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JTB Series Ball Screw Jack


Contents

General Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Configurations----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Specifications------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 Selection Guides

1. Jack Series ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

2. Load Capacity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

3. Screw Configurations & Mounting Orientation -------------------------------------------------- 6

4. Travel Stroke--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

5. Gear Ratio ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

6. Screw End Fittings--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

7. Worm Shaft Input Type---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

8. Accessories ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

Type Selection

1. Determination of Screw Jack Type --------------------------------------------------------------- 9

2. Verification Of Input Power------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9

3. Verification Of The Ball Screw Stability ---------------------------------------------------------- 10

4. Permissible Radial Force ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

Dimensions

1. Model JTB5 (Tr16x5)------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12-13

2. Model JTB10 (Tr20x5) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14-15

3. Model JTB25 (Tr25x8) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16-17

4. Model JTB50 (Tr40x10) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18-19

5. Model JTB100 (Tr50x12) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20-21

6. Model JTB150 (Tr55x12) ----------------------------------------- -------------------------------- 22-23

7. Model JTB200 (Tr65x12) --------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 24-25

8. Model JTB300 (Tr80x16) ---------------------------- --------------------------------------------- 26-27

9. Model JTB500 (Tr100x20) ------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- 28-29

Ball Screw Jack System ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------ 30 Application Examples -------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- 31 Operation Manual ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ 32-36

Frequently Asked Questions ---------------------------------------------------------------- 37-40 Company History -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 Contact Us ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42


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General Information

* Models JTB5, JTB10, JTB25, JTB50, JTB100, JTB150, JTB200, JTB300, JTB500

* Lift force from 5kN to 500kN, customized 750kN, 1000kN ball screw jack

* high accuracy ball screw without self-locking, high efficiency, long service life, uniform lifting speed

* Translating screw, anti-rotation keyed screw and rotating screw configurations

* Upright mounting, inverted mounting, double clevis pivot mounting

* Top plate, threaded end, clevis end and plain end fittings

* Hand operated, electric driven or both

* Individual or multiple screw jack system arrangements

* Each jack has two worm gear ratios, high speed, low speed

* No standard travel length, all screw jack stroke produced following your needs

Jack Screw Configurations

Translating Screw Design

A translating screw jack has a jack screw translates through the jack housing, When

the jack screw is held to prevent rotation, the jack screw will move linearly through

the housing to push or pull the load. The screw may produce rotary force when lifting,

so anti-rotation measures should be adopted.

Rotating Screw (Travel Nut) Design

A rotating screw jack has a jack screw which turns moving a travel nut. The jack

screw is fixed to the worm gear. The load is attached to the travel nut, to move along

the jack screw. Due to its cylindric structure, supporting mode is often used at the

screw end to ensure good transmission of long stroke.

Keyed Screw (Anti-Rotation) Design

The jack screw of a translating jack must be attached to the load which prevents the

jack screw from rotating. Otherwise, the jack screw and the load will turn and not

translate. A keyed screw jack can prevent jack screw rotation, With keyway or square

protective tube anti-rotation device, the screw travels up and down only and

produces no rotary force.


Configurations

High Accuracy Ball Screw

1. Heavy load grinding ball screw shaft, hardness HRC58-62

2. High efficiency, high performance, high accuracy grade C6 or C7, low backlash, long service life

Tapered Roller Bearing

1. Preloaded for reduced assembly spring rate and high thrust load

2. Provides excellent support for side loading and horizontal applications

3. Maintains exact gear alignment under separating and thrust forces

4. Bearing sized for endurance and maximum loading conditions

Bronze Worm Gear

1. Precison hobbing machine for processing

2. Bronze material, high hardness, excellent wear resistance

Worm Shaft

1. Worm rotary cutting processing machine and grinding machine processing, high precision

2. High frequency heat treatment of worm, 40Cr or C45 steel material, high hardness, customized

stainless steel worm

Rugged Housing

1. CNC precision automatic lathe processing

2. Cast iron or ductile cast iron material, customized aluminum, alloy steel material

Grease Seals

1. Double lip oil seal, prevent grease or gear oil leak


Specifications


JTB - 100 - UR - 300 - H - II - C - HW

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Selection Guides

1. Jack Series JT: “Jacton” brand

B: B series ball screw jack

2. Load Capacity Model 5 10 25 50 100 150 200 300 500

Load capacity(kN) 4.9 9.8 24.5 49 98 147 196 294 490

Before selecting above model, please check the corresponding specificiations

3. Screw Configuration & Mounting Orientation US: Upright translating screw UK: Upright keyed translating screw UR: Upright rotating screw

IS: Inverted translating screw IK: Inverted keyed translating screw IR: Inverted rotating screw

4. Travel Stroke 300, means travel stroke 300mm

No standard travel stroke, all screw jack stroke produced following your needs


5. Gear Ratio

Each JTB ball screw jack model has two gear ratios.

Model 5 10 25 50 100 150 200 300 500

H: high gear ratio 1/5 1/5 1/6 1/6 1/8 1/8 1/8 10 2/3 10 2/3

Stroke per turn of

worm shaft

1

mm

1

mm

1.33

mm

1.67

mm

1.5

mm

1.5

mm

1.5

mm

1.5

mm

1.88

mm

L: low gear ratio 1/20 1/20 1/24 1/24 1/24 1/24 1/24 1/32 1/32

Stroke per turn of

worm shaft

0.25

mm

0.25

mm

0.33

mm

0.42

mm

0.5

mm

0.5

mm

0.5

mm

0.5

mm

0.63

mm

6. Screw End Fittings Standard ball screw ends includes top plate, clevis end, threaded end and plain end, also customized

special required ball screw ends.

7. Worm Shaft Input Types

A: left side worm shaft input. B: right side worm shaft input.

C: double worm shaft input.

M1: left side motor flange direct input. M2: right side motor flange direct input.

M3: left side motor flange direct input, right side worm shaft input.

M4: right side motor flange direct input, left side worm shaft input.


Example>>>>>> JT-B-100-UR-1000-L-I-C-PP/BB/HW

1. Ball Screw Type

2. 98kN

3. Upright Rotating Screw

4. 1000mm Stroke

5. Low Gear Ratio

6. Top Plate End Fitting

7. Double Worm Shaft Input

8. Protective Pipe

9. Bellows Boot

10. Hand Wheel

8. Accessories N: No accessory

PP: Protective pipe (lifting screw dustproof and rustproof)

BB: Bellows boot (lifting screw dustproof and rustproof)

HW: Hand wheel (hand operated jack, optional hand crank)

DC: Digital counter or digital position indicator (installed on worm shaft, precision display stroke)

EM: Electric motor (motor driven jack, optional ac motor or dc motor)

GR: Gear reducer (motor driven jack with low speed, optional gear motor, worm gear reducer, helical gear

reducer)

LS: Limit switches (control stroke, when full extend or full retract travel, the motor will stop )

SN: Stop nut (installed at the bottom of lifting screw, prevent lifting screw from being removed from the jack

housing)

PB: Pillow block bearing (when long distance between jack and jack, which fixes connecting shaft, avoid

swing)

FC: Flexible coupling (for shafts connection like connecting shaft and worm shaft)

CS: Connecting shaft (for connecting drive shafts like screw jack lift system)

BG: Miter gearbox (right angle transmit rotary motions, power or torque in screw jack lift system)

SP: Swivel plate or trunnion mounting plates (installed on jack base with swivel pins for pivoting of loads)

SM: Swivel mounting base or trunnion mounting base (matching swivel plate or trunnion mounting plates)


Type Selection

1. Determination of Screw Jack Type

Calculation of total equivalent load Ws (N)

Ws=Wmax x f1(N)

Driven Machine Factor (f1):

Calculation of equivalent load of single jack W(N)

Initial selection of jack type

Make an initial selection of jack type by fully considering load, speed, travel, efficiency and drive source.

Make final determination of jack type in view of stroke, ambient environment and top end fittings.

2. Verification Of Input Power

If the input power required is greater than the permissible input power, increase the size of the screw jack or

decrease the speed of the screw.

Calculation of input power required:

V: lifting speed of the screw (or traveling nut) m/min

L1: pitch of screw(m), i: worm gear ratio

W: equivalent load of single screw jack

Л: pi, η: overall efficiency T0: no-load torque (N.m)

(See L1, i, η and T0 in the table of basic parameters)


3. Verification Of The Screw Stability

Verify the screw stability when the axial compression load exists. If the load is greater than the critical load,

increase the sizes before calculation.

The critical load is calculated with the following formula:

Pcr: critical load, d: screw root diameter mm(see 4th page of specifications)

fm: support factor, La: distance between action points, mm

W: equivalent load of single jack(N), SF: safety factor(generally SF=4)

For verification of the screw stability, choose La(based sizes) and fm (on the support factor) as follows

A Jack fixed shaft terminal free, fm=2.5×104 B Jack fixed – top plate fixed, fm=20×104


4. Permissible Radial Force

If side load applies, make consideration so that it does not directly apply the jack by installing a guide as

shown below.


Dimensions

Model JTB5 (Tr16x5) Dimensions



























Ball Screw Jack System

Two Ball Screw Jack System

Four Ball Screw Jack System

Eight Ball Screw Jack System


JTB series ball screw jack is used in printing press set the proper gauge on the feed rollers, automobile

lift, solar panel double clevis, road barrier, steel press set the roller height with precision

control, locomotive industry, sawmills, tire manufacturing, automobile manufacturing industry, airplane

components manufacturing industry, numerous maritime, satellite dish, solar tracker, large material

transfer, paper industry, commercial food industry, dairy processing, wind power, nuclear industry, many

conveyor, steel press, aircraft manufacturing, manufacturing industry and metallurgy industry, mining

industry, chemical industry, construction industry, irrigation industry.

Application Examples


Operation Manual

Read this manual before installation or operation of screw jack. Failure to understand this manual,

install or operate screw jack properly could result in damage to the Jack and or serious personal

injury.

Do not exceed the screw jack ratings including design load, travel, and input speed. Install, align and

shield all moving parts properly. Proper machinery installation practices should be followed. Safety

codes for mechanical power transmissions apparatus are to be followed. Check for and adhere to all

applicable safety codes. Bolts should be sized to fit the screw jack base mounting holes, at least

grade 5 and tightened to the appropriate torque. Mounting bases should be flat and sufficiently strong

to support the load on the jack. Properly lubricate and maintain the screw jacks. Use the operation

manual only for the intended application. Failure to install, operation or maintain screw jacks could

result in product failure and personal injury.

This screw jack operation manual is applicable to all screw jacks models. Information represents

typical configuration and may different slightly from the actual screw jack being installed or repaired.

Notices Before Installation Your screw jack was manufactured to high quality standards and is designed to provide long service

life. Certain safety measures and procedures must be followed in handling, installing and servicing

the screw jack to insure long trouble free service.

1. Any obvious or suspected damage to screw jack during transport from the factory must be

immediately taken pictures and reported to Jacton corresponding sales and the carrier, The sales will

submit this problem to Jacton engineers teams immediately.

2. Upon delivery all of the screw jack should be inventoried to determine if shortages exist. All

shortages must be immediately taken pictures and reported to Jacton corresponding sales and the

carrier, The sales will submit this problem to Jacton QC teams and warehousers immediately.

3. Installation, maintenance and safety instructions must be given to personnel directly responsible

for the installation, maintenance and operation of the jack.

Caution! Ball screw jacks is not self-locking, Vibration could cause a screw jack to self-lower or creep. If that is

the case, brake mechanism and other locking systems are necessary.

Stop nut is used to prevent lifting screw moving out of the screw jack base. Jacton standard screw

jacks are not equipped with stop nuts unless special requirements in your purchase order.

Screwjacks are not meant for personnel support. All applications designed for personnel support

must be approved by Jacton engineers team.


Installation Instructions 1. Be certain that the screw jack load capacity exceeds the maximum load that may be applied to it.

2. Be assured the screw jack input speed is not be exceeded. Specifications show the max. speed.

3. The foundation for the screw jack should be rigid enough to maintain correct alignment with

connected machinery and have sufficient strength to support the maximum load.

4. The foundation should have a flat mounting surface in order to assure uniform support for the

screw jack. Be assured the opening in the foundation for the protective pipe or the lifting screw is as

small as possible in order that the jack is supported over the greatest possible area.

5. Check the method of stopping the screw rotation, maybe translation will occur is sufficiently strong.

When individual screw jack application without be guided, will need keyed screw jack.

6. It is extremely important that the screw jack be installed so that the lifting screw is perfectly plumb

and all connecting shafts are aligned with the worm shaft.

7. After precise alignment, each member must be securely bolted and if possible doweled in place.

Doweling will assure exact repositioning if ever removed. It is essential that a gear unit be securely

bolted down to the foundation using bolts of proper diameter to fit the mounting holes.

8. After the screw jacks, bevel gearboxes, couplings, connecting shafts are installed and aligned,

there should be no signs of binding or misalignment.

9. Couplings and connecting shaft are the responsibility of the customer and are not provided by

Jacton side, unless special requirements in your purchase order.

10. Caution must be taken when operating your jack at either extreme of travel. If possible, hard

external stop nuts should be provided.

11. If operating at the upper limits of the screw jack capacity, don’t stop the downward travel of the

jack by running the lifting screw attachments or the load against the gearbox without checking with

Jacton side, as serious damage to the internal mechanism may result.

12. The customer is responsible for providing mechanical stops and limit switches for control of the

prime mover. None are included unless special requirements in your purchase order. If limit switches

are furnished by Jacton, normally, we install limit switches for controlling full travel stroke, also

following customers special requirements.

The foundation of the screw jack is critical to insure alignment. Mount the jack and check that the axis

of the lifting screw is parallel to the movement of the load and centered with respect to the load. Shim

under the base to achieve this if needed. Both eccentric load or side load will cause premature wear


and possible bending and failure of the screw jack. Once the alignment is correct hand tighten the

mounting bolts.

The next step is to align the input shaft with the worm shaft of the screw jack. This alignment can be

just as critical to proper operation. Test the alignment by rotating the shafts by hand and fully extend

the lifting screws.

If the hand operation turns freely and the other components of the system are in alignment, tighten

the mounting fasteners and attach the load to the screw jack. Start-up should be and break-in periods

of several minutes with careful observation are required. Any vibrations, binding or excessive

amperage draw of motors is reason to shut down and repeat the entire alignment procedure.

Finally the lifting screw should be re-greased with a light film, and the screw jack gearbox be checked

that it is full of grease.

Troubleshooting Your screw jack will perform satisfactorily if the suggestions described in the booklet are carefully

followed. It is estimated the approximately 98 percent of screw jack failures can be attributed to

improper lubrication, misapplication and misalignment.

Trouble Inspection Point Solutions

1. Jack Overload

Reduce load or replace with unit of

sufficient capacity

2. Improper Support Jack should be supported over entire

base area, not just at bolt hole locations.

3. High Shock Select larger Unit

Gearbox Failure

4. Uneven Bolting Torque Take up evenly on mounting bolts

1. Type of Coupling

Rigid Couplings can cause shaft Failure.

Replace with coupling which will provide

adequate flexibility and lateral float

2. Coupling Alignment Re-align as required

3. Excessive Overhung Load Check Jack for allowable loads

4. Jack Overload See Gearbox failure #1

5. Shock Loading Install coupling capable of absorbing

shock and if necessary replace with jack

of sufficient capacity. Shock loads can

significantly increase apparent dead

weight

Worm Shaft Failure

6. “Ganging” Jacks If several jacks are in-line, the worm

shaft of the first jack will be subjected to

the combined torque of all the jacks. If

this torque exceeded 300% of the rated

input torque you must replace with a

larger jack



2. Coupling Alignment See Worm Shaft Failure #2

3. Excessive Overhung Load See Worm Shaft Failure #3

4. Coupling Lateral Alignment

Adjust spacing between connecting

shafts to relieve end pressure

5. Bearing Adjustment Bearings must be preloaded

6. Bearing Lubrication

Proper levels and grade must be

maintained at all times

Bearing Failure

7. Shock Loading See Worm Shaft Failure #5


2. Load Screw Alignment Lifting Screws must be perfectly plumb

3. Lubrication See Bearing Failure #6

4. Duty Cycle Limit Exceeded

Reduce the number of cycles per hour

or reduce the load. Contact factory for

the maximim allowable cycles per hour

Worm Gear Failure

5. Side load Eliminate side load


2. Load Screw Alignment See Worm Gear Failure #2

Lifting Screw Failure

3. Side Load See Worm Gear Failure #5

Lubrication The lubricant should not be corrosive to worm gear, ball or roller bearings and must be neutral in

reaction. The lubricant must not contain any contamination that may be detrimental to operation of

the screw jack. The lubricant must have resistance to oxidation and must be non-channeling.

Operating temperatures must be considered when selecting a lubricant for a screw jack. We

recommended the following extreme pressure greases or their equivalents. For applications outside

these limits contact Jacton.

The screw jack normal working temperature -20 deg. C ~ +80 deg. C, Filled with NLGI EP 1 or 2

grade grease, Special working temperature, need special grease, please contact Jacton.

Jacton screw jacks are lubricated prior to shipment. Lubrication inspection is recommended at

regular intervals. Intervals are determined by the duty cycles of the screw jack, but should be

performed a minimum of once every two months.

Each screw jack is furnished with a grease nipple. The screw jack should be filled with grease until

lubricant begins to seep from the lifting screw opening. For the screw jack is equipped with boots,

remove the boot at the jack before you check for proper grease levels. Severe operating conditions

may require more frequent lubrication.

Lifting screw must be checked regularly to insure that they are adequately lubricated. This is

especially critical for the rotating design screw jacks where no lubrication is deposited because the

lifting screw does not translate through the screw jack gearbox into the protective pipe.


Maintenance Instructions All mounting bolts must be retightened after a short period of operation. Under extreme operating

conditions, the wear on the worm gear must be checked at shorter intervals, depending on the

power-on time, by inspecting the play in the thread. The worm gear must be replaced if the axial

backlash with a single-start thread is more than one-quarter of the thread pitch. After checking the

wear, screw jack should be re-assembled by a fitter. Check carefully that rotation is smooth and light

and free from axial play.

The Lifting screw must be kept free of contaminants and should be lubricated. If possible, lifting

screw should be booted or returned to retracted position when it's not in use.

Along with periodic inspection, check the alignment of the lifting screw to the load. Misalignment will

cause premature wear and possible failure. The load should be centered on the axis of the lifting

screw and motion should be parallel to the axis of the lifting screw. The power output shafting must

be aligned with respect to the screw jack input shaft. Binding during rotation will cause premature

wear. After the screw jacks, connecting shafts, couplings, bevel gearboxes and gear reducers are

coupled together in a system, it should be possible to rotate the shafts to fully extend the unloaded

screw jacks by hand.

The screw jacks are lubricated by the Jacton and are ready for operation on delivery. The translating

screw configurations must be lubricated via their grease nipples with one of the greases specified

below at intervals of 30 – 50 operating hours. The lifting screw should be cleaned and greased at the

same time. We recommend that the screw jack gearbox be cleaned to remove old grease and refilled

with fresh grease after every 600 operating hours or every 18 months. The screw jacks can

disassembly and assembly easily:

1. dismount the screw jack and clean.

2. disassemble the lifting screw and lifting screw protective pipe (only for translating screw).

3. Remove locking screws for screw jack gearbox cover.

4. Wash out the screw jack gearbox and components with a suitable wash medium.

5. Refill with grease


What is the difference between an acme screw jack and a ball screw jack?

The acme screw jack uses an acme threaded screw that is completely self-locking, meaning it will

hold its position without a brake mechanism or locking systems. Ball screw jack use ball screws to

convert rotary motion to linear movement, and require approx. 1/3 the horsepower compared to a

acme screw jack. Due to the efficiency of the ball screw, brake mechanism must be used to stop and

hold the load screw in position. Brake mechanism is also recommended for use on any screw jack if

vibration is present.

Why use an acme screw jack and a ball screw jack?

One type of screw jack is usually better suited to the operating conditions. Typically, fast travel speed

and frequent cycle times may be more suited to a ball screw jack, particularly as the load approaches

the rated capacity of the screw jack. High load at slow travel speed, less frequent cycles and the

ability to hold the load in position when the system is at rest may be better suited for an acme screw

jack.

How do I operate the screw jack?

Most screw jacks are operated by electric motor, but air motors and hydraulic motors can also be

used. Hand wheel or crank handle can be used for manual operation.

Can I use a larger motor than required in specifications?

Yes, but it is not recommended. The screw jack or jack system components could be

damaged if an oversize motor is used. Travel limit switches control must be used for each end of

travel to stop the motor. If using solid mechanical stops, screw jack components can be subject to

shock load conditions and oversize motors can cause catastrophic failure of stops and other

components.

How do I stop the screw jack at the travel limits?

Limit switches or other controls must be used to shut off the motor when the screw jack has reached

its full extended or retracted position. Solid mechanical stops are not recommended. Their continued

use can cause severe damage to the screw jack.

Can different size screw jacks be used in the same system?

Yes, as long as the equal travel length per full turn of worm shaft input. This is sometimes done to

accommodate varying load conditions.

What is the screw jack system efficiency?

2 screw jack system efficiency is 95%, 3 screw jack system efficiency is 90%, 4 screw jack system

efficiency is 85%, 6 screw jack system efficiency is 80%. Bevel gearbox efficiency is 98%. Single

reduction helical gear reducer efficiency is 98%, Double reduction helical gear reducer efficiency is

97%. Worm gear reducer efficiency is horsepower out x 100 / horsepower in

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the maximum input speed?

Jacton screw jack can be run at 1500Rpm. A gear motor, helical gear reducer, or a worm gear

reducer is used to reduce the input Rpm to the screw jack to provide the required travel speed of the

lifting screw. Many Jacton screw jacks can be driven directly by 1500Rpm and 900Rpm electric

motors. Electric motors and reducers are available mounted directly to many Jacton screw jacks

models.

What causes heat build up in the screw jack?

The screw jack is a mechanical gearbox assembly. The friction of the worm and worm gear, lifting

screw and worm gear, bearings and seals generate heat while the screw jack is operating. The

combination of travel, loading, and input speed all affect the temperature rise of the screw jack.

Jacton screw jack sizing calculations take these variables into account to insure that you select the

right screw jack model for your application.

What is the screw jack load capacity and travel?

This is based on the relationship of the lifting screw diameter and the length. Lifting screws in tension

are rated for the full capacity of the screw jack, regardless of length, providing they do not rotate

faster than the critical speed. For the lifting screw in compression, capacity is limited by the screw

jack’s permissible buckling load. The permissible buckling load of a lifting screw is reduced as the

lifting screw gets longer. Use the maximum extended lifting screw length when using the permissible

buckling load charts to determine screw jack load capacity.

How do I determine the full-extended lifting screw length?

The extended lifting screw length is normally equal to the travel stroke. If screw jack is equipped with

bellows boot and stop nut, must be added the bellows boot full retract length and the addition stop

nut or special closed height. These must be increased the extended lifting screw length. For inverted

screw jack, the thickness of the mounting structure must be included. This total extended lifting screw

length should be used when determining the permissible buckling load of the screw jack.

Should the load being positioned be guided?

It is highly recommended that the load be guided, however, it is not necessary. A guided system will

provide more column stability and allow longer screw jack travel. Column length is greatly reduced on

unguided systems. External load forces common with unguided systems are detrimental to the life

and operation of the screw jack.

Can the screw jack withstand side loading or a bending moment?

Yes, but this is not recommended. Consult Jacton if this condition will be present. These types of

loads apply greater forces on the screw jack and housing assembly causing premature wear. Guides

are highly recommended and should be used to eliminate side and bending loads.

Can the screw jack withstand shock loading?

This is not recommended. Oversized screw jacks are required to handle shock loads. Solid thrust

bearings are also available in many screw jack models when constant vibration and shock are

present in an application.


What is the difference between upright and inverted screw jack configurations?

The difference between an upright and an inverted screw jack is the location at which the lifting screw

exits the jack relative to the jack gearbox. For example, an upright screw jack’s lifting screw exits the

jack opposite the gearbox. An inverted screw jack’s lifting screw exits the jack on the same side as

the gearbox. The choice between inverted and upright screw jack is dependent upon the application.

Note: An upright screw jack mounted upside down is still referred to as an upright screw jack.

How is the linear travel speed calculated?

Each screw jack has an inherent number show lifting screw travel per full turn of worm shaft input.

The result of the screw jack is equal to the lifting screw pitch divided by worm gear ratio. For

example, JT-10T model screw jack, screw pitch 8mm, high worm gear ratio 1/8, the lifting screw

travel is 1mm per full turn of worm shaft input. If 900Rpm is applied to the worm shaft, the linear

travel speed is 900Rpm multiplied by 1mm/r, equal to 900 millimeter per minute.

Are screw jacks lubricated prior to shipment?

All Jacton worm gear screw jacks and ball screw jacks are lubricated with an extreme pressure NLGI

grade #1 or 2grease before leaving the factory. Bevel gear screw jacks are lubricated with NLGI

grade #1 grease or VG220 gear oil. The upper bearing and jack screw are grease lubricated while

the remaining internal components are oil lubricated. They are grease lubricated prior to shipment.

What electric motors options are available?

Electric motor options vary among product lines. Customers can use AC 3-phase motor, AC

single-phase motor, DC motor. Standard voltage of China is 380V/220V, 3-phase, 50Hz, or 220V,

single-phase, 50Hz. Customized international voltage motors like America 110V-single phase-60hz,

240V/480V-three phase-60Hz, other voltages 230V/240V-single phase-50hz, 400V/415V/440V-three

phase-50hz etc.

Are screw jacks corrosion resistant?

Stainless steel screw jacks are inherently corrosion resistant. All exposed surfaces are stainless steel

and aluminum bronze. Most other screw jacks can be modified with special finishes, coatings, and

seals.

Can bellows boots be supplied for an screw jack model with inverted screw?

Yes, but allowance must be made in the length of the lifting screw for both the closed height of the

boot and structure thickness. Since we can make no provision for attaching a boot on the underside

of your structure, we suggest that a circular plate similar to the lifting screw top plate be welded or

bolted to the bottom of your structure supporting the screw jack, thereby making it possible to use a

standard bellows boot.

Is there backlash between the lifting screw and worm gear?

Yes. This is necessary to allow for sliding or rolling action of the lifting screw through the worm gear.

Anti-backlash nut screw jack is available when the backlash needs to be minimized. Input torque

requirements are greater for anti-backlash nut screw jack.


How is the lifting screw protected?

Standard translating screw jack is fitted with a lifting screw protective pipe that stores the lifting screw

when the screw jack is in the closed position. Bellows boot is available and recommended to protect

the lifting screw in the extended position. Double bellows boots are required for rotating screw jack

with traveling nut.

How do I attach the load to be positioned to the lifting screw?

For translating screw jack, the lifting screw has a standard threaded end that can be used to attach

the load, top plate, clevis end, plain end and forked head are also available. For traveling nut design,

the traveling nut has a flange with mounting holes. The screw jack gearbox has a mounting base and

is also available with a clevis mount for double clevis requirements.

Will the lifting screw rotate?

Yes. You need to prevent the lifting screw from rotating to produce linear motion. The lifting screw will

not rotate in a multiple screw jack system with all the lifting screws attached to the same structure. If

rotation of the screw cannot be prevented in the application design, a keyed screw configuration is

available for either the acme screw jack and ball screw jack. Input torque will increase for keyed

screw jack and the capacity may be reduced to 25% of rating.

What is the maximum and minimum operating temperature?

Standard Jacton screw jacks are designed to operate at maximum 80 deg.C (185 deg.F) ambient

temperature. For higher temperatures, special grease and seals are required, contact Jacton of these

special requirements. Minimum minus 20 deg.C (minus 4 deg.F) ambient temperature. For lower

temperatures, special grease and seals are required, contact Jacton of these special requirements.

How do I lubricate a screw screw jack?

Use the proper grease. Fill the gearbox by pumping grease into the grease fittings supplied in the

screw jack housing. The lifting screws should have grease applied directly to them with a rag or

paintbrush. This must be done as part of a regularly scheduled maintenance program.


Company History

In 1997, Established Jacton Hardware Fabrication Plant, mainly processing kinds of hardware

following customers requirements. Occupied 500 square meters.

In 2000, Established domestic sales department, started to develop local market, mainly processing

gear transmission parts such as worm and worm gear, acme threads screw, square threads screw

and acme lead screw nut. Meanwhile, sales also sell straight bevel gear and spiral bevel gears for

customers.

In 2002, According to some regular customers of steel plants and machines manufacturers, which

used Taiwan screw jacks and bevel gearboxes, due to long delivery and high price, would affect the

normal operations. Jacton Hardware Fabrication Plant started to processing JT series trapezoidal

screw jack and JT series T type bevel gearbox following above customers samples.

In 2003, Established engineering department, research and development others models of JT series

trapezoidal screw jack and JT series T type bevel gearbox, and draw some factory production

drawings and local sales' customers drawing with 2d cad software.

In 2005, According to local market demands, Jacton Hardware Fabrication Plant is committed to

research and development JB/T8809-1998 standard JTB series ball screw jack and JTP series cubic

bevel gearbox.

In 2006, Because of local markets fiercely competitive. Established Hong Kong office - Jacton

International Limited with own US dollars and EURO account. Established international sales

department, focused on overseas markets. Meanwhile, "JACTON" as company only brand.

In 2008, According to int'l sales market report, cubic screw jacks are very popular in Europe and

America markets. After managements meetings, we started to develop JTC series cubic screw jacks.

In 2009, Jacton Hardware Fabrication Plant extension, occupied 5000 square meters. Company

improves the processes and products through technology investment, brings in advanced

technology, production and testing equipment.

In 2010, Jacton Hardware Fabrication Plant Passed ISO9001:2008 quality management system, we

are strictly implement the work flow of ISO9001:2008 certifications, which ensures oversea and local

customers are satisfaction with our screw jacks and bevel gearboxes and fast delivery time.

In 2012, In order to facilitating management, according to management decisions, sales department

and design department moved to Taibao business building. Meanwhile, Jacton Hardware Fabrication

Plant changed to be Dongguan Jacton Electromechanical Co.,Ltd.


Contact Us

Jacton Electromechanical Co.,Ltd

(Head Quarters)

1&2 Floors, Building F, Baisheng Industrial

Areas, No.34, Yongjun Road, Datang,

Dalingshan, Dongguan, Guangdong, China

Phone: 86 769 81585810

Mobile: 86 189 25569548

Jacton Electromechanical Co.,Ltd

(Sales Dept. & Design Dept.)

1118, Taibao Business Building, No.1

Langwei Rd, Xinan, Changan, Dongguan,

Guangdong, China

Phone: 86 769 81585852

Fax: 86 769 81620195

Jacton International Limited

(Hong Kong Branch)

Office 17,9/F.,Tower A,New Mandarin

Plaza,No.14,Science Museum Road,

Tsimshatsui,Kowloon,Hongkong

Tel: 852-2793-5511

Fax:852-3590-2333

Contact Us

General Enquiries: [email protected]

[email protected]

Online Skype: jactonjack (Warren)

Online Skype: jactongearbox (Abby)

Website: http://www.screw-jack.com

Urgently required, please directly make a call

to Warren +86 13532830851

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