By Jared Worth In the packaging industry, changeovers are a necessity to handle the wide variety of packaging types and sizes. However, the goal of any packaging operation is to minimize changeover time as much as possible...
Screws are ubiquitous in mechanical systems, playing a critical role in the linear drive mechanism of countless applications. To fully grasp the mechanics of screws, it is essential to understand specific technical terms — particularly “pitch” and “lead”....
When you’re designing a linear motion system, the lead screw is often a fundamental component. One of the most critical factors when choosing a lead screw is its speed capability. The speed at which...
If you go into the problem of threads, you often encounter the word “self-locking”. But what does “self-locking” mean exactly in conjunction with lead screw technology? And what are the differences between high helix...
By Avory Brookins If you’re familiar with igus®, then you probably already know that we engineer and manufacture grease-free plastic bearings and linear slides for use in various automotive applications, including seats, hinges, foot pedals, windshield wipers and...
Lead screws are a common technology used to convert rotary motion into linear motion, and are often used to provide actuation to a set of linear bearings. In this tech talk from the igus®...
By Sarena Worth
By John Nebbia If you’re a machine builder in the packaging industry, you’re probably used to figuring out how to convert rotary motion into linear. Leads screws with metal nuts may have been your...
