Aircraft are designed to defy gravity and transport people across the skies, making travel across long distances simple. While people often marvel at the wings, engines, and cockpit of a plane, the landing gear–specifically the nose wheel–plays a critical role in ensuring the safe operation of these airborne giants. To ensure a secure landing and takeoff, landing gear assemblies such as the nose wheel are essential. 


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In the world of aviation, engineers and designers are constantly seeking ways to enhance the safety, functionality, and overall experience of air travel. One notable feature that has become a standard in many aircraft designs is the astrodome. The astrodome, also known as the "cabin roof" or "observation dome," is a small window located on the top of an aircraft's fuselage. To learn more above this modern marvel, this blog will explore the reasons behind the incorporation of astrodomes in aircraft designs.


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Heat shrinking tubing, also called electrical shrink tubing, are key protective and organizational products used in a wide range of electrical setups. It is often utilized to insulate electrical components from external factors like moisture, dust, abrasion, and sharp objects that can damage wiring and other sensitive components, potentially leading to shorts and failures. Such tubing can also bind loose wires, connectors, joints, terminals, and splices together, creating more organized and manageable bundles. Moreover, color-coded heat shrink tubing is available for ease of identification, separating sections of assembly for easy recognition upon maintenance.


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An air suspension system uses an air spring or airbag in lieu of a metal spring to support a vehicle on axles by organizing its airbags. This type of system functions on the principle that compressed air is used to alter the height of the vehicle’s suspension system; in other words, air suspension equipment uses the properties of air to supply a cushioning effect. Airbags in a vehicle are compressed when they come into contact with bumps in the road, and they bounce up and down while permitting the wheels to rotate. To achieve this, they are designed as rubber bladders made from a fabric-reinforced rubber, or a combination of rubber and polyurethane, that contain air. Also referred to as bellows, these particular materials are employed to offer a vehicle structural integrity, an air-tight build, and corrosion resistance. Bellows consist of a column of air that is confined inside a rubber and fabric container.        


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As the quality of oil used in aircraft is of critical importance, as oil offers the lubrication, cooling, cleaning, corrosion protection, and many other functions needed for the engine to operate smoothly. As such, it is useful to employ an oil filter to ensure the highest grade of oil for your applications. To ensure no dust particles or other contaminants make their way into your aircraft’s engine, an oil filter removes all unwanted substances from the oil before feeding it to the engine. When deciding on an oil filter for purchase, there are three types available to choose from, those of which we will discuss in further detail below so you may make the choice that best suits your aircraft’s needs.


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A centrifugal pump is a pump that uses an impeller to move water or other fluids in a system. These devices are often used for pumping oil and gas, waste management, and agriculture, among many other useful operations. When looking at the variety of centrifugal pumps used, there are several key components that are found in nearly every one of them. These components include the impeller, casing, shaft, shaft sleeves, bearings, and a sealing arrangement. Each of these key parts are discussed here along with some general information to know about centrifugal pumps.


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A waterjet cutter, or simply “water jet,” is an industrial tool that is capable of cutting a wide variety of materials using a high-pressure jet of water. There are also abrasive jets which use a mix of water with an abrasive substance such as garnet or aluminum oxide to cut into hard substances like metal, stone, and glass. Water jets are often chosen for their ability to cut materials that are sensitive to high temperatures which can result from carrying out other cutting methods. They are also capable of making highly precise cuts and are commonly used in the fabrication of machine parts. In this blog, we will discuss the various uses and benefits of water jet cutters and how they work.


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Contacts are the pins and sockets at the ends of a connector which pass an electrical current when they come into contact with each other. Contacts may come preloaded in a connector or come separately to be added by machine or by hand. It is important to know what contacts you may need and understand how best to install them. In this guide, we will review the different types of contacts and key things to consider when choosing the right one for any application.


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Propellers are an integral part of an aircraft's performance and safety. They are also one of the components most commonly exposed to environmental stressors. Although these elements are explicitly designed to withstand most occurrences, there will inevitably be a situation where a propeller is damaged, leaving the operator to ask, "Should I replace or repair my propeller?" This is an important question since propeller replacements can be costly, and not replacing a faulty propeller is a serious safety threat. In this blog, we will discuss the nuances associated with deciding whether a propeller needs to be repaired or replaced.


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If you are using an electronic component, it most likely has a voltage regulator. A voltage regulator is an instrument that helps maintain a constant voltage, such as for a refrigerator, LED TV, or computer, effectively stabilizing the DC voltages used by components. Voltage regulators can either have a simple feed-forward design or a negative feedback design. Voltage regulator design depends on AC or DC voltage requirements; thus, it can be an electromechanical mechanism or electronic components. There are different voltage regulators available based on different mechanisms and factors, such as the application, voltage requirements, power conversion, etc. In this blog, we will briefly discuss active regulators, DC voltage stabilizers, electronic voltage regulators, and electromechanical regulators.


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