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ACME THREAD FORM TERMS If an acme nut is side loaded, a G SCREW STARTS
class acme nut will wedge when The number of independent threads
to move a load with precise Screw assemblies range from 15% and nut.
synchronicity, screws of similar to 85%. These efficiencies are
For screw diameters over 5/8 inch,
lead accuracy can be factory dependent upon nut material,
PowerAc No-Lash Flanges
selected and supplied as sets. lubrication, lead and thread form.
are available. The PowerAc
Consult factory for matched lead The efficiencies for each assembly
No-Lash Flange is identical
set tolerances. are listed on the following pages.
to a standard flange except for
STRAIGHTNESS BACKDRIVING slotted mounting holes. The
Although PowerAc Acme Screws Normally, acme screws are used to backlash can be removed by
are manufactured from straight, convert rotary motion into linear using a nut with a PowerAc
cylindrical material, internal motion. Backdriving is the result of No-Lash Flange in combination
stresses may cause the material to the load pushing axially on the with a standard nut and flange.
bend or yield. When ordering screw or nut to create rotary motion. By rotating the slotted PowerAc
random lengths or cut material No-Lash Flange and nut relative
Generally, a nut with efficiency
without end machining, to the other, the thread in the
greater than 50% will have a
straightening is recommended. second nut advances until the lash
tendency to backdrive. If a self-
Handling or machining of screws is reduced.
locking assembly is required, select
can also cause the material to bend
a nut with efficiency below 35%. As the nuts wear and backlash
or yield. Before, during and after
increases, loosen the mounting
machining, additional straightening CAUTION - Vibration can cause any
bolts and readjust the PowerAc
is required. acme screw assembly to creep
No-Lash Flange and nut until the
or backdrive. When using lead
When ordering screws with lash is minimized. (SEE FIG. 3)
screws, applications should be
machined ends from Nook
analyzed to determine the necessity For a complete PowerAc
Industries, the following
of a brake, especially when the No-Lash Flange assembly order
straightness tolerances can
possibility of injury may occur. 2 standard nuts, 1 standard flange
be expected:
and 1 No-Lash Flange. For
BACKLASH
PowerAc Rolled and Milled example a 3/4"-2 assembly requires
Backlash (lash) is the relative axial
Acme Screws are straight within the following:
movement between a screw and
0.010 inch/foot and will not exceed
nut without rotation of the screw or 2 20072 Standard Nuts
0.030 inch in any 6-foot section,
nut. Backlash information for 1 70262 Standard Flange
when shipped from the factory.
PowerAc Acme Screws and Nuts 1 73262 No-Lash Flange
PowerAc Ground Acme Screws is listed within the data section of
CAUTION - When the uncompen-
are straight within 0.001 inch/foot this catalog.
sated lash is equal to or greater
when shipped from the factory.
Lash will always increase with use. than 1/4 times the pitch, the
If tighter straightness tolerances are Nook Industries has developed assembly should be replaced.
required, contact Nook Industries
customer service.
FIG. 3 STANDARD NUT
LIFE
STANDARD FLANGE
PowerAc Acme Screws are
manufactured from high quality NO-LASH FLANGE
materials with excellent dynamic
STANDARD NUT
properties. Because of the variable
effects of friction, lubrication and
cleanliness, a specific life cannot
be predicted. Proper lubrication,
regular maintenance, and operation
within specified limits will extend the
life of PowerAc Acme Screws.
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Acme screw and nut assembly. A load that tends to rotate the nut
around the longitudinal axis of the recommendations to ensure a
DYNAMIC LOAD screw. (SEE FIG. 5) satisfactory bond. Avoid getting
The maximum recommended thrust the adhesive onto the acme
load which should be applied to the SIDE LOAD screw thread.
PowerAc Acme screw and nut A load that is applied radially to the
assembly while in motion. nut. (SEE FIG. 5) LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication must be provided
PV LOAD FIG. 5 to achieve satisfactory service life.
Any material which carries a sliding OVERTURNING Nook PowerAc lubricant (E-100
LOAD
load is limited by heat buildup. THRUST LOAD spray lube or PAG-1 grease) is
The factors that affect heat recommended for applications
generation rate in an application THRUST LOAD using PowerAc nuts.
are the pressure on the nut in
pounds per square inch and the SIDE LOAD NOTE: PowerAc PLAST/AC
surface velocity in feet per minute. nuts are considered self-lubricating
The product of these factors and may be operated without
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS lubrication. To maximize the life of
provides a measure of the severity
of an application. MOUNTING AND PINNING PLAST/AC nuts an initial
OF ACME NUT FLANGE lubrication is recommended.
TENSION LOAD Flanges must be secured to acme
A load that tends to stretch the Lubrication intervals are determined
nuts. The preferred method of by the application. It is required that
screw. (SEE FIG. 4) locking a flange to a nut is a pin or screw assemblies are lubricated
COMPRESSION LOAD set screw parallel to the screw often enough to maintain a film of
A load that tends to squeeze the which intersects the flange/nut lubricant on the screw.
screw. (SEE FIG. 4) mounting thread. Because of the
dissimilarity of materials, the hole DRIVING TORQUE
may need to be milled, not drilled. Driving torque is the torque required
FIG. 4 to move a load and is calculated by
Alternatively, the flange may be multiplying the force needed by the
COMPRESSION TENSION
LOAD LOAD drilled and tapped radially for a set Torque to raise one lb. value listed
LOAD
screw. After assembly of the flange in the technical data section for
LOAD
to the nut, spot drill the nut threads each screw and nut size.
through the flange and install a dog
point set screw from the flange O.D. EXAMPLE: To lift a 1,000 lb. load
into the nut O.D. threads. Avoid using a 1"- 6 RH acme screw with
getting metal chips in the nut plastic nut, 74 in. lbs of torque are
when drilling. (SEE FIG. 6 and required.
7 for pin size)
.074in.-lb/lb. x 1000 lb. = 74 in.-lb.
Commercially available thread
adhesives may
FIG. 7
be used for light
load applications. DIAMETER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
LOAD LOAD
Follow the Up to 1 #10 - 24 x 1/4 Set Screw 1
manufacturers 1.125 to 1.375 1/4 - 20 x 1/4 Set Screw 2
1.5 to 3 5/16 - 18 x 1/2 Set Screw 2
3.375 3/8 - 16 x 3/4 Set Screw 2
4+ 1/2 - 13 x 1 Set Screw 2
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TEMPERATURE ACME SCREW SELECTION Fixed Shaft rigidly restrained
With proper lubrication, PowerAc against axial rotation.
The selection of the correct acme
PRECISION LEAD SCREW ASSEMBLY TECHNICAL INTRODUCTION
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FIG. 8: C & D d = Root Diameter of Screw
C x 4.76 x 106 x d
N= s L = Distance between nut
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