Stainless steel finishes provide a multitude of advantages, involving the use of fabrication processes to improve the surface characteristics of the metal. Finishes are applied to achieve exceptional attributes such as durability, corrosion resistance, reflective surfaces, smoothness, or specific grain … Read more
Sheet metal fabrication is a highly versatile and cost-effective method used to make metal parts. However, being fabricated by some manufacturing techniques such as forming, punching, bending, and cutting, additional post-processing or finishing is often required to enhance the physical … Read more
Identifying the appropriate thread type is critical for the optimal performance of your equipment. Pneumatic components such as air preparation units, air cylinders, and valves, are fitted with specific port threads, and selecting the correct thread type guarantees maximum compatibility … Read more
Locks with interchangeable cores provide an added level of security and convenience. Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) locks are a popular choice for commercial buildings and institutions as they allow for quick and easy rekeying. The SFIC lock cores can … Read more
Brass and bronze all contain copper, which is why they can often be confused for each other. Although copper is an element, pure copper is not typically used to make copper parts. Instead, most copper, brass, and bronze parts are … Read more
The metals copper and brass belong to the group of metals known as “red metals” due to their reddish hue. Copper is pure, but brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. These metals exhibit distinctive properties that make them … Read more