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Ball screws are an essential component in a wide range of machinery and industrial applications, and they offer numerous benefits over other linear motion control options. Here, we'll explore the advantages of ball screws.

Lead screws are the ideal solution for many medical devices, providing the precision, durability, and efficiency needed to ensure the best patient care.

As the saying goes, "The devil is in the details." As simple as your linear motion application may seem, focusing on areas that may cause unexpected problems is highly beneficial. Here are a few important factors to consider when sizing a stepper motor linear actuator that will save work, money, and time in the long run.

Bearing end supports for linear actuators is an essential component in your linear actuation application. They ensure load carrying capabilities and long life. They should be sized adequately to handle the axial loads required while supporting the shaft radially.

When selecting the appropriate size of a linear actuator, applying one general number to make a selection, such as a maximum load rating, is difficult.

Ball screws are manufactured by rolling or grinding the threads. In some specific situations, they are whirled due to end machining features or tooling availability. Otherwise, rolling and grinding are the primary and preferred methods of ball screw manufacturing.

Companies spend millions of dollars each year on improving productivity through Lean initiatives. Kaizen events use Value Stream Mapping and SMED tools to eliminate non-valued added work, reduce cycle times, increase throughput, and improve changeover time. Unfortunately, many of these efforts are not initiated until after a product has been designed and released.

Helix Linear Technologies Application Engineers are subject matter experts in linear motion. When you choose us as your linear motion manufacturing solutions provider, our engineering team becomes an extension of your design team, working with you to provide solutions and recommendations.

Selecting a precision linear motion partner and including them in the design phase can help lower project costs, enhance functionality, and streamline your manufacturing process to reduce lead times.

What is the cost of not having an alternative source for linear motion components critical to your operation?