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For many industries that rely on power plants to operate, gas turbines and gas engines are both efficient options for generating power. For combined heat and power devices as well as co-production CHP installations, both gas turbines and gas engines prove reliable and are used across various industries. Manufacturers and people in industries such as textiles, food processing, petrochemical refining, pharmaceuticals, electric utilities, and refining rely on one of these two power sources for their distributed generating systems. The quality of gas turbines and gas engines alike have improved over the years, yet for every application, one choice is superior to the other. This blog will explore the defining features and differences between gas turbines and gas engines so you are informed when purchasing a power source. A few distinguishing factors to consider include usage amounts, functionality, & performance.

While Wi-Fi network connectivity has forever changed how many of us access the internet, countless devices and systems still rely on hardwired connections for the transportation of data signals across varying distances. While Ethernet cables have long served as the cable of choice for various devices, fiber optic cables have increasingly permeated the market, offering high performance for fair pricing. As both options perform the same role of transferring data between areas and systems, it can be advantageous to understand their differences so that you may procure the best solution for your particular needs.

Connectors are used in countless applications and systems involving electricity or data, serving to transport data and power between components. Connectors are often gendered, a male connector featuring one or more electrical terminals that are designed to mate with a correlating female connector or receptacle. Male connectors are used to establish secure connections between cables and devices, and there are numerous types that may be used depending on the application, what is being transferred, and various operational requirements. In this blog, we will discuss some of the most common connector types that are used for power and data transfer, allowing you to better understand their varying uses.

Bolts and screws are integral components found in countless applications. Whether you are working on shelving or a large construction project, bolts and screws are the most commonly used fasteners for such tasks. While bolts and screws may look similar, they each have distinguishing characteristics that set them apart.

Whether one operates and maintains an electrical system within a home, business, vehicle, or other space, all will feature many of the same components which make powering components and data transfer possible. In general, cables, connectors, and adapters are all key elements of any electrical system, ensuring that signals are transported where they need to be with ease. To best establish and maintain a particular electrical assembly, one should have a general understanding of each primary component type and its role within an electrical system, ensuring that they are always properly procured and replaced as necessary. In this blog, we will provide a brief overview of cables, connectors, and adapters, allowing you to have a better understanding of the significance of each.

When it comes to joining two objects together, choosing the correct fastener is crucial. Depending on the application and material being affixed, one must choose from the hundreds of fastener designs to find one that is compatible. In this blog, we will discuss the different types of fasteners that can be used when securing objects to concrete structures and what special considerations one must account for when dealing with this material.

Fasteners are hardware components that are found in countless assemblies, allowing for objects to be connected in a permanent or temporary fashion. Ranging in use from the assembly of furniture to the construction of large aircraft, fasteners can come in countless types, shapes, and sizes to accommodate a number of needs. Bolts and screws are two popularly used fastener types, both often being confused for one another due to their similar appearance and characteristics. Nevertheless, there are important distinctions that set the two apart, especially in how they are used. In this blog, we will discuss the difference between bolts and screws, as well as how nuts are implemented alongside such components, allowing you to better understand the roles that each plays.

Whether it is a pump, fan, automobile, hard disk, conveyor, or anything with a moving part like a shaft, you are likely to find that a bearing is used as a part of the rotating mechanism. Bearings reduce friction for rotating or moving parts by allowing the application to operate smoothly. Bearings can commonly be defined as one of two types: ball bearings and sleeve bearings.

Electrical power connectors come in a wide range of shapes and sizes to suit a diverse set of capabilities. As current can travel through various systems at different values, it is imperative that a specific power connector is always used to best transfer electricity throughout an assembly. Coming in three primary categories, power connectors are chosen based on whether they will be applied for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty applications. While light-duty connectors are used to carry low current signals and heavy-duty connectors are applied for transferring large electrical loads, their range in application types allows connectors to function efficiently in various settings. To ensure your systems are successfully carrying current, we will discuss the many power connectors available to help you determine which parts can best be chosen for your given applications. 

Bearings and bushings are common types of hardware components, assisting assemblies by bearing loads and minimizing the friction between moving parts. Bearings and bushings are often defined by the direction of loads that they undertake, as well as the operations and motions that they facilitate. As components that are found in countless installations, it can be useful to familiarize oneself with the most popular variations and how they benefit different applications.