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Wherever loads need to be moved linearly in a precise, safe and reliable way.
Because of their versatility, robustness and precision, screw jack systems are used in numerous industries. Their ability to move and position high loads accurately makes them a key component in many machines and systems. The following examples provide an insight into the wide range of applications – from classic mechanical engineering to customised architectural solutions.
Mechanical and plant engineering
This is the classic field of application. Screw jacks form the backbone of many adjustment and positioning tasks.
- Format adjustments: In packaging, printing or woodworking machines, guide rails, stops or units are precisely set to changing product sizes.
- Presses and joining devices: For applying defined, reproducible forces in assembly, testing or calibration fixtures.
- Clamping devices: For safe clamping and positioning of workpieces in machine tools or on test benches.
Logistics and conveying technology
In intralogistics, screw jack systems ensure ergonomic and safe material flow.
- Lifting platforms and lift tables: For lifting pallets, vehicles or heavy components to an ergonomic working height or for bridging height differences.
- Conveyor and diverter adjustment: For lifting, lowering or lateral shifting of conveyor lines as well as for setting diverters in material flow systems.
Ergonomics and building automation
Here, the focus is on people and on intelligent integration into the building envelope.
- Height-adjustable workstations: In assembly lines or workshops, complete working platforms or tables are infinitely adjustable to the optimum height for the operators.
- Architectural solutions: For moving retractable roofs, stands, large gates or façade elements. One example is invisible lift exits on roof terraces, where a walk-on glass roof is raised synchronously with a passenger lift.
Stage and event technology
In theatres, opera houses and at live events, reliability, safety and low noise are decisive.
- Podium and stage lifts: For moving entire stage segments in order to change stage sets quickly, quietly and with repeatable accuracy.
- Adjustment of lighting bridges and scenery: For precise positioning of spotlights, loudspeakers and stage elements in multiple axes.
Special applications
The combination of high load capacity, accuracy and adaptability also opens up fields of application under demanding conditions.
- Satellite and antenna positioning: For precise alignment of large parabolic antennas in communication or measuring systems.
- Lock gates and weirs: For safe, powerful movement of large shut-off elements in water management.
- Aerospace: In assembly and positioning fixtures for aircraft components or in test benches for structural and functional tests.
These examples show that screw jack systems are a universal, adaptable technology that offers design engineers reliable solutions for an enormous range of linear motion and positioning tasks – from standard applications to individual special-purpose designs.
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