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Spacers are commonly used in the aerospace manufacturing industry. As shown in the adjacent photo, they look like cylindrical pieces of metal with a hollow interior. They are available in different sizes, with some spacers being wider or longer than … Read More

If you’re tired of constantly replacing your heavily worn or damaged drill bits, you may want to invest in a set of double-ended drill bits. You can use them to drill holes in a variety of materials — just like … Read More

When shopping for washers, you may come across split lock washers. They are used to distribute the load of a threaded fastener — just like all washers. With their split design, however, split lock washers also protect the threaded fasteners … Read More

Do you know how sheet metal screws are measured? Sheet metal screws are threaded fasteners designed for use with sheet metal. They feature a pointed tip, a fully threaded shank and a head. Using them, you can fasten sheet metal … Read More

Have you heard of electrical contact cleaners? Electrical connectivity issues can often be traced back to a broken circuit. Circuits are pathways for electricity. They are found in automobiles, airplanes, homes, buildings and various devices. If electricity can no longer … Read More

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