9 Types of Hand Files Every DIYer Should Know
Hand files is essential tools in any workshop. Hand files are important tools because they offer precision. When a person selects a piece of metal … Read more
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O Ring Dimension Calculator | AS568 and Metric
To achieve a reliable seal with an O-ring, you need to understand how an O-ring behave when an O-ring is squeezed into a groove. An … Read more
Square O-ring Size Chart
In static applications, the trouble with round o-rings is solved by square o-rings. Because they has four flat faces, those sides lock into the groove … Read more
Wire Rope Stretch Calculator
Wire rope is not a rigid bar; wire rope change length when tension is applied to the wire rope. The steel wires that make up … Read more
O-ring Groove Size Chart
An o-ring seal gone wrong shows itself as a leak at the worst possible time. This could be a leaking hydraulic fitting while under load, … Read more
7 Reasons Your Ball Joint Won’t Press Out and How to Fix It
You may be working on a lower control arm for one hour, and you may find that the ball joints will not move. The hydraulic … Read more
Wire Rope Bend Radius Calculator
Wire rope bend radius are important because wire rope doesnt just carry tension in the system, but the rope must be able to endure being … Read more
Festool 18V Battery Blinking Red? Here’s How to Bring It Back
Nothing feel worse than removing a Festool battery from the charger only to see the red LED on the battery blink slowly. This happened to … Read more
O-Ring Tolerance Calculator | Stack and Fit Check
O-ring seals relies on small differences in dimensions between the components of a system that are not always readily visible on the drawing of the … Read more
10 Must Have Tools for Building Furniture at Home
Building your own furniture bring a deep sense of satisfaction. For most people, the satisfaction of building their own furniture is even more greater than … Read more
O-ring Face Seal Size Chart
Quiet is where hydraulic systems breaks down. Fluid can slowly leak out through what appears to be a tightly fitted hose and fitting when there … Read more
O-Ring Squeeze Calculator for Seal Glands
O-ring squeeze is a critical variable that determines if an O-ring will last or if an O-ring will leak. Too much compression on a dynamic … Read more
O-ring Boss Size Chart
If you have ever seen a hydraulic system start leaking right after a fitting was reinstalled, the question about how big your o-ring boss connections … Read more
Wire Rope Length Calculator | Drum and End Allowance
Calculating the length of a wire rope run requires that you account for much different segments of that wire rope. The length of the wire … Read more