When shopping for workholding solutions, you may come across jig feet buttons. They are commonly used as workholding solutions in the manufacturing industry. Overview of Jig Feet Buttons Also known as jig rest buttons, jig feet buttons are workholding solutions that are designed for jigs. They provide a flat and stable surface to support a…
If your job involves moving drums, you may want to invest in a forklift drum attachment. Forklifts aren’t limited to pallets. While most of them are designed to move wooden pallets via a pair of lifting forks, attachments open the doors to new possibilities. Here’s everything you need to know about forklift drum attachments. What…
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has released its 2018 Third Quarter Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. Available here, the survey provides insight into the current state of the American manufacturing industry. While the NAM regularly releases these surveys on the American manufacturing industry, the organization’s latest survey reveals some surprising facts. After analyzing companies’ responses, NAM…
When purchasing padlocks in bulk, one of the decisions you’ll have to make is whether to choose keyed different or keyed alike. All padlocks require the use of a key to open. They don’t have a combination dial. Rather, padlocks have a slot in which you can insert a key to open them. While some…
If you’re looking to buy a new lock, you may want to choose a cam lock. Cam locks have been around since the mid-1980s. During that time, they’ve become recognized for their simple yet reliable method of operation. Here are some of the top benefits of cam locks. Saves Space Cam locks aren’t particularly large…
All businesses should take a proactive approach towards minimizing waste, and manufacturing companies are no exception. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than a quarter-billion tons of trash are produced in the United States each year. While it’s almost impossible to avoid all forms of waste, there are steps manufacturing companies can take…
Door holders are available in different styles. There are T-style door holders, for instance, as well as plunger-style door holders. You can use either of them to hold doors open. T-style door holders live up to their namesake by featuring a T-shaped hook. Plunger-door holders, on the other hand, feature a different design that involves…
It’s a common assumption that bolts are screws refer to the same fastening hardware. But while they look similar — and have similar characteristics — they are two unique fasteners with their own unique applications. So, what’s the difference between bolts and screws? The Machinery’s Handbook explains that bolts are used to assemble to unthreaded…
From steering links and tie rods to control ends and more, rod ends are used in a variety of applications. Also known as Heim Joints, they are mechanical joints consisting of a shank and bearing. Like with other mechanical joints, you can find rod ends in different materials. Below are some of the most common…
Machine presses are used extensively in the manufacturing industry. They live up to their namesake by applying pressure to a workpiece. Some of them can apply as much as 30 tons of pressure, in fact, whereas others are designed to apply less pressure. There are different types of machine presses, however, one of which is…