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Stepper motor-driven screw linear actuators have been used for a while in a variety of applications. Integrated motor screw units used only to be available in high volume runs or were too costly to
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Although lead screw end machining is not required for every application, the vast majority of applications do involve some modification to one or both of the lead screw's ends. Here, we discuss some
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When it comes to lead screw performance, it's all about axial load and rotational speed (RPM). As you likely know, the relationship between these two factors is known as "pressure velocity," or the PV
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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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