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

An auxiliary fuel pump is a common component of airplanes with fuel-injected engines. As the name suggests, it’s designed to “pump” fuel to the engines. Upon reaching the engines, the fuel is mixed with air and ignited. This triggers the … Read More

Are you familiar with the different types of drag? All airplanes experience drag during flight. Along with weight, thrust and lift, it’s one of the four forces of flight. Drag is the invisible force that opposes objects in motion. As … Read More

A screw’s thread pitch plays an important role in its holding power. Screws with a fine thread pitch typically have greater holding power than those with a coarser thread pitch. What is thread pitch exactly, and how does it affect … Read More

Airplanes are often classified according to how many aisles of passenger seats they have. There are wide-body airplanes, and there are narrow-body airplanes. Wide-body airplanes have a single aisle of passenger seats, whereas narrow-body airplanes only have one aisle of … Read More