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2. Plug (sanitation) - Wikipedia

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   A plug in sanitation is an object that is used to close a drainage outlet firmly. The insertion of a plug into a drainage outlet allows the container to be filled with water or other fluids. In contrast to screw on caps, plugs are pushed into the hole and are not put over the hole.

3. Snap-fit - Wikipedia

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   A multiple-use snap-fit usually has a lever or pin to be pushed, in order to undo the snap-fit. However, on a permanent snap-fit there is no lever or pin. Attempting to undo a permanent snap-fit can result in the piece breaking. Some potential problems with being able to undo the snap-fit is hyper-extending it past its breaking point.

4. Bolt snap - Wikipedia

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   The most common type has a single snap hook at one end and a swivel ring at the other, but double ended bolt snaps and single ended snaps with a swivel shackle are also available. There are a few variations on the style of the hook, gate opening and swivel style. [2] The characteristic element of the bolt snap is the bolt action gate.

5. Piping and plumbing fitting - Wikipedia

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   Press fittings with appropriate and region-specific certification may be used for gas lines. Stainless steel and carbon steel press fittings can withstand up to 16 bars of pressure. A disadvantage of press fittings is the dead space between the pipe and the fitting, which can possibly rule out use for beverage and food applications.

6. Hook-and-loop fastener - Wikipedia

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   Hook-and-eye fasteners have been common for centuries, but what was new about hook-and-loop fasteners was the miniaturisation of the hooks and eyes. Shrinking the hooks led to the two other important differences. Firstly, instead of a single-file line of hooks, hook-and-loop fasteners have a two-dimensional surface. [7]

7. Washer (hardware) - Wikipedia

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   A nut with an integral free spinning washer; assembly is easier because the washer is captive. Self-aligning washer A two-part washer: one part has one convex spherical surface, which mates with a concave surface on the other part, to allow tightening to a surface which is not perpendicular to the axis of the screw or nut fastener, in a similar ...