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Ball Screw Actuators (Imperial)

Duff-Norton Ball Screw actuators come in many standard models, or can be custom designed for any application up to 50 tons.

Duff-Norton Ball Screw actuators provide high efficiency and high speed in one linear positioning package. The positive action of the low friction ball screw and nut design provides longer life at load and requires less power to achieve a specified thrust. Ball screw actuators can be used individually, in tandem or as part of a larger mechanical system. With lifts up to 20 feet, Duff-Norton Ball Screw actuators offer the perfect solution to many linear positioning applications.

  • Anti-Rotation Models available - contact our customer service personnel for more information
  • Move loads and apply force more efficiently than other mechanical actuators
  • Require less power by providing positive mechanical action
  • Permit faster operation and longer life under load
  • Long predictable ball screw and ball nut life
  • Handles full load in tension or compression
         
Ball Screw Actuator Performance Specifications (Imperial)
Performance Table Instructions
When reviewing any Duff-Norton Actuator Performance Specifications Table, as part of the process of selecting the best-suited actuator for your application, there are several important worm-gear ratios to consider.

Standard Ratio – is frequently chosen when higher speeds and efficiency ratings are desired.
Optional Ratio(s) – is frequently chosen when the application requires higher lifting capacities, lower speeds, or to ease the use of a handwheel.

Capacity (Tons)  1/2 1 2 (HL) 2 3 5 (HL) 5 10 (HL) 10 20 (HL) 20 25 50
Max. Speed Cface Driven (in/min)** (pg. 114) 287.5 72.0 118.5 287.5 136.5 215.5 102.0 215.5 108.0 81.0
Max. Speed Red. Driven (in/min)** (pg. 108-109) 57.5 14.4 23.7 57.4 27.2 43 20.4 43.1 21.6 20.1 33.4
Dimensional Information Shown on Page(s): 52 53 54-59 54-59 60-61 62 63 64 65 66 66 67 68-69
Lifting Screw  Diameter (in)  5/8  3/4 1 1 1 11/64 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 2 1/4 2 1/4 3 4
Lead (in) 0.200 0.200 1.000 0.250 0.413 1.000 0.474 1.000 0.474 1.000 0.500 0.660 1.000
Worm Gear Ratios Std. 5:1 5:1 6:1 6:1 6:1 6:1 6:1 8:1 8:1 8:1 8:1 10 2/3:1 10 2/3:1
Optional No. 1 20:1 20:1 24:1 24:1 24:1 24:1 24:1 24:1 24:1 24:1 24:1 32:1 32:1
Optional No. 2 12:1 12:1 12:1 12:1 12:1
Turns of Worm for 1" Stroke Std. 25 25 6 24 14.526 6 12.667 8 16.889 8 16 16.16 10.67
Optional No. 1 100 100 24 96 58.106 24 50.667 24 50.667 24 48 48.48 32
Optional No. 2 12 48 29.053 12 25.334
Worm Torque at No Load (in-lb) Std. 0.5 2 10 3 5 20 10 20 15 50 40 40 90
Optional No. 1 0.5 2 10 3 5 20 10 20 15 50 40 40 90
Optional No. 2 10 3 5 20 10
Maximum Horsepower per Actuator Std.  1/3  1/2 2 2 2 4 4 5 5 5 5 8 15   
Optional No. 1  1/6  1/4  1/2  1/2  1/2  3/4  3/4 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 2 1/2 6
Optional No. 2  3/4  3/4  3/4 2 2
Starting Worm Torque at Full Load (in-lb) Std. 10.5 22 180 50    110 500 220 800 350 1375 700 925 2700
Optional No. 1 5.0 11 80 25    50 206 90 400 175 625 325 475 1500
Optional No. 2 110 30    68 300 145  
Running Worm Torque at Full Load (in-lb) Std. 9.5 21 160 45 100 410 180 700 300 1270 650 825 2200
Optional No. 1 4.0 10 70 20 45 183 80 290 150 570 300 425 1200
Optional No. 2 100 25 60 270 125
Efficiency Rating (%) Std. 67.0 60.6 66.3 58.9 65.7 64.7 69.8 56.8 62.8 62.7 61.2 59.7 67.8
Optional No. 1 39.8 31.8 37.9 33.2 36.5 36.2 39.3 45.7 41.9 46.5 44.2 38.6 41.4
Optional No. 2 53.0 53.1 54.8 49.1 50.3
Weight with 6" Stroke (Raise) (lb) 2.8 5 20 20 21 40 40 50 50 115 115 235