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…
Types of Car Wash Tubing & Fittings
Automatic car washes got their start in Hollywood in 1946, taking most of the manual labor out of washing cars. Using a conveyor belt that hooked to the car’s bumper, they moved vehicles through a tunnel while an overhead sprinkler system sprayed water down on them. As the car passed through the …
Tips for Buying Scuba Tubing
When novice divers decide to start buying their own scuba gear, it shows a certain commitment. Yet there are some things new divers should know before buying diving equipment. One of the more important elements in a diver’s kit is scuba tubing/hoses, which are vital for breathing underwater. Unde…
Corrugated Tubing – Applications and Benefits
The commercial production and use of plastic corrugated tubing in the United States began in 1967, following the invention of corrugation extruding machines in the early 1960s in Germany and designs made by Ira Clement in 1966 for Penn Tube Plastics in Pennsylvania. Initially made from polyethyle…
Wood Burning Tips and Their Uses
Wood burning, also known as pyrography, is an ancient art form that involves decorating wood with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a heated object. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, understanding the various wood burning tips and their uses is crucial fo…
Spiral Cable Wrap Protector – Common Uses & Benefits
Spiral cable protectors help protect tubing, wiring, cabling or hoses from abrasion and other environmental factors common in factories and other environments that utilize electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic equipment. They help organize bunches of cables, keeping them in place for easy maintenanc…
Popular Uses for a Heavy-Duty Hot Knife
A heavy-duty hot knife is a very versatile tool, and can even be used in conservation efforts. Take, for example, the New York Public Library’s (NYPL) conservation lab, which includes creating custom-made containers or housings for some of their more unusual and fragile collections. In September …
Pneumatic Tubing Protection – Materials, Types and Popular Applications
Powered by compressed air, pneumatic tools are useful and portable, ideal for industrial workshops, construction sites and other workplaces that use power tools. These tools include nail guns, paint sprayers, sanders, drills, staple guns, grinders, jackhammers and more. Pneumatic tubing or hose c…
Nylon Tubing Types and Popular Applications
Made from polyamide resin, nylon is known to resist moisture, impacts, chemicals and abrasion while retaining its shape. While polyamide resins include natural plastics and adhesives, nylon is a synthetic polyamide used widely for industrial and commercial purposes. Used in the food processing, a…
Ventilator Circuit Tubing Maintenance
Mechanical ventilation is an important method for keeping patients who are experiencing acute respiratory failure alive. This life-sustaining therapy has been around since the late 19th century, and it’s been used to help people breathe when their lungs become incapable of doing so on their own. …