Here’s a little engineering quiz for you: If an app needs to move a 500 kN axial load along a 1,500 mm stroke, is it best to use a roller screw or ball screw? If you instinctively said roller screw, ...

Can a ball screw with a reasonable amount of preload but no outside thrust last forever? Eschatological considerations aside, it's not likely. The balls still have to resist the internal, preload ...

Select appropriate bearing types and designs based on load direction, contact pattern, and environmental factors to ensure longevity and reliability. Recognize the advantages of roller bearings over ...