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Anti-backlash Screw Jacks

Screw Jacks

1/4-to-250-ton capacity. Anti-backlash actuators reduce vertical backlash resulting in smooth, precise operation and minimal wear.

Free Application Analysis

Features & Benefits

Backlash occurs when the motor driving an actuator reverses its load direction. When the actuator is under load, the lifting screws threads are supported by the worm gears threads. The anti-backlash nut, pinned by the worm gear and adjusted downwards by the shell cap, forces the bottom thread surfaces against the upper thread surfaces of the lifting screw. Thus, backlash between the lifting screw and worm gear threads is reduced to a minimum.

  • Capacity
    1/4 to 250 Ton models.
  • Precise Positioning
    Anti-backlash nuts help ensure more precise positioning and repeatability in linear motion systems
  • Dual Purpose
    Also acts as an internal safety nut.
  • Ratios
    Available with standard, optional, & numeric ratios.
  • Material Option
    Available in stainless steel for most capacities.
  • Maximum Control
    The ability to lock and hold a load, thereby eliminating the need for brake motors required for some applications.

Specifications

Capacity Tons 1/8 1/4 1/2 1 2 5 10
Model Number E250 E500 E1000 E2000 E4000 E10000 E20000
Maximum Speed C-face Driven (in/min) 72 108 108
Maximum Speed Reducer Driven (in/min) 14.1 21.9 21.9
Lifting Screw - Diameter (in) 1/2 1/2 5/8 3/4 1 1-1/2 2
Lifting Screw - Pitch 0.25 0.25 0.125 0.2 0.25 0.375 0.5
Lifting Screw - Type ACME ACME ACME ACME ACME ACME ACME
Worm Gear Rations 5:1 5:1 5:1 5:1 6:1 6:1 8:1
Turns of Worm for 1 inch Stroke 20 20 40 25 24 16 16
Worm Torque at No Load (in-lb) 2 2 2 5 5 10 20
Maximum Horsepower per Actuator 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/2 2 4 5
Worm Torque at Full Load* (in-lb) 13 13 21 55 120 450 750
Effeciency Rating (%) 30.6 30.6 18.9 23.1 22.1 22.1 26.5
Key Torque (in-lb) 40 40 70 175 460 1750 4700
Maximum Worm Speed at Full Load (Rpm) 1616 1616 1000 573 1051 560 420
Maximum Load at Full Horsepower ad 1750 Rpm (lb) 455 455 527 520 2332 3047 4386
Weight with 3 inch Stroke (lb) 2 2 2 5 17 34 52
Weight per Additional 1 inch Stroke (lb) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.9 1.4