Linear Stepper Motor Tech Info

In the world of electric motors, the vast majority are designed to do one thing: spin. To get anything to […]

To the untrained eye, a linear stepper motor looks like a standard motor with a screw sticking out of it.

When selecting a linear stepper motor for your automation project, you will encounter terms like “External,” “Non-Captive,” and “Captive.” While

Occasionally, our engineering team receives inquiries from customers asking for a “Teflon screw.” While creating a lead screw entirely out

When an engineer needs to move a load in a straight line, the most traditional method has been to take

When browsing specifications for a Linear Stepper Motor, you will often see specifications like “Tr8x8” or “Tr8x2.” Understanding what these

When specifying a linear stepper motor or a lead screw assembly, engineers often focus heavily on the motor size and

When selecting a linear actuator, one of the first mechanical questions you will face is: “Should I use a Trapezoidal

If you look at the specifications for an AKT Motor linear actuator, you will notice that the lead screw is

If you have ever turned a handle on an old machine and felt a moment of looseness before the mechanism

One of the advantages of AKT Motor linear actuators is their robustness. Unlike complex servo systems, linear stepper motors are

One of the most common challenges in designing vertical motion systems—such as the Z-axis of a 3D printer or a

In the world of precision automation, converting rotary motion into linear motion is a fundamental challenge. While traditional systems use