The trapezoidal screw jacks ( also named acme screw jacks or self locking Screw Jacks )are widely used for metal sheet cutting machine.The most common used jacks are vertical screw jacks with top plate and clevis end. Please see the picture as below:
The vertical screw jack with top plate is used for conditions which needs anti-backlash function.
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