The Layman’s Guide to Conical Springs
Conical springs are cone shaped springs used in many household objects and common machinery. The spring is generally composed of stainless steel and can be subjected to temperatures up to 260 degrees Celsius/500 degrees Fahrenheit. The conical spring is set up in a form that the bottom is large enough…
Here’s the Difference Between Various Thermoplastics
What is a Thermoplastic? Thermoplastics are materials that react to heat by becoming more plastic-like and return to a hard state when cooled. They are usually synthetic resins. Unlike most plastics, thermoplastics are recyclable polymers. Polymers are substances consisting of small molecules that repeat their sequence and form into chains.…
Roles of Damping and Cushion Plates
Understanding how your valve parts function and what they do is a means of learning what makes your compressor work at its optimum potential. The damping and cushion plates are essential components of your machines technology, which is why you need to be aware of how they operate.…
Improve the Longevity of Your Valve Plate
The valve plate is a smooth disk composed of stainless steel. It must be tough and durable and similarly invulnerable to an excessive degree of temperature, strain and corrosion. Depending on its designated purpose, a valve plate is produced from metals such as: Cast iron Carbon steel Spheroidal graphite iron…
How To Choose The Best Valve Parts
When searching for excellent quality compressor valve parts it’s best to look for components that you know are sufficient for the machine you are operating, and that they are also of high quality. By finding a quality and reliable parts manufacturer you will save yourself time and money in the…
A Complete List of Compressor Valve Parts
Let’s look at the set-up of the valve. You will find that it is made up of several components made by either steel or plastic and brought together to make up the finished valve. The valves purpose is to work by releasing or sucking in the material required from the…
7 Everyday Uses of an Extension Spring
Extension springs are stainless steel springs that have two ends to them and attach to another component. The extension spring performs the task of maintaining additional energy and adjustable tension by adding resistance to a heavier force. This resistance controls constant energy in the spring, forcing the spring to pull…
The role of Compressors in the PET Bottle Manufacturing Industry
PET, or polyethylene terephthalate accounts for around 70% of the total number of soft drink bottles manufactured around the world, comfortably making it the most popular material choice, ahead of aluminum and glass. In an industry where there’s an abundance of compressor variations in use, from standard models to customized…
Understanding the Basics of Valve Dynamics
Of the many technical aspects which face the engineering industry, understanding the forces at work inside a system is perhaps the single most important, and also one of the most complex to fully comprehend. Within both pneumatic and hydraulic systems, valves are an integral part of the design which contributes…
How to Look After Your Compressor Valve
Compressors are great tools which can be used for a variety of tasks around the home or at work. But making sure a compressor valve is in perfect working order can be a challenge. Through regular maintenance, compressors can work for years without any frustrating breakdowns. Knowing how…