Recognized and trusted as a global leader in Linear Motion.
Our clients rely on our proven knowledge and flexibility to design, test, and manufacture innovative linear motion solutions for their most challenging applications - serving virtually every industry.
Over 50 years of American manufacturing. Machine builders all over the world continue to benefit from our comprehensive ball screw, acme screw, screw jack, and electric linear actuator solutions.
We make it very easy to collaborate.
Our tenured engineers have the expertise to assist with applications in virtually any industry including automation, medical, aerospace & defense, clean energy, and many more...
We can determine the ideal solution that best meets your performance requirements and budget. Our commitment to responsive customer support is fundamental to our longevity and success in the linear motion field. Work with us early in the design process to speed your time-to-market.
In addition, this web site contains a wealth of self-serve resources including downloadable 3D models, design tools, product configurators, product specifications, and much more.
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Multi-Axis Linear Actuators for Automation
Unlimited Combinations. Fast & Accurate Positioning. Multiple Drives & Guides.
Explore Industry Solutions
Our linear motion technology and extensive industry knowledge encompasses virtually every major market segment. Several major OEMs and end users prefer Nook as their primary partner for performance, reliability, value, and service.
Nook Aerospace solutions are produced using premium quality materials, rigorous process control, and stringent quality standards required by aerospace & defense applications.
Nook Medical & Diagnostic products are produced using premium quality materials, rigorously controlled manufacturing processes, and stringent quality standards required by medical applications.
Nook's linear motion products are widely used in automation and robotics applications. Our products enhance efficiency, safety, equipment performance and process while maximizing asset utilization.
Nook’s wide range of products are a perfect match for the food & beverage processing industry. We also provide washdown, non-contaminating, and non-corrosive components.
Explore Design and Testing Capabilities
We can provide any level of technical support for any stage of your project including custom designs, modifications, and simulation testing.
Our team of proven, highly experienced design and application engineers can tailor a perfect solution to best fit your specifications, budget, and schedule.
We can help you design better products by simulating many real world scenarios to speed design, improve reliability, determine life cycle, and predict performance.
Get the most from your Nook linear actuator products by adding a complete control system including motor, drive, and control to manage many basic industrial lifting, positioning, and transfer operations.
Design your own linear motion system with the easy to use DESIGN GUIDE PRO tools. Enter your specific parameters to design the ideal linear motion solution based on your individual application.
Linear Motion Blog & News
Getting Motion on Government Contracts
With over 50 years of experience in providing linear motion solutions and services to a vast array of defense and infrastructure projects, Nook has the unique capability to see a variety of customer requirements and contractual flow-downs.
By Dan Piltz
Electric Linear Actuators in Solar Trailers
Electric Linear Actuators in Solar Trailers Traditionally in industry, heavy equipment has been put into motion by way of hydraulics and similar mechanisms. However, technology has taken leaps and
By Nick Novotny
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