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title: "How do I properly set up a screw jack?"
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datePublished: "2025-07-24T13:24:12+00:00"
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To properly set up a screw jack, ZIMM recommends precise alignment using a machine spirit level, followed by adjustment by running in the spindle and retightening the screw connections. This process varies depending on the type of spindle (translating or rotating).