In the aerospace industry, rivets are often preferred over threaded fasteners because of their ability to resist vibrations. Rivets are permanent fasteners that, once installed, can’t be easily removed. Threaded fasteners, on the other hand, can loosen over time when … Read More

Landing is typically considered the most challenging part of flying an airplane. Statistics show that over half of all civil aviation accidents occur during this phase of flight. Fortunately, there are systems to assist pilots with landings, such as glide … Read More

The aerospace industry demands precision-engineered mobility solutions that can withstand extreme conditions while maintaining operational safety and efficiency. Aircraft assembly lines, ground support equipment, and maintenance operations all rely on specialized casters designed to handle massive loads and provide smooth, … Read More

Modern airplanes require a consistent flow of fuel. If the pressure or flow rate drops, less fuel will reach the engines, which can have serious consequences for engine performance and flight safety. Fortunately, there are devices to assist with the … Read More

Washers come in a wide range of styles. In addition to traditional flat washers, for instance, there are cupped washers. Cupped washers are designed to compress and flatten when a bolt is tightened against them, allowing them to exert a … Read More

Weight is an important factor to consider when choosing aircraft fasteners. A typical airplane has anywhere from 1 million to 3 million fasteners. Common types of aircraft fasteners include bolts, screws, nuts, washers, rivets, pins and clips. While they are … Read More

A typical medium-sized airplane has over 100 miles of cables and wires. Larger airplanes, of course, have even more wires and cables. Rather than allowing them to clutter spaces in tunnels and behind access panels, engineers typically use a management … Read More

If you’ve ever peeked into the cockpit of a helicopter, you may have noticed that it didn’t have a yoke or side stick. Yokes and side sticks are found in airplanes. Helicopters, on the other hand, have a cyclic. What … Read More

Fuses play an important role in electrical systems. Consisting of a small conductive core encapsulated in a nonconductive material, they protect electrical devices from overcurrent. You can find fuses in homes, buildings, cars, appliances, solar panels, high-voltage systems and even … Read More