PPG to Increase U.S. Aerospace Products Manufacturing Output to Meet Rising Demand

PPG will boost production to keep up with the escalating demand for its commercial aircraft aftermarket products. In order to meet the increasing demand from both new and existing clients, the company anticipates up to a 20% increase in employment … Read More

The Different Types of Lock Washers

Airplanes require the use of special fasteners. During flight, airplanes will produce vibrations. Excessive or prolonged vibrations, of course, may result in fasteners loosening. Fortunately, there are anti-vibration fasteners available, such as lock washers. Lock washers are used in conjunction … Read More

Nuts vs Nutplates: What’s the Difference?

Nuts and nutplates are two types of fasteners with internal threading. They are used in conjunction with fasteners that feature external threading, such as a bolt. Airplanes often feature nuts and nutplates to secure the ends of bolts. While used … Read More

5 Things to Consider When Choosing Tinnerman Nuts

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

How Do Aerospace Drain Valves Work?

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

What Are Push-On Retainers?

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

An Introduction to Fuel Breakway Valves

Fuel breakaway valves are commonly used on airplanes. With the exception of electric airplanes, all airplanes must be refueled. Refueling typically occurs at airports. At some airports, a tanker may pull up to airplanes to refuel them. At other airports, … Read More

Jam Nuts vs Hex Nuts: What’s the Difference?

It’s a common misconception that jam nuts and hex nuts are the same. They feature a similar shape, and they are available in similar materials. Because of their similarities, many people assume that they are the same. Jam nuts and … Read More

What Are Dimpled Washers?

When most people think of washers, they envision flat disc-shaped fasteners with a hole in the center. All washers do, in fact, have a hole in the center. With a hole in the center, you can use them in conjunction … Read More