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Ballscrews, Linear Guides, Jacks, Dampers
News Release from: Abssac | Subject: Self-reversing screws
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 29 October 2003
Self-reversing screws for bidirectional
motion
A comprehensive range of self-reversing screws from 10 to 180mm in diameter is available in carbon, alloy and stainless steels up to a maximum length of 6m.
A comprehensive range of self-reversing screws from 10 to 180mm in diameter is available in carbon, alloy and stainless steels up to a maximum length of 6m Unlike the traditional lead screw and nut combination, the self-reversing screw does not require the driven screw to change its direction of rotation to enable the nut to return to its original start position
The reciprocated bidirectional lateral movement is achieved by using a follower blade on the nut that is matched to the particular groove width and screw turn round on the screw.
The follower blade material is usually phosphor bronze, aluminium-bronze or in some cases hardened steel.
Using gear ratios of either 4:1 or 2:1 the product has many applications, for example, the reliable winding of cable and hose to winch drums, where a reciprocating lateral movement is required. Request a free brochure from Abssac ...
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