How to Size and Select Screw Jacks: A Step-by-Step Engineering Guide

2026-05-27T14:39:54-05:00May 7th, 2026|Application Examples, Data Sheet, Educational, Product Focus|

How to Size and Select Screw Jacks Designing reliable linear motion systems requires precision. Whether you are deciding between translating or rotating configurations or weighing the benefits of Acme vs. Ball Screw spindles, selecting the wrong component can lead to premature wear or system failure. This comprehensive white paper simplifies the screw jack sizing procedure into seven manageable steps. We cover critical calculations, including: Load requirements and safety factors. Duty cycle considerations for thermal limits. Travel speeds and input power requirements. Plus, see these principles in action with a [...]

Replacing HYDRAULIC lifting systems with ELECTROMECHANICAL systems

2025-11-12T20:43:35-06:00April 22nd, 2019|Application Examples|

There is a widespread push in North America to replace hydraulic lifting systems with electromechanical systems. This trend has been going on for many years in Europe and is now really taking hold in North America. Many engineers are now tasked with the job of eliminating environmentally unfriendly hydraulic oil with systems that are purely electromechanical. When making this changeover, a number of important factors need to be considered to make sure the new design will work properly, efficiently, and reliably over the life of the system. This webinar allowed engineers to [...]

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