Knobs, Handles & Handwheels E-Handbook
In This E-Handbook
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The Knobs, Handles & Handwheels E-Handbook helps you choose the correct knob, handle or handwheel based on:
Various Design Considerations, Applied Forces, Environment Considerations, Human Factors, Styles, Attributes, AND MORE.
What's Inside?
Full Table of Contents
> Terminology
> Design Considerations
> Physical Attributes
> Applied Forces
Table 1: Applied Forces
> Hardness
> Space Allotted
> Assembly
> Environment
> Temperature
> Dry
> Wet
> Air Quality
> Sanitation
> Human Factors
> Angle of Approach
> Applied Forces
> Usability
> Grip
> Speed
> Position
> Feedback
> Safety
> Selecting The Correct Component
> Material
> Plastic
> Metal
> Size
> Style
> Sanitation
> Color
> Cost
Knobs
Table 2: Knobs Styles
Ball Knob, Bar Knob, Lobed Knob, Prong Knob, Push/Pull Knob, T-Handle, Tapered Knob, Thumb Knob, Wing Knob, Etc.
> Knob Attributes
Table 3: Knob Attributes
Handles
Table 4: Handle Styles
Adjustable Handles, Chest Handle, Crank Handle, Flush Handle, Grab Handle, Pull Handle, Machine Handle, Etc.
> Handle Attributes
Table 5: Handle Attributes and Mount Types
Handwheels
Table 6: Handwheel Styles
Position Indicating Handwheel, Solid Handwheel, Spoked Handwheel, etc.
> Handwheel Attributes
Table 7: Handwheel Attributes
Levers
Table 8: Lever Styles
Ball Knob Lever, Clamping Lever, Ratchet Lever
> Lever Attributes
Table 9: Lever Attributes
> Re-Machining Tips
> Metals
> General Tips
> Custom Products
> Summary
Table 10 : Thermal properties of Plastics
Table 11: Deflection Temperatures for Polymers
Table 12: Chemical Properties of Plastics
> Glossary
> References
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