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Fafnir bearings are a type of bearing first manufactured by The Fafnir Bearing Company in 1911. Since then, the Fafnir brand has been bought and sold by a number of other companies and is now part of The Torrington Company, which is owned by The Timken Company. Despite this, Fafnir bearings are still sold under the Fafnir brand name to a broad range of OEMs and distributors throughout the world. They are used in a wide range of industries, such as aircraft, automotive, agriculture, machine tooling, textiles, food & beverage, paper & steel mills, and more. This blog will cover Fafnir bearings in detail, as well as their types and applications. Read more >>

A turnlock fastener is a type of fastener used to secure inspection plates, doors, and other removable panels on an aircraft. Also known as quick-opening, quick-action, and stressed panel fasteners, they are noted for their quick and easy removability for inspection and servicing purposes. The most common types of turnlock fasteners are Dzus, Camloc, and Airloc. In this blog, we will discuss all three and their unique characteristics. Read more >>

Bolts are important fastener types for a number of commercial and industrial assemblies, allowing for robust connections that can handle shear and tension forces. For installation, a standard bolt is passed through holes of components, and it is then paired with a nut to provide a permanent fastening solution through compressive force. While bolts may provide strong assemblies for a number of applications, certain areas may prove difficult for making connections such as when one side of the assembly cannot be accessed. With a blind bolt fastener, affixing components in hard to reach areas becomes much easier, all while ensuring a strong, lasting joint. Read more >>

Primary flight displays (PFDs) serve as the centralized interface for presenting real-time aviation data in glass cockpit environments, allowing pilots to monitor key performance parameters through a single screen. To fulfill this role, PFDs are engineered to integrate sensor inputs, navigation data, and aircraft state information into a streamlined digital format that can enhance situational awareness. In this blog, we will examine various types of data PFDs display, the onboard systems that feed them, and key maintenance practices that help preserve long-term reliability. Read more >>

Fasteners can be found, used, and applied in a variety of fields, ranging from industrial to manufacturing to the military and in business. Fasteners literally make up and contribute to the foundation that holds many of the buildings and mechanisms that we use every day. And while fasteners are very common, there are many distinct variations, the differences of which are important to understand (particularly for those working in aviation manufacturing and in the supply chain sectors). To put it simple, a fastener refers to a type of mechanical component used to fasten or tighten two or multiple pieces so as to form one cohesive piece. Fasteners can be applied on many different items including machinery, equipment, vehicles, ships, railways, bridges, etc. The different types of fasteners are categorized by performance, specifications, serialization, etc. In this guide, we will explore a few basic types of fasteners. Read more >>