Ball screw vs lead screw

Ball screws are on average 34.4% heavier than their plastic alternative which can mean that the application is holding more weight than you need.

Being on average 34.4% lighter than traditional ball screws, these polymer nuts are ideal in applications where weight needs to be reduced.

Disturbing noise or vibration?

The ball bearings contained in ball screw drives generally make a noise during use. This can often be disturbing. To reduce noise, the speed of the application is reduced or additional lubricant is used. Ball screw drives can also quickly start to vibrate.

Our dryspin® lead screws run quietly and vibration-free

The rounded tooth flank geometry reduces the contact surface between the threaded spindle and the lead screw nut. As a result, the dryspin® lead screws run almost silently and vibration-free, even under load. Our online shop offers a wide range of different shapes and sizes of lead screws.

Ball screws

As soon as metal ball screw nuts are used in a damp environment, they start to corrode. The rust impedes smooth running and the screw drives have to be regularly serviced or replaced. This in turn saves time and money.

igus lead screws and nuts

The drylin® lead screw technology, on the other hand, is completely corrosion-free. This means that the drylin® lead screws always maintain their smooth running and long service life, even when used in corrosive environments - and are completely maintenance-free. All our plastic nuts are made from the tribologically optimised iglidur® high-performance polymers. The matching threaded spindles are made exclusively from stainless material.

Ball screws

Lubrication is essential for metal lead screw nuts, otherwise metallic abrasion will occur. The abrasion can block the entire system and quickly bring the application to a standstill without appropriate maintenance. The lubrication- and maintenance-free drylin® thread systems are the perfect alternative to conventional metal screw drives.

igus lead screws and nuts

With our drylin® lead screw nut made from iglidur® high-performance polymers, you don't need a single drop of lubricant. The self-lubricating effect minimises maintenance. Particles such as dust and fibres can adhere much less easily due to the dry operation. This leads to a significant increase in service life in dirty environments compared to conventional, lubricated solutions.

Can I really reduce costs by 61.5 %?

Our plastic threaded nuts not only stand out from their metal counterparts due to their technical advantages, but also when it comes to acquisition costs. They are up to 61.5 % cheaper to purchase than conventional metal lead screw nuts.

The costs are also significantly reduced over the course of the application. Maintenance costs and the purchase of external lubricants are completely eliminated with dryspin® lead screw technology.