Rochester Hills, MI— June 14, 2022–OneMonroe, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hardware, electrical components, rubber & sealing, and cables & harnesses, is pleased to announce that it will be moving from its current location to 25651 Fort Meigs – … Read More
O-rings are an important part of jet engines. Also known as toric joints, they are elastomeric mechanical seals in the shape of a ring. Like with other seals, O-rings prevent leaks from occurring. They will compress the mating surface of … Read More
When most people think of washers, they envision flat disc-shaped fasteners with a hole in the center. All washers do, in fact, have a hole in the center. With a hole in the center, you can use them in conjunction … Read More
The S-duct is a common type of intake for jet engines. All jet engines require an intake Also known as an inlet, it’s responsible for capturing and slowing down air prior to the air entering the engine’s combustion chamber. While … Read More
Not all drill bits are solid. You may discover that some of them have a narrow hole running through the center of them. To the unsuspecting eye, they look like most other drill bits. If you look at the top … Read More
Landing gear systems consist of more than just wheels; they typically require shock absorbers as well. Shock absorbers are designed to absorb and dampen the force to which landing gear systems are exposed during takeoffs and landings. While there are … Read More
When shopping for aerospace tools, you may come across camloc pliers. They are handheld, manually operated pliers. Like all pliers, camloc pliers feature jaws. Squeezing the handle will force the jaws to close. What are camloc pliers exactly? Overview of … Read More
Many airplanes feature a ram air turbine. It’s a source of emergency power. When flying, airplanes will use an engine-driven generator or alternator as their primary source of power. For emergency power, though, they may use a ram air turbine. … Read More
When researching some of the different types of clamps used in the aerospace industry, you may encounter loop clamps. They are commonly used on vacuum hoses. Vacuum hoses, of course, are designed to carry a vacuum. If they leak, they’ll … Read More
