In a car, the engine is normally running when anyone’s in it, so the alternator is producing most of the voltage to run electrical equipment in it. In a boat, however, electrical appliances are more likely to require power when the boat’s anchored with its engine off. For this reason, the electri…
Best Industrial Hot Knife – HK-60
An industrial hot knife is an easy-to-use tool that features a heated blade used to form and trim synthetic material. It’s a common tool used for hobbies and crafts and also in laboratories, kitchens and industrial workshops. An industrial hot knife also helps make seamless edges on items like ca…
How Spiral Wrap is Used for Abrasion Protection
Spiral wrap – known also as spiral cable wrap, spiral wrap tubing or spiral wire wrap – serves a number of important purposes. One key function of spiral wrap is to protect wires or hoses against abrasion. However, unlike other methods for protecting cables or hoses, due to its design spiral wrap…
Soldering Iron Uses and Types
A soldering iron is a surprisingly versatile tool—whether you’re crafting electronics, repairing automotive parts, or creating art, knowing soldering iron uses can elevate your work. From delicate circuit board assembly to durable plumbing fixes, this simple electric tool heats up metal all…
ISO 9001: 7 Principles of Quality Management
The development of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) followed the devastation wrought by World War II in Europe. The organization was an offshoot of the earlier International Federation of National Standardizing Associations (ISA), which was founded in 1926 to develop a set…
How Spiral Wrap is Used for Bundling
When two or more electrical cables or wires are bound together, the process is often referred to as bundling. There are several other terms used to describe this method for organizing wiring, including cable management systems, structured cable systems or simply structured wiring. Bundling serves…
Popular Heat Shrink Tubing Material
Commonly used in electrical setups, heat shrink tubing insulates electrical components from harmful elements in their immediate surroundings. This includes protecting against abrasion, dust, moisture and other environmental factors that can damage wiring or cabling. It’s sometimes referred to a…
FEP Corrugated & PTFE Convoluted Tubing, and AWG Sizes of PTFE Tubing – Applications & Benefits
With methods originally developed in 1966 by a Pennsylvanian plastics company, plastic corrugated tubing came into use in the United States in 1967 as a means to transport liquids. This followed the invention by Germans of corrugation extruding machines earlier in the decade. Fluorinated ethylene…
Spiral Wrap Tubing – Benefits & Applications
Regardless of the industry, protecting lines through which electricity or liquids pass increases safety and productivity in work environments. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has policies in place to advise businesses on how to deal with hazardous conditions that can lead to …
Popular Tools Used in Arts & Crafts
Countless types of tools are used in the making of artwork and crafts. These can include scissors, paintbrushes, easels, foam brushes, craft knives, and more, depending on the craft or artwork being made. Some types of artistry or crafting require very specific tools. Sewing and other textile cra…