New Ball Return Design for Ballscrews
April 1, 2014
Steinmeyer, Inc. has announced a new design to the ball return for its UltraSpeed line of precision ballscrews. This new design is based on a new ball return system that uses precision ball deflectors to guide the balls into a return channel spanning the whole nut length. "The deflectors are precision milled and utilize a complex geometry that minimizes friction thus allowing higher speeds with less wear and better smoothness," said a company spokesperson.
Steinmeyer's UltraSpeed series of ballscrews is available in nominal diameters from 32 mm to 100 mm, and enable speed ratings up to and beyond dN=160,000. Through advanced thread grinding technology, and with lead-to-diameter ratios from 0.5:1 to 1:1, linear velocities of 4,000 inches per minute are possible at accelerations of two g's and higher. Possible applications include:
- High speed laser cutting machines
- Drilling machines
- Electronic assembly machines.
For more information contact:
John Skaltsas
Sales and Marketing
Steinmeyer, Inc.
56 Middlesex Turnpike, Suite 200
Burlington, MA 01803
781-273-6220
www.steinmeyer.com
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