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”....
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...
By Zoe Moser (Edited by Kevin Wright and Shizu Yamaguchi) Our lead screw support blocks are available in thread sizes of 6-24 mm with options for trapezoidal, dryspin high helix and metric threads (Acme...