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Washers are commonly used to protect parts from the load of threaded bolts. When driving a bolt into a part, you’ll expose the part to mechanical stress. The head of the bolt will press against the upper surface of the … Continue reading →

Clipnuts offer a convenient way to secure the end of a bolt. Also known as speed nuts, they feature a hole and can be clipped onto the edge of sheet metal. Once in place, you can then drive a bolt … Continue reading →

Airplanes no longer require pilots to manually control fuel flow. Whether it’s a small light aircraft or a jumbo-sized commercial jet, it will likely feature autothrottle. Located in the cockpit, autothrottle simplifies many fuel-based controls. What is autothrottle exactly, and … Continue reading →

When shopping for screws, you may come across pan head machine screws. They are commonly used in aircraft. From control panels and flight instruments to electrical systems and fuselage sections, pan head machine screws play an important role in many … Continue reading →

Clevis pins are versatile fasteners used in a wide variety of industries, including aerospace. They feature a head and shank — just like a standard bolt. Clevis pins, however, aren’t the same as bolts. Here are 5 facts about clevis … Continue reading →

Vibrations aren’t just a nuisance; they can compromise the integrity of fasteners. When exposed to regular vibrations, for instance, nuts may come loose. They may gradually work their way off the bolts or threaded rods with which they are used. … Continue reading →

When shopping for driver bits, you may come across power bits. They are available in many of the same drive types as insert bits. Power bits, however, feature a unique design that distinguishes them from all other types of bits. … Continue reading →

Grommets offer a simple and effective way to protect parts from friction-related damage. Also known as eyelets, they are commonly used with cables. Rather than running a cable directly over a sharp edge, such as the back of a desk, … Continue reading →

Have you heard of push-on retainers? They offer a simple and effective fastening mechanism. As their name suggests, push-on retainers are designed to be “pushed on” objects. You can use them on any cylindrical object, such as a shaft or … Continue reading →