Rodriguez ball screw drives

Ball screw drives convert rotary motion into precise linear movement and vice versa. (Image: Rodriguez GmbH)

They enable precise linear movements even in continuous operation and are suitable for many industrial applications: ball screw drives from Rodriguez. Both standard industrial applications and those with increased demands on travel speed can be realized thanks to variants with driven ball nut. The company offers ball screw drives in metric as well as inch dimensions according to all common industrial standards.

Whether in production and machine tools, robot applications, medical technology, or semiconductor manufacturing – ball screw drives convert rotational movements into precise linear movements and vice versa, and do so much more efficiently than, for example, trapezoidal screw drives. By using balls as rolling elements, sliding friction is reduced and a higher efficiency is achieved – ideal for dynamic positioning tasks in continuous operation.

Higher performance thanks to driven ball nut

When the critical rotational speed is reached, conventional ball screw drives quickly reach their limits in demanding applications. Rodriguez solves this problem with ball screw drives that feature a driven ball nut. Together with axial angular contact bearings and a precision nut, the adapted screw nut forms a powerful, belt-driven unit that delivers optimal results even at high speeds. Upon customer request, Rodriguez additionally integrates a suitable drive wheel.

Additional advantages of Rodriguez ball screw drives

The certified ball screw drives are rolled, spun, and ground, and are also available as miniature variants. Pre-tensioning and accuracy of the ball screw drives are precisely adjusted according to customer specifications, while individual end processing allows easy integration into existing systems. Customers also benefit from a long service life with low-friction movement sequences. Additionally, Rodriguez supports system integration and provides spindle bearings to optimally complement existing applications.