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Why is spindle rotation prevention offered on screw jacks with non rotating spindles?

April 26, 2017Jacks offered prevention rotating rotation screw spindle spindles

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Why is spindle rotation prevention offered on screw jacks with non rotating spindles?

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Under “no load” conditions, translating spindles will rotate due to drag between the spindle and the worm gear. This can be prevented by the used of a keyed lifting screw.