Acme lead screws for fasteners work well because they’re especially designed to translate rotary motion into linear motion. As the shaft rotates as the motor turns, the threads push the shaft nut forward or backward depending on the direction of the rotating motion. This transfers the circular motion of the motor into linear motion on… Read more »
When it comes to running a business, we understand how important it is to have properly functioning equipment. Custom threaded screws can help ensure your equipment is not only securely fastened, but will prevent rusting, wear and tear and more from becoming long-term issues. No matter what diameter or thread pitch of screw is required… Read more »
Dependable Acme sells quality Acme threaded products. When you’re looking for Acme screw threads from three-eighths of an inch to two-and-one-half inch diameter, we’ve got what you need. Now how do you pick the right Acme screw? These screws are used in a variety of machinery, including lathes, syringe pumps, linear actuators, and 3D printers…. Read more »
The very first ACME thread forms were invented more than 100 years ago. They were designed to replace square threads. In the end, they didn’t completely replace those threads, but they did find a home in the construction industry and many other industries after they were used to create threaded rods, studs, and other fasteners…. Read more »
When you use them properly, lubricants can help you get the most out of ACME screws. Regardless of whether you use liquid lubricants or non-liquid lubricants, you can use them to reduce friction between screws and nuts, allow screws to transmit more power, and even protect your screws for years to come. But there are… Read more »
What are the benefits of using lubricants on ACME screws? For starters, lubricants will make it easier to separate screws and nuts later. They’ll also make screws more powerful and protect screws from things like wear and tear and corrosion. If you’re going to use lubricants on ACME screws, there are two main types that… Read more »
If you’re searching for screws for industrial purposes, you’ll have several options. That said, there are many advantages to using using ACME screws. Learn more about some of the biggest benefits of using ACME screws below. They’re affordable. Cost is usually a big concern for those investing in screws and other connectors, so that’s as… Read more »
Most people are at least vaguely familiar with screw threads and what they do. Screw threads are the helical structures that wrap around the outside of a screw and help those using screws to switch back and forth between using rotational and linear movement or force. What some people don’t realize, though, is that there… Read more »
If you’ve ever used screws to fasten two things together, there’s a pretty good chance that those screws were ACME screws. ACME screws were first developed more than a century ago and have become extremely popular in industrial settings. There are actually a number of different ACME fasteners, including ACME threaded rods and ACME nuts;… Read more »
Stainless steel threaded ACME screws can be used to complete a variety of different tasks. They are inexpensive and readily available, which is why so many companies turn to them when they are looking for fasteners. You will also be able to enjoy a long list of benefits when you utilize stainless steel threaded ACME… Read more »