Problem understanding the forces applied to a threaded fastner

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Threaded fastner
Greeting I have a problem understanding the forces applied to a threaded fastner
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I really don't understand from where they got Pr or PL because for me the only applied force is F
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The confusion is probably because the diagram isn't for a threaded fastener - it's for a 'Power Screw.' The screw is raising (or lowering) a load - that's where the 'mystery' forces come from.
 
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PR and PL correspond to the torque required to turn the screw (and lift or lower the load).
 
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Dullard said:
The confusion is probably because the diagram isn't for a threaded fastener - it's for a 'Power Screw.' The screw is raising (or lowering) a load - that's where the 'mystery' forces come from.
thank you very much
 
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onatirec said:
PR and PL correspond to the torque required to turn the screw (and lift or lower the load).
thank you I got it now!
 
dlgoff said:
@Amaelle
I just thought I would provide a good reference on threads. See attached .pdf file
thanks a million!
 
Amaelle said:
thanks a million!
You're welcome. Hope it will be useful in your future.
 
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