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title: "Can a screw jack be used in a horizontal position?"
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ZIMM screw jacks can also be used horizontally, but without axial load. A suitable guide must absorb lateral forces, as the spindle is designed for axial force transmission.

https://youtu.be/3uYKhb4fP9w

https://youtu.be/UuNUZKwEsyo

## Videos

### Funktionalität | Integrierte Schwenkbuchsen | Baugröße 5kN - 25kN | Hubgetriebe

In this video, explore the functionality of integrated swivel bushings in screw jacks, focusing on sizes from 5kN to 25kN, and learn about their application in horizontal positions without axial load.

- [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uYKhb4fP9w)

### Funktionalität | Integrierte Schwenkbuchsen | Baugröße 35kN - 750kN | Hubgetriebe

In this video, explore the functionality of integrated swivel bushings in screw jacks, focusing on their capabilities and specifications for various load sizes from 35kN to 750kN.

- [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuNUZKwEsyo)