Ball Screw Jacks

Joyce worm gear ball screw jacks lift and precisely position loads up to 50-tons. Upright or inverted jacks operate at full capacity in tension or compression. Select from standard lead (WB, WBL) and high lead (HWB, HWBL) models to meet your travel speed and ball nut life requirements. These ball screw jacks require up to two-thirds less input torque to move the load than similarly rated machine screw jacks. They require a brake motor or external locking device to hold position.

Alloy steel input shafts
Aluminum bronze worm gears
Tapered or ball thrust bearings
Choose one of four standard end conditions
Protective boots available
Oversized ball bearings available to limit end play
Joyce/Dayton can customize to your specifications
Custom finishes available

Parts list and exploded views are included in the O&M Manual. Serial numbers are attached to the product housing.

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2D/3D Drawings or JAX Online

Product Options

Ball Screw Options Right hand thread standard Left hand thread available on many models Special pitch/lead available Special finishes available Special machining options	Encoders Standard 200 or 1024 PPR Quadrature wave form Stainless steel encoder Absolute encoder Encoders	Finishes Enamel finish (standard) Epoxy finish STEEL IT^® epoxy Outdoor paint process Custom finishes available Anodized (250-lb to 1-ton) Nickel, Xylan^®, Armoloy^® Finishes
Input Shaft (worm) Square or hex to fit tool Special lengths 17-4 stainless steel available Metric diameters available One side can be cut off Other modifications available Input shaft cover available	Limit Switches Rotary cam (2-4 switches) SPDT standard DPDT available Explosion proof available Limit Switches	Lubrication Standard grease temperature range (40°F to 220°F) Low temperature option High temperature option Food grade option
Motor Mounts NEMA mounts available on 2-ton to 20-ton wormgear jacks and electric cylinders NEMA mounts included on integrated actuators Servo motor mounts available on 2-ton to 10-ton jacks and electric cylinders, special mounts available Custom mounts available Motor Mounts and Stock Motors	Oversized Ball Bearings Available for ball screw jacks Limits screw backlash to 0.003"	Potentiometers 0-10V (POTA) 4-20mA (POTB) 0-10V with limit switches (POTC) 4-20mA with limit switches(POTD) IP65 Potentiometers
Protective Boots Protection from dirt and dust Guard against moisture Guard against corrosive contaminants Neoprene coated nylon (std) Special materials available Boot Material Chart Protective Boots	Screw Stops Standard on ComDRIVEs Adjustable Bolt- on	Thrust Rings Used in applications where static loads exceed jack capacity

Ordering Information

Sample Part Number:

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WB65

6.0

STDX STDX

Model Number

1-Ton Standard	2-Ton Standard	2-Ton Reverse Base Standard	5-Ton Standard	10-Ton Standard	10-Ton Heavy Duty	20-Ton Standard	30-Ton Standard	50-Ton Standard
WBL51 WBL201	WB62 WB122 WB242	RWB62 RWB122 RWB242	WB65 WB125 WB245	WBL810 WBL2410	WB810 WB2410	WB820 WB2420	WB1130 WB3230	WB1150 WB3250
1-Ton Heavy Duty	2-Ton High Lead	2-Ton Reverse Base High Lead	5-Ton High Lead	10-Ton Standard High Lead	10-Ton Heavy Duty High Lead			50-Ton Reverse Base
WB51 WB201	HWB62 HWB122 HWB242	RHWB62 RHWB122 RHWB242	HWB65 HWB125 HWB245	HWBL810 HWBL2410	HWB810 HWB2410			RWB1150 RWB3250

Important Note: *Not self-locking, may lower under load. Brake motors or external locking systems are required.
H: indicates High lead (2-ton, 5-ton and 10-ton only).
R: Reverse Base Jack (2-ton and 50-ton only).

Jack Configuration


U=Upright	I=Inverted

End Conditions


1=T1 (plain end)	2=T2 (load pad)	3=T3 (threaded end)	4=T4 (male clevis)

Jack Designs


S=Translating	K=Keyed for Non Rotation**	N=Traveling Nut	D=Double Clevis	R=KFTN Trunnion* T=Trunnion*

*Standard trunnion mounts available on 2-ton through 20-ton jacks.
**Keyed for non-rotation is not a standard option. Contact Joyce/Dayton with your requirements.

Ball Screw Jack Rise

Rise is travel expressed in inches and not the actual screw length.

Left Side Shaft Code

Right Side Shaft Code

XXXX=Remove
STDX=Standard

Optional Shaft Codes

Screw Stops and Boots

Screw stops are optional on ball screw jacks. When specified, the closed height of the jack and/or the protection tube length may be increased. When boots are added to ball screw jacks, the closed height of the jack may be increased.

Geared Potentiometers

POTA=0-10V (IP65)
POTB=4-20MA (IP65)
POTC=0-10V w/2 switches*
POTD=4-20MA w/2 switches*
*Optional IP65 rating available

Encoders and Electronic Limit Switches

ENCX=Encoder
ELS2=2 Position Electronic Switch
ELS4=4 Position Electronic Switch
ELS6=6 Position Electronic Switch

Motor for Systems and Direct Drive

All standard motors are 3-phase, 208-230/460 VAC or 230/460 VAC. Other motor options are available. Specify the appropriate motor size from the chart on the right.
Refer to the "Additional Options" chart on the preceding page as needed.
Brake motors (M2) are recommended for jacks that are not self-locking, and jacks with double lead screws.
If the motor frequency will be varied to provide a "soft" start an inverter duty motor may be required.

Motors

Size	Code
1/4 HP	K
1/3 HP	A
1/2 HP	B
3/4 HP	C
1 HP	D
1-1/2 HP	E
2 HP	F
3 HP	L
5 HP	G
7-1/2 HP	H
10 HP	I
15 HP	J

Motor Mounts

Ordering Example:
MMA A (Motor code from chart above)

MMA=56C
MMB=140TC
MMC=180TC
MMD=210TC

Standard motor adapters are aluminum

Mechanical Limit Switches

Ordering Example:
LA (Models) 1(Number of DPDT Switches) 3(Available Positions)

Model	Code		Available Positions
LS7-402	LI	Number of DPDT Switches NOTE: Will always be 0 for LS7 models		1	2*	3	4	5	6*	7	8
LS8-402	LA		Left Side Shaft Options
LS8-504	LB
LS9-502	LC
LS9-503	LD		Right Side Shaft Options
LS9-504	LE
LS9-505	LF
LS9-506	LG		2, 3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 ton jacks are available with positions #1, #3, and #5 25, 30, 35, 50, 75, 100, and 150 ton jacks are available with positions #1, #4, #7, and #8 These positions are not standard. Contact Joyce/Dayton with your requirements.
LS9-507	LH

Additional Options

X=Standard Jack, no additional options
S=Additional Specification Required (comment as necessary)

Anti-Backlash

A=Split Nut
A90=A90 Design
A95=A95 Design

Protective Boots

B=Protective Boot
D=Dual Protective Boot

Finishes

F1=Do Not Paint
F2=Epoxy Paint
F3=Outdoor Paint Process

Motor Options

M1=Less Motor
M2=Brake Motor
M3=Single Phase Motor (120VAC)
M4=50Hz Motor

Grease/Seals

H1=High Temperature Operation
H2=Food Grade

Screw Stops

ST0=Extending
ST1=Retracting
ST2=Both

Specify as many options as needed

Product Specifications

Model	Capacity	Screw Diameter (inches)	Thread Pitch/ Lead	Worm Gear Ratio	Worm Shaft Turns for 1" Travel	Tare Torque (Inches Lbs.)	Starting Torque (Inches Lbs.)	Operating Torque (Inches Lbs.)	Efficiency Rating % Approx	Screw Torque (Inches Lbs.)	Worm Holding (Inch Lbs.)	Ball Nut Life at Rated Load (Inch Screw Travel x 1000)	Basic Jack Weight (Lbs.)	Jack Weight per Inch Travel (Lbs.)
WBL51	1 ton	3/4	0.2	5:1	25	3	.014W*	.012W* @ 500 RPM	51.7	.035W*	.006W*	108	8	0.25
WBL201	1 ton	3/4	0.2	20:1	100	3	.005W*	.004W* @ 500 RPM	38.5	.035W*	.002W*	108	8	0.25
WB51	1 ton	3/4	0.2	5:1	25	3	.014W*	.012W* @ 500 RPM	51.7	.035W*	.006W*	858	8	0.25
WB201	1 ton	3/4	0.2	20:1	100	3	.005W*	.004W* @ 500 RPM	38.5	.035W*	.002W*	858	8	0.25
(R)WB62	2 ton	1	0.25	6:1	24	4	.015W*	.013W* @ 500 RPM	52.1	.044W*	.007W*	642	18	0.4
(R)WB122	2 ton	1	0.25	12:1	48	4	.009W*	.007W* @ 500 RPM	47.2	.044W*	.004W*	642	18	0.4
(R)WB242	2 ton	1	0.25	24:1	96	4	.006W*	.004W* @ 500 RPM	39.3	.044W*	.002W*	642	18	0.4
(R)HWB62	2 ton	1	1	6:1	6	4	.064W*	.051W* @ 500 RPM	52.1	.177W*	.020W*	190	18	0.4
(R)HWB122	2 ton	1	1	12:1	12	4	.041W*	.028W* @ 500 RPM	47.2	.177W*	.020W*	190	18	0.4
(R)HWB242	2 ton	1	1	24:1	24	4	.028W*	.017W* @ 500 RPM	39.3	.177W*	.014W*	190	18	0.4
WB65	5 ton	1 1/2	0.474	6:1	12.66	10	.030W*	.025W* @ 300 RPM	51.1	.084W*	.013W*	1015	42	0.7
WB125	5 ton	1 1/2	0.474	12:1	25.33	10	.019W*	.014W* @ 300 RPM	45.7	.084W*	.007W*	1015	42	0.7
WB245	5 ton	1 1/2	0.474	24:1	50.66	10	.013W*	.008W* @ 300 RPM	37.2	.084W*	.004W*	1015	42	0.7
HB65	5 ton	1 1/2	1.0	6:1	6	10	.065W*	.052W* @ 300 RPM	51.1	.177W*	.033W*	512	42	0.7
HB125	5 ton	1 1/2	1.0	12:1	12	10	.041W*	.029W* @ 300 RPM	45.7	.177W*	.020W*	512	42	0.7
HB245	5 ton	1 1/2	1.0	24:1	24	10	.029W*	.018W* @ 300 RPM	37.2	.177W*	.014W*	512	42	0.7
WBL810	10 ton	1 1/2	0.474	8:1	16.88	20	.022W*	.019W* @ 200 RPM	50.7	.084W*	.010W*	127	58	0.9
WBL2410	10 ton	1 1/2	0.474	24:1	50.66	20	.010W*	.008W* @ 200 RPM	40.3	.084W*	.004W*	127	58	0.9
HWBL810	10 ton	1 1/2	1.0	8:1	8	20	.047W*	.039W* @ 200 RPM	50.7	.177W*	.024W*	64	58	0.9
HWBL2410	10 ton	1 1/2	1.0	24:1	24	20	.024W*	.016W* @ 200 RPM	40.3	.177W*	.012W*	64	58	0.9
WB810	10 ton	2	0.5	8:1	16	20	.023W*	.019W* @ 200 RPM	50.7	.088W*	.009W*	729	62	1.4
WB2410	10 ton	2	0.5	24:1	48	20	.011W*	.008W* @ 200 RPM	40.3	.088W*	.003W*	729	62	1.4
HWB810	10 ton	2	1.0	8:1	8	20	.047W*	.039W* @ 200 RPM	50.7	.177W*	.018W*	1423	62	1.4
HWB2410	10 ton	2	1.0	24:1	24	20	.023W*	.016W* @ 200 RPM	40.3	.177W*	.006W*	1423	62	1.4
WB820	20 ton	2 1/4	0.5	8:1	16	40	.024W*	.020W* @ 200 RPM	47.4	.088W*	.009W*	121	105	2.6
WB2420	20 ton	2 1/4	0.5	24:1	48	40	.012W*	.009W* @ 200 RPM	35	.088W*	.003W*	121	105	2.6
WB1130	30 ton	3	0.66	11:1	16.67	60	.027W*	.020W* @ 200 RPM	48	.117W*	.009W*	343	220	3.2
WB3230	30 ton	3	0.66	32:1	48.48	60	.016W*	.009W* @ 200 RPM	35	.117W*	.003W*	343	220	3.2
(R)WB1150	50 ton	4	1.0	11:1	11	100	.038W*	.029W* @ 200 RPM	49.3	.117W*	.013W*	614	460	4.8
(R)WB3250	50 ton	4	1.0	32:1	32	100	.020W*	.012W* @ 200 RPM	37.5	.117W*	.005W*	614	460	4.8

Important Note: Ball Screw Jacks are not self-locking. Brake motors or external locking systems are required.
(R): Reverse Base Jack.
*W: Load in pounds.
Tare Torque: Initial torque to overcome seal and normal assembly drag. (This value must be added to starting torque or operating torque values.)
Starting Torque: Torque value required to start moving a given load (dissipates to operating torque values once the load begins moving).
Operating Torque: Torque required to continuously raise a given load at the input RPM listed. NOTE: If your actual input RPM is 20% higher or lower than the listed RPM, please refer to our JAX program to determine actual torque values at your RPM.
Screw Torque: Torque required to resist screw rotation (Translating Design Jacks) and traveling nut rotation (Keyed for Traveling Nut Design Jacks).
Worm Holding Torque: Torque required to prevent input shaft (worm) from backdriving.
Lead: The distance traveled axially in one rotation of the lifting screw.
Pitch: The distance from a point on a screw thread to a corresponding point on the next thread, measured axially.

Joyce/Dayton provides motor controls ranging from simple Motor Starters to complex positioning systems and Custom controls. Every system that is powered by an electric motor requires a control system. At Joyce, we know that choosing the best option can sometimes be a challenge. That’s why our Engineers are available to help you through the process.

Boots and special finishes are available for Joyce Ball Screw Jacks. Choose from a variety of boot materials and designs for the jacks you select (translating or KFTN). Joyce offers premium finishes, outdoor paint process, and custom finishes to meet your specifications. We have a hassle-free process for delivering what you need.

What you need to know to specify ball screw jacks in industrial applications

Ball Screw Jacks are rated based on their static thrust capacity from 1-ton to 50-tons. But the selection of the best jack for the application requires further consideration.

When jacks are loaded in compression one must consider the load carrying capacity of the lifting screw (column load). How high do you need to lift the load? Choose a jack whose lifting screw is stout enough to handle the load at full rise.
Consider the travel speed of the DYNAMIC load. The speed at which the load will be moved is a limiting factor. How fast do you need to move the load? Sometimes high lead ball screw jacks or bevel ball actuators are a better choice in a given application.
How frequently will the jack need to move the load? Ball screw jacks are much more efficient than machine screw jacks, so heat is less of a factor in their operation, yet cycles for ball screw jacks must include some periods of rest.
You can choose a ball screw jack that meets specific life requirements. A calculated ball nut life (in inches) can be established for ball screw jacks based on the load, and duty cycle. Use the JAX® Online software to determine this.

Once loads, duty cycles, and travel speeds are established, designers must select which jack design to use.

Translating Design Jacks are most often selected. With this design, a driven input worm acts on an internal worm gear causing the lifting screw to extend or retract. Operation requires that rotation of the lifting screw be prevented. This rotation it restrained whenever two or more jacks are tied to the same load.
Ball screw jacks cannot be keyed for non-rotation the same way that machine screw jacks are keyed. Contact Joyce for a design solution if you need a keyed ball screw jack.
Keyed for Traveling Nut Design (KFTN) jacks are another option. These jacks have a fixed length lifting screw that rotates. Loads are attached to a flanged “traveling” ball nut that translates up and down the length of the rotating screw. This type of jack is ideal for applications that cannot accommodate a screw protection tube or that require a flush mount

Special features inherent in wormgear ball screw jacks.

Ball screw jacks include ball nuts that are about 90% efficient so the jacks require much less energy to lift an equal load than their machine screw jack counterpart. They are NOT self-locking so a brake motor needs to be included in the drive system and hand wheels are not a recommended option.

Take the work out of using screw jacks in systems

Joyce/Dayton screw jacks and lifting systems offer wide-ranging lifting and positioning solutions for diverse industries. Our robust jacks reliably move and accurately position loads up to 250-tons. Joyce configures jacks with components such as motors, gear reducers, shafting, coupling, and motion control devices to create complete multi-jack systems.

Tell us what you need or use our exclusive JAX® Online software (it’s free). We will put together complete systems with single or multiple screw jacks for you. The software is great because it calculates motor horsepower and shaft diameters and torques. There are several common arrangements, but the program is flexible and allows you to design what you need.

Where are worm gear ball screw jacks used?

Worm gear ball screw jacks are fast and efficient. They can accurately position and hold loads up to 50-tons. Examples include: Platform lifts, Damper adjustments, Ergonomic lifts, Maintenance lifts, Roll adjustments, Earth Station Antennas, Solar Trackers, Conveyor adjustments, Packaging equipment, and Gate adjustments.

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