Three types of screws are used for worm gear lifting screw jack,they are acme screw,ball screw and planetary screw.Today let’s take a look at the design,function and more about these three types.

Acme Screws:

The acme screw thread, sometimes referred to as the trapezoidal thread, is used for lead screws. They are often needed for large loads, or when the environment is less than desirable.

The acme thread form has been around for over a century, replacing square thread screws which had straight-sided flanks and were difficult to manufacture.

There are two main classes of acme thread forms: general purpose (G) and centralizing (C). The general purpose and centralizing thread forms have a nominal depth of thread of 0.50 x pitch and have a 29 degree included thread angle, which has allowed companies to develop unique screw diameters and leads. European metric Trapezoidal thread forms have a 30 degree Included thread angle.

When compared to general-purpose thread forms, centralizing threads are manufactured with tighter tolerances and reduced clearance on the major diameter. For instance; If an acme nut is side loaded with a radial load, a “G” class will wedge when the nut thread flanks come in contact with the screw thread flanks. To prevent this wedging, a “C” class thread form can be used, since it utilizes less clearance and tighter tolerances are allowed between the major diameter of the nut and the major diameter of the screw.

Industry leaders have developed several unique thread forms, such as stub acme forms and 40 degree included angle, which allow them to provide a variety of diameter and lead combinations.

Ball Screws:

For loads requiring a greater amount of efficiency, companies often turn to ball screws. A ball screw assembly is a device comprised of a nut, screw, and reciprocating ball bearings. The bearings provide the thread engagement between the nut and screw.

Ball screws offer an efficient means for converting rotary motion to linear motion. A ball screw is an improvement over an acme screw just as an anti-friction ball bearing is an improvement over a plain bushing.

In the long run, ball screw systems can prove to be a cost-effective alternative to pneumatic or hydraulic systems, which require constant electrical and air power.

Planetary Roller Screws:

Planetary roller screws are remarkable devices designed to convert rotary motion into axial force or vice versa.

Compared to other screw types, the planetary roller screw design offers a variety of advantages and reliability for the most demanding applications due to its rolling motion. These screws provide high efficiency even in lighter conductor designs.

When using very shallow wires, multiple contact points can carry large loads and provide very high resolution (small axial motion). Planetary roller screws produce high speed, faster acceleration, no adverse effects.

Customers can choose different screws for the worm jack screw lifts according to detailed requirements. Our technicians can also give you help when you are not sure which screw is suitable.