18-10-21
What is Aerogel? What is Aerogel?

What is Aerogel? Aerogel is a broad term used to talk about an extraordinary group of materials that have been used since the 1960s in space travel, but are now finding uses across a whole range of industries. 'Aerogel' is not a specific mineral or…

What is Aerogel? Aerogel is a broad term used to talk about an…


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19-10-21
All About Pneumatic Nailers All About Pneumatic Nailers

Air-powered nail guns offer many advantages that the hammer-and-nail approach, no matter how honorable, can’t hope to match.     What Counts:     ? Type of fastener     ? Maximum and minimum length of the fastener     ? Ease of clearing nail jams    …

Air-powered nail guns offer many advantages that the hammer-and-nail…


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19-10-21
How It Works: A Lean, Mean Nail Gun How It Works: A Lean, Mean…

Pneumatic nailers can slash the time it takes to fasten everything from window trim to roof rafters. The basic guts of the tool haven’t changed since the 1960s: Compressed air pushes a piston that drives a rod, forcing nails deep into wood, before the…

Pneumatic nailers can slash the time it takes to fasten everything…


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19-10-21
How to maintain your sprayers How to maintain your sprayers

When it comes to getting the best value for your dollar, it’s important to buy the most appropriate fungicides, herbicides and insecticides for the job.     But it’s equally important to maintain the equipment used to apply these products. Maintaining…

When it comes to getting the best value for your dollar, it’s…


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19-10-21
Everything you need to know about Gas Solenoid Valves Everything you need to know…

Gas Solenoid Valves are as versatile as they are useful. Translating electrical impulses, to open and close the valve, they control the flow of gas in a wide range of industrial and residential applications. In this tutorial article, PIF takes a closer…

Gas Solenoid Valves are as versatile as they are useful. Translating…


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19-10-21
Overview of CNC Machining Process Overview of CNC Machining…

Evolving from the numerical control (NC) machining process which utilized punched tape cards, CNC machiningis a manufacturing process which utilizes computerized controls to operate and manipulate machine and cutting tools to shape stock material—e.g.,…

Evolving from the numerical control (NC) machining process which…


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19-10-21
What Is the Difference Between API and Pharmaceutical Intermediates? What Is the Difference Between…

What is the difference between API and pharmaceutical intermediates? The main difference between the two is that the API is an active product that has completed the synthesis route, and the intermediate is a product in a certain place in the synthesis…

What is the difference between API and pharmaceutical intermediates?…


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19-10-21
What are the benefits of seaweed? What are the benefits of…

Seaweed grows in or near salty waters. There are several types, and they generally contain many healthful minerals that are easy for the body to break down. Adding seaweed to the diet may help with thyroid function, digestive health, and weight loss.    …

Seaweed grows in or near salty waters. There are several types, and…


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19-10-21
The Chemistry of Life: The Plastic in Cars The Chemistry of Life: The…

The Chemistry of Life: The Plastic in Cars Even if cars soon start running entirely on electricity or hydrogen, they'll still need 100 gallons or more of oil to make their plastic parts, such as seats, dashboards, bumpers, and engine components. And…

The Chemistry of Life: The Plastic in Cars Even if cars soon start…


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19-10-21
What are screw anchors? What are screw anchors?

Power Driver Screw Anchors are inserts, typically made from plastic, metal, or fiber, which enable the attachment of screws into brittle materials — such as masonry or drywall. Known as wall plugs in the UK, screw anchors are available in many forms…

Power Driver Screw Anchors are inserts, typically made from plastic,…


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