Importance of THK Ball Screw

THK is a manufacturing plant that is based in the USA and specializes in Linear Motion Guide mechanisms which includes in many types. The company name, THK, is an acronym of ‘Toughness’, ‘High Quality’ and ‘Know How’. THK ball screws are manufactured in four different types.
 
A sample THK Ball screw release is the Precision Caged ball screw that includes a special cage inside the ball screw nut. It is possible to select an instrument from any of the three varieties of precision caged ball screws available from this company, the High Speed Model SBN, the High Speed and Large-Lead Model SBK and the High Load Model HBN. There is a specially designed cage in each of these ball screws, which assists in the operation of each screw.
 
Another distinct range of THK ball screw is called simply the Precision ball screw, and this model is produced through grinding. There are thirteen different types of ball screws in this range that are designed with certain applications in mind. There is a wide variation in ball screw nut sizes, shapes and designs.
 
THK ball screws of course produce Rolled Ball Screws, which features a choice of eight ball screws. As is the case with the rolled ball screws, the principal variation between these ball screws is the differing sizes and shapes of the ball screw nuts. Each specific ball screw is tailored towards certain functions and has a range of useful features.
 
Various components of ball screw assemblies are produced by THK, and custom parts can be ordered from them as well. Customers can select from a choice of support units, nut brackets and lock nuts.