Although it is still not the leading or most popular choice of energy source, many families are now deciding to invest in solar panels to power their homes. Solar power systems at the moment can still be quite costly investments, but having and using them at home and even in other properties or infrastructures provides […]
For those not involved or too knowledgeable in the electrical and electro-mechanical industry, copper lugs and links are components used to safely and securely connect wires to a terminating object such as a battery or switchboard. Copper lugs and links are made of electro tins and are highly conductive and corrosion-resistant as well. Because of […]
You always see them as the holes on your shower curtains and even on your rubber shoes. They are usually called eyelets but they are also known by another name: grommets. Grommets have a lot of important uses. And there can be no denying the fact that they serve a lot of important purposes. In […]
Nobody likes seeing bunches of cables and wires lying around the floor. Whether you regularly see them in your home, in your room or in your office, they can really be nuisances. These unorganized pieces of cable and wire are not only unsightly,but they can also be possible causes of accidents and injuries. You have […]
One particular type of hardware that is slowly gaining popularity for its diversity and many uses and applications is nylon hardware. But before you start thinking of soft and cloth-like nylon fasteners, washers, nuts and screws, which shouldn’t even be classified as hardware, nylon hardware products are made of plastic materials. Some of the more […]
People involved in the construction business would always have thread taps in their arsenal. But what are thread taps? Thread taps are especially designed tools used to cut the female portion of a mating pair of metal fasteners. A die, on the other hand, is a tool used to cut the male portions. Basically, taps […]
If you’re looking for a solution that’ll keep your cables on lockdown, cable clamps are the way to go. You’ll basically be arresting your cables – imagine a prisoner handcuffed to the wall of his prison cell. You’ll always have the key to let him out but it’s a lot safer with him handcuffed to […]
You just received the large canvas marketing poster you ordered. Boy, does it look nice. Pat your self on the back. You researched and hired a top notch graphic designer. Your printer hit it out of the park. And the marketing message you poured your heart and soul into is shiny and ready for the […]
Bushings are used to protect both wires and the machines and surfaces that they pass through. To protect wires, bushings insulate openings for the wires to pass through so they won’t be damaged in any way. This insulation also prevents short circuits and damage to machinery by keeping wires separated from each other. High voltage […]
Rubber bumpers don’t directly interact with any wiring you’ll be installing or working with. However, they do have an affect on the wiring. They can be used in one of two ways. They can either be use to plug holes, preventing air, water, and anything else from getting through – this will keep your wires […]