Coupling gap standard The Drum Gear Coupling is a specially designed advanced Gear Coupling. Its outer teeth are made into a sphere, with the center of the sphere on the axis of the gear. The teeth clearance is slightly larger than the general products and can transfer a greater torque and allow greater angular displacement, … Read more
UL-listed life safety rope gets firefighters in and out of tough spots It was a scene that could have come straight out of a movie: Flames shot 20 feet high from the roof of a six-fire building in Manhattan, and Fire Department of New York (FDNY) firefighters risked their lives in a daring rope rescue … Read more
We talk about lineman pliers and how to remove a stripped screw with pliers, but sometimes the most basic of questions come first: just what are pliers? Pliers are among the most common and handiest tools n any home or toolbox. They come in many varieties, and while their concept is simple, the best pliers are anything but… What … Read more
weld blow through Blowing Holes in MIG Welding: A Battle That Has Lasted for Decades! Blowing holes is a persistent challenge faced by technicians when MIG welding car body panels. This issue has plagued welders ever since the introduction of MIG MAG welders to body shops nearly 40 years ago (anybody remember the old BOC … Read more
tin snip uses Automotive Repairs: Tin snips can be helpful in automotive repairs and restoration projects. They can be used to cut and shape thin metal panels, patches, or bodywork during repairs or modifications. Art and Craft Projects: Tin snips can be used in artistic and craft applications that involve working with thin metals. They … Read more
old style sprinklers Which Fire Sprinkler Do I Have? And How Do I Replace It? Deflectors or information in the fire sprinkler cabinet make it easy to identify new fire sprinklers, but older models often take more effort In the nearly 150 years since the advent of automatic fire sprinklers, countless manufacturers have left their … Read more
Quick response fire sprinklers — and other fast-response models — prioritize escape and survival Residential buildings, hospitals, offices, and other light-hazard buildings often combine a limited number of escape routes with an abundance of people, which can be a dangerous pairing in a fire emergency. To give people in those structures far better odds of … Read more
The Essential Guide to Tyco Sprinkler Heads Tyco offers a massive variety of commercial fire sprinkler heads Buying a fire sprinkler can feel overwhelming, but it’s not. We continue our series of commercial sprinkler products and major manufacturer features to help readers understand what each company has to offer. We’ve already introduced the Vikings. Now, … Read more
People use the magic of hinges each and every day. They are found on most every door we open and close from our front door to our car doors. They act as both an anchor and an access point to enable the door to properly move. They work like joints to ensure the door remain … Read more
We aim to demystify door hardware’s often perplexing and seemingly enigmatic realm by explaining standard terms, from backset to bore and strike plate to spindle. The process is more straightforward than it may initially seem. As you familiarize yourself with the different parts of a door lock, you’ll find it easier to manage hardware upgrades … Read more