Types of Eye Bolts and Their Uses October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 | 11:10 pm Eye bolts are incredibly versatile pieces of fastening hardware used extensively in industrial, commercial, and domestic applications. They come in different shapes and sizes and are designed to suit different loads and environments. Essentially, they allow various attachments, such as …
Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 03/30/2023 As industrial engineering progressed throughout the 20th century, many advancements were halted due to factory accidents, mechanical failures, and persistent weaknesses in designs. Forward-thinking engineers began to see the need for standardization within their industries, including everything from safety requirements to material designations. Enter the emergence of …
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Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 04/15/2021 Significant effort and consideration goes into determining the right retaining ring for a given application while the groove in which the retaining ring is seated is rarely given a second thought. The design of a retaining ring groove is the most effective method for reducing the likelihood …
Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 03/25/2021 Updated 01/11/2024 In its simplest form, mechanical power transmission is the transfer of energy from one place to another where it is then put to work. This transfer of power is a system of integrating gears and shafts that provide speed and torque conversion. We often use …
Previous blog Next blog Tim O’Keeffe, CEO 07/27/2017 In our 110-year history we have seen many changes. Guy Huyett, our founder and a known entrepreneur, once purchased the cargo of a ship grounded off the coast of New Jersey. The cargo, because of exposure to salty air, was rusty nails. Guy packaged the parts into …
Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 01/27/2022 Pipe plugs are threaded plugs that seal the ends of pipes to prevent the flow of fluids. They are used in industries ranging from domestic plumbing and construction to hydraulics, gas and oil transportation, agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, and industrial chemical processing. In short, wherever there …
Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 11/11/2021 Updated 11/09/2023 Grease fittings, also known as zerk fittings and grease zerks, are an essential component of many machines. They allow operators and engineers to easily add grease to internal moving parts with a grease gun, providing lubrication that extends the machine’s life and keeps it working …
Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 08/19/2021 The U.S. firearms manufacturing and sales industry is worth approximately $30 billion, so it’s no surprise that thousands of businesses and tens of thousands of individuals manufacture, sell, modify, and repair guns. They range from massive corporate gun manufacturers to gunsmiths who focus on minor repairs and …
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Previous blog Next blog Huyett Marketing Department 10/21/2020 Stainless steel, also referred to as corrosion‑resistant steel (CRES), is defined as a steel alloy that has a minimum of 11.5% chromium by mass. Carbon steel rusts when exposed to air and moisture. Iron oxide (the product of rusting) is unsightly and can weaken the structural strength …