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If you’re planning to use an anchor nut, you’ll need to choose the right type. Also known as plate nuts, anchor nuts support blind fastener installations. They allow threaded fasteners to be installed, as well as removed, from a single … Read More

Bleeder plugs offer a simple and effective way to deal with trapped air or excess fluid in sealed systems. While they look like ordinary threaded caps, bleeder plugs follow a strict design. You can even find them in aerospace standards, … Read More

When researching components for pressurized aircraft systems, you may come across air valves. They are found in nearly all modern airplanes. Pressurized systems, such as oleo-pneumatic struts, use air valves to regulate their pressure. For a better understanding of air … Read More

They may be small in size, but fasteners play a big role in aerospace engineering. They are used to mechanically hold two or more parts together. Temporary fasteners include bolts, screws and nuts, whereas permanent fasteners include rivets, staples and … Read More

Aircraft structures are often engineered with tight tolerances. If a component has a gap or isn’t properly misaligned, the entire structure may succumb to excessive vibrations. Shim washers, however, offer a solution. These specialized washers can fill spaces to meet … Read More

Leaf spring receptacles are used in a wide range of aerospace-related applications. You can find them in engine cowlings, aircraft access panels, electrical housings, doors and more. Even with their widespread usage, though, many people are unfamiliar with them. What … Read More

When running cables through holes, you need to take steps to prevent them from damage. Most cables have an outer jacket. Friction, however, can wear down this jacket and expose the cable’s inner conductors to damage such as fraying. Fortunately, … Read More

Washers play an important role in many everyday products and assemblies. With their disc-like shape, they are able to distribute the load of threaded fasteners. You can drive a screw or bolt through the center of a washer. The head … Read More

When using machine screws in hard materials like metal, you’ll typically need to tap the threads. Doing so allows for tight tolerances between the screw and the material. The screw’s external threads will closely match and align with the material’s … Read More