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Spacer sleeves and spacer discs – Materials and shapes

Spacer sleeves and spacer discs are important elements for joining and design engineering solutions. They perform several tasks: They are spacers, distribute incident forces, secure components and are needed for precision adjustments. In addition to classic metal washers, this article also discusses other special shapes and configuration options, such as round plates.

ConstructionMaterialsStandard parts
16 Minutes read

Linear shafts: Selecting the right material, hardening, and surface treatment

Linear shafts perform demanding tasks in industrial applications: They permit precise and repeatable linear movements under high mechanical loads. To meet these requirements, proper material selection, hardening, and surface treatment is critical. All of these factors directly affect the service life, precision and performance of a linear shaft. This article introduces these three aspects and highlights their dependencies so you can select the best linear shaft for your application.

Linear MotionMaterialsSurfaces
11 Minutes read

Specialty plastics for practitioners – Properties, resistance and application examples

Specialty plastics are used when applications place high demands on the material or special properties are required. They frequently have insulating properties and their high resistance to water and chemicals makes them a reliable, low-maintenance material. It is then no wonder that specialty plastics are used in many technical fields and also in fasteners such as screws and nuts. The following article provides an overview of various specialty plastics and their applications.

Basic knowledgeConstructionMaterials
12 Minutes read

Neodymium magnets: Special features, production and uses

Neodymium magnets are the strongest permanent magnets available and can produce very strong magnetic fields in the smallest of spaces. This property allows them to be integrated into a variety of devices and applications even when space is limited.

What makes neodymium magnets so strong, what applications are available, how they are made, and what to consider when using them is discussed in this article.

Basic knowledgeMaterials
9 Minutes read

Steel materials, steel and industrial materials: A guide to choosing the best steel for your applications

Industrial materials are very diverse and include metal (e.g. steel), polymers, glass and composites. It is important to take a look at these materials as they are used for a wide range of applications.

Basic knowledgeMaterials
5 Minutes read