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Linear Motion Products

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Nook Industries, established in 1969 by Joseph H. Nook Jr., is a global leader in linear motion products, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical. Their expertise includes ball screws, actuators, and linear motion drive components.
Quality and Service
The company prioritizes quality, service, value, and timely delivery. As a veteran-owned business, most products are manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio, with vertically integrated facilities for enhanced process control.
Product Offerings
  • Ball Screw Products: Available in both inch and metric sizes, offering standard rolled, precision rolled, and ground screws for high accuracy and durability.
  • Screw Jacks: Featuring ball screw and machine screw actuators, available in various configurations with capacities up to 100 tons.
  • Rod Style Actuators: Electric cylinders with thrust capacities ranging from 500 to 40,000 lbs, suitable for outdoor use.
  • Modular Actuators: Flexible systems for single or multi-axis applications, driven by belt, ball screw, or rack and pinion.
  • Linear Motion Systems: Include stepper and servo motors, drives, and controls for integrated motion control solutions.
  • Mini & Food Grade Actuators: Stainless steel and miniature ball screw stepper actuators, designed for FDA compliance and IP69K wash down rating.
  • Guidance Products: Precision profile rail linear guide systems for stable and efficient motion guidance.
Technology and Innovation
Nook Industries combines traditional design with modern technology, offering customizable solutions and interactive resources on their website.
Ball Splines
Ball splines provide friction-free linear motion while transmitting torque, offering reliability and efficiency over conventional splines.
Round Rail Linear Slide Systems
These systems feature matched components for improved performance and reduced setup time, with configurations ranging from unsupported to fully supported.
Round Rail Linear Shafting
Precision-manufactured shafts available in diameters from 1/4 to 2 inches and lengths up to 20 ft, compatible with linear bearings.
Custom Engineered Products
Nook Industries offers custom solutions with specialty materials, coatings, and customer-specific testing, leveraging their design and manufacturing expertise.
Inspection and Validation
The company employs rigorous inspection methods, including laser lead measurement and metallurgical lab analysis, ensuring product quality. They are ISO-9001-2008 certified and comply with ITAR regulations.
Quality Tools and Testing
Utilizing tools like Design for Six Sigma and FEA, Nook Industries ensures product quality and performance validation under various conditions.
Online Resources
Extensive online resources are available, including product information, engineering calculators, CAD models, and live chat support for customer service and application engineers.
Conclusion
Nook Industries is dedicated to delivering high-quality linear motion products and solutions, supported by extensive engineering expertise and customer-focused service.
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LINEAR MOTION PRODUCTS acme & ball screws • actuators • linear motion drive components • engineering ingenuity MAKING MOnON WORK FASSTLK aiWUUinCK SMHKIEH

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PRECISION LINEAR MOTION In 1969, Joseph H. Nook Jr. founded Nook Industries, Inc., intent on becoming a global supplier of Linear Motion products. Ball screws, both rolled and ground, were the cornerstone products in the early ‘70s, putting Nook Industries on the map as a successful business and a trusted company. Today, Nook Industries provides a complete line of linear motion products, serving a wide range of industries. As a leading manufacturer of engineered products, our expertise in testing and design, and our continual pursuit of new capabilities and skills create the best possible quality...

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QUALITY We provide the quality you expect and deserve. (See page 14-15.) 10 GOOD REASONS TO TAKE A LOOK AT NOOK FOR YOUR NEXT LINEAR MOTION PROJECT SERVICE Our sales teams are factory-trained specialists. From pricing and delivery inquiries, to determining product suitability — we are prepared to answer all your questions and provide excellent service. VALUE Nook Industries is committed to offering competitive pricing. Our applications engineers can provide you with options tailored to your budget. DELIVERY Need your order in a hurry? Ask about our express delivery. From prototypes to high-volume...

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SCREW PRODUCTS BALL SCREW PRODUCTS Nook precision ball screws are available in hundreds of different designs to meet virtually any performance criteria. Ball screws are cataloged by screw thread accuracy: standard rolled, precision rolled and ground. Ball nuts are offered in standard and preloaded designs. METRIC BALL SCREWS_ Accuracy Diameter Max Length Type Screw/Thread Material Lead (mm) (urn) Class (mm) (m) Dynamic Static *4 m with lead documentation available INCH BALL SCREWS Type Screw Thread Material Lead (in) (in/ft) Diameter (in) (ft) Dynamic Static 'Available in twin-lead configurations...

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SCREW PRODUCTS PLANETARY ROLLER SCREWS Nook planetary roller screws are used in the most demanding and precise linear motion applications. With a greater number of contact points a roller screw provides stiffness and higher load ratings compared Accuracy Class/ Nut _Max Load (kN) Diameter (mm) Tolerance* (urn) Lead (mm) Style Max Length (mm) Dynamic Static 8 to 120 G3:±12 2 to 50 One-piece or Split Consult Factory 960 1,260 * Based on threaded length of 315 mm Linear motion applications utilizing a drive screw require high tolerance screw end machining matched with precision bearing mounts. Nook...

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SCREW JACKS WORM GEAR SCREW JACKS Nook offers a complete line of standard and custom engineered ball screw and machine screw actuators for applications from 1/4 ton up to 100 tons. Actuators can be used individually or in multiple jack arrangements for a larger mechanical system. There are no standard travel lengths — each worm gear screw jack is built to specification. Configurations available include: linear or rotary motion output (upright or inverted), double clevis, keyed (anti-rotation), and anti-backlash. INCH WORM GEAR SCREW JACKS Screw Diameter Lead Max Input Capacity Series Screw Jack...

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ROD STYLE ACTUATOR PRODUCTS ELECTRIC CYLINDERS Electric cylinders are ruggedly designed and produced in standard models with thrust capacities from 500 lbs. to 40,000 lbs. They are supplied in a Single Reduction, Double Reduction, or an In-Line Configurations. Electric Cylinders are driven by acme screw and ball screws. Electric Cylinders can be supplied for outdoor applications. Motor-Cylinder Configuration Duty Cycle Right angle direct drive worm gear driven Acme or ball screw Reverse parallel with secondary worm gear reduction Acme or ball screw Direct coupling in-line motor Ball screw

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ROD STYLE ACTUATOR PRODUCTS COMMERCIAL SERIES ACTUATORS Nook offers a comprehensive line-up of actuator products to meet the diverse range of performance, power and package requirements. Whether you need a parallel or in-line configuration, AC or DC operation, intermittent or continuous duty, Nook Industries has the right actuation configuration to meet your design requirements. Actuator Series Performance Class Duty Cycle Ball or Acme 12 - 90 VDC or 110 VAC Stepper General Purpose General Purpose General Purpose

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MODULAR ACTUATOR PRODUCTS MODULAR ACTUATORS Nook modular linear actuators are flexible positioning systems made of self-supporting and wear resistant aluminum profiles. Modular linear actuators can be used as a single axis solution or assembled for a multitude of gantry XY and XYZ positioning duties including inspection, pick-and-place, assembly or dispensing applications. Nook modular linear actuators are fully assembled with either roller bearing, profile rail or V-groove guidance and are driven by a belt, ball screw, acme screw or rack and pinion. Matched non-driven models are available for...

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LINEAR MOTION SYSTEMS AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CONTROL Nook Automation Technology and Control (ATC) products include stepper and optional servo motors, drives, controls and power supplies. Nook ATC helps you size and select these components to suit your design requirements. We can also match them with your Nook screw assembly or actuator, and deliver you a complete integrated motion control solution that meets your application’s size, performance and control objectives. NOOK ATC SAVES TIME AND EFFORT WITH TURNKEY MECHATRONIC SOLUTIONS. Let us help you early in the design phase of your application....

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MINI ACTUATOR PRODUCTS MINI & FOOD GRADE ACTUATORS Nook Industries, a leading innovator of linear motion components and systems, proudly offers a full line of stainless steel and miniature ball screw stepper Nook's modular ball screw stepper actuators are available in two styles, rotator and a captive. The rotator is the base unit for the captive unit, and the captive option adds an extruded body and keyed nut adapter with extension tube. This option also adds the ability to install travel limit switches. A rubber retract stop bumper is included to prevent accidental over-travel. The products...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.