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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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Electric & Tooling

To Shield or Not to Shield – Cables

Aug 1, 2019 Patrick Teagues

Shielded vs. Unshielded Cable Imagine yourself in a bar with a friend during happy hour. 

Mechanical Design

10 Tips About MISUMI’s 10th Edition Mechanical Automation Components Catalog

Jun 11, 2019 Carlicia Layosa

You asked for it, we answered! The 10th Edition Mechanical Automation Components Metric Catalog has

Mechanical Design

The Battle of Stainless: 303/304 vs. 316

May 30, 2019 Carlicia Layosa

What Are the Differences Choosing the correct material is critical to any application especially those

Mechanical Design

4 Steps for Selecting a Mini-Conveyor

May 20, 2019 Carlicia Layosa

If your facility requires you to transport heavy or bulky materials or products then you

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Conveyor Application Examples for Belt Conveyors

May 7, 2019 Carlicia Layosa

Conveyors are used across a variety of industries for a range of different purposes. They

Mechanical Design

Conveyor Q&As: Mini Conveyors & Mini Belt Conveyors

Apr 30, 2019 Carlicia Layosa

We sat down with MISUMI configurable mini-conveyors and got the nitty-gritty on some deep topics. You

Mechanical Design

Automation Design Tips: Conveyor Design

Mar 5, 2019 Carlicia Layosa

Work transfer conveyors when designed properly can yield promising results in your automation line. In

Mechanical Design

5 Reasons to Love Automation

Feb 13, 2019 Carlicia Layosa

It’s the season of love! Factory/industrial automation is a diverse industry with many benefits which

Mechanical Design

Automation Design Tips: Transferring with Rollers Part 2

Jan 8, 2019 Carlicia Layosa

In the previous Automation Design Tips on Transferring with Rollers, it was explained that the

Mechanical Design

Automation Design Tips: Transferring with Rollers

Dec 19, 2018 Carlicia Layosa

During this series of Automation Design Tips, we will be covering design elements of transfer

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