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In this video, viewers will learn about the importance of the safety nut in screw jacks, ensuring reliable operation and load security in safety-critical applications, especially during potential thread failures.

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Captions in English; video spoken in German.

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0:00 There are always applications that have to fulfil certain safety standards, to what extent are Zimm gearboxes set up for this?
0:09 We can address the issue of safety with our safety nut, so to speak.
0:13 You can think of it like this: it is also available for both versions, for the rotating spindle and for the translating spindle.
0:20 This means that in both systems, a safety nut moves along, load-free.
0:26 This means that if the load-bearing thread becomes increasingly worn over time
0:31 and there is a risk of the
0:34 entire system breaking at the trapezoidal thread, we would still have the additional safety nut, which would take on the load, so to speak.
0:42 This is often an issue in the area of stage construction and is actually
0:47 always required.

Drive systems must function reliably in safety-relevant applications. Our safety nut ensures that there is no uncontrolled load reduction in the event of a failure of the load-bearing thread.

What requirements apply to screw jacks in safety-critical applications?

In many industrial applications, drive systems must fulfil specified safety standards – especially for vertically guided loads.

What safety solution does ZIMM offer for screw jacks?

With the safety nut, we offer a tested safety component that is available for both spindle versions:

  • Rotating spindle
  • Translating spindle

How does the safety catch nut work?

The catch nut moves with the load during operation. If the load-bearing thread fails, it immediately takes up the load and prevents the movement unit from dropping.

Florian Wenger | Team Leader Marketing & Online

Florian Wenger | Team Leader Marketing & Online

Florian Wenger leads the Marketing & Online team at ZIMM. He is responsible for the digital brand presence, the website, as well as product-related content on screw jacks, electromechanical actuators, and drive technology – including SEO/SEA, web analytics, and consistent terminology across all channels.

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