From construction and agriculture automotive and aerospace, washers play an important role in many different industries. They are used in conjunction with a threaded fastener. Placing a threaded fastener through a washer will help to distribute its load across a … Read More
When researching propeller-driven aircraft, you may come across the term “counter-rotating.” It’s used to describe the directional movement of an aircraft’s propellers. Like all propellers, counter-rotating propellers convert rotary motion into thrust. Engines generate rotary motion that turns the propellers, … Read More
A drill bit is a rotary cutting tool used in a wide range of industries. Featuring a circular cross-section, it’s used to create holes in workpieces and objects. You can attach a drill bit to a power drill, after which … Read More
Meteorologists use a variety of tools and technologies to create weather forecasts, one of which is aircraft. There are certain types of airplanes designed specifically to track weather formations. Known as storm-tracking airplanes, they allow meteorologists to make more accurate … Read More
Bearings play an important role in many machines. They are used to reduce friction between moving parts, including shafts and axles. With bearings, machinery parts such as these encounter less resistance when moving. There are different types of bearings, however, … Read More
Anti-seize products offer a convenient and effective way to protect fasteners from seizing. Consisting of a grease-like compound, it’s designed to create a barrier between fasteners and parts. There are different types of anti-seize, however, two of the most common … Read More
The average speed of a commercial airliner is 460 to 575 mph. At this speed, flights from New York to London take just six to seven hours. Some airplanes, however, can fly faster than the speed of sound. Known as … Read More
The wings are an important part of airplanes. Whether it’s a small Cessna or a 172 or a jumbo-sized Airbus A320, most airplanes have two wings. They originate from around the middle of the fuselage and extend outward. Even if … Read More
Not all aircraft paint is the same. There are many different types of aircraft paint, one of the most important being engine enamel. It’s commonly used on turbofans, turbojets and turboprops. To learn more about engine enamel paint and how … Read More
