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2. Threaded insert - Wikipedia

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   TIME-SERT insert. A threaded insert, also known as a threaded bushing, is a fastener element that is inserted into an object to add a threaded hole. [1] They may be used to repair a stripped threaded hole, provide a durable threaded hole in a soft material, place a thread on a material too thin to accept it, mold or cast threads into a work piece thereby eliminating a machining operation, or ...

3. Stair tread - Wikipedia

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   A stair tread is the horizontal portion of a set of stairs on which a person walks. The tread can be composed of wood, metal, plastic, or other materials. In residential settings, treads can be covered in carpeting. Stair treads can come in non-slip varieties, particularly in commercial or industrial locations. [1]

4. Tread plate - Wikipedia

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   Steel types are normally made by hot rolling, although modern manufacturers also make a raised and pressed diamond design. [ citation needed ] The added texture does not effectively reduce the risk of slipping, making diamond plate a poor solution for stairs , catwalks , walkways, and ramps in industrial settings.

5. Stair nosing - Wikipedia

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   Many states have introduced laws and mandates that require new staircase construction to include an abrasive surface or stair tread to minimize the risk of stairway related incidents. One notable instance of this type of building regulation is 'Title 24, Part 2, Section 2-3326(b)' of the California Energy Commission 's "Building Energy ...

6. Stairs - Wikipedia

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   Stairs are a structure designed to bridge a large vertical distance between lower and higher levels by dividing it into smaller vertical distances. This is achieved as a diagonal series of horizontal platforms called steps which enable passage to the other level by stepping from one to another step in turn.

7. Handrail - Wikipedia

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   Handrails are available in several different varieties including wooden/timber, stainless steel, brass, or aluminium. Some varieties are more hard-wearing than others, and the cost can vary depending on the style you choose. You can also choose various fixings to allow for a more modern/sleek look. [citation needed]