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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

Quick Guide to U-Bolts

May 26, 2026 Scott Bredemann

U-bolts are simple fasteners, but selecting the right one depends on shape, size, material, thread length, and the application. This guide explains the basics of U-bolts, common uses, key measurements, and selection factors.

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Mechanical Design

Button Head Socket Cap Size Chart

May 21, 2026 Scott Bredemann

Find common button head screw sizes for you next job or build with our chart covering screw diameter, head dimensions, and more.

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Videos

MechMinutes Video: Shafts

Dec 27, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

SHAFTS: AN INTRODUCTION | MECH MINUTES | MISUMI USA On the latest series of Mech

Mechanical Design

Sliding Guides Pt 3: Components & Materials

Dec 20, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Since there are a variety of environments and application requirements, linear bushings and shafts must

Mechanical Design

Sliding Guides Pt 2: Friction & Wear

Dec 13, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Linear motion components, linear shafts and linear bushings have different features available to avoid friction. 

Mechanical Design

Sliding Guides Pt. 1: Introduction to Various Sliding Guides

Dec 6, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Linear motion components can be combined to create complex or simple mechanisms for your application

Mechanical Design

Working With Linear Bushings Pt 5: More Application Examples

Nov 29, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

The applications using linear bushings are infinite.  Where there is any linear movement a bushing

Mechanical Design

Working With Linear Bushings Pt 4: Application Examples

Nov 22, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

The past few blog posts have been regarding the types of bushings and load capacity

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Working with Linear Bushings Pt 3: Length, Load, and Surface Treatment

Nov 15, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Simple linear movement could be achieved using simple parts but as designs evolved and demand

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Working with Linear Bushings Pt. 2: Bushing Comparisons

Nov 8, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Linear guiding devices are the most frequently used motion elements on automation equipment for palletizing,

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Working with Linear Bushings Pt 1: Linear Guide Mechanisms

Nov 1, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

Engineers have many options when it comes to designing for linear motion.  The need for

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Mastering Ball Screws Pt. 4: Increase in Ball Screw Speeds

Oct 18, 2016 Carlicia Layosa

The need for speed! Increasing speed will increase accuracy and there are a variety of

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