Mechanical Components Features

How to measure a screw: A practical guide

How to measure a screw: A practical guide

Hey there! Patrick Faulkner, Lead Engineer at Accu here. Let's talk about how to measure a screw, specifically a cap head screw.

Spring technology: A new approach to learning

Spring technology: A new approach to learning

The Institute of Spring Technology (IST) has released a series of bite-sized videos to help address training and knowledge transfer in the design, test and application of springs in multiple industrial and consumer applications.

Unveiling the power of wave springs: Top key advantages and styles

Unveiling the power of wave springs: Top key advantages and styles

A wave spring is a distinctive type of compression spring characterised by its unique waveform-like structure. Imagine a spring that compresses and expands in a way reminiscent of natural waves you might see in water. Unlike more common coil springs or disc springs, wave springs offer a fresh perspective on engineering challenges.

Space: Springs in extreme environments

Space: Springs in extreme environments

Springs are integral to many devices, silently providing motion or resistance by storing and releasing energy. From satellite deployment to vibration isolation, Andrew Durdey, Sales & Marketing Director at MSP, delves into the unique challenges and applications of springs in outer space, and how they make possible the exploration of the final frontier.

Short-term savings, long-term problems

Short-term savings, long-term problems

The Lesjöfors Group explains why fitting inferior quality suspension springs to save just a few pounds can often lead to expensive remedial repairs in the future, costing both the customer and the workshop.

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