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It is impossible to function in modern life without electricity. We need it for light and power in our homes, businesses, and schools, and we rely on power plants that deliver this essential service 24/7x365 days a year. This makes the electricity production process critical to understand for those who depend on power sources in their daily lives

Aircraft are composed of countless components, many of which must be secured with fasteners. For years, the aerospace fastener industry has continually developed new and stronger variations that can increase aircraft performance. As such, there are numerous types of standard fasteners, such as nuts, screws, rivets, bolts, pins, and collars. Since they are subjected to extreme environmental conditions like high pressures and high temperatures, they must be designed to withstand such environments.

While nearly everyone enjoys the safety associated with a properly functioning circuit breaker, many are unaware of this device's critical function in an electrical circuit. First introduced to the commercial market in the 1930s, circuit breakers are not a new technology. In fact, the general functionality and design remain very similar to the early iterations of the 1900s. In this blog, we will discuss the configuration, types, and function of modern circuit breakers and how they play an essential role in keeping homes and businesses safe.

Since the advent of powered flight, various types of aircraft have come about to fulfill particular needs and applications. While there are a wide variety of aircraft types available on the market, almost all can be categorized into one of two groups, those of which are fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. As the two types of aircraft widely differ in their design, method of flight, and general applicational use, it can be highly beneficial to have a basic understanding of each.

Large aircraft are typically equipped with multiple electrical power sources as they necessitate extremely reliable power distribution systems. One type of power source that is often implemented is an AC generator. Most aircraft have two or more main AC generators controlled by aircraft turbine engines, and one backup AC generator. Other power sources implemented in large aircraft include DC systems as well as an aircraft battery to provide emergency power in the case of multiple failures.

Are you looking to upgrade your LED display? If you are, we understand that navigating the world they belong to can be a difficult task. With a multitude of terms, elements, and resolutions to consider, narrowing down your options can be overwhelming. As such, this blog will provide a brief overview of LED displays, their related terms, and how to choose the right one for your system.

Connectors are crucial components for almost all electronic devices, ensuring that various electronic parts are interconnected for the means of transferring data and power. At the point of connection where contacts meet, connectors often face wear and tear due to mechanical strain, environmental factors, and other various stressors. To best protect contacts and connectors, accessories known as backshells are often used. In this blog, we will discuss the functionality of backshells, allowing you to better understand their importance in the protection of connectors.

Blind bolts are common structural fastener components for assemblies, often capable of providing strength that matches welding or rivets while surpassing such options in terms of flexibility. Commonly used for conjoining plates, girders, and other pieces for various assemblies, blind bolts find use in many applications across numerous industries. To better understand why blind bolts hold advantage over other fastener types, we will discuss their capabilities and uses.

Found in machinery of all industries, encoders are responsible for converting motion or optical interruption into an electrical signal. Providing feedback by implementing a control device within a motion control system capable of reading and transcribing motion, encoders are ultimately used to calculate position, count, speed, or direction. Producing either absolute or incremental signals when generating feedback, encoders are critical for controlling many mechanical systems, helping to determine what actions need to be taken to maintain high-precision for sensitive mechanical work.

Used in mobile phones, computers, transmitters, receivers, control circuits, and countless other devices for wireless communication, radio frequencies (RF), or RF currents, are a universal tool utilized around the world. Through the basis of radio frequency communication and with the employment of specialized equipment, electromagnetic radiation is a primary factor for sending radio frequencies. Operating to receive and transmit information at varying electrical currents, to ensure your RF cable and connector configurations are sending and receiving the appropriate signals, we will go over commonly used RF components and how they are implemented to improve data relations.