Empowering high-speed applications with new high-load ball screws

New 50 x 100 mm ball screw size for high speeds

With a diameter of 50 mm and an exceptionally high lead of 100 mm, a new powerful and high-speed option has been added to the Thomson high-load ball screw family.

It can support high travel speeds, even under extremely dynamic requirements, in applications requiring a dynamic load capacity of up to 202.4 kN. This capability increases machine throughput and productivity.

The new 50 x 100 mm high-load ball screw can be used to optimise motion applications involving high-force lifting, pushing or pulling at high speeds, including:

• Winding machines, which involve rapid, side-to-side movements to ensure tight winding of steel wire ropes, large cables or metal sheets.

• Machine tools that require high-speed cutting processes.

• Injection moulding and metalworking machines, in which ball screws move high loads over short strokes.

• Metal pressing and forming applications, including rivet presses, servo presses, tube bending and metal sheet bending.

• Punching machines, which can require high-speed movement.

The new size provides smooth, precise motion, and a longer life over a long travel distance. The new Thomson high-speed ball screws are available with either single or double nuts. Preloading is available as an option as is customisation to customer-specific applications. Lead accuracy is up to ±12 µm/300 mm.