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Though it is often associated with computer devices, “hardware” is actually a term designating any type of physical component in a technological system. These components can come in the form of tools, equipment, or connective material holding a machine together. For example, latches, keys, and gears are all types of hardware, regardless of whether they are used in a mainframe or a doorframe. In addition, hardware may be constructed from a variety of materials, including metal or plastic. Hardware is also commonly used to connote military apparatuses, such as tanks, aircrafts, and missiles.
As technology develops, so does its nomenclature. While initially signifying the metal hinges and fittings used to assemble a wooden machine, hardware has evolved to include printed circuit boards, microprocessors, and LED interfaces. In industrial production, hardware also refers to basic but necessary items such as gaskets, lugs, knobs, chains, spacers, seals, and locks.
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Aerospace Fasteners Types and Materials
This article details the quality standards for aerospace fasteners, as well as the types of materials used in aerospace fastener production.
This article details the quality standards for aerospace fasteners, as well as the types of materials used in aerospace fastener production.
Torque Tensioning
It is important to determine proper torque tensioning preload rates for different bolts and materials. Figuring it out can be difficult, but there are standards used across the industrial spectrum.
It is important to determine proper torque tensioning preload rates for different bolts and materials. Figuring it out can be difficult, but there are standards used across the industrial spectrum.
Gasket Materials and Selection
This article describes and compares some of the most common industrial gasket designs and materials. It also discusses the methods for evaluating gasket effectiveness in certain applications.
This article describes and compares some of the most common industrial gasket designs and materials. It also discusses the methods for evaluating gasket effectiveness in certain applications.
The History of the Zipper
The first zipper designs, structure modifications and the productâ¤(TM)s ultimate success are described here.
The first zipper designs, structure modifications and the productâ¤(TM)s ultimate success are described here.
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7 Steps to Achieving Successful Gasket Applications
Highlighting the importance of accurate gasket performance to a wide range of products, this article discusses some of the key factors involved in accomplishing a successful gasket application. It advices companies to begin thinking about the gasket design right from the design stage of a product as the right gasket is very crucial to control...
Highlighting the importance of accurate gasket performance to a wide range of products, this article discusses some of the key factors involved in accomplishing a successful gasket application. It advices companies to begin thinking about the gasket design right from the design stage of a product as the right gasket is very crucial to control...
Major Appliance Teardowns: A Review of Electrical Interconnection Results
Examining a series of product teardowns in major electrical appliances, this paper explores the potential of these teardowns as a valuable tool in the pursuit of quality. It discusses several examples of actual product teardowns that were performed on various appliances and highlights a number of problems identified in a fairly small group of...
Examining a series of product teardowns in major electrical appliances, this paper explores the potential of these teardowns as a valuable tool in the pursuit of quality. It discusses several examples of actual product teardowns that were performed on various appliances and highlights a number of problems identified in a fairly small group of...
Under the Boot: ETCO Research Takes a Look at Coil on Plug Connections
Focusing on the connection between the coil and the spark plug used in the coil on plug assemblies, this paper compares and evaluates an assortment of industry standard coil to plug connections. It applies various tests and measurements, which expose each connecting device to the same conditions, providing an, "apples to apples" comparison and use...
Focusing on the connection between the coil and the spark plug used in the coil on plug assemblies, this paper compares and evaluates an assortment of industry standard coil to plug connections. It applies various tests and measurements, which expose each connecting device to the same conditions, providing an, "apples to apples" comparison and use...
F.E. Moran Inc. Relies on Victaulic to Complete Hospital Project Ahead of Schedule
This case study details how by using Victaulic mechanical systems for the new central power plant of the Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, IL, mechanical contractor F.E. Moran, Inc. reduced its costs and increased productivity, while completing the installation two weeks ahead of schedule. Logistics and building code challenges for the...
This case study details how by using Victaulic mechanical systems for the new central power plant of the Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, IL, mechanical contractor F.E. Moran, Inc. reduced its costs and increased productivity, while completing the installation two weeks ahead of schedule. Logistics and building code challenges for the...
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