Helix Linear Technologies Blog | Linear motion solutions, acme screws, lead screws and linear actuators in Cleveland, Ohio

Electric Cylinders (or electro-mechanical cylinders) are captive linear actuators designed as a modular system. Due to lower maintenance costs, enhanced motion control, and a long list of additional benefits, electric cylinders are rapidly replacing pneumatic cylinders in multiple industries.

Meet Dorothy (Dottie) Bewley. Dottie is our inside sales maven at Helix Linear Technologies. For the past three and a half years, she has been processing quotes and orders while juggling customer questions and keeping the department running smoothly. Dottie works hand-in-hand with our sales team to ensure each customer stays informed and their sales order is entered and moved into the production pipeline.

All lead screws need clearance between the screw and the nut to operate. Backlash is the relative axial movement between the nut and the screw without rotation of either one. Backlash can increase with wear and can be detrimental to your application. If your lead screw system has no way to compensate for backlash, you will experience inaccurate positioning.

Matt Waddle is an enthusiastic problem-solver who has dedicated three years to Helix Linear Technologies.

Say hello to Helix Linear Technologies team member Jerry Novak. As our purchasing manager for the past four years, Jerry has been in charge of reducing the cost of procured items necessary to manufacture quality linear motion products.

Linear motion positioning applications can often be addressed with a single-axis linear stage consisting of a moving rail, a fixed base, a carrier plate, and a linear actuator. However, a sizable number of applications require linear motion on multiple axes.

Meet Allen Boyd Sr., a vital part of our manufacturing department. Allen has only been part of the Helix Linear Technologies team for the past year, but he brings years of machine shop experience and knowledge to our manufacturing team.

Are you looking for a career change? Join the Helix Linear Technologies Team.

Clint Bewley is a Thread Rolling Operator who has been with the company for a year and a half along with his wife, Dottie, who works in sales.

Helix Linear Technologies produces a full line of precision miniature lead screws for applications that demand micron-level positioning in incredibly small envelopes. These miniature designs enable our clients to build highly repeatable actuation systems.