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Welcome to the Helix Linear Technologies Blog, your source for engineering insights, motion system design guidance, and industry trends in precision linear motion. Our blog is dedicated to helping mechanical engineers, product designers, automation professionals, and technical leaders stay informed, inspired, and empowered with practical knowledge you can apply to real-world projects.
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Engineering tutorials and how-tos that break down complex topics such as lead screw selection, ball screw performance, actuator integration, and motion control best practices.
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Technical deep dives that explain design principles, calculate performance criteria, and explore emerging technologies shaping the future of motion components.
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How to Select the Right Lead Screw for Your Application!
Linear motion, by its very definition, is movement along a line or linear path. Linear motion solutions take advantage of this movement to accomplish many tasks. However, selecting the right screw is
Precision Lead Screws and Ball Screws in Missile Fin Actuation
Lead screws and ball screws are essential for various linear motion control applications, from syringe pumps to pan-and-tilt systems for security cameras. However, one of the most advanced application
Three of the Most Important Benefits of PTFE Coatings on Lead Screws
There are many benefits of using PTFE coated lead screws and acme screws to improve and enhance your products and applications. Before we get into some benefits of choosing PTFE coated screws, here's
How Lead Screws Effectively Drive Linear Motion In Industrial Robots
While industrial robots have been used to manipulate parts, tools, materials, and specialized devices for half a century, industrial robot manufacturers face a range of new challenges associated with
The screw thread of a lead screw or Acme screw—the helical shape used to convert rotational motion to linear motion or force—is an essential factor in engineering and configuring a mechanical actuato
Maintaining Syringe Pump Precision at Lower Cost with Lead Screws!
Syringe pumps for medical treatment and chemical/biomedical research have substantially increased in recent years. The most common application for these small infusion pumps is to gradually administe
10 Reasons You Need Helix H10X™ Lead Screw Coating Now!
Helix Linear Technologies H10X™ PTFE lead screw coating ensures longer life of your lead screw. Why incorporate it into your next linear motion project? Here are 10 reasons why H10X™ will improve your
Are Lead Screws the Best Component for Your Next Big Application?
Are Lead Screws For You?
Are you considering using a lead screw in your linear motion application design? If so, here are four things to keep in mind.
Lead Screw Costs
Lead screws are a lower-cost l
Rapid Prototyping 3D Multi-Material Printers
For many of today's manufacturing organizations, 3D printers have become a fixture for the rapid prototyping of parts and products before full-scale manuf
Working with Critical Speeds and Lead Screws for More Efficiency!
Various factors must be considered before lead screw or ball screw selection is determined in any application. One factor that should not be overlooked when it comes to selecting lead screws is critic
Once only suitable for limited use in less demanding applications, lead screws (sometimes called power screws, acme screws, or translation screws) have evolved and now offer many significant advantage
How Plastic Acme Nuts Can Fix Acme Screw Challenges
While lead screws provide cost, performance, and dependability advantages for many of today’s linear actuation requirements, some motion control applications present challenges that require the use o