30 Degree Trapezoidal Screw Knowledge

Nov 15, 2023

1. 30 Degree Trapezoidal Screw

 

Trapezoidal screw is a type of screw transmission. Movement and power are transmitted through the screwing of the nut and the screw, which can convert rotational motion into linear motion. The trapezoidal screw has the characteristics of high transmission efficiency, accurate positioning, and large load-bearing capacity. The rotary motion is converted into linear motion through the screw screw and the engaged nut, and energy and force are transmitted at the same time.

 

30 degree trapezoidal screw

 

2. Summary of 30 Degree Trapezoidal Screw Names

 

 Summary of 30 degree trapezoidal screw names

Parameter
Serial Number Name Code
1 Nominal Diameter d
2 Pitch P
3 Crest Clearance ac
4 Crest Height H1
5 External Thread Height h3
6 Internal Thread Height H4
7 External Thread Major Diameter d2
8 Internal Thread Major Diameter D2
9 External Thread Minor Diameter d3
10 Internal Thread Minor Diameter D1
11 Internal Thread Large Diameter D4
12 Root Width b

 

3. Characteristics of 30-Degree Trapezoidal Screw

 

1) Simple structure, convenient processing and relatively economical price

2) When the thread rise angle is smaller than the friction angle, it can self-lock

3) Smooth transmission

4) Large friction resistance, efficiency range between 0.3~0.7, in self-locking state, efficiency range below 0.4

5) Has specific resistance to impact and vibration

6) The load capacity is higher than that of ordinary rolling spirals.

 

4. Selection Review Calculation

 

For general force-transmitting screws, the main failure modes are thread surface wear and screw breakage under tensile stress.

Cracks, shears, and shearing or bending of thread roots. The design is mainly based on wear resistance calculation and strength calculation.

Identify the main dimensions of the screw drive.

For conductive spirals, the failure mode is mainly caused by excessive gaps or deformation due to wear.

The movement accuracy decreases. When designing, the wear resistance of the thread and the stiffness of the screw should be calculated to confirm the screw.

Main dimensions of the transmission. If the conductive spiral is subject to a significant axial load simultaneously, additional strength calculations are required.

Long screws (with a slenderness ratio exceeding 40) that are not manually adjusted may produce lateral vibrations, and their specifications should be checked.

Limit speed.

For the convenience of description, the following are the relevant parameters and simple calculations designed in the formula calculation.

 

Serial Number

Parameter Name

Symbol

Unit

Calculation Formula

Related Parameter 1

Related Parameter 2

Related Parameter 3

1

Lead

S

mm

S = N × P

N - Number of threads

P - Pitch

/

2

Middle Diameter

d2

mm

d2 = D - 0.5P

D - Axial diameter

P - Pitch

/

3

Helix Angle

α

degrees

α = arctan(S / (π × d2))

S - Lead

π - Pi (3.14)

d2 - Middle Diameter

4

Self-locking Judgment

/

/

a < fa

a - Angle

fa - Static friction angle

/

5

Screw Efficiency

η

/

η = (1 - μ × tanα) / (1 + μ × tanα)

μ - Static friction coefficient

tanα - Tangent of helix angle

/

6

Contact Surface Pressure

Pm

MPa

Pm = F / P0

F - Axial load

P0 - Allowable dynamic thrust

/

7

Sliding Speed

V

m/min

V = (π × d2 × n / cos α) × 10^-3

π - Pi (3.14)

d2 - Middle Diameter

n - Speed

8

Output Torque

T

Nm

T = F × P × 10^-3 / (2 × π × n)

F - Axial load

P - Pitch

n - Efficiency

 

5. Precautions for use

 

1) Load instructions

Avoid additional radial loads, which may cause abnormal operation, increased wear, sintering jam, etc.

2) Dust-proof requirements

Prevent foreign matter from entering. If iron filings, tin slag, aluminum filings, etc., are likely to be generated during working conditions, a protective cover should be added to prevent

Foreign objects entering the threads can cause abnormal wear or jamming.

3) If the slenderness ratio of the screw exceeds a certain range (slenderness ratio is above 60), it will produce a certain curvature due to its weight.

The nut produces a radial unbalanced load. Depending on the specific speed and torque used, it will cause abnormal wear, jamming, and shaft damage.

If the ends are bent or broken, anti-bounce devices can be used in the middle to restrain them.

4) Selection of lubricant, see the table below for details

 

Operating Conditions

Type of Lubricating Grease/Oil

Low Speed: High Load

Lithium Grease 2#~3#

Medium Speed - Medium Load

Lubricating Oil 68#~100# or Lithium Grease 1#~2#

High Speed: Light Load

Lubricating Oil 32#~68#

 

5) Pay attention to fixation when installing - support the coaxial and level adjustment of the installation method; fixation - free cantilever structure

The structure should pay attention to the control of shaft end tolerance and the locking and fixation of the head.

6) When installing the trapezoidal thread screw, a runout check must be performed. If there is no suitable measuring equipment,

equipment, then the screw should be moved by hand one or several times along its entire length before installing the original moving parts;

If the force required for the outer diameter of the shaft is uneven, accompanied by signs of wear, it indicates that there is a gap between the screw and the nut support.

Rails are misaligned. In this case, first loosen the relevant mounting screws and then move the wires by hand. If the required force is now even, calibrate the corresponding part again, otherwise it should be loosened again. Install the screws to determine the calibration error.

 

 

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