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Damping materials - Gel dampers

Whether in precision mechanical assemblies, automated equipment or the vibration isolation of sensitive components, gel dampers provide a highly effective, compact solution for energy absorption during motion, shock and vibration. This blog shows how mechanical damping works with gel, what the differences are from classic elastomer solutions, and what really matters when it comes to selection, installation, and material choice.

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15 Minutes read

Calculating tightening torques for screws - What role does resilience play?

This article explains how to calculate tightening torques for screws and threaded joints. Threaded joints are one of the most commonly used connection methods. They are used in a variety of applications in mechanical engineering, such as custom machinery, aerospace, 3D printing, and the medical, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries.

Threaded joints provide a secure and efficient connection between two or more components. The strength of a threaded joint depends, among other things, on the torque exerted on the screw head. It is therefore important to calculate the correct tightening torque to obtain a reliable and secure threaded joint.

Basic knowledgeJoining
15 Minutes read

Tensile strength classes of stainless steel screws and nuts

The tensile strength of steel and stainless steel is a critical parameter when it comes to the load-bearing capacity and safety of threaded joints. It is made up of two key parameters for steel screws based on which the tensile strength and the yield strength can be easily determined. But starting at a certain size, stainless steel screws and stainless steel nuts are marked with a letter-number combination (e.g. A4-80). The letter-number combination arranged in front of the hyphen assigns the screw so marked to a material group and steel group and thus provides information on the basic material properties of the screw. The number 80 to the right of the hyphen indicates the strength class. This article shows how to use the strength class of stainless steel bolts to determine their limits of use and provide an overview of the load-bearing capacity of typical strength classes.

Basic knowledgeJoining
8 Minutes read

Tutorial: Coefficients of expansion of materials - Materials sciences theory

The coefficients of expansion of materials play a crucial role in materials science. Coefficients of expansion describe how the dimensions of a material change under the influence of temperature fluctuations. This article provides a comprehensive introduction to the topic, including the basics of thermal expansion, influencing factors, and various measurement methods. We also compare typical expansion coefficients of material classes and explain their uses in various industries. Lastly, we address thermal stresses and ways to prevent damage from temperature differences in materials.

Basic knowledge
11 Minutes read

Pneumatic circuits and pneumatic circuit diagrams - fundamentals of fluid engineering

This article covers the fundamentals of pneumatics, pneumatic circuits and pneumatic circuit diagrams. Pneumatics is an area of fluid engineering that deals with compressed air and its application in various systems. Pneumatic control technology is used in many industries and sectors, such as material handling, robotics, or transportation.

Basic knowledgePneumatics
12 Minutes read

Calculating the center of mass - with examples

Calculating the center of mass is an important step in many tasks in mechanical engineering and in the design of machines and components. The center of mass indicates where the weight of a body is concentrated and thus permits determining the forces and moments in the system. This article explores the basics of calculating the center of mass and provides some real-world examples.

Basic knowledgeConstruction
7 Minutes read