replacing the swivel handle with a homebrew pneumatic cylinder made in the shop. With a single button press, a swoosh of compressed air either clamps or releases the table. Best of all ...

Piston pumps and plunger pumps use a mechanism (typically rotational) to create a reciprocating motion along an axis, which then builds pressure in a cylinder or working barrel to force gas or fluid ...

As the Chinese proverb goes, “When the winds of change blow, some build walls, others build windmills.” In the case of ...

California Highway Patrol said they had to help direct traffic as some new windmill parts were shipped from Stockton to Solano County. The big challenge: Each windmill blade being about 245 feet ...

Pumps, cylinders, valves – pretty much everything is standardized, and fitting out a working system is a matter of picking the right parts and just plumbing everything together. That’s fine ...

OEM parts are often more reliable and more expensive than aftermarket parts. Aftermarket parts are more widely available and cheaper than OEM parts. Whether an OEM or aftermarket part is best ...

while minimizing their environmental footprint. Here’s why floating windmills may be the most promising iteration yet. Offshore wind is becoming an increasingly important part of the world’s ...

If you’re new to pumping, we offer a primer on breast pump parts and perspective to help you sort through the many options. This quiet, compact pump has a rechargeable battery and separate modes ...

Low pressures also increase fuel or battery use. Having your own pump means you can check pressures and top up when it suits you. Electric inflators are easier, but in these cost-conscious times ...

Heat pumps can run on gas, electricity or solar, depending on the type and your specific energy needs. These appliances can struggle with frigid temperatures, so are more common in parts of the ...

SUVs are typically large, practical machines, and some have outstanding off-road ability and large-displacement engines, but some 4-cylinder SUV choices are just as great. However, not everyone ...