Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Leadscrew",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Converting from hydraulics to an electric actuator from
Micromech, which we summarised at the time by saying "Micromech Technical Director Stirling Morley debunks some of the myths about electric linear actuators that have slowed their adoption in many applications".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Actuators provide precise positioning from
PI (Physik Instrumente): "The Nexact system combines virtually unlimited travel ranges with high stiffness and bandwidth in a very small package".
In September 2007, we covered the news from WMH Transmissions
concerning its Screwjacks Stock catalogue
- take a look at Screwjack distribution deal reached
which says: "WMH Transmissions' Screwjacks Stock catalogue includes the Merkur range of screwjacks, which have the capacity to lift loads from 2.5 to 500kN".
Take a look also at the news release from Ondrives/Rino Industries, Rolled leadscrews come with wide nut options,
as well as Linear unit requires no maintenance from Igus (UK),
and Piezomotor stages meet high-resolution needs from PI (Physik Instrumente).
See also:
Leadscrew actuators tolerate dust and dirt
(July 2007)
Ondrives has released a low profile linear leadscrew actuator with leadscrew drive made for adjustment and handling tasks in particular
Control system allows plug and play piezomotors
(July 2007)
A special implementation of CyboSoft's Model-Free Adaptive (MFA) control technology has been engineered to bring plug-and-play closed-loop operation to ultrasonic piezomotors
Compact slides suit travelling
(June 2007)
Integrated motors and controllers allow T-LSR slides and T-LS stages to be daisy chained with other Zaber products
Backup edge trimmer guards against downtime
(April 2007)
A purpose-built edge trimmer from HepcoMotion is protecting a major paper manufacturer against costly downtime on its automated systems
Actuator for compact high-precision assemblies
(March 2007)
Rino Industries is developing a novel design of linear actuator, to be known as the LA2
Linear motion expertise maintains spectrometers
(March 2007)
Thermo Electron has repeatedly drawn on Reliance's linear motion expertise to help it achieve its specified criteria and maintain accuracy
Anti-backlash nuts maximise stiffness
(March 2007)
Haydon's new series of anti-backlash nuts are designed to optimise system stiffness without sacrificing life or increasing drag torque
Leadscrew assemblies offer backlash options
(March 2007)
Leadscrew assemblies range from general purpose nut and leadscrew combination to two different types of antibacklash assemblies as well as a high-load high-backlash unit
XSlide bearing is inherently self cleaning
(February 2007)
The new XSlide linear positioning stageis aimed at medium-precision applications in production, test and research applications where price and performance are important selection criteria
Ballscrews and Acmescrews explained
(January 2007)
The ballscrew and Acmescrew range of components from RA Rodriguez is expanding to encompass a wider range of applications in a variety of industries
Linear actuators boast fine resolution
(November 2006)
High resolution linear actuators offer extremely precise linear motion for demanding applications
Screwjacks handle almost any requirement
(November 2006)
WMH Transmissions has become the UK's exclusive authorised stockist and distributor for screwjacks from Pfaff-Silberblau and Alltec Antriebstechnik
Leadscrew and slide combine in compact package
(November 2006)
Range of screw driven linear slides offers high linear speed, accurate positioning and long life in a compact assembly
Actuator is e-mech alternative to pneumatics
(September 2006)
Linear actuator incorporates high precision, long life, innovative design and patented technology in a value-priced rod-type device
Antibacklash nuts offer adjustable drag torque
(August 2006)
Haydon's new series of antibacklash nuts are designed to optimise system stiffness without sacrificing life or increasing drag torque
Motors are made for vacuum duties
(August 2006)
Vacuum-rated brushless servo and stepper motors are available in three grades, covering laboratory, standard and commercial specifications
Motion control in the semiconductor industry
(August 2006)
The last five years have been somewhat of a roller coaster ride in the semiconductor industry - with an emphasis on downward motion, says Dave Arguin of Kerk Motion Products
Compression style nuts eliminate backlash
(August 2006)
Antibacklash nuts are designed to optimise system stiffness without sacrificing life or increasing drag torque
Easy access to high capacity screwjacks
(August 2006)
WMH Transmissions has expanded the range of high capacity screwjacks stocked at its UK HQ
New W series anti-backlash nut
(July 2006)
New 'W' Series Anti-Backlash Nut Haydon have developed a new series of anti-backlash nuts
Expanded range of high capacity screwjacks
(July 2006)
WMH Transmissions has recently expanded the range of high capacity screwjacks in stock
Investment boosts ballscrew and nut production
(July 2006)
During the first half of 2006 WMH Transmissions has invested almost GBP 250,00 in new machinery to increase its manufacturing capacity
Antibacklash nuts optimise system stiffness
(July 2006)
Offering a simple yet effective solution, Haydon's new series of antibacklash nuts are designed to optimise system stiffness without sacrificing life or increasing drag torque
Air bearing stages are smooth performers
(June 2006)
Miniature air bearing stages are designed for ultra-high-performance alignment applications in semiconductor manufacture, fibre optics, photonics, MEMS and nanotechnology
Direct-drive positioners promise top precision
(May 2006)
Direct-drive linear positioners are aimed at high-throughput, ultra-high-precision alignment for photonics packaging and MEMS production systems
Backlash and leadscrew compensation improved
(May 2006)
Galil Motion Control has enhanced its backlash and leadscrew compensation option with a two-dimensional correction algorithm that allows position corrections for 2D systems such as x-y tables
Ballscrew and leadscrew bearings from stock
(April 2006)
Specialist ballscrew and leadscrew bearing units are available ex-stock with bore sizes 10 to 40mm
Leadscrews and antibacklash nuts in detail
(April 2006)
A new catalogue details a comprehensive range of Haydon leadscrews and antibacklash nuts
Leadscrews promise improved axial system stiffness
(March 2006)
A new line of leadscrew assemblies combines a broad offering of Acme leadscrews, advanced coatings and the most technically advanced antibacklash nuts available in the market
Leadscrew assemblies have improved stiffness
(February 2006)
Leadscrew assembly range includes acme leadscrews, advanced coatings and anti-backlash nuts, which provide designers with improved axial system stiffness
Double exposure for bearing
(February 2006)
Igus to promote bearing for high load applications at both Southern Manufacturing and Machine Building in February
Aluminium leadscrews save system weight
(November 2005)
Lead screws machined from aerospace grade HE30 aluminium are now available to cope with the demand for lightweight linear mechanisms
Catalogue includes linear motion components
(August 2005)
There is an extensive range of linear motion parts available in the 2005 Ondrives mechanical drive components catalogue
UK steel giant helps with tester specification
(August 2005)
Indentec has developed a stand alone automatic Jominy hardness testing system with Corus Steel in the UK