285 results found for "Abssac"
 | The Budgetbeam DreamWith more than four decades of practical application experience shaping its development, the Budgetbeam flexible shaft coupling stands as a testament to its pursuit of performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.In applications that employ flexible shaft couplings, the utmost care must be taken in selecting the appropriate specifications. | |
| read more » | Monday 29th January 2024 | |
 | Spring machined from solid materialFor engineers who are well-acquainted with the conventional wound spring design, Abssac introduces a fresh perspective on reliability, performance, and attachment through the utilization of machined springs. While wire wound springs undoubtedly find their place in various applications... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 31st October 2023 | |
 | Selecting the right nut for your lead screwABSSAC's expertise and willingness to assist can certainly help streamline the process of selecting the right nut for your lead screw. They can provide guidance on these factors and help you find a solution that best fits your application's requirements. When selecting a nut for your lead screw... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 15th August 2023 | |
 | Lead screw nuts machined in house ensure correct fitThe key to delivering high-quality linear application products lies in the ability to provide a professionally tapped nut that perfectly matches the thread form of the supplied lead screw. In many instances, screw stock and specialized nut designs are obtained from separate suppliers... | |
| read more » | Thursday 13th July 2023 | |
 | Machine Building Live event 4th October 2023One Day All the Answers - Wednesday 4th October 2023National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham08:30 - 14:30Whether you’re a machine builder, systems integrator or an OEM engineering professional keen to automate... | |
| read more » | Thursday 22nd June 2023 | |
 | Miniature leadscrews and nutsMiniature lead screw applications require smooth operation and low frictional drag due to physically smaller drives with torque limitations. Ensuring the fit between the nut and screw threads is of paramount importance as any small errors in these areas can lead to torque spikes during operation. | |
| read more » | Monday 13th March 2023 | |
 | ABSSAC - 2023 FEB - JOSCAR approvalABSSAC - 2023 FEB - JOSCAR approval maintained - ABSSAC achieves full approval to the accreditation register - JOSCAR ( Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register). The register is used by the aerospace, defence and the security industry to act as a single repository for pre-qualification and compliance information. | |
| read more » | Thursday 23rd February 2023 | |
 | Abssac Transport Ball Screws [2.39MB]Transport Ball Screws Catalogue | |
| download » | Wednesday 4th January 2023 | |
 | Precision rolled leadscrews and nutsPrecision miniature cold rolled lead screws and nuts can be found in a multitude of applications where typically the rotation of a motor is translated into a linear motion via threaded nut that matches the thread form of the screw. Cold rolled threads offer great precision and surface finish at competitive prices. | |
| read more » | Thursday 6th October 2022 | |
 | Edge welded bellows from Abssac.Edge welded bellows from Abssac. Abssac has supplied dependable edge-welded bellows and assemblies over four decades. Engineers in a broad spectrum of industries rely on bellow products for the highest cycle life, responsive design, wide material selection, and leak-tight performance. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 21st June 2022 | |
 | 2022 celebrating 40 years of tradingEstablished in 1982, the knowledgeable approach to both product and business platforms has often been commented on as one of the key advantages to anyone involved with ABSSAC on both a supplier and customer basis. The ethos of the company remains the foundation to which all engineering applications have been successfully delivered. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 3rd May 2022 | |
 | New MRB1330 series from KSS of JapanIntroducing 30mm lead Rolled Ball Screw in shaft diameter 13mm series.To meet increasing demand of suitable high speed Ball Screws, KSS of Japan has developed a 13mm diameter by 30mm lead Rolled Ball Screw.The new MRB1330 series can achieved 1. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 6th April 2022 | |
 | Bronze POWERSCREW and nutA customer required both leadscrew and nuts machined from bronze for a seagoing application. POWER Leadscrews are an excellent and reliable way of converting rotary motion into a linear motion. Application criteria such as speed... | |
| read more » | Friday 25th March 2022 | |
 | 2022 JOSCAR RenewalABSSAC has achieved approval to the accreditation register JOSCAR (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) for the second year running. The register is used by the aerospace, defence and the security industry to act as a single repository for pre-qualification and compliance information. | |
| read more » | Friday 18th March 2022 | |
 | The wonderful world of TribologyTribology is a study that deals with the design, friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears). Using the reliable Control flex shaft coupling our customer has been using the compact shaft coupling design which consists of two anodised aluminium hubs and a unique middle element that... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 16th March 2022 | |
 | Universal JointsAvailable through ABSSAC a robust and arduous range of universal joints. The universal joint is a mechanical device that allows two shafts not in line with each other limited freedom of movement in any direction whilst transmitting rotary motion. Available in alloy steel, stainless steel or special materials... | |
| read more » | Monday 17th January 2022 | |
 | Solid Shaft ConnectionABSSAC stocks a wide range of solid (muff) style shaft coupling for fast easy shaft connection. Ideal for 6mm to 50mm diameter shafts, the anodised steel construction is designed for arduous use. Simply release the clamp style design by removing the four bolts... | |
| read more » | Monday 13th December 2021 | |
 | Precision recirculating ball screw rangeThe low friction within ball screw designs means that a high mechanical efficiency is delivered compared to that of lead screw designs. A typical ball screw may be 90 percent efficient, versus 30 percent efficiency of a lead screw of equal size. Ball screw specification is often a result of an applications requirement to have smooth... | |
| read more » | Monday 6th December 2021 | |
 | Precision Edge Welded bellowsABSSAC supplies dependable edge-welded bellows and assemblies. Engineers in a broad spectrum of industries rely on bellow products for the highest cycle life, responsive design, wide material selection, and leak-tight performance. Metal bellows provide an all-metal pressure barrier and seal that flexes in one or more directions. | |
| read more » | Friday 19th November 2021 | |
 | Congratulations ! 11th out of 57 in 2021 seasonCongratulations to Mike Tustin ending his season P11 overall, out of 57 registered riders in the Ducatti tri options cup. What a fantastic acheivement. As Mike states in his year revew. " My burning desire to race again in 2022 is bigger than ever, and I still absolutely love the thrill of racing at the British Championship. | |
| read more » | Monday 8th November 2021 | |
 | Reverse engineered at ABSSACAbssac recently supplied a set of truly massive rolled lead screws for a cable winding machine refurbishment. Using a 160mm diameter by 16mm lead, the large lead screws were supplied with machined ends and ready to fit. Using its POWER SCREW range of products, the application was a retrofit for some existing screws. | |
| read more » | Thursday 28th October 2021 | |
 | Motion Club Newsletter 2021The annual ABSSAC Motion Club Newsletter is always kept short and informative, whilst hopefully remaining worthwhile to anyone who is a user or buyer of linear and rotary power transmission equipment. The newsletter predominantly looks at some product advances we have made as well as some product placement examples. | |
| read more » | Monday 4th October 2021 | |
 | Our new machine is part of the long-term visionWorking closely with our customers to supply a finished ready to fit linear product, not only reduces their scrap rates, but also ensures that the lead screw and nut fit tolerances are maintained every time.... | |
| read more » | Monday 20th September 2021 | |
 | Universal Joints - Tailored solutions at ABSSACUniversal joints are particularly efficient at transmitting torque through greater shaft offset angles than a standard shaft coupling design can. ABSSAC supplies miniature and industrial sizes, using standard cast model numbers up to specifically designed machined units. Recently, one of ABSSAC... | |
| read more » | Monday 23rd August 2021 | |
 | Reverse engineer old leadscrewsWe offer manufacturing services for complete turn-key lead screw assemblies to your specifications. Precision CNC machining services transform our standard thread products into your proprietary designs. Let us optimise the function of your leadscrew product by having your engineering department collaborate with Abssac during the design... | |
| read more » | Monday 2nd August 2021 | |
 | Reigning R&G Ducati Shield champ Michael TustinReigning R&G Ducati Shield champ Michael Tustin is making the switch to a Ducati Panigale V2 for the 2021 Ducati Performance TriOptions Cup season, as he joins the AH Performance team. "I'm looking forward to riding the Panigale V2 this year and we've joined up with AH Performance. | |
| read more » | Thursday 29th July 2021 | |
 | POWER LEAD SCREWS @abssacLead screw and nut combinations are often chosen from standard ranges to convert the rotary motion of the screw into a linear movement. However sometimes the nut design can be adapted to deliver more than one advantage. One big advantage is that nuts can be manufactured in just about any machineable material including bronze... | |
| read more » | Monday 19th July 2021 | |
 | Precision ball screw life expectancyTypically, our precision ball screws are rated for millions of millimetres of travel at the rated dynamic load. However, they will travel farther than this at lower stress limits. Interestingly the load-life relationship is an inverse cube relation. For example, by reducing the load by half can increase the life by eight times. | |
| read more » | Monday 28th June 2021 | |
 | NEW ROMI GL250M CNC Turning Centre at ABSSACExtremely impressed with our new machine. The ROMI GL250M transforms our machining scope and capability and training is now well underway.The ROMI GL250M CNC Turning Centre offers:A2-6” Spindle 65mm Bar CapacityFanuc 0i-TF HMI CNC Control with 15... | |
| read more » | Thursday 10th June 2021 | |
 | Simple Bidirectional lead screw devicesTake a left handed and right handed trapezoidal thread from and accurately join them together and you have a simple gripping or expanding device. Numerous customers have used this concept within their machines. By being able to utilise the large range of lead screw diameters, as well as pitches, opens up the products possibilities. | |
| read more » | Monday 24th May 2021 | |
 | Motion Club NewsletterIf you’re a design engineer or you specify mechanical equipment ABSSAC's motion club e-newsletter is worth a read. It is to the point and only looks a relevant application product capabilities, whilst keeping you abreast of any new product developments - Signing up is easy, follow the link below. | |
| read more » | Monday 17th May 2021 | |
 | Cyber essentials certification achievedABSSAC has achieved cyber essentials certification, thereby demonstrating that provisions are in place to properly protect customer information. The Government backed scheme, developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (... | |
| read more » | Thursday 18th February 2021 | |
 | ABSSAC achieves approval JOSCAR for 2nd yearABSSAC has achieved approval to the accreditation register - JOSCAR (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) for the second year running. The register is used by the aerospace, defence and the security industry to act as a single repository for pre-qualification and compliance information. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 2nd February 2021 | |
 | Decades of precision ball screw supplyABSSAC will shortly be celebrating 4 decades of power transmission equipment supply and over that time certain approved suppliers have demonstrated a steadfast approach to quality, professionalism and long term strategic commercial thinking. ABSSAC is the long-term United Kingdom distribution partner for KSS Co. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 2nd February 2021 | |
 | Finding the right leadscrew and nut combinationFinding the right leadscrew and nut combination for an application requires an understanding of the screw profile, available materials, and naturally, the parameters of the physical demands of the system. ABSSAC had decades upon decades of application experience which can be employed into the product specification. | |
| read more » | Monday 4th January 2021 | |
 | No fuss machining of lead screw journalsLet’s work together to reduce your scrap rates and supply ball and leadscrew solutions that fit directly into your application, every time. With a machining capability that is enjoyed by numerous ABSSAC customers the company provides an excellent journal concentricity product, regardless of diameter. | |
| read more » | Thursday 17th December 2020 | |
 | ETP-HYLOC The evolution of hub-shaft connectionsOne of the most innovative ways of reliably connecting hubs and shafts, whilst driving high torque and maintaining excellent concentricity. The number of mountings can be a maximum of 2000 times, but essentially it is the speed at which the unit can be attached and released is its key feature ! | |
| read more » | Wednesday 9th December 2020 | |
 | Outstanding Precision leadscrewsAre you looking for a lead screw supplier that can produce exactly what you want ? Or perhaps you have an old acme screw that needs replacing but have no technical drawing specifications to work from. Most common thread forms are the acme or trapezoidal but... | |
| read more » | Monday 9th November 2020 | |
 | Machine tool Industry benefiting from hydraulic connectionsCoventry Engineering Case StudyCoventry Engineering is a UK-based engineering firm specializing in the manufacture of bespoke tooling solutions. It has been using couplings and hydraulic connection components from ETP since 2012. Here, Paul Pickering, Operations Director at Coventry Engineering, explains how ETP... | |
| read more » | Thursday 15th October 2020 | |
 | Check out the ABSSAC VideosOur videos are worthwhile to anyone who is a user or buyer of linear or rotary power transmission equipment. Short and informative we hope you enjoy them.Situated in the Vale of Evesham, England, Abssac supplies unique and innovative rotary and linear power transmission products. | |
| read more » | Thursday 8th October 2020 | |
 | Are you connecting a motor to a pump ?Consider the Sure-Flex® flexible shaft coupling range available from Abssac, which was designed specifically with that industry in mind. With large stocks kept, we offer an excellent solution to your pump coupling requirements. The easy to fit Sure-Flex® elastomeric shaft couplings rely on a proven element produced from a elastic polymer... | |
| read more » | Monday 7th September 2020 | |
| Abssac Bearings for Lead & Ball screws [1.90MB]Bearings for Lead & Ball screws Catalogue | |
| download » | Thursday 3rd September 2020 | |
| Abssac Linear Guides [0.75MB]Linear Guides Catalogue | |
| download » | Thursday 3rd September 2020 | |
| Custom Machining [2.42MB]Custom Machining | |
| download » | Friday 28th August 2020 | |
 | Proud to be part of the supply chainAs part of our the Quality Management System, ABSSAC are required to maintain a high level of product quality, customer service and delivery schedules. | |
| read more » | Monday 24th August 2020 | |
| Splined Shafts and Sleeves [1.02MB]Splined Shafts and Sleeves Datasheet | |
| download » | Thursday 20th August 2020 | |
 | Custom linear assembliesWorking closely with your engineers to develop custom drive assemblies that meet your specifications and budget, makes ABSSAC a key supplier in many industries.ABSSAC offer a complete range of thread forms from acme, stub acme, 60° V, J-form, and trapezoidal, through production capabilities which include thread rolling. | |
| read more » | Monday 17th August 2020 | |
| Rigid Shaft Coupling [1.68MB]Rigid / Solid Shaft Couplings Catalogue | |
| download » | Thursday 13th August 2020 | |
| Electroforms [0.59MB]Electroforms Catalogue | |
| download » | Tuesday 11th August 2020 | |
 | Machined torsion springs offer performance that wound alternatives simply cannot match.Machined Torsion Springs from ABSSAC offer a range of advantages to end users. Being machined from a single piece of solid material, they can provide very precise linear deflection rates because they eliminate virtually all residual stresses.In a traditional, wire-wound spring, the spring rate can change over time. | |
| read more » | Monday 20th July 2020 | |
| Machined Spring (overview) [1.19MB]Machined Spring Catalogue | |
| download » | Monday 6th July 2020 | |
 | Solid, robust and cost effective solid shaft couplingsThe ideal shaft coupling for fast, rigid and easy shaft connection. Ideal for 6mm to 50mm diameter shafts, the Steel or Stainless Steel construction is designed for specifically for arduous use. Holding tight tolerances to the concentricity on the bore, makes the ABSSAC rigid coupling an ideal emergency fix or prototype connection. | |
| read more » | Monday 15th June 2020 | |
 | Leading the way with POWERSCREWSThe combination of a lead screw and nut is an excellent and economical way to convert rotary motion into linear motion. Through a vast scope of screw formats and nut designs ABSSAC has been a preferred supplier to key industries for well over 40 years.A lead screw, which can also be known as a power screw... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 26th May 2020 | |
 | Shaft coupling saves fishThe Challenge was to develop a flexible shaft coupling that could be used in the drive assembly of a “Aerator” used in the oxygenation of water in fish spawning ponds and small lakes. Aeration is especially required in times of hot weather where the oxygen concentration within the water can fall and have a detrimental effect... | |
| read more » | Monday 4th May 2020 | |
 | ABSSAC's Virtual Exhibition 2020Take a few moments to look at our virtual and interactive exhibition, where no hand sanitiser or social distancing will ever be required. Stay Home, Keep Safe.Follow this link | |
| read more » | Monday 30th March 2020 | |
 | JOSCAR approvalABSSAC achieves full approval to the accreditation register - JOSCAR ( Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register). The register is used by the aerospace, defence and the security industry to act as a single repository for pre-qualification and compliance information. | |
| read more » | Monday 23rd March 2020 | |
 | Satellite roller screwsThere are many ways of transferring a rotational force into a linear one, particularly in the world of linear translation devices. Such devices include the simple lead screw and plastic nut and the industrial standard recirculating ball screw device. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 18th March 2020 | |
 | Satellite roller screwsThere are numerous ways of transferring a rotational force into a linear one, particularly in the world of linear translation devices. Such devices include the simple lead screw and plastic nut and the industrial standard recirculating ball screw device. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 3rd March 2020 | |
 | Using the 23 Asilomar AI Principles?Challenges are always better faced with a partner and ABSSAC can supply innovative rotary component connections or Linear precision through its lead and ball screw ranges. Our goals are to provide engineering solutions by offering outstanding value backed by attentive and committed service. | |
| read more » | Friday 21st February 2020 | |
 | POWER SCREWS UP TO 150mmABSSAC is in the unique position of not only being able to supply standard ranges of rolled thread forms and nuts, but also develop special types of thread forms that meet the customer’s exact requirement. Utilising screw diameters from 2mm to 150mm and leads from 0. | |
| read more » | Monday 17th February 2020 | |
 | Virtual Flash backOur home page in 2008 used a basic virtual reality set up to create a simulated environment of our offices. Back in 2008 you couldn't quite be immersed and able to interact with 3D worlds, but it was cutting edge. ! Vision and a defined long term strategy is just a small part of the reason why customers use ABSSAC as a preferred supplier. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 12th February 2020 | |
 | Linear guides compliment lead and ball screwsLinear guideways provide excellent load bearing linear motion by re-circulating rolling elements between a profiled rail and a bearing block.By primarily using a four ball path design, within the slide, allows the guides to accept up to 30% more load and up to 30% stiffer than similar products in the market. | |
| read more » | Thursday 6th February 2020 | |
| Abssac Brochure [5.39MB]Abssac Brochure | |
| download » | Wednesday 5th February 2020 | |
 | Let us reduce your machining scrap ratesLet’s work together to reduce your scrap rates when machining lead and ball screws to their desired end journal detail.By letting us supply the completed part ensures that every ball and leadscrew solution fits directly into your application, every time. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 8th January 2020 | |
 | Satellite roller screws have amazing performanceThe first patent for a roller screw was recorded in 1949 by the inventor Mr Bruno Standgren Carl, which was an adaptation of a friction-less bearing design patented back in 1939 by Mr Oscar and Stewart McCurdy. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 13th November 2019 | |
 | NEW - Super slim safety brakeNow available through ABSSAC, the brand new BXR-LE type super slim safety brake has an impressive, space saving, physical size. The spring actuated brake model is half the thickness, but the same outer diameter, as its big brother type BXW series. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 16th October 2019 | |
 | Sure-Flex® flexible shaft coupling - Pump ConnectionConsider the Sure-Flex® flexible shaft coupling range available from Abssac, which was designed specifically with that industry in mind. With large stocks kept, we offer an excellent solution to your pump coupling requirements. The easy to fit Sure-Flex® elastomeric shaft couplings rely on a proven element produced from a elastic polymer... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 11th September 2019 | |
 | Over 3 decades of linear productsABSSAC has a truly extensive range of lead screws, ball screws satellite roller screws along with their associated nuts and bearings. We have been assisting engineers specify the correct linear products for many years. | |
| read more » | Friday 30th August 2019 | |
 | Turning customer clamping challenges into innovative and reliable solutions.When a pressure is exerted anywhere in a confined non-compressible fluid it is transmitted equally in all directions throughout the fluid. In fact the pressure ratio (initial difference) remains the same throughout the fluid. This principle is successfully used in the range of ETP products... | |
| read more » | Monday 5th August 2019 | |
 | Entertaining Lead ScrewAbssac has been working closely with a team of interior designers to complete a home cinema entertainment system for a number of newly built apartments.Costing an estimated 8 million pounds per apartment, each home comes supplied with a fully automatic entertainment room. Using primarily 8mm... | |
| read more » | Monday 29th July 2019 | |
 | Lead Screws & NutsPrecision lead screws and nuts are integral to numerous mechanical processes around the world. Offering a high mechanical advantage they are utilised to efficiently convert an applied torque, to either the nut or screw, into a precise linear movement. With 4 decades experience Abssac has designed... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 16th July 2019 | |
 | Lead Screws & NutsLet’s work together to reduce your scrap rates and supply leadscrew solutions that fit directly into your application, every time. With a machining capability that is enjoyed by numerous ABSSAC customers the company provides an excellent journal concentricity product, regardless of diameter. | |
| read more » | Thursday 4th July 2019 | |
 | Edge welded Bellows convert pressure and/or temperature into motionABSSAC supplies high quality, dependable edge-welded bellows and assemblies. Engineers in a broad spectrum of industries utilise Bellows products for the highest cycle life, wide material selection, and leak-tight performance. With proprietary welding technology, in-house tooling and machining... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 11th June 2019 | |
 | Precision miniature ball screws delivery updateThe later part of 2018 saw an extraordinary demand for miniature precision ball screws and linear guideways due to the exponential increase in demand for microprocessors and ultimately the machines that produce them. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 29th May 2019 | |
 | Scientific lead screw applicationWhen ABSSAC was asked to look at a scientific lead screw application for reliable and precision linear movement in a high temperature and caustic environment, Abssac turned to using PEEK for the nut material. The Polyaryletheretherketone (PEEK™) material is a rigid opaque (grey) material with a unique combination of properties... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 28th May 2019 | |
 | TeamMTR NewsTeamMTR enter their third season of the prestigious Ducati TriOptions Cup, after finishing 13th overall in the 2018 campaign.With Round One of the Ducati TriOptions Cup taking place at Silverstone over the recent Bank Holiday weekend, Mike and the team headed there looking to start their season well... | |
| read more » | Friday 26th April 2019 | |
| Abssac Ancillary Products [3.09MB]Ancillary Products Catalogue | |
| download » | Monday 18th March 2019 | |
| Abssac PSRT Ball Screw [3.35MB]Precision Rolled Ball Screws - PSRT Series Catalogue | |
| download » | Monday 18th March 2019 | |
 | ETP helps connect power transmissionWhen it comes to quick, accurate and reliable shaft to hub connection the ETP product is a winner. All ETP products consist of a double-walled hardened steel (in some cases stainless steel) sleeve, which is filled with a pressure medium. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 20th February 2019 | |
 | Stainless Steel Ball ScrewSome applications require Stainless steel as the base manufacturing material for any assembly within their system. What ever the application, when it comes sourcing Stainless Steel ball screws the availability can challenging. ABSSAC is offering a new range of precision Stainless Steel ball screws... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 20th February 2019 | |
 | Industrial Class Ball ScrewsIndustrial ball screws effectively convert high torque rotary input into precise high load linear movement. All industrial specified ball screws can be delivered cut to length and when required, machined ready to fit into the required support bearing mounts.Utilising proven recirculating ball bearing nut technology as the base of the product... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 12th February 2019 | |
 | 60mm diameter self reversing screwA traditional lead screw and nut combination requires the driven screw to change its direction of rotation to enable the nut to return to its original start position. However, in certain applications, it may be advantageous to maintain a single direction of rotation of the screw but still have the nut return to the start position. | |
| read more » | Monday 4th February 2019 | |
 | Choosing the correct nut for the lead screwChoosing the correct nut for the lead screw, need not be a headache. ABSSAC has standard nut designs to suit most linear applications whether precision or industrial and when you want a nut to incorporate some special form of attachment or load ABSSAC can help.The ability to supply a professionally tapped nut... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 23rd January 2019 | |
 | Machined spring assimilates separate parts.The design and reliability of a compression spring control mechanism that originally involved the amalgamation of four separate parts was recently upgraded by using the Heli-Cal machined spring product.The previous assembly consisted of a wound compression spring, a machined spring seat... | |
| read more » | Thursday 17th January 2019 | |
 | Fast Delivery of Power screws , Nuts and BearingsLeadscrews are an excellent and reliable way of converting rotary motion into a linear motion. The speed, the load and the accuracy of position has a direct effect on the form and physical size of the lead screw and nut design. If you use leadscrews and nuts or perhaps you are considering the product within your designs, then give ABSSAC a call. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 28th November 2018 | |
 | Green luminaries goal achieved 2018Continuing our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint we have completed our 2018 initiative to install energy efficient lighting throughout ABSSAC warehouse and offices. By installing the latest LED lighting technology as well as energy saving controls we hope to achieve our goal of a 40% reduction in electrical lighting energy consumption... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 4th September 2018 | |
 | Reduce the cost of your current ball screw ?Looking to reduce the costs of your ball screws? ABSSAC has a rolled miniature ball screw series that utilises a precision ground ball nut, running on precision rolled screw. The combination means our lead accuracy is close to the precision ground screw but the price is very competitive. | |
| read more » | Monday 3rd September 2018 | |
 | Miniature lead screwsABSSAC has had great success with its quality range of power screws ranging from about 16mm up to 200mm in diameter, but an often little reported side of the company is its capability to supply precision miniature cold rolled formed lead screws and nuts.When delivering screw diameters from 1. | |
| read more » | Saturday 11th August 2018 | |
 | STOCKED Jaw CouplingsAbssac invests heavily in stock of both hubs and associated spiders of the industry standard Jaw shaft coupling to ensure fast delivery.These are a low cost, no fuss shaft coupling. The jaw type shaft couplings are available in cast iron and aluminium. | |
| read more » | Thursday 2nd August 2018 | |
 | Team MTR NewsAfter the disappointment of Round 4 at Snetterton, Mike and the team were looking forward to getting back into the points at Round 5 of the Ducati TriOptions Cup at Brands Hatch GP. Race 1... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 1st August 2018 | |
 | Precision edge welded bellowsABSSAC supplies a range of custom designed bellows, through Bellows Tech, LLC who specialize in the design and manufacture of precision edge welded bellows and assemblies. The product encompasses, a wide array of alloys including Inconel, Hastelloy, Titanium, Aluminium and 316L stainless steel. | |
| read more » | Monday 30th July 2018 | |
 | Industrial ball screw rangeAbssac offers an Industrial ball screw range that effectively converts high torque rotary input into precise high load linear movement.All ABSSAC industrial ball screws can be delivered cut to length and if required, machined ready to fit into the required support bearing mounts. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 11th July 2018 | |
 | Satellite roller screw for greater thrustPhil Jones, of ABSSAC says“ lead screws and ball screws have a legitimate use in the market place, but should the application require extreme positional accuracy or perhaps high acceleration forces and rotational speeds, then the satellite roller screw products might be a better solution. | |
| read more » | Monday 18th June 2018 | |
 | Food Grade Stainless Steel Shaft CouplingShaft Couplings used within determined industries sometime call for customised materials to be compliant with special regulations and requirements of that industry. Examples of this include packaging machines for the food and pharmaceutical industry. | |
| read more » | Friday 1st June 2018 | |
 | Trapezoidal screws and nuts from stockABSSAC stocks trapezoidal lead screws for industrial and precision applications and most importantly, have knowledgeable sales staff on hand to help with customer selection.Normally referred to as the POWER SCREWS PROGRAM, they suited for the more industrial type applications where lead accuracy is in the range of 0. | |
| read more » | Friday 1st June 2018 | |
 | Torsionally stiff and low cost shaft couplingBudgetbeam is the ideal connection partner for encoder, resolver, stepper motor and small electric motor axis drives. The flexible shaft coupling utilises a double start helical beam beam configuration to deliver high torsional stiffness even when rotating with shaft offsets. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 29th May 2018 | |
 | Helix Profile Rail Linear ActuatorsAvailable in three stepper motor sizes - NEMA 8, 11, 17 and 23. Helix Profile Rail Linear Actuators feature smooth, clean and quiet linear positioning. The PRA is built with a 300 series stainless steel precision lead screw coated with the Helix H4X™ PTFE dry lubricant that extends the lead screw nut life by 8-10 times. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 25th April 2018 | |
 | The Metric TwinIn what essentially is a design engineer’s ideal solution for a mechanical clamping device, the Helix Linear twin screws allow matched, accurate and reliable dual opposing linear motion from a single lead screw rotating in one direction. Available through ABSSAC... | |
| read more » | Thursday 1st March 2018 | |
 | Vex Robotics National ChampionshipsABSSAC continues to sponsor and support our local school and their TDMS Robotics Club - This year, the Nationals event are to be held in Telford at the conference centre on 2nd and 3rd March - Robot Events. The 6th form team qualified for the nationals at The De Montfort School regional... | |
| read more » | Friday 2nd February 2018 | |
 | Solid shaft couplings in stockABSSAC stocks a wide range of solid (muff) style shaft coupling for fast easy shaft connection. Ideal for 6mm to 50mm diameter shafts, the anodised steel construction is designed for arduous use. Simply release the clamp style design by removing the four bolts... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 31st January 2018 | |
 | Rollvis Roller screw transmits 4 x thrustRecently, satellite roller screws were required to replace recirculating ball screws within an pharmaceutical application involving the high pressure extrusion of a substrate material. The application involved the enhanced manufacture of tablet form medication... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 2nd January 2018 | |
 | Helix Linear Technologies, is now in our DNAJanuary 2018 - ABSSAC secures the agreement to distribute the innovative products of Helix Linear Technologies of the USA. Helix Linear focuses on engineering and manufacturing lead screws and linear actuators into the global market of linear motion technologies. ... | |
| read more » | Friday 1st December 2017 | |
 | ABSSAC LTD ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY UPDATEABSSAC recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our environmental performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods, with annual review points. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 7th November 2017 | |
 | Life expectancyThe sales engineers at ABSSAC are often asked about the life expectancy of the ball screw products it supplies within applications. Whilst this can sometimes be a difficult thing to accurately calculate, as parameters within an application can change during its life, it can nevertheless be achieved. | |
| read more » | Thursday 12th October 2017 | |
 | ETP EXPRESS R Saves downtime - increases productivityFood production areas have fast moving units of packaged ready meals continuously flying along conveyor systems heading towards the final packaging area. ABSSAC has recently supplied a stainless steel food compatible hydraulic clamping bush for quickly adjusting conveyor width. | |
| read more » | Thursday 12th October 2017 | |
 | POWER SCREWS & NUTSLead screw and nut combinations are often chosen from standard ranges to convert the rotary motion of the screw into a linear movement. However sometimes the nut design can be adapted to deliver more than one advantage.One big advantage is that nuts can be manufactured in just about any machineable material including bronze... | |
| read more » | Thursday 12th October 2017 | |
 | POWER SCREWSPOWER lead screw and nut combinations are a cost effective and reliable way of converting rotary motion into a linear motion. The speed, the load and the accuracy of position has a direct effect on the form and physical size of the lead screw and nut design. | |
| read more » | Thursday 17th August 2017 | |
 | Innovation aids shaft coupling designWhen we look at custom or specialist shaft couplings, it is important to remember that it does not invariably mean a custom or specialist price; it can sometimes actually mean a cost saving.Shaft couplings by the nature of their placement are ultimately the critical connection between the motor and the driven mechanism;... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 19th July 2017 | |
 | When to go specialWhen we look at custom or specialist shaft couplings, it is important to remember that it does not invariably mean a custom or specialist price; it can sometimes actually mean a cost saving. Shaft couplings by the nature of their placement are ultimately the critical connection between the motor and the driven mechanism;... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 19th July 2017 | |
 | When was the last time ?........you reviewed the performance of your existing ball screw supplier? Precision, reliability, quality, value for money and on time delivery, are all things ABSSAC put at the heart of the ball screw ranges they supply and with existing customers enjoying a 98% satisfaction in a recent survey... | |
| read more » | Thursday 22nd June 2017 | |
 | How machined springs out-perform wire-wound springsDesign engineers are discovering the many benefits that machined springs provide to their designs, where spring forces are required. Developed from the concept of incorporating the versatile Heli-Cal Flexure concept into a single piece of material;... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 12th April 2017 | |
| Miniature Metal Bellows & Electroforms [1.73MB]Miniature Metal Bellows & Electroforms Catalogue | |
| download » | Friday 17th February 2017 | |
| Gear Shaft Coupling [1.10MB]Abssac Gear Shaft Coupling Catalogue | |
| download » | Friday 17th February 2017 | |
 | Why people use ABSSACA recent message from a customer.I write to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the excellent advice encouragement and support provided by Mr Phil Jones.Williams Refrigeration is a leading manufacturer of professional refrigeration equipment and is based in Norfolk. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 31st January 2017 | |
 | Why use a Satellite Roller Screw?There are many ways of transferring a rotational force into a linear one, particularly in the world of linear translation devices. Such devices include the simple lead screw and plastic nut and the industrial standard recirculating ball screw device. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 24th January 2017 | |
 | Power screws , Nuts and BearingsChoosing fast delivery of trapezoidal Power screws , Nuts and Bearings doesn’t have to be a nut cracker. Leadscrews are an excellent and reliable way of converting rotary motion into a linear motion. The speed, the load and the accuracy of position has a direct effect on the form and physical size of the lead screw and nut design. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 11th January 2017 | |
 | Are you connecting motors to pumps?Consider the Sure-Flex® flexible shaft coupling range available from Abssac, which was designed specifically with that industry in mind. With large stocks kept, we offer an excellent solution to your pump coupling requirements. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 11th January 2017 | |
 | Food Grade Stainless Steel Shaft CouplingShaft Couplings used within determined industries sometime call for customised materials to be compliant with special regulations and requirements of that industry. Examples of this include packaging machines for the food and pharmaceutical. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 11th January 2017 | |
 | Simple Electrical Isolation with a shaft couplingMost of the flexible shaft couplings on the market today are either partially, or entirely, made of metal. Since metal is such a good electrical conductor it can be a challenge for the design engineer to find a suitable product to serve as a flexible coupling for transmitting torque and yet not transmitting electrical current. | |
| read more » | Friday 16th December 2016 | |
 | ETP EXPRESS R Saves downtime and Increases productivityWhen a pressure is exerted anywhere in a confined incompressible fluid it is transmitted equally in all directions throughout the fluid. In fact the pressure ratio (initial difference) remains the same throughout the fluid. This principle is successfully used in the range of ETP products... | |
| read more » | Thursday 1st December 2016 | |
 | Jaw Dropping PRICESThe Jaw style shaft couplings from Abssac are a low cost, no fuss flexible shaft connection...The curved jaw coupling design consists of an elastic ‘spider’ and two hubs. The spider utilises advanced polyurethane materials to provide reliable torque transmission as well dampening of impulse loads. | |
| read more » | Thursday 1st December 2016 | |
 | Magic Carpet fixAnother shaft coupling connection challenge was successfully solved by the Helical flexible beam product available through Abssac Limited. Abssac's customer had an application where a precision encoder was being connected to a carpet manufacturing machine output shaft. | |
| read more » | Thursday 1st December 2016 | |
 | Sponsorship of TDMS Robotics continues in 2017ABSSAC continues the sponsorship of the TDMS Robotics club at The De Montfort School into 2017 and wishes them luck with preparations for the next regional event. The VEX Competitions, tasks teams of students with designing and building a robot to play against other teams from around the world in a game-based engineering challenge. | |
| read more » | Thursday 1st December 2016 | |
 | Ground Ball Screw accuracy, rolled screw pricingThe low friction within ball screw designs means that a high mechanical efficiency is delivered compared to that of lead screw designs. A typical ball screw may be 90 percent efficient, versus 30 percent efficiency of a lead screw of equal size. Ball screw specification is often a result of an applications requirement to have smooth... | |
| read more » | Friday 28th October 2016 | |
 | Shaft Couplings on a BUDGETBudgetbeam is the ideal connection partner for encoder, resolver, stepper motor and small electric motor axis drives. Most importantly, by employing new production techniques allows Budgetbeam to offer all these advantages at an extremely competitive price. | |
| read more » | Friday 28th October 2016 | |
 | Nuts working harderLead screw and nut combinations are often chosen from standard ranges to convert the rotary motion of the screw into a linear movement. However sometimes the nut design can be adapted to deliver more than one advantage.One big advantage is that nuts can be manufactured in just about any machineable material including bronze... | |
| read more » | Friday 28th October 2016 | |
 | RED HOT PerformanceAbssac has long been associated with unique engineering products. Several of the products we market are now on NASA’s latest space explorer, the Mars Science Laboratory ‘Curiosity’ Rover which enters its 4th year of continuous service on Mars. NASA... | |
| read more » | Friday 28th October 2016 | |
 | ABSSAC finalist in PPMA awardsABSSAC has been named as one of the finalists for the PPMA Group Industry customer service awards. ABSSAC was selected from the largest ever number of entries received by the trade association. Processing, Packaging Machinery is a growing industry sector for ABSSAC Limited with its large range of problem busting rotary and linear products. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 14th September 2016 | |
 | The wrong choice of shaft coupling design will effect encoder performanceToo many designers spend time and money on high accuracy position and speed devices, such as rotary encoders, only to compromise their performance by using an inappropriate shaft coupling.Shaft encoders are accurate instruments, capable of extremely high angular resolution and are normally supplied as servo or flange mounted units... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 6th September 2016 | |
 | Farnborough Airshow 2016If you can't make the journey to the forthcoming Farnborough Air show then it will be worth looking at the show edition of Aerospace Manufacturing. On page 47, of the digital version, there is a particularly interesting section on the unique machined spring products that is worth a perusal. | |
| read more » | Thursday 30th June 2016 | |
 | Fast Delivery of Power screws , Nuts and BearingsLeadscrews are an excellent and reliable way of converting rotary motion into a linear motion. The speed, the load and the accuracy of position has a direct effect on the form and physical size of the lead screw and nut design. If you use leadscrews and nuts or perhaps you are considering the product within your designs... | |
| read more » | Monday 27th June 2016 | |
 | ETP Conference 2016Abssac delegates attend the 8th International Conference in Sweden, taking on board new product developments and innovations from our key supplier ETP. Keeping abreast of the latest developments allows Abssac to offer enhanced customer service through excellent product knowledge. | |
| read more » | Thursday 2nd June 2016 | |
 | Abssac & TB Woods – Taking a closer lookTB Wood’s has long been associated with quality, in both products and customer care, whether it’s their made to order or their standard power transmission equipment. Product ranges include Sheaves, Belts, Pulleys, Bushes, Flexible Shaft Couplings and Clutches. When this is put together with Abssac Limited... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 24th May 2016 | |
 | Nothing But Net - VEX Robotics competitionAbssac continues to sponsor TDMS Robotics Club - The De Montfort School (Evesham). This year’s competition from VEX Robotics is a game called ‘Nothing But Net’ where team attempt to get soft balls into the high goals and low goals. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 15th March 2016 | |
 | Low Cost Linear SolutionAt Abssac we are constantly investigating ways in order to make linear solutions more affordable to our customers. One method is to employ plastic moulding injection techniques for the lead screw nut body. Then instead of machining the screw, we look at cold rolled precision . | |
| read more » | Tuesday 8th March 2016 | |
 | 2016 Green Cars for ABSSACABSSAC adds a new fleet of Hybrid Toyota Auris vehicles for its sales department. The new models only emit 83g/km of CO2 and achieve an incredible 78mpg. Look out for the new sign written vehicles. | |
| read more » | Thursday 4th February 2016 | |
 | The De Montfort School Sponsorship 2016 NewsABSSAC's continued sponsorship of the TDMS Robotics club at The De Montfort School is helping with preparations for the regional event. The teams are busy tweaking with their robots to ensure they are in optimum condition for the competition. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 2nd February 2016 | |
 | Solid StockABSSAC stocks a wide range of solid (muff) style shaft coupling for fast easy shaft connection. Ideal for 6mm to 50mm diameter shafts, the anodised steel construction is designed for arduous use. Simply release the clamp style design by removing the four bolts... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 12th January 2016 | |
 | More Thrust in 20164 x the thrust to be correct. The satellite roller screw is used to transform rotary movements into linear movements or vice versa. Using precision, load bearing, rollers instead of ball bearings in the nut housing can achieve incredible accuracy and longevity of service. | |
| read more » | Saturday 2nd January 2016 | |
 | Design Considerations for Lead Screws And Ball ScrewsIf you are unsure as to using a acme lead screw or a ball screw within your application, our quick design consideration chart may be of help. ABSSAC supplies both types of product each with their merits and limitations, but in all cases we look to find the best fit product for your application. | |
| read more » | Monday 14th December 2015 | |
 | Abssac LEAD's the way....Abssac Limited will be showing its full range of precision lead screws and nuts at the forthcoming Engineering Design Show at the Ricoh Centre. (Stand No : D10) As one of the only suppliers on the market to truly offer a miniature lead screw product... | |
| read more » | Friday 2nd October 2015 | |
 | Front Page NewsAbssac makes front page news in the Irish Manufacturing Solutions for Industrial Efficiency magazine. The Heli-Cal product allows the engineer to dream........ A unique product allowing the engineer to have unlimited attachment types, custom design and predicted performance. For further details check out pages 8&9 of the the magazine. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 2nd September 2015 | |
 | Abssac Sponsors the 6th Vacuum Symposium15TH OCTOBER 2015 · RICOH CENTRE COVENTRY UKAbssac is proud to be a named sponsor of this event. The Vacuum Symposium brings together leading scientists, invited speakers and users with practical and extensive knowledge who will give presentations, both oral and poster, illustrating techniques and experience in different fields. | |
| read more » | Thursday 20th August 2015 | |
 | The Multi Start AdvantageThe advantage of using a Multi-Start springs with their 2 and 3 start concentric coils to provide even loading during compression and extension (delivers resolved moments). When used in a coupling the Multi-Start Flexure will provide higher torsional stiffness and offer system redundancy. | |
| read more » | Friday 24th July 2015 | |
 | Mobile masts use ABSSAC POWER screwsABSSAC has recently won a contract to supply trapezoidal lead screws from its POWER SCREW range, for a mobile telecommunications application. Speedy delivery, low cost and effective product knowledge won the day. The application used a 40mm diameter by 7mm pitch screw, in a low carbon steel... | |
| read more » | Friday 10th July 2015 | |
 | Stainless steel ball screwAbssac announces a new Stainless steel ballscrew to compliment its extensive ball screw ranges. Available in 6, 8 and 10mm diameters with leads of either 1 or 2mm the new SUS series offers cumulative lead error of only 2x0. | |
| read more » | Thursday 18th June 2015 | |
 | Arduous plastic shaft coupling in critical applicationAbssac has recently supplied its one piece plastic injection moulded shaft couplings for a motor gearbox to gear box connection for an overhead hoist for lifting and moving disabled children and adults in private homes and schools. | |
| read more » | Thursday 18th June 2015 | |
 | LOW COST AND EX STOCK SOLID COUPLINGSAbssac is now stocking solid compression-type Steel couplings. Offering sizes to accomodate 6mm to 50mm bore sizes, the rigid coupling, as it is sometimes termed, has no flexibility but can effectively be used to connect two shafts to make a permanent joint. | |
| read more » | Monday 1st June 2015 | |
 | ETP helps connect power transmissionWhen it comes to quick, accurate and reliable shaft to hub connection the ETP product is a winner. All ETP products consist of a double-walled hardened steel (in some cases stainless steel) sleeve, which is filled with a pressure medium. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 5th May 2015 | |
 | Abssac becomes an affiliate member of PPMAAbssac has been invited to become an affiliate member of the PPMA Processing & Packaging Machinery Association. The PPMA is the UK's trade association for suppliers of processing and packaging machinery to the UK market and represents over 400 member and associate companies. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 25th March 2015 | |
 | Abssac Sponsors The De Montfort School Robotics Team to National FinalsCongratulations to all the teams that competed at the Vex Robotics Worcestershire Regional, and in particular, to team 5638X – The De Montfort School Robotics Titan – qualifying for the National Finals being held at the NEC on 12th, 13th and 14th March 2015!... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 4th March 2015 | |
 | Be clever and amalgamate your end attachmentsBe clever and amalgamate your end attachmentsThe hidden potential of expanding how a shaft coupling physically connects within an application, which is often left to standard grub screw or locking clamp, can enhance the overall efficiency of an application. With Abssac... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 17th February 2015 | |
 | ABSSAC In the headlinesCheck out the latest Industrial Technology magazine ( Page 44) and add a bit of flexibility to your system - Industrial Technology January 2015 | |
| read more » | Friday 30th January 2015 | |
 | Stocked and Ready to DeliverAbssac's continuous stocking program ensures a fast delivery for its range of POWER lead screws. Available in diameters of 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm, 30mm, 36mm, 40mm and 50mm in both right and left handed formats, the power screw ranges are ideal for medium to heavy duty linear applications and can be supplied in both Steel and Stainless Steel. | |
| read more » | Friday 16th January 2015 | |
 | Manufacturing & Engineering North 8th-9th July 2015Abssac will be exhibitiing at the forthcoming Manufacturing & Engineering North East 8th-9th July 2015 . We looking forward to solving design challenges and meeting new customers at the show. http://www.menortheast.co.uk/ | |
| read more » | Friday 9th January 2015 | |
 | Add a little flexibility into your systemOne of the greatest advantages of the Original Helical Shaft coupling product is the ease in which it can be adapted from the standard shaft coupling into a cost effective, multi-functional bespoke design adding some innovative advantages along the way. | |
| read more » | Friday 2nd January 2015 | |
 | Online Shaft Coupling SpecifierThis new on-line feature allows you to build your own shaft coupling step-by-step by entering bore sizes, attachment and desired material. If you need a quick way to specify a basic Heli-Cal shaft coupling, why not use our own on-line Shaft Coupling Specifier . | |
| read more » | Wednesday 17th December 2014 | |
 | Internal and External ThreadsAnother great example of Abssac's excellent machining capability. A quick turn around for a 100mm diameter stainless screw, with an internal gun drilled thread along with a bronze nut had both internal and external threads for fitting purposes. If you have a lead screw application let us help you complete the task. | |
| read more » | Monday 8th December 2014 | |
| Abssac Terms and Conditions [0.20MB]Standard Conditions of Sale | |
| download » | Wednesday 12th November 2014 | |
 | Well Oiled SpringOil and gas exploration applications use a similar methodology as going to the planet Mars. It is in a place that is inaccessible, toxic and has a corrosive environment; a place that you do not want failures from your equipment to occur in. | |
| read more » | Monday 3rd November 2014 | |
 | Self-Reversing machined screwsTraditional lead or acme screws require the driven screw to counter rotate to achieve a bi-directional movement of the nut and importantly, to allow the nut to return to its original start position. The self-reversing screw only requires a rotation of the screw in one direction to achieve a reciprocated bi-directional linear movement. | |
| read more » | Thursday 16th October 2014 | |
 | Springs from a solid piece of materialExact linear spring rates. Pure moment attachment. Choice of materials.Compression, extension, lateral bending springs. If you use optimised performance springs then take a look at the machined spring product from Abssac. Give us a call on 01386 421005 | |
| read more » | Wednesday 13th August 2014 | |
 | Flexible Rotary SolutionsSpecifying the right flexible shaft coupling for an application can be a technical challenge for the engineer, particularly as there are also so many designs on the market. Shaft size, torque capability, angular and parallel shaft misalignment, not to mention material and attachment... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 1st July 2014 | |
 | Power Lead screwsAbssac not only supplies high precision lead screws but also a range of medium to heavy duty industrial leadscrews. Continuously stocking up to 3 meter lengths of lead screw diameters of 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm, 30mm, 36mm, 40mm and 50mm in both right and left handed formats. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 1st July 2014 | |
 | Precision Ball ScrewsThe low friction within ball screw designs means that a high mechanical efficiency is delivered compared to that of lead screw designs. A typical ball screw may be 90 percent efficient, versus 30 percent efficiency of a lead screw of equal size. Ball screw specification is often a result of an applications requirement to have smooth... | |
| read more » | Thursday 19th June 2014 | |
 | LET'S MAKE IT HAPPENThe Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign has to date raised nearly £1.2 million and only £115,000 is now needed to enable the work on the new unit to commence. ABSSAC is pleased to be able to contribute to the fund. LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN | |
| read more » | Thursday 12th June 2014 | |
 | All paper & cardboard recycledAbssac is confident that up to 80% of it paper and cardboard waste is sent for recycling using a bespoke service provided by Grundon Waste | |
| read more » | Thursday 12th June 2014 | |
 | Come and meet usCome and see Abssac in October at the award-winning Engineering Design Show created to champion British engineering design and is entirely targeted at design engineers. On our stand at D10 we will be showing some of the most innovative products on the market. http://www. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 3rd June 2014 | |
 | No Lubrication SheavesStationary Control Adjustable Drive from TB Wood’s require no lubrication. Utilising, patented locking collars which reliably clamp all movable parts securely in place, eliminates relative motion between sheave parts as well as freezing and sticking from fretting corrosion. | |
| read more » | Friday 2nd May 2014 | |
 | Piggy in the MiddleThe Spring Challenge.This application was for a constant force compression spring to connect two pipeline "PIGS" together. (A pipeline pig is a machine that enters into the actual pipeline from an offshore oil rig supplying oil or gas to the mainland.) As the pig moves along with the flow of oil or gas... | |
| read more » | Thursday 17th April 2014 | |
 | Satellite Roller Screw PerfectionThe first patent for a roller screw was recorded in 1949 by the inventor Mr Bruno Standgren Carl, which was an adaptation of a frictionless bearing design patented back in 1939 by Mr Oscar and Stewart McCurdy. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 18th March 2014 | |
 | Irish ManufacturingAbssac takes the front cover of the Irish Manufacturing magazine for the spring 2014 issue, showing a precision rolled ball screw. A technology spotlight feature on the linear technologies available from Abssac is detalied in the centre pages of the magazine - to view the latest copy of the magazine follow the link - http://www. | |
| read more » | Thursday 13th March 2014 | |
 | Quick Delivery of solid shaft couplingsSometimes there is no need for flexibility in the connection between servomotors and the driven mechanism. A solid clamping coupling provides the best maximum torque, zero backlash and reliable rotational transmission money can buy. At Abssac we have sizes to suit 6mm to 50mm diameter shafts. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 12th March 2014 | |
 | Two function clamping in one !An excellent example of our specialist capability is displayed in the development of the axial tensioner ETP-UNIGRIP which was developed to be used within a packaging machine. The application was to secure circular cutting knives which where originally held in place with spacers and multi-bolt mechanical shaft clamping devices. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 4th March 2014 | |
 | TBWoods at Abssac for 25 yearsThe name TB Wood’s has long been associated with quality, in both products and customer care. Whether it’s their made to order or their standard power transmission equipment such as, Sheaves, Belts, Pulleys, Bushes, Flexible Shaft Couplings, the list goes on.When this is put together with Abssac... | |
| read more » | Monday 10th February 2014 | |
 | Stainless steel offset shaft couplingsShaft Couplings used within determined industries sometime calls for customised materials to be compliant with special regulations and requirements. Examples of this include packaging machines for the food and pharmaceutical industries well as coating machinery under vacuum conditions. | |
| read more » | Monday 10th February 2014 | |
 | Worth a lookIf you currently use Jaw couplings within your plant or application, Abssac has invested in large stocks of both hubs and elastomeric spiders. We aim to give the keenest prices and prompt delivery. Hubs are pre-bored to suit shafts from 6mm to 100mm along with standard keyways.... | |
| read more » | Thursday 2nd January 2014 | |
 | Have you heard?Abssac’s standard and precision ball screws can be supplied in Stainless Steel and low Carbon Steel with lead accuracies of 0-20 Microns over 300mm. Our precision ball screws have operational tolerances comparable to more expensive ground ball screw assemblies, but at much less cost. | |
| read more » | Thursday 2nd January 2014 | |
 | XYZ Axis Drive Shaft CouplingsThe Heli-Cal flexible shaft coupling is ideal for use with XYZ axis drives. Delivering zero-backlash drive transmission the high torsional stiffness and one peice integrity provides a cost effective connection solution. Abssac stocks a complete range of pre-bored Helical Couplings for immediate delivery. | |
| read more » | Monday 16th December 2013 | |
 | Why use Machined Springs ?By physically machining a spring from a solid piece of material, Abssac offers the end user some very unique performance characteristics over the wire wound counterpart.Machined springs can be supplied to meet Compression, Extension, Torsion , Lateral bending and translation demands... | |
| read more » | Thursday 14th November 2013 | |
 | Throwing your profit away on lead screws !If you are using trapezoidal or acme lead screws and nuts from 10mm to 80mm diameter it might be worth giving Abssac the opportunity to quote. Holding large stocks of both steel and stainless steel screws up to 3metre in length, the screws are complimented by a range of steel, and bronze nuts. | |
| read more » | Monday 11th November 2013 | |
 | On The Go News....Take five minutes to read our latest Newsletter. The ABSSAC Ezine is always kept short and informative, whilst hopefully remaining worthwhile to anyone who is a user or buyer of linear and rotary power transmission equipment. This Autumn newsletter predominantly looks at some product advances we have made. | |
| read more » | Monday 11th November 2013 | |
 | Reliable Pump ConnectionLooking for dependable and quiet performance from your pump, then specify the TB Wood's Sure-Flex® coupling. As standard the 4-way flexing action absorbs virtually all types of shock, misalignment, and shaft end floats by using proven rubber (EPDM), neoprene, or Hytrel sleeves. | |
| read more » | Monday 4th November 2013 | |
 | Adaptable Universal JointsAbssac continues to expand its rotary product portfolio by supplying a unique range of adaptable universal joints. By excelling in the design and development of universal joints with you, we can achieve a cost effective transmission solution.The universal joints we supply are machined... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 23rd October 2013 | |
 | New Higher Accuracy Ball ScrewsThe new PSRT series ball screws from Abssac are a precision rolled format but give near ground ball screw accuracy performance (C5). The units are supplied with the end journals already machined to fit industry standard bearing mounts, saving cost and shortening delivery times. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 23rd October 2013 | |
 | Miniature PerfectionAbssac is well known for its quality power screws ranging from about 16mm up to 200mm in diameter, but an often little known side of the company is its capability to supply precision miniature cold rolled formed lead screws and nuts. | |
| read more » | Thursday 17th October 2013 | |
 | Coupling for Industrial EncodersControlflex was designed especially for the requirements of shaft encoders. The "industry" design is ideal for shaft encoders with larger shaft sizes, providing balanced and vibration dampening properties. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 16th October 2013 | |
 | Solid Shaft CouplingsA solid compression-type coupling or rigid coupling as it is sometimes termed has no flexibility but can effectively be used to connect two shafts to make a permanent joint. The solid coupling is usually designed to be capable of transmitting the full torque load capacity of the shaft. | |
| read more » | Thursday 10th October 2013 | |
 | Doors Open at Engineering Design ShowA very warm welcome is extended to all those visitors to the Engineering Design show at the Ricoh Centre Coventry today. Abssac is situated in the middle of the Hall on Stand E35 where we are showing all of our innovative linear and rotary products. We look forward to meeting you in person over the next few days. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 2nd October 2013 | |
| Abssac NC Servo Disc Shaft Coupling [1.00MB]NC Servo Disc Shaft Coupling Catalogue | |
| download » | Monday 23rd September 2013 | |
 | 4-way Flexing ActionThe name TB Wood’s Sure-Flex® Product has long been associated with quality. TB Wood’s Sure-Flex® couplings utilises a rubber (EPDM), Neoprene, or Hytrel sleeve between two cast hubs. The flexible element allows 4-way flexing action and absorbs virtually all types of shock, misalignment, and end float. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 17th September 2013 | |
 | Quick Mounting and Accurate Hub ConnectionsThe scientist Blaise Pascal formulated the principle of pressure propagation in liquids many years ago: Pascal's law or the principle of transmission of fluid-pressure states that , ”pressure exerted anywhere in a confined incompressible fluid is transmitted equally in all directions throughout the fluid such that the pressure ratio (... | |
| read more » | Monday 16th September 2013 | |
 | Nano Accuracy Ground Ball ScrewAt Abssac, we offer one of the UK’s largest selections of linear product ranges and you might say, what’s special about that?A customer wanted to move a prism in small increments. Many products offer accuracy grades in microns and that has become the norm. But, how about increments measured in Nano’s? | |
| read more » | Monday 9th September 2013 | |
 | 90mm diameter screws delivered to water filtration plantUsing an existing damaged screw for dimensional information, Abssac replicated 14 screws which were a massive 90mm diameter by 2 metres long. Weighing over 100kg each and using a basic trapezoidal thread form satisfied another Abssac customer. | |
| read more » | Monday 12th August 2013 | |
 | Busy day at AbssacOn time and on budget. Abssac delivers 2000+ Stainless Steel nuts to a local customer. Machined, tapped and inspected in the same day, Abssac pushed out the stops to help a customer in a jam. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 30th July 2013 | |
 | All Printed matter is GreenAbssac is now confident that all printed matter used by Abssac conforms to the Forest Stewardship Council FSC C106360 standard. Paper from responsible sources. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 30th July 2013 | |
 | ETP Hub Shaft connections improves productivity in rotary PET bottle stretch blow moulding machineThe ETP shaft connection solution is designed to allow the user to tighten or loose a single cap screw to allow the quick and easy mounting and dismantling and if necessary incremental repositioning of the hub on a shaft.An excellent example of this products placement is in the production of PET bottles. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 16th July 2013 | |
 | Abssac sponsors ScoutsAbssac recently sponsored the 2013 Scout District Swimming Gala in Evesham. We wish to offer our congratulations to the 2nd Evesham Bengeworth troop for winning the Gala.This sponsorship continues Abssac's core belief to be supportive of the local community. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 26th June 2013 | |
 | Custom ETP EXPRESSAs the U.K. distributor for ETP Transmission (Sweden) a customer came to ABSSAC with the a requirement for a standard ETP EXPRESS clamping bush with a 2inch bore. ABSSAC engineers consulted with ETP engineers after concerns that the radial loads, in combination with rotation bending moment and some torque, could pose a risk of fatigue failure. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 11th June 2013 | |
 | Abssac Stainless lead screwsStainless lead screw and bronze nuts used to raise and lower homogenizer lifting platform in cosmetic factory. For further details use the following link : http://www.abssac.co.uk/c/Power+Lead+Screws/14/ | |
| read more » | Friday 7th June 2013 | |
 | Abssac on the goWith over 6000 subscribers, ABSSAC On-The-Go newsletter is always kept short and informative, whilst hopefully remaining worthwhile to anyone who is a user or buyer of linear and rotary power transmission equipment. This 2013 edition predominantly looks at some product advances we have made. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 5th June 2013 | |
 | Glass Coatings aided by SemiflexAbssac supplies precision offset couplings that are specially configured for applications in the vacuum industry. For example, the Semiflex range has been specified in the innovative field of glass coating technology. With an ever increasing demand for Low-E demand glass worldwide... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 21st May 2013 | |
 | Abssac sponsors EHS Robotics ClubAbssac is proud to announce the sponsorship of the EHS Robotics Club, who are keen to enter the VEX Robotics competition in 2013. http://www.youtube.com/user/vexroboticstv?feature=watch | |
| read more » | Monday 13th May 2013 | |
 | The Unique Electroform ProductNew Video on YouTube - ElectroformsElectroforms are a formidable product package. Abssac can supply quality-crafted bellows, couplings, electroforms, and electrical contacts. For those engineers familiar with the traditional electroforming process we are offering a new way of looking at both complexity of shape... | |
| read more » | Monday 22nd April 2013 | |
 | Stainless steel Ball screwAbssac announces a new stainless steel ballscrew to compliment its extensive miniature ball screw ranges. Available in 6, 8 and 10mm diameters with leads of either 1 or 2mm the new SUS series offers cumulative lead error of only 2x0.052mm per 300mm with an axial clearance of 0.020 mm. | |
| read more » | Monday 8th April 2013 | |
 | Looking for a leadscrew supplier ?Are you looking for a lead screw supplier that can produce exactly what you want ? Or perhaps you have an old acme screw that needs replacing but have no technical drawing specifications to work from. Abssac can help. | |
| read more » | Thursday 28th March 2013 | |
 | Bearing units for Ball and Lead screwsAbssac is increasing its product portfolio again, by including both radial and thrust bearings, complete with housings, to compliment their expanding lead screw and ball screw ranges. In order to promote the product to the ball and lead screw market Abssac is offering the support bearings in a complete kit form. | |
| read more » | Thursday 21st March 2013 | |
 | Abssac goes green with company carsWith emissions as low as 89g/km, Abssac’s new sales vehicles are the latest Toyota Prius dual fuel models. The 3rd Generation Toyota Prius is a full hybrid electric mid-size hatchback delivering up to 72.4mpg. The vehicles are not only environmentally friendly but also keep our running costs down. | |
| read more » | Friday 8th March 2013 | |
 | 9150Nm Stainless UjointOur Universal joint product has just passed extensive testing connecting an electric motor to a compressor for use in large cold store as part of a national refurbishment. Using 303 Stainless steel a possible static torque of up 9150Nm (81000lbin) could be transmitted. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 6th March 2013 | |
 | Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Accessibility Regulations 2000Abssac's range of Stainless Steel Power Screws give the user high speed linear movement for a relatively low rotational speed, making them ideal for public vehicle disabled lifts. Our screws are corrosion resistant and end journals can be created economically, so that the part can be fitted straight into... | |
| read more » | Monday 25th February 2013 | |
 | Self Reversing machined screwsA traditional lead screw and nut combination requires the driven screw to change its direction of rotation to enable the nut to return to its original start position. In certain applications such as in the reliable winding of cable and hose to winch drums... | |
| read more » | Monday 25th February 2013 | |
 | Budgetbeam Couplers off to RussiaABS2M075 Budgetbeam couplers are to be widely used to connect encoders for stage control at 2014 Youth Olympic ceremony in Sochi , Russia. http://www.abssac.co.uk/p/Shaft+Couplings/Budgetbeam+Couplers/63/ | |
| read more » | Monday 11th February 2013 | |
 | ABSSAC at Southern Manufacturing Show 2013Abssac is exbiting at the forthcoming Southern manufacturing show at Farnborough on the 13th & 14th February 2013. Stand number N78. http://www.industrysouth.co.uk/ . We welcome the opportunity to discuss your product design challenges. | |
| read more » | Thursday 7th February 2013 | |
 | Flat Spring aids laser applicationHaving the unique capability to machine a spring from a solid piece of material Abssac has recently supplied a classic example of is capability. A pancake shaped compression spring 50mm in diameter but only 5mm in height has been produced to hold an ultra thin reflective mirror on its top surface... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 22nd January 2013 | |
 | We go from UTS strength to strengthOur industrial series Universal Joints can withstand a higher tensile load than that of our maximum torque rating. This is due to the unique treatments to raise efficiency of pin and block friction surfaces whilst using higher ultimate tensile strength (UTS) materials than many UJ manufacturers. | |
| read more » | Friday 14th December 2012 | |
 | Hydraulic Clamping elements with POWERWith all the positive benefits of the ETP hydraulic clamping elements, such as compact design, precision mounting and easy clamping the new ETP-POWER® product delivers the highest performance from the single screw ETP product range. | |
| read more » | Saturday 10th November 2012 | |
 | Medical Imaging SuccessAbssac is suppying miniature linear guide rails, only 7mm wide, complete with bearing blocks to complment stainless steel precision lead screws in a medical imaging application. Guides and Rails | |
| read more » | Saturday 27th October 2012 | |
 | INJECTION MOULDED SHAFT COUPLINGSUsing the latest injection moulding techniques, Abssac is able to supply a low cost one piece, flexible shaft coupling for lower torque lower cost applications The basic UJ or GJ design consists of a flexible element that can reliably absorb parallel, angular and skewed shaft misalignments. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 16th October 2012 | |
 | ABSSAC Stand C50The Engineering Design Show opens its doors at the Ricoh Arena tomorrow and we look forward to welcoming you along to our stand C50 - http://www.engineering-design-show.co.uk/ | |
| read more » | Tuesday 9th October 2012 | |
 | October News letter now out....The ABSSAC Ezine is always kept short and informative, whilst hopefully remaining worthwhile to anyone who is a user or buyer of linear and rotary power transmission equipment. This twice yearly news newsletter predominantly looks at some product advances we have made. Why not subscribe for future issues or view the latest copy here . | |
| read more » | Wednesday 3rd October 2012 | |
 | High helix lead screwsThe cold rolled, wear resistant range of Abssac high helix motion screws provide high linear speeds and deliver an efficiency which is nothing short of impressive. These high-helix lead screws for motion and positional applications can have multi start thread forms up to 10 times the given diameter and provide... | |
| read more » | Thursday 20th September 2012 | |
 | Custom lead screws for nuclear and marine applicationsCustom lead screws for nuclear and marine applications with material traced to source using EN10204 3.1. with full test certification. Trapezoidal motion screws from thePower rangeat Abssac can be created in non-standard materials to specific yield and tensile Mpa requirements with full supporting certification. | |
| read more » | Thursday 13th September 2012 | |
 | CONTROLFLEX shaft coupling ideal for encodersThe Controlflex shaft coupling from SCHMIDT-KUPPLUNG is the ideal partner for shaft encoders.The compact design consists of two annodised aluminium hubs and a unique middle element that transmits torque at constant velocity. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 12th September 2012 | |
 | Abssac exhibits at Med-TechThe UK and Irish medical industries continue to be world leaders in medical device innovation and are considered to be centres of excellence for design and R&D. Much of that excellence is driven by Universities and as such Med-Tech Innovation and Abssac was delighted to support this inaugural exhibition and conference. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 11th September 2012 | |
 | Budgetbeam Coupler helps reduce wasteAbssac supplies Budgetbeam Couplers to the company Greenbottle and their quest to reduce packaging waste” http://www.greenbottle.com/about-us/ & Budgetbeam | |
| read more » | Tuesday 11th September 2012 | |
 | Abssac Front Page NewsAbssac makes front page news in Industrial Technology Magazine for its range of ETP hydraulic clamping bushes. | |
| read more » | Friday 31st August 2012 | |
 | Machined Calibration SpringsMachined springs by Abssac used as a “bench-mark” to calibrate material testing instruments due to their 100% repeatable linear spring rates.To calibrate and certify for tension, compression, flexure, fatigue, impact/hardness. Machined springs | |
| read more » | Tuesday 28th August 2012 | |
 | Filter Press offset coupling does the jobWhere there is a need for large parallel offset between rotating shafts with equally large torque requirements - Schmidt offset couplings for printing industry filter press applications are a good fit. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 15th August 2012 | |
 | Subsea reverser316L stainless steel Self-reversing screw and follower nut custom made to marine specification for subsea applications. http://www.abssac.co.uk/p/Self+reversing+screws/8/ | |
| read more » | Friday 10th August 2012 | |
 | Budgetbeam couplers used in OlympicsLow cost BUDGETBEAM couplers used to connect encoders in the opening of the Olympics props - Click here for further product details | |
| read more » | Thursday 9th August 2012 | |
 | White Paper. Machined Springs vs Wound springsAbssac releases a a white paper on the difference between machined springs and wound springs - Click here | |
| read more » | Thursday 9th August 2012 | |
 | Machined Springs created from Thermoplastic PeekMachined Springs created from Thermoplastic PEEK to allow transparency in X ray devices and still provide high load, constant spring rate, even at high temperature. Please contact the sales department at Abssac for further details. Tel : 01386 421005 | |
| read more » | Monday 6th August 2012 | |
 | STOCKED : Power screws and NutsLead screws for medium to heavy duty industrial applications can be best supplied through our Power screws and nuts program. Continuously stocking up to 3 meter lengths of lead screw diameters of 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm, 30mm, 36mm, 40mm and 50mm in both right and left handed formats, are supplied in both Steel and Stainless Steel. | |
| read more » | Thursday 2nd August 2012 | |
 | NEW Stainless Steel ball screwNEW Stainless Steel ball screw available in 6, 8 and 10mm diameters with leads of either 1or 2 mm called the SSR and SSRT series offers cumulative lead error of only 52 microns per 300mm of cumulative lead accuracy of 20 microns of axial backlash. Capable of transmitting dynamic loads up to 2200N... | |
| read more » | Thursday 2nd August 2012 | |
 | 30% less cost low cost motor shaft couplingsAbssac announces a 30% reduction in the price of its MC series motor couplings for 2012 due to enhanced manufacturing techniques. Available in Aluminium and Stainless steel as standard, the MC series (Motor Coupling) delivers a reliable zero backlash connection between shafts.Ideal for electric motor... | |
| read more » | Thursday 19th July 2012 | |
 | Printing Industry Shaft CouplingsShaft couplings for the printing industry are required to work with absolute precision to guarantee a register pressure and therefore ensure a high print quality.The high precision requirement starts in the actual printing mechanism and continues through the refinement process to quality assurance on the final product. | |
| read more » | Friday 6th July 2012 | |
 | One Piece 90 degree flexible shaft coupling......Most flexible shaft coupling designs rely on a number of moving parts to enable the transmission of torque through a high angular offset. In fact it is true to say that the greater the offset, the greater amounts of moving parts are required to accommodate that misalignment. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 4th July 2012 | |
 | Reduced cost Ball screwsLooking to reduce the costs of your ball screws? Abssac has a rolled miniature ball screw series that utilises a precision ground ball nut, running on precision rolled screw. The combination means our lead accuracy is close to the precision ground screw but the price is very competitive. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 4th July 2012 | |
 | To Go or Not to GoUsing 316 Stainless Steel, ABSSAC was recently requested to supply a stub thread acme form with tight tolerances on effective diameter and pitch. In fact, to be absolutely sure that the new product was totally interchangeable with existing equipment, the customer provided Abssac with some Go-No-Go gauges. | |
| read more » | Friday 25th May 2012 | |
 | Are you connecting a motor to a pump ?Consider the Sure-Flex® flexible shaft coupling range available from Abssac, which was designed specifically with that industry in mind. With large stocks kept, we offer an excellent solution to your pump coupling requirements.The easy to fit Sure-Flex® elastomeric shaft couplings rely on a proven element produced from a elastic polymer... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 23rd May 2012 | |
 | Miniature Medical leadscrew and nutMiniature lead screw designs have often been challenging with regards to application performance verses reliability and cost. A recent medical application supplied by Abssac Limited proposed some significant technical obstacles, which were successfully overcome. | |
| read more » | Thursday 19th April 2012 | |
 | Your choice of end attachmentsWith Abssac’s Helical flexible beam coupling product, customers have been able to take their standard coupling designs to the next level, by incorporating features into the original shaft coupling design. By simply allowing the development of innovative connection solutions from the standard helical beam shaft coupling design... | |
| read more » | Thursday 19th April 2012 | |
 | Smart luminaires and controls at AbssacContiniung our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint we are starting our initiative to install energy efficient lighting throughout Abssac. By installing energy saving luminaires and controls we hope to achieve our goal of a 40% reduction in electrical lighting energy consumption. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 10th April 2012 | |
 | IN STOCK - lead screws and nutsWe stock 3 meter lengths of lead screw diameters of 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm, 30mm, 36mm, 40mm and 50mm in both right and left handed formats. Supplied in both Steel and Stainless Steel the POWER SCREW lead screws ranges are complimented by a range of flanged or non flanged Bronze nuts as well as round, hex and square steel nuts. | |
| read more » | Thursday 15th March 2012 | |
 | Schmidt thoroughbreds join the stableIt gives us a great deal of pleasure to announce that we are expanding our wide choice of shaft coupling products with a brand new offering – the SCHMIDT-KUPPLUNG® range of compact coupling systems.... | |
| read more » | Monday 17th October 2011 | |
 | Niche ball screwDo you currently use ground ball screws ? Are you looking for a lower cost alternative? If so the range of precision rolled ball screws that operate just below the accuracy grades of ground ball screw assemblies might be of interest. By using precision ground ball nuts and then pairing them with precision cold rolled ball screws... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 27th September 2011 | |
 | High vacuum lead screwAbssac limited has long been associated with supplying products into the nuclear physics industry and has recently maintained this trend by supplying lead screw and nut assemblies for use within a high vacuum diagnostic tool for particle accelerators. | |
| read more » | Monday 21st March 2011 | |
 | POWER LEAD SCREWSLooking for a competitive quote. At Abssac we stock up to 3 meter lengths of trapezoidal thread form power screws and nuts in both right and left handed formats. Abssac is committed to reducing the unit prices of its linear products. Also stocking flanged or non flanged Bronze nuts as well as round, hex and square steel nuts. | |
| read more » | Friday 17th September 2010 | |
 | Book like, printed catalogue on lineOur main product catalogue, which in the past had amounted to well over 300 pages of information, has now been transformed into a look-a-like version on-line. With actual pages that flick over, a downloadable or simple print a page option, again reduces our dependence of paper.... | |
| read more » | Monday 16th August 2010 | |
 | Helical flexure helps die cutter efficiencyAbssac has aided the design of a cellophane packaging machine manufacturer utilising its helical flexure technology in a die punch design. Abssac was tasked with improving the life of a plastics die cutter which was prematurely blunting on high volume runs. The die cutter was originally attached to a solid shaft holder... | |
| read more » | Wednesday 19th May 2010 | |
 | ABSSAC on the move.......Abssac has moved to its new purpose built facility at the Enterprise centre, Evesham. Quadrupling their available space puts them in good stead to increase stocks of our rotary, linear and specialist product ranges. New address and contact details are as follows;ABSSAC Ltd,E1A The Enterprise Centre... | |
| read more » | Saturday 20th February 2010 | |
 | Shaft couplings are free to testDo you use flexible shaft couplings within your applications ?You might not be aware of the operational advantages the original helical beam style shaft coupling can give to the design. Available from Abssac, they are the only helical beam shaft coupling in the world that can be supplied with a range of torque capacities from within... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 2nd February 2010 | |
 | Looking to reduce the costs of your ball screws?Looking to reduce the costs of your ball screws? Abssac has a rolled miniature ball screw series that utilises a precision ground ball nut, running on precision rolled screw. The combination means our lead accuracy is close to the precision ground screw but the price is very competitive. | |
| read more » | Monday 4th January 2010 | |
 | Green business initiates in 2009ABSSAC Limited has striven to maintain a green approach to business in 2009. In this year we have taken many steps to become a more environmentally friendly facility. We realize the importance of energy conservation and keeping the environment clean. | |
| read more » | Monday 14th December 2009 | |
 | Lead screws for packaging machineryWe are now stocking a complete range of Stainless Steel lead screws that are specifically produced for the food packaging or medical industry. Stocked in matching left and right handed threads, Abssac can supply screws cut to length or machined to drawing.ABSSAC LIMITEDTEL : 01386 421005FAX :... | |
| read more » | Monday 7th December 2009 | |
 | Torsion springsMachined torsion springs, as the name suggests, are machined from a solid piece of material.Using F.E.A to optimise performance, we can provide very precise, linear deflection rates because virtually all-residual internal stresses are eliminated. Most wound torsion springs can achieve a rate of around 15%... | |
| read more » | Thursday 5th November 2009 | |
 | Clever connectionAbssac’s Helical Beam shaft couplings can take the hassle out of connecting drive shafts. Commonly used as one of the best ways of transmitting rotation from one shaft to another without backlash or torque loss... | |
| read more » | Monday 12th October 2009 | |
 | Low cost ball screw aids restorationA quick turnaround by Abssac has aided the restoration of two pre WW11 machine tools being restored to their former glory in a local woollen mills maintenance workshop. Despite the customer being without the original dimensional drawings for the ball screws and the fact that they were very much damaged... | |
| read more » | Thursday 20th August 2009 | |
 | New Letter headed paper uses FSCABSSAC has recently printed its new letter headed paper using FSC accredited paper . | |
| read more » | Wednesday 10th June 2009 | |
 | Power screws in STOCKAbssac has recently invested heavily in the stock of trapezoidal thread form power screws and nuts in what is seen as a very competitive move in the market. Now stocking 3 meter lengths of lead screw diameters of 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm, 30mm, 36mm, 40mm and 50mm in both right and left handed formats. | |
| read more » | Monday 1st June 2009 | |
 | Stewardship Council - FSCABSSAC has recently printed its new business cards using FSC accredited paper . The FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organisation established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 19th May 2009 | |
 | Machined spring assimilates separate parts.Abssac has recently aided the design and reliability of a compression spring control mechanism that originally involved the amalgamation of four separate machined parts. Those being a wound compression spring, a machined spring seat... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 28th April 2009 | |
 | New 15mm diameter ball screwAbssac has just added a new M-Thread, 15mm diameter end deflector ball screw to its range. Accepting higher speeds and greater dynamic and static loads than its competition it is available in both ground and rolled formats standard leads of 2.5mm, 5mm, 10mm and 20mm can be supplied. | |
| read more » | Thursday 2nd April 2009 | |
 | Abssac printed matterWhere ever possible Abssac will be using recycled paper for all of its brochures, mail shots and business cards from March 2009. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 25th March 2009 | |
 | Choice TorqueAbssac is well known for supplying the original helical beam flexible shaft coupling. The product has a reputation for reliability and antibacklash torque transmission, but you may not be aware of the additional advantages the product can offer to power transmission applications. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 10th March 2009 | |
 | Green rulers for marketing toolsAbssac has long given rulers and pens out as free marketing tools at exhibitions and product seminars. However, Abssac has recently commissioned a plastic ruler manufacturer to supply such items as they used recycled CD cases for the base material. Abssac will continue to look at other recycled products to suit this marketing purpose. | |
| read more » | Friday 13th February 2009 | |
 | Efficient Air Conditioning and HeatingAbssac has installed reverse cycle air conditioning and heating units which are both economical and highly efficient. The intelligent heating system actually absorb heat from the outside and transfers that in side and then switches to a low power setting when the desired temperature is reached. | |
| read more » | Friday 16th January 2009 | |
 | New Web site 2009Welcome to the new ABSSAC web site for 2009. Launched slightly ahead of schedule, the new web site has a fresh look with some interesting features, new products and new product animations. Please also take advantage of the ABSSAC newsletter... | |
| read more » | Monday 15th December 2008 | |
 | ATHERMALIZATON BELLOWS ASSEMBLIESA new and unique “atherm” temperature sensitive bellows assembly has recently been manufactured and supplied by Abssac limited as part of their controlled electroform component program . Utilizing the full capabilities of the SUB-ASSEMBLY SERVICES the part supplied by Abssac... | |
| read more » | Monday 24th November 2008 | |
 | Best of British thread formsIf you are looking for a UK lead screw supplier, look no further than Abssac Limited. The company employs whirling or milling techniques to supply acme and trapezoidal screw thread forms. Abssac can quickly supply screw diameters from 4mm to 200mm with a choice of leads per diameter. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 24th September 2008 | |
 | Follow the leader...Whether it is a simple lead screw, acme thread, ball screw or a complicated satellite roller screw, Abssac have one of the largest linear product ranges on the market. Combine this with a fast turnaround machine shop that can supply end journals that are ready to fit directly into your application. | |
| read more » | Tuesday 2nd September 2008 | |
 | Machined Springs - Release the potentialAs with its wire wound brother, all types of spring format such as, compression, extension, torsion, lateral translation and lateral bending springs are available in the machined format. However, from this point the similarities between wound and machined springs stop.Machined springs can provide very precise... | |
| read more » | Monday 1st September 2008 | |
 | Lead screws with ultra fine pitchAbssac's unique range of ultra fine lead screws, supplied in a Vee thread form are ideal for finite movement linear applications. Using 303 Stainless steel and 1018 steel, with the proven cold rolled process to manufacture, the screws are available in diameters from 6mm up to .500 inch, with leads as fine as . | |
| read more » | Monday 1st September 2008 | |
 | The smallest ball screw in the worldA small claim to fame....Abssac is now supplying what is believed to be the world's smallest precision tolerance ball screw and nut assembly. With an amazing screw diameter of only 1.8mm and a lead of 0.5mm the new miniature ball screw range is ideally suited to the ever-smaller requirements of medical... | |
| read more » | Thursday 7th August 2008 | |
 | Adaptive shaft coupling technologyAny coupling manufacturer can provide a range of bores sizes within their shaft coupling ranges. After all, this is the essence of the generic products adaptability. The list of suppliers probably starts to shrink dramatically when you require small adaptations of the standard range of shaft couplings . | |
| read more » | Friday 1st August 2008 | |
 | Roller screw transmits 4 x thrustWe have recently supplied a bespoke set of satellite roller screws to a pharmaceutical company providing the precision axial movement in the enhanced manufacture of tablet form medication. ABSSAC's customer design was limited by space and had a high axial thrust requirement.Using the standard RV series with a flanged mounting nut... | |
| read more » | Friday 4th July 2008 | |
 | Shaft couplings are free to testDo you use flexible shaft couplings within your applications ?You might not be aware of the operational advantages the original helical beam style shaft coupling can give to the design. Available from Abssac, they are the only helical beam shaft coupling in the world that can be supplied with a range of torque capacities from within... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 3rd June 2008 | |
 | Abssac wins Pharmatex awardAbssac was proud to receive the Pharmatex innovation award in Ireland, for its machined spring product. The innovation award was voted by a panel of judges for a product that showed significant innovation in both engineering and excellence towards pharmaceutical applications. | |
| read more » | Monday 2nd June 2008 | |
 | Electrical contact spring gives long lifeIn electronic devices, certain components may require one or more spring contacts to achieve reliable electrical connection.This is where Abssac can help with its bespoke precision electroformed products. Utilizing a bellows spring contact... | |
| read more » | Sunday 9th March 2008 | |
 | 3 parts into 1 special flexure aids designAbssac recently enhanced the operation of a medical orthodontic machine by replacing a universal joint, plastic shaft coupling and a piece of shafting with just a one piece helical beam drive shaft unit.Abssac’s customer had initially been using a traditional universal joint to connect a hand control... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 19th February 2008 | |
 | Left and right handed lead screwsMatching leads in right handed and left handed lead screw formats Lead screws supplied in both a right handed and left handed thread format can readily be supplied by Abssac limited. A redesigned food packaging machine was originally using the opposing screws to operate a high speed gripper in a machine that hot plastic foil sealed... | |
| read more » | Tuesday 1st January 2008 | |
 | TB Woods mechanical product range at AbssacThe name TB Wood's has long been associated with quality, in both products and customer care, whether it's their made to order or their standard power transmission equipment. Product ranges include Sheaves, Belts, Pulleys, Bushes, Flexible Shaft Couplings and Clutches.When this is put together with Abssac Limited... | |
| read more » | Saturday 1st December 2007 | |
 | Largest splined shaftAbssac has recently supplied one of the largest splined shafts to date. Measuring a massive 150mm in diameter, with 8 splines along its 2 metres length and weighing in at 250kg !.Manufactured from EN24T steel the customer did not have any technical drawings from which we could quote from. | |
| read more » | Wednesday 31st October 2007 | |
 | Gear couplingsFormally known as Deck gear couplings and Sier Bath Deck gear couplings Abssac now supplies the complete range as the sole United Kingdom distributor for the mechanical TB Woods product line. The intellectual properties of Deck Manufacturing and the assets of The Sier Bath Deck Gear Corp were recently purchased allowing the capabilities... | |
| read more » | Monday 1st October 2007 | |
 | Dynamic Lead screw supplierAre you looking for a lead screw supplier that can produce exactly what you want ? Or perhaps you have an old acme screw that needs replacing but have no technical drawing specifications to work from. Abssac can help. | |
| read more » | Saturday 1st September 2007 | |
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