Tagged: lead screws
Understanding changeover time and how to minimize it
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...
What is screw pitch, and how is it different from screw lead?
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”....
How fast can lead screws really go?
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...
Self-locking: what is it?
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...
Yes, we can PPAP car parts & other things you should know about igus® automotive solutions
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...
Convert Rotary to Linear Motion
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®...
