Gears have been an essential part of human technology for thousands of years, enabling the smooth and efficient transfer of power in various mechanical systems. Among the different types of gears, one that stands out for its unique characteristics is the worm gear. In this blog, we will explore the functionality and applications of worm gears in modern engineering.

When it comes to starting up a large engine, such as a gas turbine engine, an air and hydraulic starter plays a vital role. These types of starters are specifically designed to provide the necessary torque and power to initiate the engine's combustion process. To better understand these complex apparatuses, we will delve into the various functions of air and hydraulic starters, exploring how they work and their significance in starting gas turbine engines.

When it comes to starting up a large engine, such as a gas turbine engine, an air and hydraulic starter plays a vital role. These types of starters are specifically designed to provide the necessary torque and power to initiate the engine's combustion process. To better understand these complex apparatuses, we will delve into the various functions of air and hydraulic starters, exploring how they work and their significance in starting gas turbine engines.

Compressed air systems are popular instruments that can handle a wide variety of packaging, pumping, and material handling tasks. As air can heat up and become humid or dirty as a result of external conditions, air filtering and preparation is often an essential element to keep compressed air systems working at their best. For this reason, coalescing filters are often used in conjunction with compressed air systems as a way of cleaning and filtering the air before it enters the system. In this article, we will be discussing the various options of coalescing filters as well as how to select the best one for your application.

As large and complex vehicles with many operating systems, aircraft require significant powerplants to provide them with enough power to carry out their various functions before, during, and after flight. In fact, almost every system on an aircraft is run on the power provided by the engines. While some aircraft depend on reciprocating engines, more advanced aircraft use gas-turbine engines. These two designs comprise separate instrumentation and offer different operating characteristics, so it is wise to understand how each contributes to performance prior to purchasing. For your better knowledge, this blog will cover the many aircraft engine designs and their applications in modern aviation.

As of 2018, the aerospace industry was last valued at $877 billion with an expected increase of profits by 3.9% within the upcoming seven years. However, while COVID-19 safety protocols had briefly halted this growth, air travel is seeing an exponential surge upon the ease of COVID-19 restrictions, posing no threat to the industry post 2022. Overall, this is fruitful news for global aircraft part manufacturers because, as aging aircraft necessitate frequent maintenance and part overhaul, they can simply be retired and replaced with more fuel-efficient and economic models. As this change is expected to occur over the next decade, here are a few of the top companies expected to dominate the aircraft part manufacturing industry.

Almost every industrial machine relies on a roller bearing to create smooth, low friction movements. Entire systems last longer when the moving parts employ roller bearings and ball bearings. The strength and support provided by the rings or balls within a bearing are essential to their function, so stainless steel is a favored material due to its longevity, but certain instances require materials that meet additional demands. These concerns include greater resistance to corrosion, porosity, cost savings, seizure resistance, lightweight construction, and high durability. For this reason, bearings made of other materials can be found on the market for a variety of purposes. This blog will explore a few popular materials for bearings and the unique features each has to offer.

Magnets play an essential role in both the manufacturing process and end product of many devices and appliances we use daily. Everything from computer hard drives to electric motors and speakers partially rely on magnetism in order to function. There are, however, instances where a magnetic field can impede the function of a device or system, requiring it to be turned off. For this purpose, a specialty tool called a demagnetizer is employed. In this blog, we will discuss the purpose of demagnetizers, their design, and how they may be used to eliminate unwanted magnetic fields.

When one is new to the aviation market, navigating part types, standards, and other various aspects of procurement can be daunting. There are also countless requirements that many aircraft have to adhere to in order to maintain airworthiness. For instance the FAA has various guidelines and specifications for operators to reference to keep their aircraft in airworthy condition. During the servicing of an aircraft where parts need to be replaced, such items must either be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part or a Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) part. As both of these part types differ from one another while having overlapping characteristics, we will provide a brief overview of what OEM and PMA parts are so that you can successfully source all your requirements with ease.