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MISUMI'S ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS OFFER MULTIPLE ADVANTAGES 

Configurability, choice of finishes and rapid delivery of standard and
precision-made aluminum extrusions help save time, cost and labor.

 

Misumi USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Misumi Corporation, part of Misumi Group, Inc. (Tokyo: 9962) will showcase its high quality Aluminum Extrusions and Accessories at Design & Manufacturing Midwest, September 22-24, Booth #2817.  Aluminum extrusions offer automation system design engineers and other industrial product OEMs an opportunity to reduce costs, and streamline production and assembly cycles to bring products to market faster than ever.

Misumi's Aluminum Extrusions are utilized in numerous diverse industries including: automotive, medical, food, packaging and general industrial automation. Typical applications include:  enclosures, safety guarding, work stations, light machine bases, robotic jigs and fixtures, material handling components, display exhibits, and more.  

Key advantages of Misumi Aluminum Extrusion and Accessories are:

·         One-Stop Convenience.  Customers enjoy the speed and ease of one-stop shopping for standard and configurable Aluminum Extrusion profiles and related accessories − all at competitive price points and with rapid delivery times.

·         The Industry's Most Comprehensive Product Selection. Misumi extrusion products encompass a wide range of structural aluminum extrusions in standard and custom lengths and in standard and non-standard types, including straight and curved, flat and dimensional profiles, slotted, angled and tube versions, and ultra-rigid profiles. Product selection will depend on the application requirements, taking into account such factors as: load-bearing strength, hardness, rigidity, tensile strength, finished product dimensions and desired finish.

·         Choice of Surface Finishes. Users can choose extrusions with the right surface finish to meet their needs. Finishes include: Standard Clear Anodized, a Black Anodized finish, and Clear Anodized with a glossy acrylic protective coating.

·         Customized Machining Options.  Customers can specify mounting hole types and locations (in 0.5mm increments!) without the need for manufacturing drawings. 

·         Wide Range of Assembly Components and Accessories.  Assembly components include joints, brackets, end caps, fitting nuts and fastening screws. Related accessories include rollers, sliders, curtains, bases and casters. 

·         Rapid Delivery.  Misumi's most popular extrusion profiles, which account for about 80 percent of customer demand, are now manufactured locally to reduce order fulfillment times.  Many cut-to-length extrusions ship the next day and those requiring machining alterations typically ship in two to six days, depending on complexity.

These advantages have helped reinforce Misumi's position as a world-leading supplier in this widely popular product category. With no minimum order requirements or set up charges on a product portfolio of more than 500,000 metric and inch mechanical components, Misumi has built its reputation as the premier global supplier of high quality factory automation components. 

All pricing information and delivery times are published in the catalog and website. For more information on Misumi's comprehensive selection of Aluminum Extrusions and Accessories, please visit www.misumiusa.com.

About MISUMI USA, Inc.

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, MISUMI USA, Inc. was established in 1988 as a Subsidiary of Misumi Corporation, a part of the Misumi Group (TOKYO: 9962). MISUMI USA, Inc. is a leading supplier of fixed and configurable components such as single-axis actuators, linear shafts, aluminum extrusions, linear guides, XY stages and other components for factory automation and various machine builds.  For a complete list of available components, please visit www.misumiusa.com.  

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MISUMI USA, Inc.
Patrick J. Esposito
Marketing Manager
P. 847-843-9105
F. 847-592-5922
E. pesposito@misumiusa.com