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Welcome to the Helix Linear Technologies Blog, your source for engineering insights, motion system design guidance, and industry trends in precision linear motion. Our blog is dedicated to helping mechanical engineers, product designers, automation professionals, and technical leaders stay informed, inspired, and empowered with practical knowledge you can apply to real-world projects.
Here, you’ll find:
Engineering tutorials and how-tos that break down complex topics such as lead screw selection, ball screw performance, actuator integration, and motion control best practices.
Application case studies that showcase real examples of precision motion systems in industries like manufacturing automation, robotics, medical devices, and semiconductor equipment.
Technical deep dives that explain design principles, calculate performance criteria, and explore emerging technologies shaping the future of motion components.
Industry perspectives and trends that highlight innovation, standards developments, and strategic insights for advanced engineering teams.
Whether you’re refining a current design, planning a new machine concept, or keeping current with linear motion technology, the Helix Linear blog is designed to support your engineering journey. Every post is written with clarity, backed by technical expertise, and aligned with practical engineering needs to help you make better specification, design, and integration decisions.
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Lead Screws: How Small Size Doubles Duty in Medical Device Design!
Acme lead screws small size doubles duty
Helix has recently introduced its precision miniature lead screw designs for light load medical device design and applications that deliver fast speed and cl
Selecting the right motion control system can often mean the difference between success and failure. To optimize performance, reliability, maintenance requirements, and service life, design engineers
Top Questions About Lead Screws in Mechanical Design
Lead screws have increasingly become the linear motion control solution of choice for mechanical design. The use of lead screws for providing actuation in machine designs and other types of the mecha
The Challenge
The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, dramatically increased demand for automated security systems in practically all facets of society. From military and governmental secur
Sometimes big things come in small packages. This is especially true in mechanical design, where even the most minor, seemingly simple components, such as lead screws, can significantly impact the fin
Five Awesome Lead Screw Designs Specifically For You!
One of the benefits of using a lead screw to automate an axis of your machine is that the design options are endless! Design engineers can do virtually anything with the nut design as long as it inc
Do you have linear motion questions that need to be answered? We’d love to hear from you! Here are our top 5 most popular questions from our “Ask an Engineer” weekly social media feature.
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Chemical Compatibility of a Helix Lead Screw Assembly with Plastic Nut
As you know, the performance of lead screw assemblies doesn't just rely on the type of lead screw used but on matching the given screw with the proper lead screw nut. At Helix, we offer standard lead
The Top Five Benefits of PTFE Coating Your Acme Screw
If you're an engineer, you already know how vital lubrication is to the long-term performance and reliability of lead screw assemblies. Lubrication repels water, provides corrosion resistance, and l
Ball Screw and Lead Screw End Mounts - aka Ezze-Mounts!
This week, we've had a few questions regarding mounting options for Helix ball screw and lead screw assemblies, so we thought we would take a few moments and do a little write-up about our Ezze-Mount
How Rail Car Doors and Lead Screws Keep Commuters Safe
Rail car door systems are historically one of the most complex, inconsistently performing, and potentially hazardous components in rail transit systems worldwide. Yet safety is of utmost importance wh
How Lead Screws Enable World-Class Rail Car Design
Globally, the build-out of rail car systems is projected to grow strong well into the foreseeable future. The design of rail car components has seen similar steady movement. Enhanced design approaches