Category: ACME Threads

What Should Industrial Business Owners Know About Threaded Rods?

Closeup of a Threaded Rod

Dependable ACME sells a variety of ACME threaded products. That said, what should industrial business owners know about threaded rods? Well, it’s a metal rod that’s threaded throughout the entire rod. If you look up the definition of threaded there are several ways to define the term, but suffice it to say something threaded involves… Read more »

The “Pros” of ACME Threaded Rods

ACME Thread Forms

Why might you use an ACME threaded rod? Well, if you need to join two pieces of metal together, this sort of rod works well. ACME threaded rods are often used in industrial equipment, including heavy duty machines. Right Height ACME threaded rods’ height is equal to half the pitch. Why is this beneficial? It… Read more »

Do I Need ACME or Trapezoidal Threads?

Thread for Fasteners

Do you need ACME or trapezoidal threads? While both share some similarities, there are some key differences. American Vs European Roots For starters, ACME threads are commonly used in the United States because they were developed with regard to Imperial units, whereas trapezoidal threads are commonly used in European countries since they were developed with… Read more »

Are ACME Threads Known For Their Strength?

ACME threads per inch guide

Back in the late 1800s, ACME threads were developed with the intention to replace square threads. They didn’t replace them, but they certainly “took off” and became ubiquitous. Today, ACME threads are more popular than ever, and used for a variety of purposes and applications. They’re not only superior at generating power for motion, but… Read more »

Why ACME Threads Are Used in Various Machines

Threaded Rod

Why are ACME threads used in things like clamps, vises and linear actuators? ACME threads offer a low number of threads per inch which allows for increased linear actuation per turn of screw. ACME Threads Vs Square Threads  Why not use square threads, which are similar? Well, consider this: the angled root of the ACME… Read more »

Why Threaded Rods Are More Reliable Than Threaded Bolts

Threaded Rod

Dependable Acme sells Acme threaded products such as threaded rods. Ever wonder what the difference is between threaded rods and threaded bolts? While both are similarly designed with a narrow fastener with threading, bolts only have threading at one end while rods have threading at both ends. Oh, and one more major difference: the end… Read more »

Remember This Things When Picking the An ACME Screw Thread

Closeup of threaded rod for machine

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 »

Why Stainless Steel Threaded Rods Are So Reliable

Stainless Steel Fasteners

In order to have success in an industrial setting, it’s essential that machines are working properly. Although they might be taken for granted when things are working well, threaded rods are one of the most important pieces of equipment in machines. Available in an array of shapes and sizes, threaded rods will thrive in tough… Read more »

Miscellaneous Information Regarding Threaded Rods

Threaded Rod

Most people are familiar with screws, bolts, and other fasteners. Nevertheless, threaded rods often take a backseat to their more well-known counterparts. Threaded rods help businesses in a wide range of industries. Learn more about them below. What are threaded rods? Threaded rods are metal fasteners that are often made from stainless steel. At first… Read more »

Here’s Why ACME Thread Forms Are Used for Lead Screws

ACME Thread Forms

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 »