Learn more about the benefits of Duff-Norton machine and ball screw jacks!
Duff-Norton has manufactured screw jacks since 1883 and offer a variety of screw jack types including ball screw jacks and machine screw jacks.
When comparing the two screw jack types at the same capacity level, ball screw jacks, being much more efficient, require less motor horsepower to move the same load than do the equivalent machine screw jacks.
However, many machine screw jacks are inherently load holding, offer a broader capacity range and a greater selection of special features or materials. Machine screw jacks are often favored in applications subject to constant vibration.
Industrial screw jacks are used to lift, position (push, pull, tilt, roll, etc.) and
support all kinds of loads. Some applications where our screw jacks have been used include plastics machinery, beverage bottling systems, aircraft assembly and paper production.
Duff-Norton’s collection of screw jacks range from mini screw jacks supporting up to 1,000 pounds to acme screw jacks with a capacity up to 350 tons and everything in between.
One of the greatest advantages of our industrial screw jacks is that they can be tied together mechanically, to lift and lower in unison. Browse all our available types of screw jacks to find the right solution that meets your linear motion needs.
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