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How to Select a Ball Screw Electric Cylinder: Load, Stroke, Speed and Duty Cycle
Learn how to specify a ball screw electric cylinder for an OEM machine, from axial thrust and usable stroke to speed, mounting, and duty cycle. Read more...
Lead Screw Servo Motor vs. Stepper Motor Linear Actuator: How to Choose
Compare lead screw servo motors and stepper motor linear actuators using thrust at speed, positioning feedback, duty cycle, and machine integration requirements. Read more...
How to Reduce Backlash in NEMA 17 Lead Screw Stepper Motor Linear Actuators
Understand the main sources of backlash in a NEMA 17 lead screw stepper motor linear actuator and the practical design choices that can help reduce lost motion. Read more...
Captive vs. Non-Captive vs. External-Nut Stepper Motor Linear Actuators
Compare captive, non-captive and external-nut stepper motor linear actuator configurations and identify the best fit for stroke, guiding and installation needs. Read more...
Selecting Lead Screw Stepper Motor Linear Actuators for Medical Syringe Pumps
A practical guide to selecting a lead screw stepper motor linear actuator for syringe-pump mechanisms, covering force, speed, resolution, noise and integration. Read more...