Think grommets and rivets are the same? Think again. While they are both used in the aerospace industry, they are two different types of components with their own unique purpose. Unless you’re familiar with them, though, you might be wondering … Continue reading →

Have you heard of truss head screws? They are commonly used in the aerospace manufacturing industry. Like all screws, truss head screws feature external threading, which allows them to secure parts with internal threading. Truss head screws, though, feature a … Continue reading →

When researching aerospace components, you may come across high-lift devices. All airplanes require lift. Lift is the invisible force that acts against gravity. During flight, it holds airplanes in the air. While most of the lift produced by airplanes comes … Continue reading →

Cleco fasteners are commonly used in the aerospace manufacturing industry. Like most other types of fasteners, they are designed to hold parts together. Cleco fasteners, however, aren’t designed for permanent fastening applications. Rather, they are typically used to temporarily hold … Continue reading →

Anchor nuts are commonly used in airplanes. Also known as nutplates, they feature a threaded hole made of stamped metal. Anchor nuts are blind fasteners that you can install to the backside of a threaded rod. While some anchor nuts … Continue reading →

Commercial airplanes often feature multiple types of emergency exits. In addition to traditional emergency exit doors, they feature overwing exits. From the Boeing 737 to the Airbus A320, some of the world’s most popular commercial airplanes feature overwing exits. What … Continue reading →

When installing gaskets, you may want to use gasket sealant. Gaskets are often exposed to heat, pressure and chemicals. Over time, the combination of these elements can degrade gaskets. Gaskets may begin to leak, or they fail completely. Fortunately, you … Continue reading →

Nuts are commonly used with bolts. After inserting a bolt through an object, you can secure it with a nut. Twisting a nut onto the end of the bolt will prevent the bolt from coming out. While some nuts are … Continue reading →

Airplanes feature many different aerodynamic devices. While some of these devices are large, such as the wings, others are smaller and less noticeable. Strakes, for instance, fall under the latter category. Even if you regularly travel via a commercial airliner, … Continue reading →