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How to Rotate the Gear Reducer on a ComDRIVE Actuator

Follow these steps to rotate the position of the gear reducer on motorized ComDRIVE actuators. Joyce/Dayton offers 4 standard flange positions for ComDRIVEs.


Screw Jack Input Worm Shaft Removal and Replacement

Learn how to replace the worm shaft on a Joyce/Dayton worm gear screw jack. Worm replacement or re-positioning is required when field mounting encoders, potentiometers, and limit switches.


Successfully Remove a Ball Nut from a KFTN jack

Follow these simple instructions when removing the ball nut from a ball screw jack and all the ball bearings will remain intact.


Replace the Ball Bearings into a Ball Nut

If the ball bearings escape from the ball nut, all is not lost. Just follow these simple instructions to restore the ball nut to working order.

Setting a Rotary Cam Limit Switch (LS8)

Follow these simple steps to set a Joyce/Dayton LS8 Rotary Cam limit switch. Remember, system set-up is not complete until the limit switches are set.


Setting a Rotary Cam Limit Switch (LS7)

It takes just a few minutes to set a Joyce/Dayton LS7 Rotary cam Limit switch. Remember, system set-up is not complete until the limit switches are set.


Mounting a Rotary Cam Limit Switch (LS8)

Follow these simple instructions to mount a rotary cam limit switch to your screw jack.


Choosing a Rotary Cam Limit Switch – LS7 vs. LS8

This concise product comparison will help you select the limit switch best suited to your application.

Screw Replacement in Translating and Keyed Jacks

See how to replace the machine screw in Joyce/Dayton screw jacks. Screws for translating jacks can be unthreaded from the housing, but a different technique is needed to remove screws from keyed jacks.


Screw Replacement for a KFTN Jack

Learn the procedure to remove and replace the lifting screw in Joyce/Dayton keyed for traveling nut machine screw jacks. These actuators feature a rotating lifting screw with a traveling nut.

Mounting a Bellows Boot to a Screw Jack

Watch and see how easy it is to mount a protective bellows boot to a Joyce/Dayton screw jack or actuator.

Quick Start Jack Selection

Web-based JAX® Online software enables you to quickly specify the best jack or actuator for your application. Watch this quick tutorial video to learn the easy steps you need to get started.

You’ll see how to:

  • Enter your system requirements of load, travel speed and rise and allow the program to find the right jack or electric cylinder for you.
  • Configure, view, and download 3D models and drawings
  • Save progress on project files in your password protected account.
  • Generate technical data sheets complete with torque and power requirements
  • Access your project files from any desktop computer.
  • Automatically submit a Request for Quote for the jack or electric cylinder you specify
  • Design single or multi-jack systems complete with bill of materials

The result is that JAX Online software will help you accurately specify the products you need and quickly receive quotes for those products. You can even save these JAX files into your personal account for completion at later times and access the files from any computer.


Quick Start System Building

See how easy it is to build a multi-jack system using web-based JAX Online System Designer and submit it for a quote. This video expands on the information presented in the Quick Start video, Lifting Jack.

You’ll learn how simple it is to:

  • Click and drag components to build the right lifting system for your application
  • Download a report with detailed jack information, system diagram and bill of materials
  • Save project files to your personal account and access them from any computer
  • Submit your design for a Request for Quote for the entire system

4-Jack Electronically Synchronized System Demo

Follow these steps to rotate the position of the gear reducer on motorized ComDRIVE actuators. Joyce/Dayton offers 4 standard flange positions for ComDRIVEs.

Benefits of Electric Actuators over Hydraulic Systems

Discover the advantages of using modern electric linear actuators compared to traditional hydraulic systems, including efficiency, precision, and environmental benefits.


Introducing IP69K Stainless Steel Actuator

Learn about our IP69K rated Stainless Steel Actuators, designed for harsh environments and applications requiring stringent hygiene, such as food and beverage or washdown areas.


Internal Load Cell

Explore the features and benefits of EDrive Actuators with integrated internal load cells for precise force monitoring and control in your applications.