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Leadscrews and anti-backlash nuts for 3D printers and robotics
Z-axis leadscrews and anti-backlash nuts for layer-perfect motion
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Overview
3D Printing & Robotics
A 3D printer's Z-axis moves in tiny steps for hours at a time; any wobble or backlash shows on the print. Apex leadscrews and anti-backlash nuts give smooth, repeatable layer steps. Robotics and small automation use the same parts for linear axes, grippers and lifts.
Advantages
Why printer and robot builders choose us
Layer-accurate Z motion
Smooth travel and repeatable steps.
Anti-backlash
No lost motion when direction changes.
Multi-start for speed
Longer lead for faster travel.
Products
Products used in 3D printing and robotics
Standard catalogue items, or made to your drawing.
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MalkarApplications
Applications in 3D Printing & Robotics
3D printer Z-axis
Leadscrews raise the print bed or gantry layer by layer with fine, repeatable steps.
Leadscrew linear actuators
How to choose the leadscrew and nut for a motor-driven linear actuator: lead for speed, self-locking for holding, diameter for length and load, and the right nut for accuracy and wear.
Lab automation and analysers
Leadscrew drives position pipettes, sample stages and grippers in analysers and lab automation.
Precision gear trains for actuators and instruments
Small, accurate ground and spur gears for actuators, test rigs and instruments.
Talk to an application engineer
Share your drawing, material and machine, and we'll help you choose the right tool or component, or design a custom one.
