Possible Applications
During vehicle body‑in‑white assembly, the screw jack is employed to lift and precisely position chassis platforms while welders and robots work on the under‑carriage. The jack is integrated into the assembly line’s height‑adjustable fixtures, allowing operators to raise the frame just enough for alignment tools to access mounting points for suspension, steering and brake components. Its smooth, controllable travel makes it possible to fine‑tune the vertical gap between the chassis and the work surface, which is critical when applying spot welds or installing sub‑assemblies that must meet tight geometric tolerances. When the paint shop receives a partially assembled vehicle, the same jack can be used to tilt the body for even coating coverage, reducing rework and speeding up throughput. Because the device can be engaged manually or via a PLC‑controlled actuator, it fits both fully automated stations and mixed‑human lines. A similar application appears in heavy‑duty truck manufacturing, where the jack supports large frames during power‑train installation, providing the same level of control and repeatability.
Witte
80577
Screw jack 38/50 M24X1 alufix
Specifications
| Part Number |
80577
|
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Witte |
| Deutsch | Schraubbock 38/50 M24X1 alufix |
| Italiano | Appoggio regolabile 12/M24X1 |