As indispensable tools in various industries, pullers are devices that provide a reliable and efficient means to remove bearings, gears, pulleys, and other components from shafts and housings. With different types of pullers available on the market, it is essential to understand their features and characteristics in order to choose the right one for the job. To better understand their distinct uses, we will delve into their most common types and highlight key features so that you can select the appropriate puller for your specific application. Read more >>

Rotary wing aircraft, also called rotorcraft, use rotating blades to generate lift and thrust. Their stability is maintained by the tail rotor, which balances the torque produced by the main rotor, both of which are powered by the engine. They are capable of multiple maneuvers like vertical takeoff and landing, hovering, and traveling in any direction, making them useful during operations that lack a runway or smooth terrain where traditional methods of takeoff and landing would otherwise work. Rotary wing aircraft find use in transportation, search and rescue missions, medical evacuation, firefighting, and military operations. Read on to learn more about different types of rotary wing aircraft. Read more >>

When one is working with systems that involve the use of hydraulics, pneumatics, or the general movement of fluids, it is often essential that proper valves are in place to effectively control flow. Depending on the application in question, there are a wide variety of valves that one may take advantage of, each presenting a different design and varying capabilities. For example, hydraulic systems always feature what are known as plug valves, those of which ensure smooth and efficient operations with their on-off, diverting, and throttling capabilities. To help you better understand the role of plug valves and whether or not they may be a good choice for your needs, we will discuss such assembly components in brief detail. Read more >>

As the moving parts in an assembly, actuators are foundational to nearly all industrial operations. The term “actuator assembly” is generally used to describe mechanical systems which function as part of a larger network. This may include the actuator, along with all of its related output transfer linkages, wiring, or hoses. The description can also be used to describe the actuator controller, even though it is usually considered a separate device. However, in most cases, an actuator assembly consists of the physical actuator mechanism, an actuator arm, transfer link, and any connected power supply components. Read more >>

Circuit cards have enabled the creation of more compact, efficient, and powerful devices, from advanced avionics and satellite systems to smartphones and wearable technology. However, the circuit cards themselves are made through a method called Circuit Card Assembly (CCA). In this blog, we will break down how bare boards are transformed into fully operational electronic assemblies through the CCA process, from design through testing. Read more >>