Tagged: threads

high helix vs trapezoidal lead screw systems

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...

acme buttress square threads

What is a Lead Screw?

By Shizu Yamaguchi Introduction If you have made it here, you are likely wondering what a lead screw is. And you may have some questions about pitch, lead, starts and thread types. In this...