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Mechanical Design

5 Common Lead Screw Applications

Jun 12, 2026 Scott Bredemann

Lead screws are used in a wide range of equipment to create controlled linear motion. Explore five common applications, including linear actuators, CNC machines, and more.

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Mechanical Design

Lead Screws: Uses, Types, & Advantages

Jun 5, 2026 Scott Bredemann

Lead screws are used in machines and assemblies where rotary motion needs to be converted into controlled linear movement. A motor, handwheel, or other rotating

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Electric & Tooling

Understanding Industrial Relays: Types, Terminology, & How to Choose the Right One

Jun 2, 2026 Natalie Co

Relays are one of the most fundamental components in industrial control systems, yet their naming conventions trip up engineers and technicians at every experience level. Today,

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Mechanical Design

U-Bolt Size Chart

Jun 2, 2026 Scott Bredemann

This chart provides common U-bolt dimensions by nominal pipe size and uses lettered measurements that correspond to the diagram below. When selecting a U-bolt, the

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Mechanical Design

Solenoid Valves: Common Types Used in Industrial Applications

Aug 29, 2024 Michael Cox

Learn about the three most common solenoid valves used in industrial automation.

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Mechanical Design

7 Key Benefits of Using Socket Head Cap Screws

Aug 27, 2024 Shannon Callarman

From compact size to easy installation, learn the seven key benefits of socket head cap screws.

Electric & Tooling

Emergency Stop Switches: The Need for Safety Products in Industrial Automation

Aug 13, 2024 Patrick Teagues

Learn about essential safety components like emergency stop switches and their role in ensuring workplace safety.

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Mechanical Design

3 Critical Factors To Consider When Comparing Caster Wheel Materials

Aug 6, 2024 Wai Yin Szeto

Learn about the different types of caster wheel materials, and the different environmental factors to consider.

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Clean & Pack: A Fast and Cost-Effective Alternative to Traditional Mechanical Part Cleaning 

Jul 30, 2024 Shannon Callarman

Learn how MISUMI customers were able to save time and money by using clean and pack products.

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July 2024 Brand Spotlight: PATLITE, THK, and More 

Jul 23, 2024 Shannon Callarman

Learn about some of MISUMI’s top third-party brands, such as PATLITE, THK, Norgren and more.

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Mechanical Design

4 Tips on How To Use FRAMES: An Aluminum Extrusion Design Software

Jul 16, 2024 Armando Salome

Learn tips on how to design even faster in FRAMES, the new aluminum extrusion design software powered by MISUMI.

Electric & Tooling

Standardizing with IO-Link Signaling Devices

Jul 9, 2024 Akira Kajihara

IO-Link is a bi-directional, point-to-point communication protocol, used to exchange data from field devices such

Mechanical Design

Pneumatic Filters: How They Operate, Types, and Maintenance Tips

Jul 2, 2024 Michael Cox

Pneumatic filters are designed to eliminate detrimental water and contaminants from compressed air streams. They

Electric & Tooling

The Top 4 Benefits of Polycarbonate Electrical Enclosures

Jun 18, 2024 Lois Sarmiento

The main use of polycarbonate electrical enclosures is, as the name implies, to enclose and

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