Rapid Guide Screw

Dec. 10, 2004
Fast screw travels at 3 mph
Rapid Guide Screw
The RGS Rapid Guide Screw travels at speeds of more than 60 in./sec. (3 mph) over distances to eight ft. It has an aluminum guide and carriage, stainless steel lead screw and a wear-compensating, anti-backlash driven carriage. Applications include high-speed printing, scanning and engraving, actuation and positioning in transportation applications, pick-and-place mechanisms and most automated equipment.