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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

President Nobuyuki Ashida Wins Best CEO and Best CEO for Diversity from Comparably

Jul 27, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

There’s a buzz going around both virtually and in person at MISUMI headquarters, warehouses, and

Mechanical Design

How to Select the Right Bearing Part 3

Jul 20, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

Bearing Dimensions and Service Life Continuing our Koyo Bearings series with part 3, the team

Electric & Tooling

Quabbin Rolling Bend Flex Test

Jul 13, 2021 Patrick Teagues

Communication cable specialist Quabbin shared with us their report from their in-house Rolling Bend testing

Automotive Industry Insights

How Battery Packs Power the Electric Vehicle

Jul 6, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

Be sure to check out our other Electric Vehicle posts below:How Electric Vehicle Battery Packs

Electric & Tooling

How to Choose the Right Electrical Connectors

Jun 29, 2021 Pete Oleinik

Connectors are connecting components used in electronics and communications devices to transmit power and signals.

Mechanical Design

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) of Linear Guides

Jun 22, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

Linear guides are a versatile and most often crucial component for a variety of applications

Automotive Industry Insights

How Electric Vehicle Battery Packs are Manufactured

Jun 15, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

While most people know what components comprise a traditional gasoline-powered automobile engine, they likely know

Electric & Tooling

What Makes a Metal Connector Stand Out from the Crowd

Jun 8, 2021 Akira Kajihara

In general, the cable side plug is used in conjunction with a complimentary receptacle, or

Mechanical Design

Calculating Loads and Life Expectancy in Roller Rail Systems with Bosch Rexroth

Jun 2, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

Linear rail system experts Bosch Rexroth share with us the proper definitions, calculations, and formulas

Mechanical Design

How to Select the Right Bearing Part 2

May 25, 2021 Carlicia Layosa

Selecting Bearing Arrangement In part 2 of our bearing selection series with Koyo Bearings, we

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