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title: "What are the advantages of a screw jack element compared to a hydraulic cylinder?"
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ZIMM highlights the following advantages:

- More precise positioning
- Lower maintenance requirements
- No risk of leakage
- Energy-efficient in intermittent operation
- Easy controllability via electric motors

https://youtu.be/LSmOHN2DNfQ

## Videos

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

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