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The History of Aerial Lifts

When I think of an aerial lift, I typically think of the kind of lift that is used at a ski resort or other tourist location. Aerial lifts have become quite popular as transportation methods in both metropolitan areas and more out-of-the-way locations. The lifts are often used in areas where traditional roads or rail systems would have difficulties, such as in rocky terrain or mountains. Aerial lift manufacturers create many types of lifts for transporting people from one place to another.

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3 Types of Clock Springs

A clock spring is different from the rounded, coil springs of today. These springs are flat, spirals of metal that are used to provide rotating tension on an object such as a clock mechanism or timers. There are three main kinds of clock springs that have their own particular uses and benefits.

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4 Advantages of Coil Springs

A coil spring manufacturer makes many kinds of springs, all with their own advantages and disadvantages. The grouping of coil springs as a whole offers a large range of benefits that make them ideal for use in many industries, from to production to furniture making. If you have the choice between a coil spring and another kind of spring, consider the following advantages of coil springs before making your final decision:

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Laptop Computers and their Personal Friction Hinge

One item I am not complete without is my laptop computer. I use it everyday after work and it accompanies me on every trip (even if it is only a one or two day trip). One aspect of this device I am really thankful for is the friction hinges. Friction hinges are a type of hinge designed to allow for controlled movement. While many door hinges, like those on screen doors, allow the door to snap shut after it is no longer held, friction hinges prevent this from happening. They keep the item opened to the same level it was. This is very important for products like laptops that contain sensitive screens. If the product was able to simply snap shut once someone let go of the top, the screen could easily be damaged. The friction hinges not only allow the computer to stay open during use, but are able to protect it as well once it is done being used.

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Use an Automatic Parts Washer to Remove Rust

An automatic parts washer removes dust, dirt, and rust from a piece of metal equipment, such as steel balls or smaller components of an engine. You can use your parts washer to remove rust from nearly any small metal object without the use of harsh chemicals. The washers are ideal for use with industrial parts cleaning as well as home cleaning for objects that you have around the house. Industrial washers tend to be larger, but smaller units are ideal for home use. Follow this basic guide to clean away rust without damaging the machine or the metal.

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Silicone Vs. Polyurethane

The basic characteristics of silicone and polyurethane make them ideal for the production of O-rings, but each have high performance in some areas and low performance in others. This is why it is extremely important to be knowledgeable about the product you are using and the conditions that it will need to withstand. So, let’s discuss the major points of these two products.

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Advantages of Titanium Alloys

Alloys of titanium help make the metal highly useful in today’s world. Straight titanium is actually not a metal at all, but rather more of a metallic powder. When mixed with other metals and materials, such as magnesium, titanium takes on the hard texture and appearance that we think of when considering the metal. Because titanium is so expensive, there are many benefits to using titanium alloys rather than just the original form of the titanium metal. Consider the following benefits of using a titanium alloy:

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Invest in Titanium

Titanium is a highly versatile metal that is used in a variety of industries. Some of the most popular uses for titanium metal include jewelry, aerospace manufacturing, electronic products, and precision cutting tools. Titanium is lightweight, durable, and resistant to chemicals, temperature extremes, abrasions, and a variety of other factors that can cause some metals to break down or become damaged. Titanium is also highly resistant to rust- even more so than some stainless steels.

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Glass Tubes vs. Metal Tubes

Glass and metal are two very different substances. Glass is usually very brittle while metal is usually very strong. The difference between glass and metal are clear, and each has different specific uses. When talking about glass tubing vs. metal tubing, metal tubing would typically tend to be the more popular choice due to its superior durability. However more reasonable metal tubing may be opposed to glass tubing, it is important to remember that the two substances are different in many ways.

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