When shopping for cutting tools to use in the aerospace manufacturing industry, you may come across aviation snips. They look like a typical pair of shears. Aviation snips have a handle and a cutting blade. Unlike traditional shears, though, aviation … Read More

When shopping for aerospace fasteners, you may come across pressure plugs. They are commonly used in the construction of airplanes. Whether narrow body or wide body, countless airplanes have pressure plugs. To learn more about pressure plugs and how they … Read More

Have you heard of fire sleeves? They are commonly used in airplanes. As shown in the adjacent photo, fire sleeves consist of a hollow, sleeve-like tube. For a better understanding of fire sleeves, including why airplanes have them, keep reading. … Read More

New Britain, CT— January 1, 2022 — At an internal event, Monroe announced the successful purchase of the assets of Integro Inc, a New Britain, CT company. This partnership is a strategic addition to Monroe’s growing Cable Assembly and Power Distribution … Read More

Washers are commonly used in conjunction with a threaded fastener. Bolts, for instance, are often inserted through the center of a washer. The washer will distribute the bolt’s load more evenly across the surface of the object, thus protecting the … Read More

No airplane is complete with fasteners. Depending on the size, airplanes may contain anywhere from 1 million to 3 million fasteners. Each of these fasteners is responsible for holding one or more parts in place. In addition to traditional fasteners, … Read More

The terms “fuselage” and “airframe” are often used interchangeably to describe the body of an airplane. All fixed-wing airplanes have a body. The body serves as the physical structure. Technically speaking, though, fuselages and airframes are different. To learn more … Read More

Airplanes have complex electrical systems that require a variety of different connectors. You might be surprised to learn that radio frequency (RF) connectors are used in airplanes. While commonly associated with the telecommunications industry, RF connectors have found their way … Read More

When shopping for aerospace fasteners, you may come across spring pins. Also known as slotted pins, they are commonly used in airplanes. Airplanes require fasteners to hold their respective parts together. In addition to screws, bolts and rivets, many airplanes … Read More