1/4-to-250-ton capacity. Anti-backlash actuators reduce vertical backlash resulting in smooth, precise operation and minimal wear. Backlash occurs when the motor driving an actuator reverses its load direction. When the actuator is under load, the lifting screws threads are supported by the worm gears threads. The anti-backlash nut, pinned by the worm gear and adjusted downwards by the shell cap, forces the bottom thread surfaces against the upper thread surfaces of the lifting screw. Thus, backlash between the lifting screw and worm gear threads is reduced to a minimum.
Duff Norton's anti-backlash design features a separate anti-backlash nut capable of reducing actuator backlash to less than 1 thousandths.
Anti-backlash actuators can lock and reliably hold a load, thereby eliminating the need for brake motors required for some applications.
Duff-Norton developed the anti-backlash actuators to reduce screw-to-nut backlash to an absolute minimum.
As wear occurs, the actuator can be easily adjusted, without any disassembly, to return the backlash to its’ original minimum value.
Available with standard, optional, & numeric ratios.
Available in stainless steel for most capacities.
| Capacity Tons | 1/8 | 1/4 | 1/2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
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| Model Number | E250 | E500 | E1000 | E2000 | E4000 | E10000 | E20000 |
| Maximum Speed C-face Driven (in/min) | — | — | — | — | 72 | 108 | 108 |
| Maximum Speed Reducer Driven (in/min) | — | — | — | — | 14.1 | 21.9 | 21.9 |
| Lifting Screw - Diameter (in) | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 1 | 1-1/2 | 2 |
| Lifting Screw - Pitch | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.125 | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.375 | 0.5 |
| Lifting Screw - Type | ACME | ACME | ACME | ACME | ACME | ACME | ACME |
| Worm Gear Rations | 5:1 | 5:1 | 5:1 | 5:1 | 6:1 | 6:1 | 8:1 |
| Turns of Worm for 1 inch Stroke | 20 | 20 | 40 | 25 | 24 | 16 | 16 |
| Worm Torque at No Load (in-lb) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
| Maximum Horsepower per Actuator | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Worm Torque at Full Load* (in-lb) | 13 | 13 | 21 | 55 | 120 | 450 | 750 |
| Effeciency Rating (%) | 30.6 | 30.6 | 18.9 | 23.1 | 22.1 | 22.1 | 26.5 |
| Key Torque (in-lb) | 40 | 40 | 70 | 175 | 460 | 1750 | 4700 |
| Maximum Worm Speed at Full Load (Rpm) | 1616 | 1616 | 1000 | 573 | 1051 | 560 | 420 |
| Maximum Load at Full Horsepower ad 1750 Rpm (lb) | 455 | 455 | 527 | 520 | 2332 | 3047 | 4386 |
| Weight with 3 inch Stroke (lb) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 34 | 52 |
| Weight per Additional 1 inch Stroke (lb) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
How anti-backlash worksWhen the screw (1) is under a compression load, the bottom of its thread surfaces are supported by the top thread surfaces of the worm gear (2). The anti-backlash nut (3), being pinned to the worm gear and floating on these pins and being adjusted downward by the shell cap, forces its bottom thread surfaces against the upper thread surfaces of the lifting screw at point (B). Thus, backlash between the worm gear threads and the lifting screw threads is reduced to a regulated minimum. When wear occurs in the worm gear threads and the Anti-backlash nut thread, the load carrying thickness of the worm gear thread will be reduced. This wear will create a gap at point (B) and provide backlash equal to the wear on the threads. |
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Under a compression load, the lifting screw will no longer be in contact with the lower thread surface of the anti-backlash nut. Under this condition, backlash will be present when a tension load is applied. The anti-backlash feature can be maintained simply by adjusting the shell cap until the desired amount of backlash reduction is achieved. This will reduce the separation (A) between the anti-backlash nut and the worm gear and will reduce the backlash between the worm gear threads and the lifting screw to the desired minimum value. This will reduce the separation (A) between the anti-backlash nut and the worm gear and will reduce the backlash between the worm gear threads and the lifting screw to the desired minimum value. To avoid binding and excessive wear, do not adjust lifting screw backlash to less than .0005". |
Why Anti-Backlash Control is ImportantEven the best manufacturing processes produce clearances between a screw and a mating nut. In applications where loads may be in either direction, backlash can result from these clearances creating unacceptable movement in the controlled mechanism as loads change. These applications are common in the paper, plastic, film, sheet metal forming processes, satellite, or other load-reversing applications. Such applications may be subjected to extreme vibrations. These vibrations can produce constant movement between the screw and lifting nut which can hammer the threads and cause premature wear. To reduce this screw-to-nut backlash to an absolute minimum, Duff-Norton developed Anti-Backlash actuators. The design allows the backlash to be adjusted to a minimum value practical. As wear occurs, the actuator can be easily adjusted, without any disassembly, to return the backlash to its’ original minimum value. NOTE: Use anti-backlash as a safety device or to provide wear indication for critical applications. Keyed antibacklash models may require (A) key adaptor, which projects below jack base. |
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Industrial screw jacks are used to lift, position (push, pull, tilt, roll, etc.) and support all kinds of loads. Some applications where our screw jacks have been used include plastics machinery, beverage bottling systems, aircraft assembly and paper production.
Duff-Norton’s collection of screw jacks range from mini screw jacks supporting up to 1,000 pounds to acme screw jacks with a capacity up to 350 tons and everything in between. Learn about our machine and ball screw jacks.
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