Accessories
* Nut:
Type: square nut/heavy square nut/hex nut/heavy hex nut/flange nut/slotted nut/lock nut/wrench nut, etc.
Material:Steel Q235, 35#, 45#; Alloy Steel 40Cr, 42CrMo, 35CrMo
Grade: 4/5/8/10/12, AREMA ,SAE J995
Surface: Plain Oiled, Oxygen Black, Zinc Plated, Hot Dip Galvanized, Dacro coating
*Spring washer
Material: 65MN/60Si2Mn
Grade: AREMA 1967/ GB
Surface: Plain Oiled, Oxygen Black, Zinc Plated, Hot Dip Galvanized, Dacro coating
Other bolt styles
*Clip bolt for tension clip
*Clamp bolt for clamp
* Frog Bolt for turnout: square head bolt/thin square head drilled bolt/BHON bolt
*Tunnel bolt: Spear bolt/ curved bolt
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New Materials: Solar Cell Coatings
Imagine a world where your car or home can change colors at will, just like a living canvas. Or think about a paint that can harness solar energy and turn it into electricity, like a tiny solar panel. Such innovations could make our lives more vibrant and efficient. While this kind of revolutionary material is still far from reality, researchers at the University of Manchester in the UK have made a significant breakthrough in this exciting field.
The concept involves combining graphene with other materials—like LED layers—to create smart, multifunctional surfaces. This vision has now become a step closer to reality. Scientists at the university have successfully integrated graphene-based sheets with ultra-light and flexible materials, similar to paper. The result is a material that not only conducts electricity but also has photovoltaic properties, opening up new possibilities for energy generation.
Looking ahead, the team aims to develop a graphene-based gel that could act as a thin, lightweight coating for solar energy capture. Though this goal is still in the early stages, the progress so far is impressive. If successful, this technology could allow solar panels to cover twice the area at a fraction of the current cost, making renewable energy more accessible and affordable for everyone.