5 main ways to select the screw-driven motion control system

  Choosing the right motion control system can mean the difference between success and failure. To optimize performance, reliability, maintenance requirements and lifetime, design engineers must thoroughly evaluate their options, along with the most suitable lead screw configuration as a means to drive a specific application. There are important motion control factors that affect the performance of linear motion that should be considered before choosing or designing a motion control system. Five things to consider during the evaluation are: 1.) Feed screw characteristics:- The first question to ask is how big the screw is. Depending on the application, the main size considerations include the diameter and length of the lead screw and the loading capacity of the lead screw. Since you do not want the motion control system to be too large or too small, understanding the space and load restrictions that apply to the size of the lead screw is the first step in identifying the correct m