Retaining rings are an important component of many machines and systems that serve to secure bearings, shafts, bolts and other components. A commonly used type of retaining rings is type C, which is manufactured according to the Japanese standard JIS. In this article, you will learn more about retaining rings C-type and the Japanese standard JIS.

Locating units play a central role in mechanics and are essential for designers in many different applications. In this article, we will review how locating units, their different types and their applications work.

This blog article provides an introduction to how couplings work and the different types used today.

This article examines the standard dimensions of pipe threads and their meaning. Pipes with threads ensure a safe and tight connection between pipe parts and adjacent components. In industry, there are a variety of standards for this, such as DIN/ISO, JIS, BSP, NPT or BSW.

Tension pins, or spring pins are mechanical fastening elements made of spring steel. These elements join components safely and reliably while offering a certain degree of flexibility. They are easy to install and provide even load distribution across the surface of the pin and bore hole. They are widely used in many industries and applications and are particularly useful in applications where a permanent connection is required without the use of screws or other fasteners.

Since it is of great importance in the design of gears that the gear wheels involved engage correctly and wear is minimized, various basic calculations must be carried out. Terms such as modulus, pitch diameter and tooth count play a major role here. In this article, we deal with the most important aspects of gear calculation and what to consider when calculating gear units.

In this article, we introduce you to various types of gear units and explain their areas of application. Gear units are indispensable components in many machines and vehicles. They enable the transmission of torque and speed between the input- shaft and output shaft, which ensures optimum power transmission.

V-belts and V-belt pulleys are basic components of belt drives and are used in many mechanical systems in the industrial sector. Belt drives transfer rotary motion, torque, and power from a drive element to a driven element. In contrast to toothed belt drives that transfer power with an interlocking mechanism, belt drives work in a friction-locking manner. It is characteristic of belt drives that they ensure efficient friction-based power transfer and a longer service life while simultaneously providing a simple bearing arrangement.

3D printing has revolutionized industrial manufacturing and prototype construction. This technology produces objects layer by layer from a digital model. Consisting of the main components: In addition to a frame, print head, printing bed, control unit, shafts, toothed belts and motors, a typical 3D printer design generally also requires a number of accessories. But how exactly does an industrial 3D printer work? This article highlights the structure and function of the most important components and briefly names some areas of application.