A flange is a projecting rim, collar, or ring on a shaft, pipe, machine housing, etc., cast or formed to give additional strength, stiffness, or supporting area, or to provide a place for the attachment of other objects. The term "flange" ...
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Whether for plumbing or ventilation, a flexible coupling works in the tight spaces and at the unusual angles that a traditional, rigid coupling simply can't handle. Flexible couplings are made of a variety of materials, including PVC, ...
Houses are shrinking in the recessionary economy, but kitchens? Not so much. As other rooms are eliminated from downsized plans, their functions are naturally migrating to the kitchen, placing more pressure than ever on this culinary zone ...
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1. Solid The standard thickness for solid hardwood is ¾". For thin profile solid hardwood, 5/16″ is the standard. The planks are sawn in one of three ways, which affects the stability, and the price of the hardwood. Flat or ...
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Use of commercial purging compounds (CPCs) has become an integral and even more vital part of thermoplastic processing. CPCs have proven to be invaluable tools for addressing market factors such as heavier reliance on just-in-time ...
A new device for compounders offers to boost the feed rate and throughput of low-bulk-density materials. Called Feed Enhancement Technology (FET) and developed by Coperion (U. S. Office in Ramsey, N. J. ), it was on display at last fall's K ...
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With the unabashed fascination of the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in London Friday, it's no surprise Americans are also looking overseas for inspiration for their kitchens. Jennifer Foresman, senior manager of trend ...
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