Many factors dictate the performance of a lead screw, including how it is mounted, as we covered in our last article. However, the most crucial factor is pairing the lead screw with the lead screw nut
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Build a custom lead screw or linear actuator CAD file in just a few quick clicks. Here's a brief video showing our new website and our excellent product CAD file configurator. Build any linear act
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Simply put, we love mechanical engineers. We welcome your questions, ideas, and unique projects. Whether you want to work independently on your linear motion project or get the advice of our industry-
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Standard freewheeling lead screw nuts from Helix Linear Technologies are available in both threaded and flanged configurations and are designed to fit lead screws and Acme screws ranging from 2 mm - 2
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For a lead screw linear actuator to convert rotary motion into linear motion, there must be an anti-rotation element on the nut design where the lead screw is rotating. The anti-rotation feature app
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When it comes to linear actuators for motion-control applications, there are several types to choose from. These include pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, or electro-mechanical. While the hydraulic and
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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
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Today's linear motion and automation challenges require higher precision and faster speeds. Ball screws offer an efficient means of converting rotary motion to linear motion. A ball screw is an impro
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Linear Slide Systems are perhaps the most diverse group of products in the motion control industry. Available in numerous configurations with widely varying performance characteristics, selecting the
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Clinical medical automation and laboratory automation go hand-in-hand with the linear motion industry. In the current pandemic landscape, precision lead screw and nut assemblies combined with linear a
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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 linear slides, stepper motor actuator
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5 Steps to Designing Linear Actuators for Medical Devices Although the term “linear actuator” can be defined broadly as any mechanical device that converts energy into controlled, straight-line
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