Get the right Acme lead screws for your machinery Acme Screws are often used for screw press tables, Acme screw jacks, clamps, farm machinery, table lifts and other applications. The way in which the screw will be used will help the Acme screw manufacturer decide what materials to make your screw out of, and its dimensions.

I recommend:  Contact Thread-Craft for help matching your machine's existing Acme fasteners or screws to their current selection, or creating a custom screw replacement. If you have a sample screw from your appliance, try matching it to its model number with Comptrol's Acme screw chart by diameter or thread count.

Create a prototype of your Acme screw Once you've established exactly how you'll use the Acme screws, you'll need to custom create a model that can then be mass produced. You can do this using an Acme screw machine or commission it out to an Acme screw company that specializes in manufacture and design.

I recommend:  Commission a prototype from Archer Engineering, or request a quote on your custom Acme screw from the Jerpbak-Bayless Company.

Find a manufacturer to mass produce your Acme screw There are many certified custom screw manufacturers out there. Make sure they can meet your production schedule and quality demands. Most companies will tell you their production's accuracy ratings, which makes it easy to find a company that strikes the right balance between cost and quality.

I recommend:  Keystone Threaded Products and Pacific Bearing are just two of many excellent Acme screw manufacturers that could meet your needs.