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title: "Can I occasionally run a screw jack without load?"
url: "https://zimm.com/wiki/can-i-occasionally-run-a-screw-jack-without-load/"
datePublished: "2025-08-20T10:21:14+00:00"
dateModified: "2025-11-17T13:40:08+00:00"
author: "jonathan-mildner"
lang: en
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markdown: "https://zimm.com/ai/wiki/can-i-occasionally-run-a-screw-jack-without-load.md"
categories: "Questions and answers about our products, Screw jacks"
---

Yes, ZIMM allows occasional no-load operation of a screw jack. However, it should not be done continuously, as lubrication may be insufficient.