-on retainers. Push-on retainers are retaining rings that slide over the shaft of a threaded fastener. … Read More

Many airplanes feature trim devices. A trim device is an adjustable flight control surface that allows pilots to change the aerodynamic forces to which the airplane is exposed. With trim devices, pilots won’t have to constantly apply pressure to control … Read More

O-rings are an important part of jet engines. Also known as toric joints, they are elastomeric mechanical seals in the shape of a ring. Like with other seals, O-rings prevent leaks from occurring. They will compress the mating surface of … Read More

The S-duct is a common type of intake for jet engines. All jet engines require an intake Also known as an inlet, it’s responsible for capturing and slowing down air prior to the air entering the engine’s combustion chamber. While … Read More

Landing gear systems consist of more than just wheels; they typically require shock absorbers as well. Shock absorbers are designed to absorb and dampen the force to which landing gear systems are exposed during takeoffs and landings. While there are … Read More

When shopping for aerospace tools, you may come across camloc pliers. They are handheld, manually operated pliers. Like all pliers, camloc pliers feature jaws. Squeezing the handle will force the jaws to close. What are camloc pliers exactly? Overview of … Read More