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link to FREE Single Shear Pin Calculator

FREE Single Shear Pin Calculator

Shear Pins are common in day to day life. A better choice is a double shear pin, but single shear does have it's place. This simple calculator allows you to get the stresses on the pin and bearings...

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link to How to Minimize Shock in a Closed Center Hydraulic System

How to Minimize Shock in a Closed Center Hydraulic System

In the midst of my first time specifying and installing a closed center hydraulic system with piston pump for a client, there arose 2 issues that I had not come across before, excessive heat...

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link to FREE Hydraulic Hose Size, Pressure Drop and Calculator

FREE Hydraulic Hose Size, Pressure Drop and Calculator

Never guess again what hose size to use! Automatically the proper hose size for any application. Simply input a few measurable variables and click Calculate. This calculator adjusts for oil type...

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link to Why Preload in Bolts is Important for Fastener Success

Why Preload in Bolts is Important for Fastener Success

To quote my mentor, C. Marvin Franklin, “Bolts are Magic.” This is true! In the world of engineering, bolts simply are magic. They allow us to complete many projects and serve us in a variety of...

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link to Ultimate Free Beam Calculator – Shear / Bending / Deflection

Ultimate Free Beam Calculator – Shear / Bending / Deflection

This free beam calculator gives you the advantage to calculate a wide variety of beam types and loads. Add as many loads on a beam as you want. It automatically calculates shear load, moment and...

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link to How to Select the Best Plating for your Fastener

How to Select the Best Plating for your Fastener

To quote my mentor, C. Marvin Franklin, “Bolts are Magic.” This is true! In the world of engineering, bolts simply are magic. They allow us to complete many projects and serve us in a variety of...

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About the Author

Corey Rasmussen is an award-winning professional engineer (NC and TX) with over 20 years of product design and development experience. He has two patents related to aerial lifts machinery, has advanced certifications in hydraulics and electronic controls, and specializes in designing mobile equipment. Corey is the principal engineer of Rasmussen Designs and is based out of Durham, NC.

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