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  The History of Brake Pads The first caliper-type  disc brakes   brakes were developed in England during the 1890's by Frederick William Lanchester, who was the first to also patent the designs. His initial designs utilized copper due to the lack of different types of metals, which didn't fair well against the dusty, unpaved roads of the early 1900's. It wasn't until WWII, when planes and tanks began utilizing disc brakes. Some of the early auto companies, such as the Daimler Company, Argus Motoren, and Crosley began to develop vehicles with disc brakes. Since then, there has been various different attempts at changing the braking systems of automobiles, some of which are still used today.   How do brake pads work? If you're looking at the wheel of your vehicle, you'll notice a few different parts that make up your  brake system . The largest part of your brake system on each wheel is the brake disc (or rotor). This is the part of your brake that rotates, and y

  There are different types of springs. Compression springs, torsion springs, spiral springs, and tension springs are the most common springs to be named. Two of the most common types are compression and tension springs. Both are an integral part of different industries like automobiles, smartphones, electrical appliances, etc. These springs lie under the category of helical coiled springs. However, there are significant differences between both that distinguish them. Based on these differences, both springs offer different features with different functionalities. In short, tension springs are closely connected to multiple components. On the other hand, compression springs maintain a significant distance between them. This article will present a thorough comparison between compressions springs and tension springs. Tension Springs Tension springs are a type of  coil   springs . These are closely-wounded coil springs to keep the components hooked together. They enable the tension load to

   As more and more states legalize marijuana, the industry is growing rapidly. Packaging is no exception, as cannabis retailers try to present their products in the best possible light to attract new and existing customers. Finding the right branding, packaging and marketing for all emerging cannabis products is our mission. Let KUSH explore some of the ways new cannabis businesses can package their products to get the best impact. Cannabis Packaging Elements Since the flowers and leaves are the most recognizable parts of the cannabis plant, professional packaging needs to visually showcase the product. This means plastic windows or glass packaging. Cannabis flowers and leaves also contain chemicals that not only give each strain its unique smell and flavor, but also affect the consumer's experience with the cannabis strain. Protect those subtle smells and flavors with sealed packaging. While we're talking about dry plant products, good packaging also protects against moisture

    In recent years, consumers have increasingly opted for reed diffusers as a way to fragrance their homes. This comes as no surprise, as they’re eco-friendly, don’t consume energy and are usually made of natural or recyclable materials. And unlike candles, they can be left unattended without any risk of the house going up in flames. A  reed diffuser  is essentially a mixture of fragrance oil and a base liquid – together these are both volatile, meaning that they readily vaporise. As an example, if you mixed fragrance oil with normal household coconut oil, you won’t be able to achieve a decent scent throw, if any, as coconut oil not is not volatile and cannot vaporize. The reeds used in a diffuser are the engine of the product, and what we use to help deliver that gorgeous fragrance. The liquid and fragrance soaks into the reeds, which is then dispersed into the air. Poor quality reeds can easily get clogged, limiting the scent throw, so always be sure to buy quality products to avoid

  Because there's nothing worse than running out of batteries.   Gone are the days of our old favourite toys filling up our kids' bedrooms. Now it's all about the latest tech and newest gadgets taking up their play time. However, one thing that will never go out of fashion are those wooden toys you once loved as a child. They're charming, timeless and simply beautiful to look at but if you need more reasons to choose wooden toys then here's our top 5:   1. They're Much More Durable Than Plastic Toys   Have you ever seen a toddler carefully place their favourite toys back inside their toy box? Nope, we haven't either. Instead you can find them spread all over the living room floor, hiding in the back garden and there's also bound to be a few stuck in between the couch cushions. We can't really blame this reckless behaviour, but we can buy toys that can withstand it. Where plastic toys tend to break and become brittle, wooden toys   can handle the natu

You may be surprised to learn that the first  CNC machine  was invented in the 17th century! However, it wasn't until the 1940s that engineers began to consider using the CNC more widely, and now it's a widely used tool for creating products worldwide. It allows for more precise cutting than ever before, meaning you can create multiple identical products at once. CNC or Computer Numerical Control is a method of digitally designing a product and using that design to cut product parts. You can create this design by manually entering it into the computer. Or you can save time by using a CAM program to scan a prototype and create a design from it. Whichever design method you use, the computer will use the design to cut parts for your product from a range of materials. It can save you a lot of time if you want to create multiple identical products. It also reduces the risk of human error in the manufacturing process. As long as you have the exact dimensions in the original design, y

    A window is a parallel plane plate usually used as a protective window for electronic sensors or detectors of the external environment. The windows do not change the magnification of the system. Substrate materials include various sapphire, optical glass, K9, UV fused silica, IR fused silica and calcium fluoride (CaF2), magnesium fluoride (MgF2), zinc selenide (ZnSe), germanium (Ge), silicon (Si) and other crystal materials, and provide various optical coatings such as anti-reflection film, high-reflection film, beam splitting film, and metal film. Broadband AR coatings are available in the UV, visible, near-infrared and mid-infrared wavelengths. A window made of a single crystal sapphire material is called a sapphire window. Sapphire window is a generic name, which itself includes sapphire  optical window , sapphire protective window. Sapphire optical windows refer to sapphire window products used in optical applications. Such optical uses generally refer to imaging, detection, sc

 They burn different types of fuel, but that's just the beginning. Here's what you need to know when comparing diesel... This is the story of diesel versus  gas engines : diesel engines burn diesel, petrol engines burn petrol. Different ways of igniting fuel: Apart from the fuel differences, the most significant difference between diesel and gas engines is the way in which each ignites the fuel. A diesel engine compresses the air in the combustion chamber until it is hot enough to ignite the fuel, which is injected into the chamber through an injector. A petrol engine, on the other hand, uses spark plugs to ignite the mixture of fuel and air at the correct time. In engineering circles we describe the ignition methods as compression ignition and spark ignition. Diesel = more durable construction Diesel engines are low revving, high torque engines that typically last longer than petrol engines. Engineers often use larger, heavier and more robust components because diesels are pri

  Businesses with specialized equipment needs often encounter challenges with powder product filling equipment. Filling solutions must meet accuracy, efficiency and maintenance goals to achieve a return on investment. Any business looking for high-quality filling equipment needs the right filling type and machine design to meet customer expectations and financial goals. T ype  o f Filling Equipment Take some time to evaluate product consistency and performance between filling equipment types. Some of the most common types of filling equipment used in  powder product packaging ​ include: 1. Net weight filler. Any filling machine that weighs commodities before filling is a net weight filling machine. These semi-automatic or automatic filling machines can handle heavy powder and granular products and can counteract the inconsistency of irregularly shaped granules. Net weight fillers may not provide the consistency companies expect from fine powder products, and these systems may run slowe

  SPC stands for  Stone Plastic Composite , a core comprised of calcium carbonate (limestone), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and plasticizers. SPC does not have foaming agents added, giving it a stronger, and more robust core. Rigid Core Waterproof Stone Composite Flooring   is a kind of spc flooring. Because SPC’s core layer is comprised of limestone and PVC composite, it has a higher density in comparison to Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) products, such as USFloors Coretec line. This makes it more durable compared to WPC. Its high density offers better impact resistance to dents from furniture or heavy items being placed or dropped on top of it.  Get a quote  about Rigid Core Waterproof Stone Composite Flooring What are the benefits of rigid core vinyl Flooring? Our range of rigid core vinyl boasts a whole host of features and benefits you won’t want to miss out on. For starters, vinyl is ideal for busy homes looking for a fuss-free floor – being pet-friendly, complete with an easy-to-clean