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4 Types of Keyboard Switches

Keyboards are highly useful for a variety of tasks, from computers, to complicated industrial machines, to keypads for security locks and door closures. There are actually a variety of keyboard switch types, which are ideal for different kinds of circumstances and uses. Some of the most popular forms of keyboard switches include the dome switch, scissor switch, mechanical switch, and the buckling spring keyboard switch. Each type of switch is slightly different and provides different advantages.

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How to Clean Your Sandblasting Cabinet

Sandblasting cabinets keep your workspace clean as you blast away rust, paint, dirt, and other contaminants from the surface of an object. But after blasting these materials away, what happens to them? The particles can build up inside your cabinet, making the inside a contaminated environment that can scratch and damage delicate materials and objects. The best way to ensure the quality of your materials is to routinely clean out the inside of your cabinet to remove unwanted contaminants and keep the cabinet clean between each use.

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4 Uses for Angle Irons

An angle iron is a piece of metal bent into the shape of the letter “L.” It is called an angle iron because it always has a 90 degree angle. Usually, the piece is created from galvanized steel iron, which is a form of iron that has strength that is more flexible and a higher resistance to oxidation than traditional iron. Angle iron pieces are used in nearly every industry, but you often see them most in construction and factory production. Often the factory will punch holes into each side of the metal so the metal can be easily screwed into place without special tools. Here are a few places where you might run across angle irons in your everyday life:

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Advantages of Silicone Tubes

Silicone tube supplies have been providing silicone tubes for a variety of industries for decades. One of the most popular uses for the tubes is in the medical industry. The medical industry has strict requirements for cleanliness and non-toxicity that make it a challenge to find products that meet the requirements set by the industry. Luckily, silicone meets all of the requirements. Silicone offers many advantages over other materials, such as natural rubber. Silicone will not cause allergic reactions in patients like some rubberproducts. Silicone is also impermeable, and will not retain any of the fluid passed through the tubes. Silicone will also not break down when exposed to UV light or break under stress or pressure.

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How to Handle Polyurethane Molding

Polyurethane moulding has become a popular material in recent years. It has numerous architectural applications, and you can often see it showcased in homes with crown moulding, or other architectural flourishes. Polyurethane moulding is also used on the outsides of houses and buildings to enhance the look of building’s exterior. Polyurethane moulding on the outside of a home is usually found under the lip of the roof, and it adds a sense of elegance to the home.

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Plastic vs Glass Test Tubes

Small plastic tubes have many different uses, both in the home and in industrial settings. One use for plastic tubes is in the scientific industry, where plastic tubes are replacing some traditional glass test tubes. Not all small plastic tubes can replace glass test tubes, but there are some uses where plastic tubes have advantages over traditional glass tubes. Consider the following benefits that plastic test tubes can bring to the scientific industry:
Inexpensive: The cost of manufacturing plastic tubes is much less than that of glass tubes. Plastic tube molding is a simple process that can be completed thousands of times in an hour. Glass tubes take much longer to make and are much more expensive.

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Forging Press Safety Considerations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (or OSHA), is responsible for creating safety guidelines for nearly every industrial process in the world. Without these safety regulations, many of the dangerous factory processes that employees complete on a day-to-day basis would be even more dangerous and deadly. OSHA is responsible for improving the health and safety of factory employees everyday.

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4 Types of Hydraulic Lifts

A hydraulic lift is a type of lifting machine that uses the power of hydraulic liquid to raise and lower a platform without jerks or the use of complicated elevation equipment. The liquid power in a hydraulic machine is a complicated component that has made lifting objects and people easier than ever. Hydraulic lifts are used in many industries from factory production to medical equipment. When used properly, these lifts are idea for transporting objects and people of various weights to heights ranging from just a few feet off the ground to over 100 feet in the air.

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The History of the Spring: From Clock to Torsion Springs

The earliest springs were not coil springs like we think of them today. Ancient people used flexible branches and plants to act like a spring mechanism to trigger traps and other simple devices. In the Bronze Age, people began making simple metal springs, such as tweezers and metal leaves that could act like a spring inside padlocks and even to power machines like catapults.

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Types of Helical Springs: Tension and Compression Springs

Coil springs, or helical springs, are used to store and release energy. This is a simple mechanical device that is used to maintain a force between contacting surfaces or to absorb shock. Typically, coil springs are used in applications such as bouncers and shock absorbers for machines, or as a way to close a lid or door automatically after they have been opened. Usually, a coil spring is manufactured in the shape of a helix from an elastic material that can stretch or compress according to need. After stretching, the spring will automatically return to its original shape.

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