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Leaving electrical connectors and ports uncovered may seem harmless enough, but it can lead to connectivity issues down the road. Fortunately, dust caps offer a solution. These small and simple accessories form a physical barrier over electrical connectors and ports. … Read More

If you’ve ever stepped into a cockpit, you may recall seeing a collection of small lights. Known as indicator lights, they provide pilots with real-time insight into various systems. Some indicator lights are mounted on annunciator panels, whereas others are … Read More

A bolt alone isn’t always enough to hold two or more parts together. While some bolts are self-anchoring, such as lag bolts, most require a nut. You can drive a bolt through the parts. You can then twist a nut … Read More

The integrity of a hose is only as good as the clamps with which it’s used. Hoses typically carry fluids like coolant or oil. When heated, these fluids will expand, thereby pressurizing the hose. Low-quality or poorly installed clamps may … Read More

Not all washers are the same. While most are used to distribute the load of a threaded fastener, some are designed for specific parts, such as fairing washers. What are fairing washers exactly, and what are they used for? Overview … Read More

In the aerospace industry, rivets are often preferred over threaded fasteners because of their ability to resist vibrations. Rivets are permanent fasteners that, once installed, can’t be easily removed. Threaded fasteners, on the other hand, can loosen over time when … Read More

The aerospace industry demands precision-engineered mobility solutions that can withstand extreme conditions while maintaining operational safety and efficiency. Aircraft assembly lines, ground support equipment, and maintenance operations all rely on specialized casters designed to handle massive loads and provide smooth, … Read More

Washers come in a wide range of styles. In addition to traditional flat washers, for instance, there are cupped washers. Cupped washers are designed to compress and flatten when a bolt is tightened against them, allowing them to exert a … Read More

Weight is an important factor to consider when choosing aircraft fasteners. A typical airplane has anywhere from 1 million to 3 million fasteners. Common types of aircraft fasteners include bolts, screws, nuts, washers, rivets, pins and clips. While they are … Read More