It’s expected that a ball screw, with metal-on-metal rolling contact between the balls and the raceways, will require periodic lubrication with either grease or oil. One of the advantages that lead screws have over ball screws is that they can often operate without lubrication — eliminating maintenance and the potential hazards that come with using […]
When is resolution important for linear systems?
Accuracy and repeatability are standard specifications that describe how a linear motion system behaves along its travel and how closely it reaches the intended position. Resolution, on the other hand, is less often included in performance data for linear motion systems, but it can be equally important as accuracy and repeatability in some applications. In […]
Ball screw preload: What you need to know
When a linear motion application requires high thrust force and rigidity along with good positioning accuracy, a preloaded ball screw assembly is often the best choice. Manufacturers offer ball screw preload amounts ranging from just 1 or 2 percent for applications where backlash would be detrimental, up to 10 percent or greater for applications that […]
Gallery: Rod style actuator variations and uses
Linear actuators can generally be classified as either slider style or rod style. With a slider style actuator, the motion is constrained to the limits of the housing length and the load is mounted to a slider or table. With a rod style actuator, motion is produced by a rod that extends and retracts from […]
Can a linear actuator provide the rigidity and accuracy of a linear stage?
Although there are no industry standards that define linear actuators and linear stages, generally accepted terminology indicates that a linear actuator is typically constructed with an aluminum extrusion or base, while a linear stage is typically built on a flat, machined steel or granite base. This distinction implies that linear actuators can provide longer strokes […]
Tolomatic electric actuators with longer strokes (to replace fluid-power cylinders)
Tolomatic high force electric rod-style actuators now feature stroke lengths to 1.5 m (60 in.) for more flexibility for converting motion control applications with hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders to electric linear motion. Designed for high duty-cycle performance in demanding applications, the RSX, RSA and ERD electric rod-style product families use planetary roller screws for longer […]
Lead screw selection: What should I consider besides diameter and lead?
Once you’ve gone through the process of sizing a lead screw, you know what diameter and lead will provide the required load capacity, speed, and back driving torque for the application. But there are hundreds — maybe thousands — of lead screw designs on the market. Beyond the basics of diameter and lead, how do you […]
New high load capacity BG actuator from NB
NB Corporation presents a compact, single axis actuator with a unique “U” shaped integrated slide guide and ball screw. The BG actuator’s highly rigid structure may be one-end supported, and the four ball circuits contained in its slide block deliver high load capacity, accuracy, and rigidity. To accommodate a wide range of installations and applications, these […]
Lead screw sizing in 4 steps
Lead screw sizing is a bit of a hybrid exercise, with similarities to the process of ball screw sizing, but incorporating some of the considerations that come with sizing a plain bearing. While many factors are involved in the selection of a specific lead screw assembly, lead screw sizing — choosing the right diameter and […]
Video: Schneider NEMA 14, 17, and 23 linear actuators (with external and non-captive screws)
In a recent video with our esteemed colleague Lee Teschler, we got to look at six linear actuators from Schneider Electric Motion — in NEMA sizes 14, 17, and 23. These linear actuators incorporate single-stack stepper motors to deliver long life and high accuracy and repeatability. The compact IP20 motors are 1.8° step-angle motors pre-integrated […]
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