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title: "What are the advantages of a screw jack compared to hydraulics?"
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Compared to hydraulic systems, screw jacks offer the following advantages:

- No oil = no risk of leakage
- Low maintenance and long service life
- Precise positioning
- Energy efficiency in intermittent operation
- Clean and environmentally friendly

https://youtu.be/LSmOHN2DNfQ?si=IXhtsj2Q57o9VxcS

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### Elektromechanische Antriebe von ZIMM: Alternative zu Hydraulik und Pneumatik

In this video, discover how ZIMM's electromechanical drives provide a reliable alternative to hydraulics and pneumatics, highlighting their advantages such as low maintenance, precise positioning, and environmental benefits.

- [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSmOHN2DNfQ)