Retaining rings are metal fasteners installed in grooves to create a shoulder for holding an assembly together. They have a compact design and are very light as compared to other fasteners. Retaining rings can also be referred to as circlip rings or snap rings. Retaining rings are commonly used in fitness equipment, storage brackets, wind turbines, bicycles, gas pumps, doorknobs, office equipment, and many other applications.


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An accumulator is a storage reservoir containing an incompressible hydraulic fluid that is pressurized by an external source of mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is often supplied by an engine, a spring, and a compressed gas. Accumulators offer a number of benefits, some of which will be outlined in this blog.


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The pump is one of the most versatile tools in any industry, and it is used for numerous applications across varying verticals. We all have seen a pump in our house which is used for domestic purposes like transporting water and waste for appliances. Regardless of the application, a pump is a mechanical device used to draw fluid by converting mechanical energy into hydraulic energy. They create pressure differences between their intake and discharge valves, and pump fluids at high pressure.


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Air compressors are a crucial component in industrial settings and are commonly employed in tools for manufacturing. This technology is easy to use, cost-effective, and generally reliable with long operational lifespans. However, like all tools and equipment, it is important to perform regular maintenance on air compressors to ensure their optimal performance. In this blog, we will highlight the importance of regularly inspecting and changing air filters, which are a critical element in air compressor technology.


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Flare and flareless fittings are compression fittings that are used with tubing that is usually made of soft steel, ductile copper, and aluminum. Whether you utilize a flare or flareless fitting depends on the application at hand. To clear up confusion between these two fittings, this blog will cover their differences, uses, and distinguishing features.


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When two or more parts are assembled together, it is often quite beneficial to fill any gaps that exist between components for the means of preventing leaking, damage, or other issues. With elastic components known as rubber gaskets, the areas between mating surfaces or joints can be filled with ease. Generally, these assemblies come in the form of piping, fittings, door edges, frames, and other joined surfaces that may present gaps. With the ability of gaskets to fill irregular surfaces and provide a seal, it can be highly beneficial to familiarize yourself with such components and their common types.


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A flange, often called a pipe flange or flange gasket, is a type of mechanical element used to join two pipes together, or serves as a provisional seal for the end of a single pipe. These round disks contain holes for bolts around the rim and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, diameters, and materials. As such, some are utilized for blocking high-pressure pipes while others are used to attach two pipes of differing materials. In this blog, we will be covering the different types of flanges and their uses, as well as the materials and shapes they come in so that you can better understand what kind of flange your application requires.


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Bearings are highly beneficial components to countless systems, minimizing friction between moving surfaces while constraining motion as needed. In order for bearings to optimally perform over long periods of time, bearing seals must be used. With the use of bearing seals, bearing components may be protected from contamination and a loss of lubrication. With such abilities, bearings can have their service lives extended for cost savings and efficient operations. Depending upon one’s particular needs, there are multiple types of bearing seal components that may be used. In this blog, we will discuss the most common bearing seal variations and their applications.


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While the aviation industry is continuously seeking new ways to create the propulsion needed for flight, an overwhelming majority of currently operating aircraft rely on the combustion of fuel and air mixtures. In order to achieve optimal combustion properties for efficient flight operations, the proper amount of fuel and air must be measured and mixed together. While there are a number of systems that may provide for such needs, the carburetor is a device that commonly serves general aviation aircraft. For its basic operation, the carburetor ensures that intake air is properly measured and mixed with an optimal amount of fuel, providing the resulting mixture to the cylinder intake for combustion. To better understand why such devices are crucial for the flight capabilities of many aircraft, we will discuss their design and operations in more detail.


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A gasket is a common component to countless assemblies, coming in the form of a mechanical seal which may take up the space between two or more mating surfaces while under compression. As a component that may come in many diverse types, gaskets may be flexible materials that are constructed from rubber, paper, cork, or countless other substances. While featuring numerous grades that may benefit different applications, gaskets are most commonly compressed between surfaces for the means of preventing leaks, reducing noise, mitigating vibration, providing mounting support, and much more. In this blog, we will discuss gaskets and their working principles more in detail, also providing common types that may be used for varying applications.


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