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Sheet metal screws are commonly used in the construction of airplanes. According to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), most airplanes contain sheet metal in their construction. Assembling sheet metal, of course, requires the use of fasteners. There are sheet metal … Read More

There are different ways to install threaded fasteners. Rather than driving them directly into a component, for instance, you can use a threaded insert. Threaded inserts are used extensively in the aerospace manufacturing industry. Also known as threaded bushings, they … Read More

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

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 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

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

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

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