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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
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
Helix Linear Technologies designs and manufactures custom lead screws and Acme screws in various materials, including stainless steel, alloy, titanium, and aluminum. We manufacture these precision pro
Helix Linear Technologies is currently celebrating its fourth year manufacturing the small diameter Power AC Acme Screw product line (lead screws under 5/8" in diameter). Power AC Precision Acme Lead
The Answer: Lead Accuracy Lead accuracy is the difference between the actual distances traveled versus the theoretical distance traveled based on lead. Obviously, the better the lead accuracy, the b
In short, a linear actuator is a device that creates linear (straight) motion. From highly complex applications to the most straightforward button pressing applications, small linear actuators are use
Proper lubrication is the key to the continued performance and reliability of lead screw assemblies. Prolong acme screw assembly reliability and life The coefficient of friction, wear life, and result
Motion and Position Control Acme screws are a mainstay for supplying motion and positioning control in many types of machinery, including CNC milling machines, lathes, syringe pumps, linear actuators,
Motion-driven automation environments Today’s emotion-driven automation environments demand effective linear motion control systems, such as lead screws and ball screws. Although lead screws are often
High-end, motion control lead screw applications only perform as anticipated when the screw is matched with the proper acme nut—whether the acme nut is available as a standard component or produced
Most design engineers know that a mechanical linear actuator is a device that converts rotary motion into linear movement—such as lead screws, ball screws, and acme screws. But do you know how fast a
