Principles of ball screw actuation explained

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Nov 8, 2001

A new 24-page catalogue reviews the operating principles of ball screw actuation, and explains the advantage of Thomson ball screws, as well as tracing the history of the company's technology

Thomson Saginaw Ball Screw Company has issued a new catalogue entitled, "Actuation Solutions for Commercial, Military and Defence Applications." The 24 page, four-colour piece traces the history of the company's technology breakthroughs, capabilities and product offerings, reviews the operating principles of ball screw actuation, and explains the advantage of Thomson ball screws in respect to design, reliability, performance, manufacturing, inspection, and engineering criteria.

Illustrations include renderings of ball screw actuators used in commercial, military and defence applications.

A separate section explains the use of Thomson ball splines, industrial ball screws, and electro-mechanical actuators in applications as varied as robotics and agricultural equipment.

Thomson ball screws are used by major aircraft and automotive suppliers, semiconductor equipment manufacturers, and other industries where high precision and dependability are required.