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Fasteners & Hardware

Blind Rivet Guide: Types, Sizes, Uses, Installation and Removal

A blind rivet may be small, but choosing one correctly involves more than matching a rivet to the nearest drill bit. The diameter, grip range, hole size, body material, mandrel material, head style and installation tool all influence the finished joint. A rivet that looks perfectly acceptable before installation can still spin, loosen, pull through the sheet or form incorrectly on the blind side if one of these factors is overlooked. Blind rivets are widely used in sheet-metal fabrication, electrical ......

Jul 28, 2026

Fasteners & Hardware

How to Choose Blind Rivet Size, Diameter and Grip Range

Choosing a blind rivet size is not quite as simple as finding one that passes through the hole. The rivet must fit the prepared hole, cover the full thickness of the joint, form correctly on the blind side and provide enough mechanical strength for the application. A rivet that is too short may not form a secure closing head. One that is unnecessarily long may clamp poorly, leave excessive material behind the joint or behave unpredictably during installation. The most important selection parameters ar......

Jul 28, 2026

Sensors & Control

How to Select the Right Pressure Sensor？

Introduction: In previous articles, we explored “What Is a Pressure Sensor?” and “Pressure Sensors Explained: Working Principles, Types, and Applications,” covering the fundamentals of pressure sensors, including how they work, different sensor types, and their applications across industrial automation systems. However, understanding how pressure sensors work is only the first step. In real industrial applications, selecting the right pressure sensor requires engineers to consider multiple factors, in......

Jul 28, 2026

Fasteners & Hardware

Aluminum vs Steel vs Stainless Steel Blind Rivet: How to Choose

Choosing a blind rivet material may look like a simple three-way decision: aluminum, steel or stainless steel. Pick the strongest one and move on, right? Not quite. The correct blind rivet material depends on the materials being joined, the direction and magnitude of the load, corrosion exposure, weight limits, installation-tool capacity and expected service life. The rivet body and mandrel may also use different materials, which means two apparently similar rivets can behave very differently during i......

Jul 28, 2026

Industrial Automation

Stepper Motor Applications Explained: 5 Motion Modes and Use Cases

Stepper motors are widely used in CNC machines, 3D printers, medical devices, packaging equipment, laboratory instruments, and countless other motion control systems. While these applications span different industries, the reason a stepper motor is selected is usually the same: its motion characteristics match the requirements of the application. Search for stepper motor uses online and most articles classify them by industry. However, a syringe pump and an optical focus stage belong to completely dif......

Jul 23, 2026

Industrial Automation

Servo Motor Torque Explained: Understanding Torque Ratings for Motor Selection

Every servo motor selection decision starts with one question: does the motor produce enough torque for the job? Get this wrong, and the system either stalls under load, overshoots during positioning, or overheats within hours of commissioning. This guide covers the torque specifications you will encounter on servo motor datasheets, walks through the calculation process and explains how to verify your selection using torque-speed curves. Whether you are sizing a new axis for a pick-and-place machine o......

Jul 22, 2026