Lead screws are one of the most common linear-motion devices, thanks to their low cost and reliability (see "A Short History on Ball Screws"). And recent advances in modern machining can make them ...

Ball screws and roller screws are widely used for high-force linear motion and are replacing fluid power devices. In general, these screw mechanisms generate linear motion by rotating either the screw ...

Compared with conventional hydraulic injection molding machines, electric presses have several advantages — accelerated start-up and cycle times, improved part consistency and quality, less scrap, and ...

MOTION CONTROL: Steinmeyer Inc. announced that it is now registered with the United States Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) as both a broker and exporter. Our factory ...

Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation announces the availability of the new HepcoMotion PSD80 Profile Screw Driven Linear Actuator with high efficiency Herculane wheel technology. Designed to complement the ...

Medical equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, and syringe pumps are among the uses for a new brushless DC servomotor actuator. The compact servomotor is 2" in length and utilizes a ...

Like most components today, ball screws have numerous manufacturers from around the world claiming to provide savings and/or increased performance. Merely believing unproven manufacturers and using ...