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title: "What is a screw jack used for?"
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A screw jack is used wherever loads need to be moved or positioned, for example:

- Assembly lines and lifting systems
- Test rigs and machine adjustments
- Stage and platform drives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRImK2vYktc

## Videos

### Spindelhubgetriebe: Präzises Heben und Positionieren von Lasten bis zu 100 Tonnen

In this video, explore how screw jacks are essential for precise lifting and positioning of heavy loads, showcasing their application in various industrial settings, including assembly lines and lifting systems.

- [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRImK2vYktc)