Mechanical Components Reference Materials

Description: Extrusion damage failures often occur in dynamic applications such as hydraulic controlled rod and piston seals. These can also occur in static applications when seals are subjected to high-pressure ...

Description: Hardening and oxidation occur when the part is exposed to high temperatures for an extended period of time, causing plasticizer volatilization and oxidative cracking. As the O-ring material hardens, ...

Description: Spiral twist failure is often found on long stroke, hydraulic piston seals. It's rare, yet possible, for spiral twist failures to occur on rod seals. ...

Description: This paper describes the ways in which abradables provide for a range of seal properties by adapting the metallic alloy or the metal matrix composite (MMC) materials and the structure to specific ...

Description: The world depends on energy. It has since the dawn of time, and how we capture energy is always changing and evolving. ITER Seeks to Redefine Energy Production ...

Description: Failure is not an option in the most demanding sealing applications. Valves continually strain the capabilities of sealing solutions, and elastomer solutions are often not enough. The unparalleled ...

Description: Are you thinking about upgrading your oven? Thanks to Accuride telescopic slides, which provide enhanced safety and increased usability, the Gorenje combination steam oven presents an appetizing ...

Description: Consumer demand for interconnected, high performing devices, cars, and home appliances that are also sleek, lightweight, and quiet continues to grow worldwide. In order to keep up with consumer ...

Description: You must know how to calculate torque for tightening bolts to ensure that your application is functional and safe. Errors in torque calculation can result in expensive failure, including the time and ...

Description: With growing pressure to combat fugitive emissions and meet strict industry regulations, understanding the latest sealing technologies and design considerations for component solutions in severe ...

Description: Air leakage control is a critical activity for a wide spectrum of businesses. Contractors may be tasked with sealing building envelopes to prevent heat loss, thus energy wastage. ...

Description: Bearing Glossary (in case you forgot) ...

Description: Sealed bearings are preferred over the unsealed alternative, but why is that? Why should sealed bearings be considered over unsealed bearings? What are the benefits of sealed ball bearings? ...

Description: To ensure the TraceTag performs under harsh environmental conditions, its exterior perimeter is sealed with ZAGO high-tech sealing screws. Unlike ordinary screws, ZAGO sealing screws are engineered ...

Description: Garlock's PUR-GARD™ FDA compliant seals for food and beverage processing plants ensure contamination protection from daily wash downs, high-pressure spray, and dust particulate. The unique ...

Description: When you can't get an effective seal because the compressive load on a gasket is too low, or because the flanges aren't rigid enough to compress standard gasketing material in the areas between bolts, ...

Description: Introduction information, problem and effectiveness and flow chart information regarding chassis parts lines ...

Description: Introduction information, problem and effectiveness and flow chart information regarding chassis parts line ...

Description: Introduction information, problem and effectiveness and flow chart information regarding drive system lines ...

Description: Introduction information, problem and effectiveness and flow chart information regarding engine parts line ...

Description: The best possible mechanism to prevent leaks due to pressure, and the infiltration or egression of liquids and gasses, is a fastener with an O-ring and a groove ...

Description: In DiscoverE's first-ever Global Engineer Survey 2 (released 2019) out of 2,882 engineers surveyed, engineers rank environmental issues-such as access to clean water and sanitation and economical ...

Description: As the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, several manufacturers are still operating and deemed essential for supplying critical components. ...

Description: Sealing fasteners are highly specialized fasteners that include sealing screws, sealing nuts, sealing bolts and sealing washers. Unlike ordinary fasteners, sealing fasteners are configured with a ...

Description: How we determine the size of the o-ring ...

Description: High tech companies in the US and overseas are discovering that ordinary fasteners are not sufficient to protect high value assets ...

Description: ZAGO's fasteners are perfectly suited to meet the requirements of NEMA enclosures as well as the standards of the IEC ...

Description: Manufacturers of subsea products have learned that using ordinary fasteners on robotics and sophisticated machinery intended for the ocean depths is hazardous. ...

Description: As Wuhan, China became the first metropolis to confront the fast-spreading SARS-CoV-2 virus, crisis managers desperately needed equipment, including mobile X-ray machines. These devices would provide ...

Description: When you want to put a rotating part through its paces, detecting unwanted vibration will often be part of the test regimen. In recent years, the process of testing and balancing rotating parts, has ...

Description: A beverage bottling manufacturer was using 11 roller conveyors on a packaging line to transport bottled containers in cardboard flats from a case packaging machine to a shrink wrapping machine. Over ...

Description: A global leader in the beverage industry was conveying containers of cans and two-liter bottles of soda over four powered roller conveyors. By installing the Roller Upgrade System, the soft drink ...

Description: Spiral conveyor systems are a great way to increase throughput and optimize floor space. How do you know which one is right for your operation? ...

Description: One of the largest U.S. suppliers of wine was using a powered roller conveyor to move empty boxes to its packaging conveyor, where glass bottles of some of the most popular brands of wine were ...

Description: Toyokawa Engineering manufactures testing equipment for automotive parts and they use IMAO's Quarter Turn Clamps on the fixtures in their equipment. ...

Description: It is a common misconception that gaskets and seals are the same thing. While it is true they perform similar functions in preventing leaks, gaskets and seals have distinct applications. ...

Description: Coiling Technologies Inc. is part of the essential critical infrastructure workforce as we produce products for the US Government and we must maintain normal operations under the current COVID 19 ...

Description: When choosing an O-ring there are several factors to consider in determining proper selection ...

Description: For optimal seal screw performance, we recommend creating a clearance gap in the panel, into which the O-ring can be fitted ...

Description: Dimensional Tables ...

Description: With respect to installation and torque, there are three important design calculations ...

Description: ZAGO is extremely proud to play a role in manufacturing air-tight sealing screws with FDA-grade O-rings for accelerated production of Ventec pneumatic medical ventilators during COVID-19. Check out ...

Description: While business leaders generally understand the value of sharing and upholding their mission and vision with their stakeholders, there is a third component that is often overlooked and necessary for ...

Description: When considering the choice of material there are certain variables that need to be taken into consideration. Proper material selection is based upon 5 important criteria ...

Description: Fasteners Types ...

Description: While watching a 60 Minutes segment on Ford and GM joining the fight against COVID-19, Ms. Friedberg-Rottenstrich came upon an interview with Tracy Streeter, a longtime GM fork lift operator. Turns ...

Description: Smalley Spirolox Retaining Rings are the trusted industry solution because of their unique configuration, reliability, and convenience across thousands of applications. While we have five standard ...

Description: Lubrication plays a critical role in extending the life of mechanical equipment. With that said, there are many issues related to the application and use of lubrication in mechanical systems. In ...

Description: How do we summarize shock analysis in less than 1 sentence? ...

Description: Many people jump to comparing the peak acceleration value which we'll prove is not only inadequate but often misleading. But there is a way to summarize a shock event into a single metric that ...

Description: During helicopter rescue missions, speed is critical. Rescuers can't afford to be slowed down by doors that don't open and close easily. And when the doors are easier to use, their faster action makes ...

Description: BaiRuiKe Technology serves some of the most exacting customers around - audiophiles. The maker of high-quality tube amplifiers and related components regularly hosts visitors from around the world at ...

Description: Can a bearing be used for both Linear and Rotational motion? A bearing or bushing can be used for linear or rotational motion. While most bearings and bushings are designed for only one type of ...

Description: The Basics of Crossed Roller Bearings Crossed roller bearings provide more accuracy, rigidity, and weight-bearing capacity for linear motion than other commonly used friction-reducing devices such as ...

Description: In 2002, a leading oil & gas customer approached Waukesha Magnetic Bearings with the challenge of developing a bearing for a hermetically sealed integral motor compressor. Availability and reliability ...

Description: Press-in-Place (PiP) or "drop-in-place" seals are static seals that overcome installation issues and sealing performance problems common with many typical face seal products, such as an O-ring. A ...

Description: In the industrial sector, sealing hardware plays a critical role in ensuring components are securely fastened within a system and preventing contaminants-such as liquids and gases-from moving through ...

Description: Welcome back to the Ask the Expert blog. The blog is designed to help educate you on all things retaining rings and wave springs. This week, we talk about tensile strength and why it's important in ...

Description: 1. Why are there so many different types of retaining and constant section (snap) rings? 2. What type of retaining ring should I use for my application? This blog covers the main types of retaining ...

Description: Smalley remains open and operational at all of our global facilities. Smalley continues to urgently provide the products and engineering expertise needed to support our current and new customers, ...

Description: Nails, screws, nuts, bolts, pins- the list goes on. What do these all have in common? They hold things together. When you staple a piece of paper or hang a painting on a wall, you're joining two ...

Description: A beverage bottling manufacturer was using 11 roller conveyors on a packaging line to transport bottled containers in cardboard flats from a case packaging machine to a shrink wrapping machine. Over ...

Description: A global leader in the beverage industry was conveying containers of cans and two-liter bottles of soda over four powered roller conveyors. By installing the Roller Upgrade System, the soft drink ...

Description: One of the largest U.S. suppliers of wine was using a powered roller conveyor to move empty boxes to its packaging conveyor, where glass bottles of some of the most popular brands of wine were ...

Description: Everyday fasteners and fasteners are being tightened and torqued into a wide range of manufactured products, like electronics, medical devices, automobiles, air crafts and more. One item that can ...

Description: These general guidelines are to help identify potential pitfalls relating to the tightening of bolted joints. ...

Description: Joint relaxation occurs to some extent in all fastened joints. There are techniques that can be used to help resolve any "joint relaxation" from incurring during fastening process. ...

Description: Spherical bearings are also referred to as spherical plain bearings, spherical ball bearings or ball bushings. ...

Description: Glossary of bearing types ...

Description: Mahesh Thangamani, GGB India Sales Manager, was interviewed by MotorIndia magazine. In the article published on 17 March, Mahesh provides details about PyroSlide™1100, GGB High Temperature ...

Description: Plain cylindrical bearings are made to handle heavier loads and higher speeds than ball bearings and cylindrical roller bearings, both of which are bearings with rolling elements. This is because ...

Description: Flange bearings consist of a cylindrical body with a flange at one end. These bearings are capable of supporting radial loads as well as light axial loads due to the flange providing a thrust surface. ...

Description: Plain bearings, also referred to as bushes, bushings or sleeve bearings, are cylindrical shaped and have no moving parts. ...

Description: Back to FAQ While all ball bearings reduce rotational friction, some high precision bearings are specially manufactured to withstand support loads, or bearing loads, in various directions. Two ...

Description: Plain bearings, also referred to as bushings, sleeve bearings, solid bearings, shaft bearings, or journal bearings, are differentiated from roller bearings by the fact that plain bearings have no ...

Description: Thrust washers, also referred to as thrust bearings or thrust plates, are flat, disk-shaped bearings that are made of either metal-polymer or fiber reinforced composite material. ...

Description: What are the different types of ball bearings, and what are their applications? ...

Description: Bushings, (sometimes called plain bearings, plain bushings, or sleeve bearings) reduce friction between two surfaces sliding against each other. ...

Description: Deep groove ball bearings are the most common type of ball bearing. They are commonly used in electric motors and in household appliances, car motors, office machinery, automation control, and garden ...

Description: A roller bearing is a type of rolling-element bearing that uses a cylinder (roller) instead of a ball. In general, the cylindrical bearings allow for greater radial loads. They are made to handle ...

Description: Sleeve bearings (sometimes called bushings, journal bearings or plain bearings) facilitate linear movement between two parts. Sleeve bearings consist of a metal, plastic or fiber-reinforced composite ...

Description: Slide bearings facilitate precise linear motion and accommodate structural expansion. ...

Description: A bushing is one classification of the overall category of bearings. ...

Description: Coiling Technologies Inc. is part of the essential critical infrastructure workforce as we produce products for the US Government and we must maintain normal operations under the current COVID 19 ...

Description: Since many products rely on the durability of their spring components, it is crucial to select high-quality springs that will not fail prematurely. Untimely spring malfunction can be the result of ...

Description: Ben Eder is ITT Enidine's global product manager for large bore shock, infrastructure and seismic components. ...

Description: In developed cities around the world, space on the ground is becoming scarce. The new trend is to build slender, "mega-tall" skyscrapers. These structures require special considerations to mitigate ...

Description: From amusement parks to high-security buildings and public transportation, pedestrian turnstiles are used around the world to control traffic flow and keep people and businesses safe. Turnstile ...

Description: ITT Enidine Inc. is celebrating fifty years of providing innovative solutions for energy absorption and vibration isolation applications to the aerospace, industrial, rail and defense markets ...

Description: ITT Inc. and its Enidine brand will showcase a portfolio of unique rotorcraft setups at Helitech Intl. 2017 - October 3 to 5 in London. Enidine's highly engineered setups are central to increasing the ...

Description: Technology advancements and the emergence of the industrial internet of things (IIoT) has led to what is referred to as Industry 4.0, or the fourth industrial revolution. Industry 4.0 combines ...

Description: Machine builders are always on the lookout for ways to run equipment faster and increase throughput and productivity. However, components moving at high speeds often must decelerate and stop without ...

Description: Design engineers and equipment operators often view shock absorbers and isolators as nonessential fixit elements to add to original equipment only if it shows vibration or shock problems. Here we ...

Description: Companies involved in tall building construction are continually offering new products and services to meet their customers' demand. ...

Description: With over 20 years of experience Lukoil, a leading oil & gas business of Russia, aspired to expand oil & gas fields in Russia. For the expansion, Lukoil decided on the Bolshekhetskaya depression in ...

Description: Coiling Technologies Inc. is part of the essential critical infrastructure workforce as we produce products for the US Government and we must maintain normal operations under the current COVID 19 ...

Description: Coiling Technologies Inc. is part of the essential critical infrastructure workforce as we produce products for the US Government and we must maintain normal operations under the current COVID 19 ...

Description: Most people know what a bearing is, but fewer recognize a bushing. In this piece, we'll compare bearings and bushings and point out the differences between the two types of components. ...

Description: With over 100 years of experience, Alstom Power is a leading provider in the power generation industry. Close to 25% of the world's power production capacity depends on Alstom technology or services. ...

Description: Over a 13-year span, a major South American oil company's maintenance department fought recurring high vibrations in three gas reinjection compressor trains. To reduce the likelihood of machine trips, ...