2025.11.03
Product Highlights
The Ball Screw AH Series: Precision Performance for Compact Spaces
Space efficiency is key in modern automation equipment, and there's no room for components that don't maximize their footprint. That's why engineers turn to the Ball Screw AH Series from Kuroda JenaTec. It's built to deliver high-speed, low-noise linear motion - without taking up more room than necessary.
Whether you're working on semiconductor tools, lab automation, or any fast-moving precision machinery, this series gives you linear motion that's consistent, and easy to integrate.
A ball screw is a mechanical component that converts rotary motion into precise linear movement. It uses recirculating balls to reduce friction and deliver smooth, controlled motion - often in high-speed or high-accuracy systems. You'll typically find ball screws in machines that need reliable, repeatable motion, such as
Compared to lead screws or sliding systems, ball screws offer higher efficiency, lower friction, and much tighter control over movement. That makes them ideal for compact automation systems where performance can't be compromised.
Kuroda JenaTec takes these benefits a step further by focusing on small-scale, high-speed, and low-noise environments.
A Smarter Approach to Space-Sensitive Design
The AH Series ball screws are optimized for tight installations without compromising on high speed capabilities. Their low-profile design allows for smaller machine envelopes - an advantage in semiconductor equipment, inspection machines, or high-speed pick-and-place systems where every millimeter counts.
You'll often find them in:
- Semiconductor handling and inspection systems
- Medical diagnostics and cleanroom environments
- Compact robotic arms and gantry systems
- High-speed pick-and-place machines
The SIDE DEFLECTOR™ Makes All the Difference
Thanks to a specially designed SIDE DEFLECTOR™ recirculation system and optimized ball circulation path, the AH Series operates at high speeds while minimizing acoustic output. This makes it especially well-suited for quiet environments or equipment that must operate near humans.
- Reduces vibration at high RPMs
- Keeps acoustic output frequency low, ideal for human-friendly environments
- Improves ball recirculation, which leads to less wear and fewer interruptions for maintenance
Smooth Rolling. Less Friction. More Reliability.
Precision motion depends on more than just tight specs - it also has to feel smooth in motion. The AH Series delivers this by combining:
- Precision-ground screw shafts
- Ground ball tracks
- Optimized nut geometry
- High-speed pick-and-place machines
These features make it easy to achieve the precise positioning needed in cleanroom or lab-based applications where failure is not an option.
Supporting 3D Design and Fast Integration
Kuroda JenaTec provides full 3D CAD models for the AH Series, making it easier for engineers to integrate the actuator into their designs. You can access models, technical data, and configuration support to streamline your product development cycle.
Looking for quick-turn prototypes or a modified standard? Kuroda's U.S.-based team can assist with design adaptation and short-run production. Contact us to learn how we support both standard and custom ball screw solutions.
Kuroda's reputation as a high-precision motion system manufacturer is backed by 100 years of precision manufacturing experience in ball screw technology. The AH Series is a natural evolution of this legacy and offers:
- DIN-standard interchangeability
- Extended maintenance intervals
- High axial stiffness in a compact unit
- Compatibility with existing linear guide systems
Want to see how Kuroda's components perform in integrated motion assemblies? Explore our full Linear Motion Products page
Here's what sets them apart from the competition:
- SIDE DEFLECTOR™ technology to reduce noise, vibration, and wear
- Compact ball nut design that fits where others don't
- High-speed capability with stable, consistent movement
- Full 3D CAD support for fast integration
- Experienced engineers ready to help with design questions and customizations
If you're designing the next generation of automation, medical diagnostics, or semiconductor machines, the Ball Screw AH Series helps you stay one step ahead.
Contact the Kuroda JenaTec team to learn how the Ball Screw AH Series can power your next high-performance motion system.