Cut-away view of an oleo strut. Source: Rainbow Aviation Services Oleo-pneumatic (oil/gas) shock struts, or oleo struts, are shock absorbers that cushion forces associated with aircraft landings and ...

Proper understanding of when and how to preload a bearing is critical in precision rotary applications, especially in high-speed applications. A properly preloaded bearing will have higher rigidity, ...

Aircraft brakes stop a moving aircraft by converting its kinetic energy to heat energy by means of friction between rotating and stationary discs located in brake assemblies in the wheels. Brakes ...

Ceramic pump materials may provide enhanced performance, low wear, high-temperature capability, corrosion resistance and low media contamination. In general, ceramic materials have extremely high ...

Electronic components may fail if they are exposed to corrosive agents or chemical attack by moisture or other reactive gases that may be present within an electronic package or enclosure. The ...

Almost 50 years after its introduction, the PLC remains the dominant industrial control unit despite the rise of PC-based systems.

Reverse engineering is a process that takes an existing product and examines it to determine detailed information and specifications in order to learn how it was made and how it works.

Engineers and professional staff at industrial plants know that raw, intermediate, and final products may be highly corrosive to plant piping, heat exchangers, vessels, and other equipment, as well as ...

Valve seals must be selected to provide enhanced durability and life in the end-use application while meeting increasingly stringent performance criteria in regards to leakage and low emissions.

The second part of this three-part series focuses on the most common materials used in steam generators because an understanding of material constituents is needed for subsequent corrosion study.

Coupled with diligent in-service observations, appropriate and opportune inspections are essential to identify boiler component damages, mitigate failures and maximize availability.

Magnesium Automotive Applications Figure 1 - Magnesium parts in U.S. Vehicles Source: USAMP Magnesium parts have been used almost everywhere in a vehicle, including the powertrain, body and closures, ...