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We’ve reached the finale, and today we’re celebrating fasteners — the essential components that hold it all together.
🔩 From bolts to screws, these little heroes ensure everything stays strong, secure, and ready for action.
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1️⃣ 1️⃣ locating pins!!
Today, we’re highlighting locating pins — the small but mighty components that keep everything aligned and in place. Precision, stability, and reliability all start here!
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And tomorrow, we wrap up MISUMI's 12 Days of MISUMI series, so stay tuned for one more day of holiday cheer 🎁
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You heard that right! Today, we're bringing you 9️⃣ fluid powers parts.
💨💧 Learn all about our offering of cylinders, FRL units, fittings, and more!
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And we're bringing you 8️⃣ rotary components sure to keep things turning, spinning, and moving with precision!
⚙️ From gears to bearings, these components are all about smooth motion and reliable performance.
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On the 7th day of MISUMI, we're bringing you 7️⃣ electrical components!
These parts keep everything powered and performing at peak efficiency ⚡
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6️⃣ Helpful Tools!
Today, we’re celebrating the best tools for engineers: Calipers, dial gauges, and more!
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Today we are celebrating motion systems by highlighting 5️⃣ popular actuator series. These actuators keep your systems in merry motion all year long!
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Today we’re shining a spotlight on our structural components. From adjustable hardware, to supports and struts, and much more!
More components are headed your way tomorrow 🔩✨
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3️⃣ Clean and Pack Options
Clean and pack is a faster, more cost-effective alternative to traditional parts cleaning. Instead of ordering uncleaned parts and sending them to a third-party supplier, Clean and Pack delivers components pre-cleaned and ready to use!
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Today we’re spotlighting 2️⃣ press die components. These products bring precision, reliability, and efficiency to your press die process.
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To kick things off, we have 1️⃣ strong aluminum extrusion cube! Featuring Andrew Booher, MISUMI's product manager of structural and element.
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MISUMI empowers engineering teams from prototype to production with products and solutions that save time and money. We offer over 80 sextillion part configurations, thousands of third-party brands, technical expertise, and accessible design tools.
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MISUMI offers over 40 different square and rectangular extrusion size combinations. Length come in 50 to 4,000mm at 1mm increments - with no cut charge.
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MISUMI empowers engineering teams from prototype to production with products and solutions that save time and money. We offer over 80 sextillion part configurations, thousands of third-party brands, technical expertise, and accessible design tools.
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The way in which this information is displayed is highly customizable, granting HMIs flexibility for use in all sorts of automated systems.
MISUMI offers a wide range of HMIs, and other PLC components, to meet your application's requirements.
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MISUMI empowers engineering teams from prototype to production with products and solutions that save time and money. We offer over 80 sextillion part configurations, thousands of third-party brands, technical expertise, and accessible design tools.
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There are big plans ahead for MISUMI as we continue to invest in advanced technology that save engineering teams significant time throughout the design process. Recently, MISUMI Group acquired @fictivmade, a U.S.-based on-demand procurement company, which will expand MISUMI’s capabilities and deepen its global presence.
Coupled with its robust global supply chain and its QCT (Quality, Cost, Time) operational model, MISUMI is ready to take on an unpredictable, fast-changing industry.
MISUMI empowers engineering teams from prototype to production.
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The LX actuator comes in sizes ranging from 15mm to 45mm, with options for covers, strip seals, or sensors, motor connectors, and motor wraps.
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MISUMI empowers engineering teams from prototype to production.
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There are big plans ahead for MISUMI as we continue to invest in advanced technology that save engineering teams significant time throughout the design process. Recently, MISUMI Group acquired Fictiv, a U.S.-based on-demand procurement company, which will expand MISUMI’s capabilities and deepen its global presence.
Coupled with its robust global supply chain and its QCT (Quality, Cost, Time) operational model, MISUMI is ready to take on an unpredictable, fast-changing industry.
Two common terms are rated current and trip current, which are very different specifications. Rated current refers to the maximum current the breaker can safely carry continuously under normal operating conditions without tripping.
Trip current is the actual current level where the breaker will cut off (trip) to protect the circuit. Electrical engineer, Natalie Co, explains everything you need to know about circuit breakers. Click on the link in our Stories to watch the full video.
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We had a great time touring the engineering lab and classrooms, while also getting a deeper dive into the curriculum.
We thank everyone for the warm welcome! We'll be back 😉
Stainless steel, particularly 304 and 316L, is recommended for corrosion resistance, chemical durability, and compatibility with sterilization processes, while specialized surface treatments can further improve wear resistance and performance.
Cleanroom- and food-grade components are essential to maintain sterility, avoid contamination, and meet regulatory requirements, making supplier documentation and certification a key factor in procurement.
Quiet operation improves user comfort and safety, so designers should consider low-noise mechanical components, optimized motor drives, and vibration-damping solutions. Together, these considerations help engineers develop reliable, compliant, and user-friendly lab automation systems.
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In other words, you can trust us 😉
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With nearly two decades of leadership at one of the industry's premier providers of configurable and fixed components, Mr. Ashida brings a deeply human-centric vision to an increasingly digital and automated world.
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A Canadian subsidiary of a Japanese tier-one automotive supplier produces over 58 million components annually for OEMs, specializing in metal stamping, welding, hydroforming, e-coat, and modular assembly.
Their stamping department includes seven Aida presses ranging from 400 to 3,500 tons, capable of handling materials from 0.6 mm to 6.0 mm thick, supported by efficient SMED die changes, overhead cranes, and in-house maintenance for over 200 dies.
The customer faced setup issues during die changes, damaging pin connectors, but the root cause was excessive vibration from stamping that disconnected laser sensors, leading to feeding problems.
MISUMI proposed a Wireless Transmitter and Output Sensor system to wirelessly transmit power and signals to laser sensors used for part detection, eliminating wiring issues. After implementation, the system has run flawlessly for three months, leaving the customer highly satisfied.
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Ideal for applications such as semiconductor wafer fabrication, LCD panel development, and OSLED front-end processes, the electro polish and precision clean method delivers parts degreased, cleaned, electro-polished, and packed in dual packaging.
Clean and pack is a faster, more cost-effective alternative to traditional parts cleaning. Instead of ordering uncleaned parts and sending them to a third-party supplier, Clean and Pack delivers components pre-cleaned and ready to use.
MISUMI offers 3 options: precision cleaning, degreasing, and electro polish & precision.
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Clean and Pack case study: us.misumi-ec.com/blog/clean-and-pack
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Ideal for applications like standard environment assembly machines and battery assembly lines, degreasing is a parts option that delivers parts degreased and cleaned, rinsed, dries, and packed in rust-preventative, single layer packaging.
Clean and pack is a faster, more cost-effective alternative to traditional parts cleaning. Instead of ordering uncleaned parts and sending them to a third-party supplier, Clean and Pack delivers components pre-cleaned and ready to use.
MISUMI offers 3 options: precision cleaning, degreasing, and electro polish & precision.
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Clean and pack is a faster, more cost-effective alternative to traditional parts cleaning. Instead of ordering uncleaned parts and sending them to a third-party supplier, Clean and Pack delivers components pre-cleaned and ready to use.
Ideal for LCS assembly, battery assembly, camera module assembly, and more, precision cleaning degreases, cleans using high-pressure, rinsing, dries, and degassed in dual packing.
MISUMI offers 3 options: precision cleaning, degreasing, and electro polish & precision.
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Clean and Pack case study: us.misumi-ec.com/blog/clean-and-pack
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The LX Actuator Series: The LX is a solid steel U-channel construction and the most rigid unit that MISUMI offers. It is suitable for very high precision applications, typically three to five-micron repeatability or better, with appropriate motors and controls. The LX actuator comes in sizes ranging from 15mm to 45mm, with options for covers, strip seals, or sensors, motor connectors, and motor wraps.
NEW: The LX now offer reduced dust capabilities on its full cover model.
MISUMI's linear guides are highly configurable. They consist of a rail and a carriage that slides along the rail, allowing for consistent motion in one direction. These guides are essential for applications that require high accuracy and stability, such as CNC machines and automation systems. They help reduce friction and wear, enhancing the overall performance and lifespan of the equipment.
Piezo Stages are nanometer scale precision stages. The nanometer level accuracy make these units ideal for several microscopy and high resolution imaging applications.
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Check out Part 1 about gaskets, O-rings, and oil seal: youtube.com/shorts/RfA01VVY7e0
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All about O-Rings: us.misumi-ec.com/blog/o-rings-benefits-material-selection
The inCAD Library showcases hundreds of design ideas that can be applied across different industries. It provides application examples using MISUMI components with the ability to search by mechanism or process.
You can easily explore and find what you’re looking for when you search by function, workpiece shape, or other features. Each CAD model download is free and can help you get a head start on any design build.
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MISUMI got behind the scenes access to learn more about the players behind the robots, and what it inspired them to get involved.
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We'll be showcasing FRAMES, plus many other engineering tools that help engineers design faster.
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Partnering with MISUMI, AUM implemented a redesigned OKJB Long/Short Feed Sensor, tailored to their needs, which successfully prevented die crashes by detecting both overfeeds and underfeeds.
This upgrade, including stronger materials and customizable options, saved over $27,000 in repair costs and has operated flawlessly for over 750,000 die press strokes.
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Learn more about high-demand specialty fasteners, available at MISUMI: us.misumi-ec.com/blog/specialty-fasteners-mechanical-engineer
Fasteners come in many shapes, sizes, types, and materials (like metals, plastics, and composites).
At MISUMI, it’s easy to find a standard fastener and configure its features, size, and material to meet your needs.
ALSO AVAILABLE: CLEANROOM-READY FASTENERS Clean and pack is a cleaned parts option available through MISUMI. It’s a cost-effective and faster alternative to getting parts cleaned by a third party.
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MISUMI empowers engineering teams from prototype to production with products and solutions that save time and money. MISUMI specializes in configurable industrial automation components, allowing teams to configure the dimensions, materials, finishes, and features of standard components. With a global manufacturing network, MISUMI is dedicated to providing high-quality products at a competitive price.
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Global automation components leader for over 50 years. Specializing in short lead-time mechanical components is made possible with our unique industry-first manufacturing processes that allow for fully configured components at highly competitive pricing and no minimum order quantities.
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MISUMI carries Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, and Cat7 in a variety of brands and configurations. SHOP HERE: us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/el_wire/E1424000000/E1424080000
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Terminal Block Selection Considerations:
1. Current Rating
This is likely the most important factor to consider when choosing a terminal block. Too high of current can cause overheating and damage to the terminal block. This poses serious safety concerns. A good rule of thumb is to choose a terminal block rated for at least 150% of the maximum expected current in the systems.
2. Voltage Rating
Voltage rating: Similar to selecting a terminal block to rated over max current, choose one that has a higher voltage rating than the system voltage. Voltage surges should be accounted for as well.
3. Pole count
Pole count is the number of individual circuits in the terminal block.
4. Pitch
Pitch is the distance between the center of one pole and the center of the next pole.
5. Wire size and type
Voltage and current ratings determine the minimum and maximum wire sizes the terminal block can accept. Ensure the wire used will fit the terminal block. The type of wire needs to be considered as well. Screw terminals work with stranded or single-core wires, while single-core works well with push-button and push-in styles.
6. Wire entry orientation
Terminal blocks have three common orientations: horizontal, vertical, and 45°. Select the orientation that best works within your overall design for ease of wiring.
273,000+ screws, bolts, and accessories.
15,000+ in stock items.
146,000 items available to ship within 5 days.
Discounts available for quantities of 100 or more.
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