Hex nuts are synonymous with threaded fasteners. They are typically used to secure the end of a bolt. After placing a bolt through two or more workpieces or parts, you can install a hex nut on the end of the … Continue reading →

Airplanes are equipped with several different types of lights. In addition to landing lights, for instance, they feature anti-collision lights. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires all airplanes to have them. What are anti-collision lights exactly, and how do … Continue reading →

Most airplanes feature hundreds of thousands of fasteners. In addition to traditional fasteners like bolts, they typically feature blind rivet nuts. Blind rivet nuts are permanent fasteners consisting of a threaded cylindrical shaft. Here are some of the top benefits … Continue reading →

Airplanes are regularly exposed to stress. Commercial airplanes, for instance, typically have pressurized cabins that mimic the atmosphere of 7,000 to 8,000 feet above sea level. All of this pressure will push against the inner walls of the airplane’s body. … Continue reading →

Whether a cable is used in a landing gear pulley system, a machine or any other application, it may require an anchor point. Anchor points are designed to terminate the ends of cables while simultaneously securing the cables in place. … Continue reading →

When most people think of spark plugs, they envision automotive engines. Most automotive engines have a single spark plug per cylinder. As shown in the adjacent illustration, they are small conductive devices that are designed to generate a spark. But … Continue reading →

Unlike with cars and other land vehicles, most airplanes aren’t powered by a single engine. They typically feature multiple engines. The Boeing 737 and the Airbus A300, for instance, feature two engines. The Boeing 787 and the Airbus A380, on … Continue reading →

Airplanes feature a variety of fasteners. In addition to traditional fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, many of them feature alternative fasteners like nutplates. Also known as anchor nuts, nutplates are stationary nuts that are riveted in place. You can … Continue reading →

Airplanes feature a variety of flight control surfaces, including horizontal stabilizers. Also known as tailplanes, horizontal stabilizers are adjustable flaps located on the tail of an airplane. They are used primarily to stabilize airplanes while simultaneously increasing lift. Not all … Continue reading →