Since the advent of more advanced flight technology, constant improvements have been made to aircraft that have greatly increased the efficiency of flight. As a standard piece of equipment on many airliners and private jets, an aircraft winglet is a section of the wing in which the end turns upwards. With their implementation on an aircraft, drag can be reduced alongside the creation of lift, allowing for aircraft to fly well while drawing less power from the engine. As such, many airliners and aircraft operators often invest in winglets in order to improve fuel efficiency, both lowering CO2 emissions and operating costs. Before deciding whether or not aircraft winglets are a good fit for your aircraft, however, it is important to be well aware of how they function. Read more >>

In order to properly and safely operate an aircraft for flight, pilots rely on a number of systems and components such as brakes, landing gear, flight control surfaces, cargo doors, and much more. Oftentimes, these systems can be large, heavy, and extremely difficult to operate manually or mechanically, thus they require a system to efficiently operate them for the ease of the pilot. In most modern aircraft, the hydraulic system is what is used to drive machinery and systems, utilizing hydraulic fluid and mechanical components for operation. Read more >>

When the flight industry was just starting anew, there was a role filled for which a navigator assumes responsibility. A specialized member of the crew, the navigator was tasked with organizing a flight path, from start to final destination, though which the navigator completed on a map. Easier said than done due to the requirements that designated this task to be geometrically correct calculations, the initial navigators were not always 100% accurate. However, as aircraft instruments and our knowledge on worldwide navigation advanced, so did our maps and in this day and age, aerial navigation has become a near-perfect art. Both external navigation aids and onboard systems help navigate any aircraft over thousands of moles with high accuracy. Here in this article, you will read about the radio, celestial navigation, pilotage, and the dead reckoning types of navigational instruments. Read more >>

Turbojet engines are truly fascinating pieces of machinery. An array of tiny, individual pieces combine to form something greater than the sum of its parts. While it would be irresponsible to imply that they are simple machines, when you break down a turbojet engine, they are surprisingly easy to understand. Turbojet engines consist of just five primary components. These are the intake, compressor, combustion chamber, turbine, and exhaust. Read more >>

There are three main types of steel that makes up a steel fastener. These are: stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steel. Each type of steel has its own purpose, but today’s focus will be on the stainless steel fastener. Stainless Steel Fastener manufacturers have been in the industry for a very long duration. This type of fastener has a lot of applications and are well known due to its durability and effectiveness. Read more >>

In the market of aircraft's, two well-known names are Boeing and Airbus. While Airbus already have midsize aircraft's, Boeing is seeking to establish their presence with midsize airplanes. Boeing aircraft parts are widely used and known throughout the world, so it comes to no shock that Boeing is planning their next move. Read more >>

Satellites are crucial to our society and the world today, and has allowed us to greatly enhance our knowledge and communication. Without satellites, we would not be able to predict the weather, navigate ourselves with GPS navigation, or have a multitude of images of our planet. Satellites are extremely important, but they are also extremely expensive as well. A problem that has existed in the cost is getting the satellite launched. Not only is the launch costly, but the launch is also difficult with smaller satellites. Read more >>

News was recently released that in Northbrook, Illinois there will be held the largest auction for fasteners manufacturing equipment within 30 years. This is scheduled for February 14-16. Many people are excited for this auction as they will find a lot of information they need. This auction will be proudly held by and as announce by the PPL Group. The PPL group are known as a family company that tend to create maximum liquidity for businesses. Of course, with transition by structuring innovative transactions such as property, plant and equipment acquisitions and disposition, also machinery and equipment acquisition and acquisition for complete manufacturing facilities including real estate. Read more >>

The world’s leading specialist in drilling, lifting and subsea solutions provider, Huisman, has just announced that they will be working on producing the world’s largest bearings components. Huisman will begin work on the bearings at their production facility in China. 30 meters in diameter, the bearings are being developed for the world’s largest Tub Cranes which are themselves are being current constructed for Heerema’s new semi-submersible crane vessel Sleipnir. This was born out of necessity as traditional Tub Cranes use bogies or large wheels for their slew system whereas the Huisman designed cranes are using large bearings of their own design which are all manufactured in-house. Read more >>

Move over lead bearings, there’s a new sheriff in town. MAHLE Engine Components, a German automotive supplier, has developed a new lead-free bearing system out of polymer for heavy-duty truck engines. This new system combines the newly developed engineered polymeric coatings with a state of the art lead-free bearing linings which promises several advantages over existing bearings. With the new heavy-duty diesel engines slated to start using the new lead-free bearings this year, the product development programs have already been in the works for additional applications. Two major engine manufacturers have begun production of the lead-free bearing systems this summer at the MAHLE’s facility in Atlantic, Iowa. Read more >>

Igus Bearing Inc. is a company that started in 1964. They work as a supplier of complex technical polymer components. It is has been growing drastically from 40 employees in 1985 to 2950 in 2016. Their main goal is to provide companies with innovative polymer materials. This is mainly to develop products that are unique and creative solutions. They offer 24 hour on site technical support. They offer late shipping options, they have many rewards and benefits and are always seeking high customer satisfaction. They have recently developed a new linear axis dry line has been produces by Igus. It was recently presented in 2016. Since the production of this new axis. The compact low profile is now suitable for quick handling and position. This is especially practical in . This is especially practical in dry environments. Read more >>

A new series of O rings have been released by Michigan Manufacturing International (MMI) with a great amount of capabilities. MMI has been around for decades in the industry since the foundation in the year 1991. This new innovative O ring has the ability to be used where non – metallic seals would be compatible. With its new innovative ability to with stand different types of temperatures and pressures not recommended for metal rings.  Recently added to the company was the new stainless steel and Inconel production which allows for the company to offer a wide array of different parts in the industry as a way to become more attractive to original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Read more >>