Comparing Machine Screw Jacks and Ball Screw Jacks for Heavy Lifting

Submitted by callikas@thoma… on Mon, 03/03/2025 - 04:26

Screw jacks or “jack screws” are machines that can lift moderate and heavy loads. They're commonly used in industrial equipment and complex machinery and come in many sizes, styles, and forms.

Take a closer look at the differences between machine screw jacks and ball screw jacks to decide which one performs best for your heavy lifting applications.

Electric Cylinders

Electric Cylinders

Also called an electric actuator, an electric cylinder is a device that uses electricity to create linear motion for numerous applications. Industries that depend on automation, such as manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and product packaging, use electric cylinders to push or pull something in a straight line.