Differences between ball screws for heavy equipment, automation, and machine tools

In this article, engineers from Rollon Shuton-Ipiranga detail the distinct application requirements for different ball screw types, including those challenging applications in industrial machinery and automation as well as one especially important market — the machine-tool industry.

Shuton-Ipiranga ball screws are manufactured to exacting standards.

The engineers detail three different Shuton-Ipiranga ball screw series – part of the Rollon by Timken portfolio – and how their load-bearing elements, nuts assemblies, and screws are tailored to satisfy these varied application requirements.

Find out the main differences in order to select the right ball screw according to the application.