The term “handy” was made to refer to things that are conveniently close at hand; what could be more close at hand than packs that you can actually rest your hands upon? Even the b...

A fitting is a detachable piece of pipe or tubing that either connects to another piece of pipe or tubing or connects two such pieces. Fittings are generally used in mechanical and...

Alnicos ;are a group of heat-treated Fe–Co–Ni–Al–Cu alloys that can be divided into two main subgroups: isotropic alloys containing 0–20 wt.% Co (alnicos 1–4) and anisotropic alloy...

By definition, a camera ;is a device used for recording visual images in the form of photographs, film, or video signals; however, since the initial vision of this device, it has p...

The living room sofa ;is usually the largest – if not the most expensive – item in a room and is often the most dominant piece, so it is no surprise that the sofa usually dictates...

How are Carbon Full Bike frames made? Carbon Full Bike is made from weaving carbon fiber strands and then setting them within a hard epoxy resin, carbon road bike frames are very l...

Also called ‘commercial grade’, carbon steel is not stainless steel in that it instead features a carbon element of up to 2.1% in weight. The higher the carbon content, the stronge...

Every home deserves a toolbox, and you can pick one up through any reputable online or brick-and-mortar hardware store. But what actually goes into your toolbox? That can be a surp...

A laminator or laminating machine can help keep those documents or photos safe and protected for years of use. The best-known uses for lamination are ID cards and restaurant menus....

On a common mode choke, the core material keeps the windings coupled together. By contrast, the single choke or single winding inductors have just the one winding on the one core....

Partnering with the right contractor is one of the most critical decisions a pharmaceutical company can make The active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is the foundation of a final...

Cutting Application Cutting mat selection -what to look for when selecting a quality cutting mat: Cutting mat questions: Is the cutting mat self healing? Cutting mats that are self...

Blown films, sometimes referred to as tubular films, are manufactured by extruding molten resin vertically through a circular die. Introducing air through the center of the die cre...

Polyester (PET) film is a versatile plastic widely used in many applications. PET materials exhibit good chemical resistance and are tough and durable when compared to other commod...

A skiving machine is used in an industrial setting to cut or shave the edge of a moving strip of material into a desired shape or to create cross-sections of stock. Also called sca...

Whether you’re shipping or storing something, we want to make sure you get your packaging right. The terminology between the two words often gets mixed up. And lord knows there’s j...

Before taking your blood pressure Find a quiet place. Check to be sure you have the correct size cuff. If you are not sure, or if you have questions, talk to your healthcare provid...

This blog post is part of a new feature on AWRF where our members provide valuable insight into the industry. Mishandling of workplace materials is the single largest cause of acci...

Whether you call it landscaping fabric, weed block or weed barrier fabric, ask any landscaper or gardener how they feel about its use and they’ll probably have a strong opinion. La...

The mechanical seal is used in a pump, mixer and other mechanical engineering scenarios to contain the fluid within a vessel where a shaft rotates through a stationary (or rotating...