The extent of this support depends on the load, speed, and the screw’s lead and length. Bearing-block supports for screw drives traditionally come in pairs typically 0.3 to 1.6 ft apart.

But if you’re designing a linear-motion system, you’ll have to consider structural support, guides, drives, seals, lubrication, and accessories between points A and B.

Back in the day, engineers didn’t have many options for moving an object from one point to another in a straight line. These ...

Micro linear actuators bring compact motion control to robotics, medical tools, and precision automation. Learn where they’re used, how to install them, and why engineers rely on these small but ...

BMG – in partnership with Rollon, specialises in the production and development of linear motion systems – delivering ...

From reciprocating linear motion (like a woodpecker’s movement) to the windscreen wiper and lifting geared mechanisms, each section offers a deep dive into the mechanics.

The drive is fully programmable and meets application requirements for precision winding/spooling, pick-and-place machines, X-Y coordinate tool movement, metrology equipment and other machinery ...

A lot of projects require linear motion, but not all of them require high-accuracy linear slides and expensive ball screws. When just a little shove for a door or the ability to pop something up ou… ...

Watch as a weird track undulating machine comes to life, followed by a seamless transition from rotational to linear alternating motion. Each section unveils a new level of creativity, including ...

A cam is a simple mechanism that converts rotary motion (movement that goes round in a circle) into linear motion (movement in a straight line). These mechanisms can be found in car engines ...