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Acme lead screws are a desirable piece of machinery. What makes them so great? Some of the reasons are: no braking system required, anti-backlash, low maintenance, and cost effectiveness.
Helix Linear Technologies' Blog - Acme Screws, Lead Screws, metric lead screws, Linear actuators
by Christopher Nook
Date: Nov 03 2017
by Christopher Nook
Date: Oct 15 2017
Custom Made Acme Nut Criteria
After you have selected the right lead screw for your application, it becomes a matter of choosing the best nut to meet the demands of your particular application.
by Christopher Nook
Date: Dec 02 2014
Chemical Compatibility of a Helix Lead Screw Assembly with Plastic Nuts
As you know, the performance of lead screw assemblies doesn't just rely on the type of screw used, but in matching the given screw with the proper nut.
by Christopher Nook
Date: May 01 2013
How Plastic Acme Nuts Resolve Lead Screw Challenges
While lead screws provide cost, performance, and dependability advantages for many of today’s linear actuation requirements, some motion control applications present challenges that require the use of plastic acme nuts, which are engineered to provide internal lubrication, to make lead screws operate more smoothly, quietly, and reliably.
by Christopher Nook
Date: Feb 26 2013
How to Pick the Right Acme Nut for your Lead Screw Application
High-end, motion control lead screw applications only perform as anticipated when the screw is matched with the right acme nut—whether the acme nut be available as a standard component or produced from a specific custom design.
by Christopher Nook
Date: Jan 29 2013
Acme Threaded Rod 101
The acme thread form, established over 100 years ago, replaced square thread screws, which had straight-sided flanks and were difficult to manufacture.
by Christopher Nook
Date: Jan 17 2013
How to Compare Acme Nuts and Acme Nut Material
Not sure which material to use for your acme nuts? Learn the basics of the materials used in acme nuts and how to compare them with our helpful PowerPoint that we have created for you. Please note that all Helix materials used have been selected for low friction, minimum wear, long life and clean operation.