Tag: Ball Screws

Lead Screws 101 – A Basic Guide to Implementing a Lead Screw Assembly for Any Design

In many devices lead screw assemblies are used to convert motion from rotary to linear and vice versa.  Historically these assemblies have had poor efficiencies and relied on grease for improved performance.  Over the past few decades the advent of engineered polymers and new manufacturing capabilities have changed the game for the conventional lead screw … Continue reading Lead Screws 101 – A Basic Guide to Implementing a Lead Screw Assembly for Any Design

Ball Screw Maximum Compression Load

A compression load is a force that tends to compress, or buckle a ball screw shaft.  If a compressive force is applied to a screw that exceeds its column strength, the ball screw will bend and cause premature or permanent failure.  This can happen in either horizontal or vertical applications.  In some cases, you may … Continue reading Ball Screw Maximum Compression Load

Ball Screw Assembly Choices

The main function of Ball and Acme (Lead) Screw Assemblies is to provide a drive mechanism, usually within a positioning table, to move a load.  The drive mechanism is an element that contributes to position accuracy, repeatability, speed, and mechanical system resolution. Ball Screws are the screw of choice for high duty cycle, high speed, … Continue reading Ball Screw Assembly Choices

Small Spindle Drives from maxon motor are now available in Wear-proof Ceramic

Two new complete systems composed of spindle, axial bearing, and gearhead are new from maxon motor.  With the GP8S and GP16S spindle drives, maxon motor is expanding the program and simultaneously launching the ceramic spindle.  The ceramic spindle is an extraordinary product, with several advantages. The GP 16 S with ceramic spindle joins the ranks of … Continue reading Small Spindle Drives from maxon motor are now available in Wear-proof Ceramic

Precision Ground Ball Screws from Lintech

The GS series of ball screw assemblies are designed to maximize performance, while providing design flexibility. These assemblies utilize a precision ground ball screw with precision ground preloaded nuts. These steel ball screws are provided with precision-machined steel supports for end bearing housings.  Features include: 4 Different Diameters  0.625 & 0.750 inch diameters  16 & … Continue reading Precision Ground Ball Screws from Lintech

Expanded Line Of Rolled Ball Screws from Lintech

The RS series of ball screw assemblies are designed to maximize performance, while providing design flexibility. These assemblies utilize a rolled ball screw with preloaded or non-preloaded nuts. These steel ball screws are provided with precision machined steel supports for end bearing housings.  Features include:  Quick Deliveries  5 Different Diameters - From 0.50 to 1.50 … Continue reading Expanded Line Of Rolled Ball Screws from Lintech