Lead Screws are increasingly being used to produce linear motion when accuracy and reliability are critical. For many designers and engineers accustomed to the constraints of standard configurations, … [Read more...] about How to Specify Custom Lead Screws
Haydon Kerk
Lead Screws 101 – A Basic Guide to Implementing a Lead Screw Assembly for Any Design
The concepts discussed in this white paper cover the basics and provide a solid foundation to design a successful lead screw driven axis of motion. The included design considerations, machine … [Read more...] about Lead Screws 101 – A Basic Guide to Implementing a Lead Screw Assembly for Any Design
Comparing Efficiency and Capabilities of Hybrid Stepper Motor Actuators to Can Stack Stepper Motor Actuators
Occasionally we receive calls from customers wanting to know why our size 17 hybrid linear actuator with an input wattage rating of 7 watts has better performance than our 46000 can stack version with … [Read more...] about Comparing Efficiency and Capabilities of Hybrid Stepper Motor Actuators to Can Stack Stepper Motor Actuators
Temperature Effects On Motor Performance
When applying DC motors to any type of application, temperature effects need to be considered in order to properly apply the motor. Performance will change as the motor temperature changes. When … [Read more...] about Temperature Effects On Motor Performance
Backlash vs. Stiffness: What is the difference and why you should care. A white paper from Haydon Kerk
In any partnership, communication is critical to success. When engineers or designers can accurately communicate their goals, their suppliers can provide the best guidance and advice. Like most … [Read more...] about Backlash vs. Stiffness: What is the difference and why you should care. A white paper from Haydon Kerk