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Ever wonder why airplanes don’t use copper rivets? Rivets are permanent fasteners that join two or more structural components. They offer a stronger and longer-lasting joint type than welding. While some airplanes use aluminum or steel rivets, though, you typically … Read More

Not all aircraft paint is made equal. There are many different types of aircraft paint, some of which are designed for specific parts. Propeller coating paint, for instance, is designed for propellers. If you’re building or planning to build a … Read More

When shopping for aerospace fasteners, you may come across clipnuts. They are commonly used in airplanes and other types of aircraft. Like traditional nuts, clipnuts feature a threaded hole that supports a bolt. Clipnuts, however, feature a unique design that … Read More

Fittings are commonly used to join multiple sections of tubes or pipes. They function as connectors. You can install a fitting between two pipes, for instance, to join them. While there are many different types of fittings, one of the … Read More

Nutplates offer a convenient anchoring solution for bolts. Also known as anchor nuts and plate nuts, they consist of a flat base — typically made of stamped sheet metal — that’s connected to a threaded tube. The threaded tube supports … Read More

Rivets are available in a variety of materials, one of the most common being aluminum. From the 2117-T “field” rivet to the 1100 rivet, 5056 rivet and more, most rivets used in aerospace manufacturing are made entirely or mostly of … Read More

Do you know the difference between aviation oil and grease? Airplanes, as well as helicopters and other types of aircraft, produce friction. If left unchecked, friction can lead to premature wear and tear that jeopardizes the airplane’s integrity. Fortunately, aviation … Read More

High-speed steel (HSS) and cobalt are two common types of drill bits. They are both used in conjunction with a power drill to create holes in objects. HSS and cobalt drill bits, however, are made of different materials. For a … Read More

Splice connectors offer a convenient way to connect two wires. Rather than soldering the wires, you can place them in a splice connector. Its conductive properties will create a circuit by allowing electricity to travel between the wires. While all … Read More