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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
