Fundamental ball-screw technology hasn’t changed much since 1929 when Rudolph G. Boehm patented a device he called an “anti-friction” nut. The ability to smoothly and precisely move heavy loads is a ...

Global production network: In February, Schaeffler started production of ball screw drives for steering systems at its plant in Xiangtan, China. Credit: Schaeffler. Schaeffler, a German manufacturer ...

NSK has inaugurated a second line producing ball screw units for electric-hydraulic brakes at its Akagi plant. NSK started production of the units in March, 2019 at its Saitama Plant. The ...

Both ball screw and planetary roller screw technologies lend accuracy and precision to electromechanical screw actuators, but each design has unique performance attributes, costs, maintenance ...