Fittings Articles

1). Bushings Buying Tips By : John Morris
Bushings are either permanent or detachable metal sleeves that are used primarily to reduce friction. Since the early 90s, different chemistries of the dry bulb bushings with bronze layers have been commonly used...
Article Related to: dry bulb bushing, altimeter, fittings, suspension, handling

2). Why does water run out my compressed air line every time I turn the air on? By : Bill Wade
Water. This drives every compressed air user nuts!!! Every time they use an air tool, blow-off gun, or even fill the inflatable air mattress, water appears along with the compressed air. The water is a problem if the compressed air is moving through a tool that can rust or be negatively affected by airborne particles, and, given enough 'fill-ups and empties' a significant amount of water will appear in anything which you inflate or run with compressed air.
Article Related to: water, air line, water in air, cylinder, air cylinder, cylinder speed, speed control, air compressors, compressed air, actuators, fittings, air valve

3). What about the air-lines? By : Bill Wade
It's really easy to pick up a low cost air compressor at the local store anymore. But, how do you get the air from the compressor to your application? Folks that are plumbing up compressed air lines for their garages or workshops at home, as well as the professional plant person, have a variety of options with which to do connect the various air-lines available to them.
Article Related to: air lines, fittings, couplers, connectors, compressed air, air compressor, water, filter, auto air valve, air cylinder, air tools

4). What To Look For In A Quality Garden Lighting? By : Robert Marcus
British Standards British gardens are beautiful for the vast majority of the year, when landscape gardeners and UK garden lighting experts come together, the end result is surprising. British Standard’s most complete range of garden and outdoor lights including deck lighting, spotlights, underwater lighting, recessed up lights and a large selection of exterior lighting for path, step, patio and driveway.
Article Related to: garden lighting, garden lights, garden home lighting, landscaping lights, garden, lighting, lights, light, fittings

5). Don't use a needle valve to control your air cylinder speed! By : Bill Wade
Many industrial machines using compressed air as an energy source, use air cylinders or other pneumatic actuators to do the actual work. Compressed air is 'explosive' as it moves from high pressure to low pressure on it's way back to atmosphere. That means when the air valve shifts and air flows to the cylinder, the cylinder piston and rod moves extremely quickly.
Article Related to: cylinder, air cylinder, cylinder speed, speed control, air compressors, compressed air, actuators, fittings, air valve

6). Installing a New Shower Unit By : Ray Dobson
A successful shower installation requires careful planning and a lot of work. In most cases, you will need to do three types of tasks: framing walls, installing the plumbing, and finishing walls. Preparation Firstly, you must decide on the type of shower that you wish to install. It is important to ascertain whether the chosen shower is capable of coping with certain systems and can regulate a safe level of water through the boiler.
Article Related to: plumbing, faucets, water supply, piping, shower, boiler, hot water, fittings