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The Benefits of Crimp Splice Connectors
You don’t have to rely on soldering or heat shrink tubing to join electrical wires. There are other solutions available, such as crimp splice connectors. Also known as butt splice connectors, they consist of an insulated outer sleeve and a … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Reduced Head Bolts
Bolts are commonly used in the construction of airplanes and other types of aircraft. Consisting of a threaded shank and an integrated head, they are used to fasten two or more parts. Bolts, however, are available in different styles, such … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Sealing Washers
Washers are commonly used to protect parts from stress-induced damage. These flat, disc-shaped fasteners are designed to distribute the load of a bolt or screw. Rather than driving a bolt or screw directly through an object, you can drive it … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Latch Strikes
Latch strikes play an important role in the function of many access panels, doors and enclosures. They are used in conjunction with a latch to provide a means of opening and closing the aforementioned objects. After installing a latch and … Read More
LED vs Incandescent Lighting in Aviation
Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting isn’t used exclusively in homes and buildings; you can now find it in airplanes and other types of aircraft as well. LED, in fact, has become one of the most popular lighting technologies used in the … Read More
What Is an Internal Wrenching Bolt?
Bolts come in a variety of styles. While most of these styles consist of a solid head with a fixed number of edges, some of them feature a drive recess within the head. Known as internal wrenching bolts, they are … Read More
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Nutplate
For some fastening applications, a traditional nut simply won’t cut it. Instead, you may need to use a nutplate. Also known as an anchor nuts, nutplates are fasteners with a threaded hole in the center. They are typically made of … Read More
The Beginner’s Guide to Cable Shackles
When using cables to lift or tow objects, you may want to invest in a shackle. Connecting a cable directly to an object can result in damage. Due to friction, either the cable or the object itself may sustain damage. … Read More
Wide-Area Washers: Everything You Should Know
Washers play an important role in protecting equipment and related parts from damage. These ring-shaped fasteners are designed to distribute the load of a threaded fastener. Rather than placing a bolt directly through the equipment or parts, you can use … Read More