Month: July 2012

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Use Stainless Steel Machine Screws for Assembling Different Components

Miniature Stainless steel machine screws are suited in situations where you have limited space available. You can use small size screws in order to attach different components during the assembly process, without having to worry about having to use a nut to make sure the components are attached together. Machine screws can be used in pieces which have pre-drilled holes, which can be pre-tapped. Pre-tapping is not always required, depending on the type of machine screws being used and the material being used in the component.

Use the Correct Length Stainless Steel Machine Screws to Avoid Problems

Using the correct length of stainless steel machine screws is important. If the machine screws are too long, there can be problems during the assembly process. For example, longer screws may not be able to be fully tightened, which means the components attached together will not be secure. Another issue could result when the screw does tighten down completely, but goes through another component it was not intended to touch.

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Spring Tempered Wire Does Not Bend as Easily as Other Types of Wire

The reason people will use straightened spring tempered wire over other types of wire is because they need a wire that will not bend easily. This type of wire can be bent if an excessive amount of force is placed on the wire. However, it does not bend as easily when it is left exposed. You can further reduce the chances of the wire getting accidently bent by passing it through a protective tube, like hypodermic tubing or ceramic tubing.

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Woven Nylon Mesh Is One Type of Filter to Use with Filtration Systems

Filtration systems require different types of filters, such as woven nylon mesh, in order to remove particles from the environment. The type of environment in which the filtration system is used will depend on the application and setting. For instance, aquariums require a filtration system which works well in water, to remove particles and contaminants from the system.

Other Things You Can Do With Woven Nylon Mesh

Besides being used in a filtration system, there are other things you can do with woven nylon mesh. For example, you can take the nylon mesh and sew it into a sack or bag. You can fill the inside of the mesh with fertilizer for your garden and stitch the top shut. Now, you can place the bag on the ground near your plants. Whenever you water, or it rains, the fertilizer will get wet and run out of the bag and into the ground, automatically fertilizing your plants.

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Blunt Needles Come in Different Gauge Sizes like Sharp Needles

Just like sharp needles, blunt needles come in all different sizes, which are referred to as the needle gauges. The smaller the gauge number, the bigger the inner diameter opening in the needle. As the gauge numbers increase, the inner diameter opening in the needle decreases. This is important to remember, so you order the correct size needles.

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Fix Cracked and Missing Coating on Wires Using PTFE Heat Shrink Tubing

Different types of wire may be coated in a plastic coating to help prevent them from being exposed. The reason the wiring should not be exposed can vary, depending on the purpose. For instance, electrical wiring should not be exposed as this can create a fire hazard. You may not want other types of wire exposed when they are used in settings where they can rust. You can use PTFE heat shrink tubing to fix areas on wiring where the coating is cracked or missing.

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You Can Cut Hypodermic Tube to Use as Blunt Needles

You can have sections of hypodermic tube cut to be used as blunt needles. You can obtain the tubing in kits, which offer you a variety of differently sized gauges. You can also get standard lengths of this tubing in either 30 inches or 60 inches, and cut it down yourself to the length you need. Another option, when you do not want to cut the tubing yourself, is to use our customization services, to get the correct size lengths you require.

The Gauge of Hypodermic Tube Does Not Change As the Wall Changes

Besides picking out the gauge size of hypodermic tube you require, you will also need to determine the wall thickness. You can choose from regular wall, thin wall, and extra thin wall tubing. Just remember that, even though the wall size changes, the gauge size does not change. So, a 10 gauge regular wall, thin wall, and extra thin wall tube will all have the same outer diameter. The inner diameter is the only dimension which changes, as you change wall sizes.

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PTFE Shrink Tubing Comes In Standard and Custom Cut Sizes

PTFE shrink tubing can also be called by the brand name Teflon shrink tubing. Regardless of what you call it, it is the same type of tubing, which will shrink when heated up. This type of tubing can be used to seal and secure different types of connections, wiring and cable. Shrink tubing comes in different sizes, including standard four foot lengths, as well as custom cut sections for specific applications.

PTFE Shrink Tubing Has a Minimum Shrink Temperature

PTFE shrink tubing has to be heated up in order for it to shrink. This is most commonly done with a heat gun, as it is able to generate the required level of heat needed to shrink the tubing. PTFE tubing requires a minimum shrink temperature in the range of 654 degrees Fahrenheit to 670 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Other Industries Also Need to Properly Dispose of Blunt Needles

In other industries where blunt needles are used, you also have to dispose of the needles correctly. You may have to use a sharps container, but depending on what you actually used the needle for, it may not have to be labeled as a biohazard. For instance, you used the needles to apply adhesive to different products. This is clearly not a biohazard. However, you may need chemical warning labels on the sharps container depending on the type of adhesive used.

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You Have Options for Obtaining the Polyester Mesh Screening You Need

You have different options for obtaining a large amount of polyester mesh. One option is to purchase the mesh screening in large sheets. Large sheets can be more cost effective, because the supplier is not cutting out each individual size of screen you require. Instead, you will cut out your own screens from the large sheets, after you receive it. Another option available is to use customization services, when you want your mesh screen cut to your specifications and do not want to cut it yourself.