When should I choose a ball screw instead of a lead screw?

Ball screws are recommended for applications requiring high positioning accuracy, high efficiency, high speeds, and long service life. Lead screws are generally better suited to lower-speed applications where self-locking or lower initial cost is more important.

How do I select the correct ball screw size and lead?

The correct ball screw depends on load, stroke length, travel speed, acceleration, positioning accuracy, and expected service life. BIBUS Kft. provides complete engineering calculations to ensure optimum performance and reliability.

Can ball screws be customised for specific machine designs?

Yes. Ball screws can be supplied with customised end machining, different preload options, various accuracy classes, and application-specific configurations to simplify installation and improve machine performance.

What accuracy can precision ball screws achieve?

Depending on the selected accuracy class, precision ball screws can achieve extremely high positioning accuracy and repeatability, making them ideal for CNC machines, robotics, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical technology.

Which industries commonly use ball screws?

Ball screws are widely used in CNC machining, robotics, semiconductor manufacturing, battery production, medical devices, packaging machinery, machine tools, inspection systems, and many other industrial automation applications requiring precise linear motion.

Ball Screws | Precision Linear Motion Components

Ball screws are among the most accurate and efficient linear drive components available for converting rotary motion into precise linear movement. Their high mechanical efficiency, excellent positioning accuracy, low friction, and long service life make them the preferred solution for demanding industrial automation and motion control applications.

BIBUS Kft. offers a comprehensive portfolio of precision ball screw solutions covering applications from miniature medical devices to heavy-duty industrial machinery. Our range includes various screw diameters, leads, accuracy classes, preload options, and customised end machining to meet the requirements of virtually any linear motion application.

Selecting the correct ball screw has a significant impact on machine accuracy, dynamic performance, lifetime, and energy efficiency. Our engineers provide complete application support, including sizing calculations, critical speed analysis, life calculations, and complete linear axis design.

Product Categories

Precision Ball Screws

Designed for high-accuracy positioning applications requiring excellent repeatability and low friction.

Heavy-Duty Ball Screws

Engineered for high load capacities and demanding industrial environments.

Miniature Ball Screws

Compact solutions for medical devices, laboratory automation, semiconductor equipment, and precision instruments.

Custom Ball Screws

Application-specific solutions with customised end machining, preload options, and accuracy classes.

Typical Technical Range

Diameter: 12–200 mm
Lead: 4–80 mm
Maximum length: Up to 7,000 mm
Accuracy classes: P1–T7

Ball screws supplied by BIBUS Kft. are widely used in CNC machines, robotics, semiconductor manufacturing, battery production, medical technology, packaging machinery, inspection equipment, material handling systems, machine tools, and industrial automation, where reliable and highly accurate linear motion is essential.

Whether you are developing a new machine or upgrading an existing linear axis, BIBUS Kft. provides engineering support to help you select the optimum ball screw solution.