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in case of simple screw jack it's single start square thread

in case of worm geared screw jack it's double start square thread

double start gives greater speed but requires more torque ,hence worm geared :)

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Thread used in screw jack?

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How does a screw jack work to lift heavy loads?

A screw jack works by using a threaded screw to lift heavy loads. When the screw is turned, it moves up or down, causing the jack to raise or lower the load. The mechanical advantage of the screw thread allows for the lifting of heavy objects with less effort.


What is screw Jack?

a screw jack is a jack that actually screws in and out as you raise or lower the jack the shaft has a big thread ,like a bolt. It is ideally used for lifting and lowering loads. It can be used in a mechanics or even in theatre's for raising and lowering people onto a stage.


What is mechanical advantage of screw Jack?

You divide the pitch of the jack's screw into a length equal to the distance traveled by the end of the Jack's lever around the circumference of a circle having a radius equal to the jack's lever. Elliott


Why is jack screw provided with a long arm?

moment of force (torque) i.e. the turning effect of a body(here,screw jack)= force applied X perpendicular distance of force from the axis of rotation. so in order to produce maximum turning effect of the screw jack by a force, the force is applied at a point on the body for which the distance from the axis is maximum so that the given force provides maximum torque to turn the screw jack. Thus,the screw jack is provided with a long arm.


Why square threads are used in a screw jack?

§ Screw threads have better compression strength than other threads. § Due to low thread angle there is no radial pressure on nut. § Due to smaller angle, the lead of screw is less.


Why square threads are used in screw jack?

§ Screw threads have better compression strength than other threads. § Due to low thread angle there is no radial pressure on nut. § Due to smaller angle, the lead of screw is less.


What thread is used in screw jack?

Two reasons. 1 - converting rotary motion to linear motion. 2 - too much force.


What is manufacturing process for compound screw jack?

Tak up a screw & jack then i will be a screw jack ahahahah


Why is jack screw provided with long arm?

moment of force (torque) i.e. the turning effect of a body(here,screw jack)= force applied X perpendicular distance of force from the axis of rotation. so in order to produce maximum turning effect of the screw jack by a force, the force is applied at a point on the body for which the distance from the axis is maximum so that the given force provides maximum torque to turn the screw jack. Thus,the screw jack is provided with a long arm.


How screw Jack works?

A screw jack is just that, a big screw in a base. As the screw is screwed out, it raises whatever it is under. A scissor jack that is in most new cars uses a screw to pull the jack together which causes it to raise up.


How is the effort applied in the screw jack?

The effort is applied in the screw jack by turning the head of the screw. This then turns the jack a certain amount according to the pitch.