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For vehicles or assemblies that are in motion, shock often proves to be a detrimental force that can easily lead to various forms of damage over time. While there are various methods of mitigating the effects of shock, the most common is to implement shock absorbers. Also known as dampers, shock absorbers come in various types to support a wide variety of applications. In this blog, we will provide a brief overview of shock absorbers and their common types, allowing you to find the perfect solution for your needs.

As aircraft have continued to advance with the introduction of computers, computer systems, and the glass cockpit, pilots have been provided an increasing amount of data that is easily obtainable at their fingerprints. With the implementation of computers for flight instrumentation and system monitoring, pilots can always ensure that they are able to pay full attention to matters that are of the utmost importance. This is done through the use of electronic flight information systems, all of which create and maintain displays through the use of aircraft symbol generator equipment.

As their name suggests, ultrasonic transducers are devices that produce or sense ultrasound energy. For nondestructive testing, ultrasonic transducers use high-frequency sound waves to measure certain parameters. In some instances, inspectors utilize them in a wide variety of industrial applications, including flaw detection, thickness gaging, and weld inspection.

Hydraulic accumulators are pressure vessels that perform many tasks within a hydraulic system, and the safety dangers associated with such components are often overlooked. In contrast, personal protective equipment, chain guards, safety harnesses, and lockout-tagout procedures are typically covered in depth. 

Aircraft engine mounts are weldment structures that fasten an engine to the airframe, while simultaneously holding all the associated power plant parts and accessories in place. They are an integral part of aircraft hardware and are the only fixture that attaches the engine and its accessory parts to an aircraft. As you can imagine, proper inspection of an engine mount is critical to safe operation of an aircraft.

A hydraulic hose and fittings are designed to provide hydraulic fluid to hydraulic components. These hoses are typically highly flexible and are constructed with several layers for extreme protection. Although these hoses are made for heavy duty jobs they can still fail if not properly taken care of it. Hydraulic hose failures are a major inconvenience and require a lot of maintenance.

Aircraft engine mounts are one of the most important features on an aircraft.  These mounts connect the engine to a pylon, which then connects to the wing; each pylon has a forward and aft engine mount. 

When deciding what kind of hydraulic fittings and tubes are right for you, there are several factors you should keep in mind.  To best remember these factors, utilize the STAMP acronym – Size, Temperature, Application, Media and Pressure.