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As a multitude of things that we rely on everyday utilize power through electricity, it is important that there are various safeguards put in place. With systems such as circuit breakers and switches, we can rest easy knowing that we and our homes are protected from electric shocks, electrical fires, and more. Although most buildings and homes have these safeguards in place, many people do not know the difference between the two. In this blog, we will discuss the difference between a circuit breaker and a switch, and how they both work to protect different things.

Drones, formerly known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, have been present as far back as the 1800s when its primitive model was unveiled in the form of a balloon carrier. In this decade, drones have become widely known and coveted because of the many uses that it can achieve. From wildlife surveying to military operations, a drone can be useful in just about every field and industry. Below, find a brief description of the many drones types there are and the purposes they serve.

With the great complexities and abilities of aircraft and space vehicles, it comes with little surprise that aerospace components are built with the greatest amount of precision possible. Aerospace and aircraft parts undergo situations with very high pressure and altitude during operation, and thus require great ability of functionality under these conditions.

For the uninformed outsider, aircraft can be dizzyingly complex and difficult to understand. Fortunately, this blog is here to break down the different components of an aircraft’s body, and what their purpose is. The first and most important part of an aircraft is the fuselage. The fuselage is the main body of the aircraft, to which the other components are attached to, and the part that contains the cargo and passengers. 

A Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) code is a  unique 5-digit alphanumeric identifier assigned to suppliers to various government and defense agencies, as well as government agencies. Any organization wishing to be a supplier for the Department of Defense or bid for government contracts is issued a CAGE code by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Though issued by the DLA, other countries can be assigned a NATO Commercial and Government Entity Code (NCAGE), which are legitimate under the NATO Codification System (NCS). 

Modern aircraft are replete with electrical systems, for everything ranging from controls and navigation, to interior climate management and lighting. Of course, these systems need connectors to transmit power and data. Electrical connectors can be found in the airframe, control panels, engines, landing gear, cabin, galley applications, and sensors. Ranging from Amphenol high-speed connectors to expanded beam solutions, connectors fulfill numerous vital functions on an aircraft. 

It’s that moment. The aircraft has reached cruising altitude and the pilot has switched off the seatbelt signs, and you see the metal cart being pushed down the aisle. The air hostess eventually arrives at your seat and asks the question you have been waiting all morning for; “Coffee”?

When considering what aircraft safety cable to use on an aircraft, manufacturers should also consider whether an aircraft is equipped with high reliability capacitors. High reliability capacitors are often used in defense industries, emergency services, and space applications. Because of the demanding nature of these applications, it is incredibly important that every aspect of electronic equipment is trustworthy and reliable. 

It’s always a good thing when an item is created to increase productivity and safety in the aviation industry. One of these improvements is with the safety cable— and just a tip, it makes an operator’s job so much easier. There are seven major benefits of using safety cables instead of lock wires: reduction of potential foreign object damage, improved access to tight areas, elimination of guesswork, reduced required training, elimination of injuries, user-friendly tooling, and a higher return on investment.

Thrust bearings are used in automotive and other transportation industries. They are used in propellers, engines, centrifuges, and generators. An aviation bearing allows parts that sit close together to rotate freely with significantly reduced friction. A thrust bearing facilitates rotation around a fixed shaft or axis. Different types of thrust bearings include ball thrust, roller thrust, fluid thrust, and magnetic thrust bearings. Different types of bearings are capable of handling different loads.