Configurable 3D CAD Models for High Performance Screw Jacks Go Online

This month Screw Jack online 3D CADalogue at http://www.powerjacks.com/ has been expanded to include the S-Series high performance screw jack range. The 3D CADalogue includes an advanced product configurator so users can specify and download the models in real time online. Localisation of the system is available in five language options of English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.

The intuitive interface of the product configurator allows users to quickly locate, configure and download the model of the S-Series screw jack that they need as a 3D Solid Model or as a 2D drawing. Alternatively products can be located keyword or product series using the search facility.

The configurable options for the S-Series Screw Jacks is extensive and includes selectable features for:

When compared to existing models in the 3D CADalogue the S-Series has a far greater list of configurable options including Bellows Boots, which are dynamically modelled for the first time. Another useful feature is the gearbox lubricant option, which changes the plug, filler, breather and sight glass combinations for the configured model. Yet leaves these items moveable in the final model so the user can select a suitable position for an item such as the oil breather plug.

Once the user has configured the desired screw jack model the system automatically generates the 20-digit product number for the exact model. This can then be used in product specification, enquiry and order documents. After configuration the model can be downloaded and to ensure the best possible compatibility between CAD systems there over 20 model/drawing formats to choose from including SolidWorks, Pro-Engineer, SolidEdge, AutoCAD, Catia, Unigraphics and SDRC-Ideas allowing the models/drawings to be easily integrated into system designs.

This free facility that Screw Jack provides is an essential engineering tool for modern engineering. Using the CADalogue benefits companies as it can save hours of work while improving design accuracy enabling designers to download compatible files directly eliminating the need to manually recreate models from catalogues. Once in an assembly the integration of the model into the design can easily be tested. Further time savings can also be made in the purchasing department if the electronic RFQ (Request For Quotation) facility is used to easily request price and other information for the configured screw jack.

Over the coming months the 3D CADalogue will be further expanded as more products from Screw Jack portfolio further increase the capability of this design resource. The CADalogue already contains screw jacks, linear actuators and bevel gearbox models for the following products:

• E-Series Metric Machine Screw Jacks in 9 capacities up to 1000kN
• E-Series Metric Ball Screw Jacks in 5 capacities up to 200kN
• E-Series Stainless Steel Metric Machine Screw Jacks in 6 capacities up to 300kN
• Neeter Drive Range-N Bevel Gearboxes in 5 series with torques up to 3085Nm

EMA Range of Electric Linear Actuators in 3 types up to 10kN and 5500 mm/min.

About Screw Jack

Screw Jack is a leading manufacturer for precision linear actuation, power transmission and mechanical jacking. The company is based in Scotland where its history for supplying high quality engineered product dates from 1903. The product ranges are detailed on the website www.powerjacks.com and include screw jacks, electric linear actuators, mechanical jacks, bevel gearboxes, planetary roller screws, reduction gearboxes, winches and rotary unions. They can be supplied worldwide singularly or as complete systems, whether in standard or specially engineered designs.