Ball Screws & Lead Screws
Ball and lead screws both convert rotational motion into linear motion. However, each has its own places and situations where it is best used.
A ball screw is made up of ball bearings arranged symmetrically down a threaded shaft, which acts as a precision screw on the nut of the ball assembly. Ball screws can endure high thrust loads and deliver high precision with minimal internal friction.
Lead screws, also known as power or translation screws, are classified by their threading. Some examples of common lead screw threading types include acme, buttress, and the most efficient square varieties. Most automation professionals agree lead screws are best used intermittently in low-power actuators.
The ball and lead screws listed below are manufactured by our member companies using the highest quality, longest lasting materials available. Browse below to find out which ball and lead screws are best for your automation project.
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Backlash-free threaded nut
For its external linear actuators with flange size 42 mm (NEMA 17), Nanotec now also offers radially pre-loaded threaded nuts.
Compact High-Load Linear Stage with Ball Screw, Stepper Motor, Servo Motor, High Performance.
A new compact High-Load Linear Stage with Ball Screw, Stepper Motor, Servo Motor, High Performance for laser machining, industrial automation,
Compact Hybrid Gantry XY/XYZ Precision Motion System is ideal: Laser Processing, Machining, 3D Printing
PI's compact air bearing XYZ Gantry is ideal for Laser Processing, Machining and 3D Printing
High Precision XYZ Gantry Positioning System, Linear Motors, High Speed, Precision for Laser Processing, 3D Printing
PI's A-351 Gantry Positioning System is a High Precision XYZ Gantry Stage with Linear Motors and linear encoders with Nanometer Resolution. It is is ideal for Laser Processing, Machining and 3D Printing, Provides High Speed, Precision
High-Load Ball-Scew Linear Stage: High Performance and Cost Efficiency, Drive Screw
PI's industrial High-Load Ball-Scew Linear Stage: High Performance, Cost Efficient, High Resolution and Repeatability for Precision Automation, Laser Machining
Linear Module for Precision Industrial Automation, Motion and Positioning with High Force
PI's new L-812 linear modules are designed for handling systems and automation applications, providing sub-micrometer precision and high speed.
Schneeberger Ball Screw
Our focus is always on optimal precision and cost-effectiveness.
TorquePRO
The TorquePRO is the best solution for accurate and repeatable torque for manufacturing and test applications from 1 Nm and