FAQ Friday: The Top 11 Linear Actuator Questions Answered Here by Christopher Nook
Date: Sep 08 2017

FAQ Friday: The Top 11 Linear Actuator Questions Answered Here

Linear actuators have a variety of applications depending on the industry. Helix Linear's actuators can be used for any application requiring linear motion. Our actuators are pre-engineered, assembled, tested and ready to use making it the best economical and time sensitive approach to low cost automation. While we’re sure you’re thinking, “That’s great!” And it is, we’re sure there are many more questions to answer so keep scrolling below to find your answers.

This Is Why You Should Invest In Plastic Screws by Christopher Nook
Date: Aug 30 2017

This Is Why You Should Invest In Plastic Screws

One of the benefits of lead screw assemblies is how easily they can be customized. Engineers have the option of working with a variety of materials from stainless steel, alloy steel, aluminum, titanium, and bronze. The manufacturing methods range from rolled, ground, machined...and molded?

10 Reasons Why the Helix H10X™ Coating Is Better by Christopher Nook
Date: Aug 18 2017

10 Reasons Why the Helix H10X™ Coating Is Better

Our Helix H10X™ coating is now available. We have debuted a new PTFE coating in order to ensure an even longer life of your lead screw. Below are the top 10 reasons why our H10X™ coating is an improvement:

FAQ Friday: Top 15 Acme Screw and Lead Screw Questions Answered Here by Christopher Nook
Date: Aug 11 2017

FAQ Friday: Top 15 Acme Screw and Lead Screw Questions Answered Here

Acme lead screws convert rotary motion into linear motion by turning either the screw or the nut. Lead screws and nuts are highly customizable. Helix Linear offers a custom shop where engineers and manufacturers can use the largest collection of options available to build the best lead screw to fit their needs.

Your Lead Screw Coating Matters — Here’s Why by Christopher Nook
Date: Apr 12 2017

Your Lead Screw Coating Matters — Here’s Why

Coatings are made up of resin, additives, and a liquefying agent that’s either “water-based” or “solvent-based”. Water-based coatings and solvent-based coatings have distinct purposes that depend on your needs. One coating may work better under mild weather conditions.

David R. Arguin Named President of Helix Linear Technologies by Christopher Nook
Date: Mar 16 2017

David R. Arguin Named President of Helix Linear Technologies

Cleveland, Ohio—March 15, 2017 - Helix Linear Technologies, a global leader in the linear motion and factory automation industries, is pleased to announce that David R. Arguin has earned the promotion to President and member of our executive team, reporting to CEO Christopher Nook.

The Acme Lead Screw Backlash Survival Guide by Christopher Nook
Date: Jan 18 2017

The Acme Lead Screw Backlash Survival Guide

The question constantly being asked is, what's so essential about perfecting backlash design for acme lead screws? This acme lead screw backlash survival guide will answer that question and give you the information you need to accommodate backlash in your linear motion design.

Find the Air in Your Ways - Go Electric by Christopher Nook
Date: Feb 17 2016

Find the Air in Your Ways - Go Electric

Getting some fresh air is always a good idea right? It wakes you up, refreshes you or even changes your mindset. But what happens when the air starts to get stale?

Linear Actuators - When DIY Turns into Why by Christopher Nook
Date: Feb 11 2016

Linear Actuators - When DIY Turns into Why

We have all been there – you saw a great idea and thought “I can do that”. Whether it was a repair on your car, a landscaping project in your backyard, or even a craft idea for your house, we have all had a DIY project go wrong.

Dave Arguin joins Helix Linear Technologies by Christopher Nook
Date: Aug 31 2015

Dave Arguin joins Helix Linear Technologies

Beachwood, OH – August 27, 2015 – Helix Linear Technologies has hired Dave Arguin to help expand a steadily growing list of national and international lead screw and linear actuator clients.