Thursday, April 28, 2011

Tips On Sewing Nylon Webbing

Nylon webbing is a strong material that can be used for a vast assortment of exercise ideas. Some of these things include seat belt, bagpack, dog collars and straps. If you are a DIY lover, and have some great nylon webbing ideas, you will need to sew nylon pieces or put them together. Here is some tips for sewing the nylon webbing.
You need to choose the right webbing material for your needs, and the length should be longer than you want, for there is often a overlap between the two ends.
Some heavy-duty webbing is very strong, you will have to choose a strong pair of scissors, even nylon webbing cutters to cut it evenly.
To make sure that the ends do not fray, you will have to burn them. When the ends of the material have been burnt, you will need to wait it cool enough to esasily handle.
Finally, to sew the webbing ends efficiently, you will have to choose a heavy-duty thread and a stretch stitch. Then you can set up sewing nylon webbing.
It's just so simple, but it is important to understand how to sew it properly.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

The Types of Metal Fasteners

Generally speaking, metal fasteners are divided into 2 types: permanent fasteners, and non-permanent fasteners. Screws, nuts and bolts, rivets, retaining rings and clamps are examples from the first category. Non-permanent fasteners include quick-release couplers and clamps intended for removal at a specified time and pins, which allow relative movement of fastened parts.

Here are some advantages of both permanent and non-permanent metal fasteners:

Permanent fasteners:

Reduce damage to painted surfaces

Work better with surfaces that need to fit more closely

Eliminate corrosion usually associated with mechanical fasteners

Reduce panel "dimpling"

Fewer stress points from holes drilled to accommodate bolts and screws

Non-Permanent fasteners:

Connected materials can be shifted or changed

Worn or broken fasteners can be more easily replaced

Connections can be broken when needed

Also, metal fasteners can be separated into light duty fasteners and heavy duty fasteners: light duty metal fasteners are great for bags, straps, military/tactical items, pet collars and leashes, medical products, marine and diving items, tent and awning applications, equine items, and firefighter products. Most items are nickel plated and come in various sizes depending on the webbing being used. Black and military plating are also available. Various items are mil-spec. Heavy duty metal fasteners like ratchets, cam buckles, and hooks are designed for aircraft and vehicle cargo applications like tiedowns and restraints.