In a miniature ball screw system, the steel balls circulate along a continuous path within the ball nut, providing smooth and precise linear motion while minimizing friction. The ball return system guides the steel balls from one end of the travel path back to the starting point, ensuring continuous circulation. The direction of forward or backward linear motion depends on the rotation direction of the screw shaft: Clockwise for forward; Counterclockwise for backward.
MIF1404: 14mm diameter ball screw
Main advantages of miniature ball screws:
1. Low Friction
The rolling friction between the steel balls and the screw nut is significantly lower than sliding friction, which strongly reduces energy loss and minimizes heat generation.
2. High Efficiency
Due to reduced friction, the micro ball screw system offers higher driving efficiency and can convert rotational motion to linear motion more effectively compared to other linear screw types.
3. Wide Use
Micro ball screws are use…