ACME Lead Screw Cutting

H&E Gear manufactures ACME & Trapezoid Lead Screws of any length from ½ to 6 inches in diameter, with single to multiple leads.

The main advantage of acme lead screws is that the trapezoidal thread profile is easier to manufacture which results in substantial cost savings. When the application doesn’t call for the high efficiency offered by ball screws, acme lead screws provide an appropriate, much cheaper alternative.

Additionally, the larger thread contact area provides two distinct advantages. First, is a much higher load capacity. Second, the higher friction helps prevent back-driving, which makes them ideal for vertically raising and suspending heavy loads, like in-car jacks and lifts.