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    Posted August 22, 2019 - Updated Dec 12, 2019

    Acme Screws A screw thread series first developed in 1895 to replace square threads for use in positioning and power transmission. Acme screws are the most widely used power screws, popular in all industries for linear motion. See the Acme section for more information. Backdrive The action of converting thrust to torque, common to bearing […]