Definition Crankcase is the body that holds all of the inner components of the engine together. It is the most important part of the engine, however, it wishes to be robust and light. Description The crankcase is formed by a section of the cylinder block below the cylinder bore and an engraved or cast metal … Read more
Introduction Eyebolts are mechanical fasteners with a threaded shank and a ring end. The primary object of an eyebolt is to attach an eye to a structure, through which wires, cables, or shackles can be attached. A common use is to create a lifting eye to be able to attach the crane to a machine, … Read more
A spacer is used to enhance the distance between the two parts which have to be fixed together. Spacers are often part of the tube into which the fasteners are inserted. Therefore, a short spacer can resemble a thick washer. Washers are sometimes used as small spacers. Spacers are similar to standoffs, but they include … Read more
Torsion springs are elastic materials that, when twisted, exert a moment that resists rotation. Common types of torsion springs include spiral torsion springs, torsion bars, and spirally wound torsion springs. Types of Torsion Springs Single Helical torsion spring Double helical torsion spring Torsion bar spring Spiral wound torsion spring Let’s have a look at these … Read more
You can use the Thread Repair Kit to remove a thread with a damaged hole and replace it with a new thread of the same size. They can also be used to provide strong threads for soft materials like aluminum. The thread repair kit consists of cutting tools, drive tools, and several thread inserts. You … Read more
Garage door torsion springs are used to open the garage door with minimum effort. When the door is closed, tension is applied to the torsion spring. When the door opens, torsion springs relieve tension and help lift the door. So you can easily lift something as heavy as a garage door. In addition, a properly … Read more
U shaped clip is known as U Clip. U clips are mechanical fasteners made of steel strips. The steel strip is bent into a U shape to make the clip. U clips have two legs. These legs often have lead lips for easy sliding over plates and sheet metal, which opens the legs outward. The … Read more
E clip is a type of circlip. This type of circlip is also called ring clip or E-ring. E clip is one of the most popular types of external circlips. This type of circlip looks like the E letter of English that is why it is called E clip. It is open from one side. … Read more
The Rankine cycle is the most widely used thermodynamic cycle in various power plants including nuclear power plants and coal-fired power plants. The Rankine cycle represents the process through which a reciprocating steam engine or steam turbine extracts mechanical energy from a running medium because it flows between a heat accumulator and a heat source. … Read more
A thrust bearing is a kind of bearing designed to support axial loads and decrease friction between moving parts. During operation, the moving parts of the machine move with the movement of thrust bearings. The movement of the thrust bearing is designed to permit and support rotation around a fixed axis. The essential characteristic of … Read more