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Whilst they’re easy to manufacture and also relatively cheap to produce, tension springs can generally be found to possess a high level of reliability. Within industrial systems, these small components take on a more critical function, as the failure of any part of the system will result in a disruption to productivity. Often required to […]

When fluids move through a system, they will flow naturally when unimpeded. The fluid will run through any piping or attached components at a rate based on the amount of internal pressure and the natural inclination to achieve balance. However, allowing materials to flow at that rate isn’t always ideal for certain operations, and that’s […]

Springs provide a mechanism for storing energy. Most springs are based on a wound coil, which takes the form of a spiral. When force is applied to the spring, its shape can either be extended or compressed. Once released, the spring generally returns to its original shape unless the amount of force exerted exceeds the […]

A spring provides energy and transfers it through a series of spirals. They can be bought off the rack or manufactured to fit your specifications. A conical spring is used when a machine or object needs a large end in a bore and the small end moves over the rod. As the name suggests, they […]

Wire forms come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and each play different roles in tools such as air compressors. But what exactly is a wire form, and what role does each different wire form preform? Here is a breakdown to help you understand what a wire form is, as well as many other […]

Over time, the parts in an air compressor can wear or warp. As this happens, you won’t get the same level of performance when using the compressor. Sometimes, which part needs repairs isn’t obvious. Instead, you have to determine potential causes based on the symptoms. If your issue is a lack of pressure in the […]

Air compressors perform a variety of functions in marine environments. The primary purpose of an air compressor is to take in air and compress it to decrease its volume and increase its energetic potential. When released from the marine air compressor tanks, the air is able to return to its original volume. This process provides […]

When choosing the parts of any mechanical system, it’s important that you make the decision based upon the operational requirements that are needed to fulfill the known task. As such, the first stage of any project is to know exactly what the requisite functions are that you need to account for, before then finding a […]

Whatever manufacturing industry you are in, you are sure to be familiar with valve plates and their uses. However, when it comes to ensuring that your operations run as smoothly as possible, you should know the ins and outs of this important component – the valve. To keep your business moving forward it is also […]

Within the entire history of engineering, the helical spring, also known as the coil spring, is perhaps one of the most classical designs that exist. Like all great designs, the helical spring combines simplicity and functionality to create a product that offers reliability, durability and even acute precision. The truest testament to a great design […]