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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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Featured Articles Mechanical Design

How to Choose Right Surface Treatment for Your Fasteners

Mar 29, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Routinely overlooked, the surface coating on a fastener is as important as the underlying fastener

Automotive Industry Insights

The Electric Vehicle Revolution

Mar 22, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution continues to change the look, feel, and drive of the

Mechanical Design

Mastering Linear Bushings

Mar 15, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Linear motion products are the most commonly used motion elements in the automation of transfer,

Mechanical Design Videos

Motion Products Webinar: Rotary and Drive Shafts

Mar 8, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Do you use Rotary Shafts or Drive Shafts in your applications? Are you interested in

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

Benefits of Using Pre-Assembed Screws (SEMS)

Feb 23, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

First, let’s review what pre-assembled screws aka SEMS are. The SEMS name derives from pre-assembled

Consumer Packaging Featured Articles Industry Insights

Consumer Packaging Part 4: Capping Machines

Feb 15, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

For part 4 of the consumer packaging series, Capping Machines will be covered. To read

Electric & Tooling Featured Articles

Pushbutton & E-Stops: What’s the Difference?

Feb 8, 2022 Patrick Teagues

If you have ever found yourself looking for the right emergency stop switch to add

Featured Articles Mechanical Design

Die Design Tips for Small Diameter Holes and Chaff Rising Countermeasures

Feb 1, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

For this post, we will review tips on designing punches and dies for small diameter

Featured Articles Industry Insights Medical

Contract Design & Manufacturing for the Medical Industry

Jan 18, 2022 Geoffrey Green

Contract Design and Manufacturing (CD&M) is a common practice in the capital medical equipment industry.

Consumer Packaging Featured Articles Industry Insights

Consumer Packaging Part 3: Shrink Sleeving

Jan 11, 2022 Carlicia Layosa

Continuing with part 3 of the consumer packaging, we will cover Shrink Sleeving. Be sure

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