Linear motion applications utilizing a ball screw or a lead screw require high tolerance screw end machining matched with precision Ezze-Mount bearing mounts. Helix Linear Technologies has designed a
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Electric linear actuators convert rotary motion into linear motion by rotating a lead screw, ball screw or roller screw. Although several different forms of energy such as electrical, pneumatic, hyd
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The question constantly being asked is, what's so essential about perfecting backlash design for acme screws? This acme screw backlash survival guide will answer that question and give you the informa
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Bearing end supports for ball screws and lead screws are essential to the life and accuracy of our system. They ensure load carrying capabilities and long life. They should be sized adequately to han
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When selecting the appropriate size linear actuator, applying one general number to make a selection, such as a maximum load rating, is difficult. For instance, an application load of 25 lbs could be
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A staple for controlling linear motion for more than a century, the acme screw (a lead screw with a trapezoidal thread form angle of 29º) continues to be the best option for driving many of today’s m
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This lesson is a continuation of a series of lessons involved with learning about Stepper Motors and Servo Motors. If you haven’t already, please review our previous lesson on, What is a Stepper Motor
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Twin lead screws from Helix Linear technologies offer dual opposing motion using a single drive system. That's right - simultaneous right and left movement from a centerline, but on a single drive sys
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The Acme thread form, established over 100 years ago, replaced square thread screws. Square thread screws had straight-sided flanks and were challenging to manufacture, making the Acme thread form a g
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At Helix Linear Technologies, all of our thread-rolling dies are made right here in our facility located in Cleveland, Ohio. What does this mean for you? When you order a custom lead screw, this in-
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Helix Linear Technologies produces a full line of precision miniature lead screws for applications that demand micron-level positioning in tiny envelopes. These small designs enable our clients to b
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Thread Types The acme thread form, established over 100 years ago, replaced square thread screws with straight-sided flanks and was challenging to manufacture. There are Three Main Classes of Acme T
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