ZIMM drive technology for automation: Electromechanical actuators and screw jacks

ZIMM offers electromechanical actuators and screw jacks for automation for lifting, lowering and positioning components or loads. Depending on the requirement, versions with trapezoidal screw drive or ball screw drive as well as matching parts are used.

Typical selection criteria are duty cycle, stroke speed, repetition accuracy, loading, service life and maintenance effort. Many features are already considered ex works, including corrosion protection, standardised matching parts and prepared installation options.

The selection depends on economy, accuracy, speed and the requirements of the application.

Hardened and ground for outstanding durability and energy efficiency.

Standardised flanges and matching parts are available for commercially available motors.

ZIMM provides corrosion protection ex works. Further protection levels and desired colours are possible.

Matching bearing blocks, as standard.

The sealed gear is lubricated-for-life and designed for high speeds and long operating times.

Lubrication is possible during operation. *Electromechanical actuators must be put into the respective lubrication position for this.

Prepared holes support different types of installation. Upside-down installation with full nominal load is possible.

Product features | ZA series | Actuators

Product features | ZE series | Screw jacks

Discover the appropriate spindle for your application

The requirements of your application determine whether a trapezoidal screw drive or a ball screw drive is the right solution.

Duty cycle
Repitition accuracy and positioning accuracy
Stroke speed
Stat. / dyn. loading (Hold load in position or move)
Service life and maintenance

Trapezoidal thread or ball screw

Faster to the complete lifting system with the ZIMM modular system

The ZIMM modular system supports the selection of matching components for actuators, screw jacks and accessories. This allows complete lifting systems to be assembled from product and accessory components.

ZIMM modular system | Screw jacks | R- screw | rotating

ZIMM modular system | Screw jacks | S-screw | translating

Actuators | Accessories

Screw jacks | Accessories

Applications in automation

ZIMM drive technology is used in industrial automation applications where loads need to be lifted, moved or positioned reproducibly with precision. Depending on the application, screw jacks, electromechanical actuators and matching parts from the ZIMM modular system are used.