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Ball Screw Press Brakes

Electric Precision — Zero Hydraulic Oil

Electric precision without the servo price tag. Ball screw drive eliminates hydraulic oil entirely while delivering ±0.03 mm repeatability, 40% energy savings, low noise, and zero oil maintenance.

How It Works
Ball Screw Press Brake
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±0.03 mm
Positioning repeatability
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40% Less Energy
vs. equivalent hydraulic
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Zero Oil
No hydraulic system
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Best Value
Electric press brake
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How Ball Screw Drive Works

Electric Precision at the Right Price

A ball screw press brake uses an electric motor to rotate a precision ball screw mechanism, converting rotational motion into the linear force that drives the bending ram. The result is a machine that is completely free of hydraulic oil while delivering consistent, repeatable bending force.

Ball screw drive sits between hydraulic and full servo electric in terms of cost and performance. You get the clean-room benefits of zero hydraulic oil, the energy savings of electric drive, and very good repeatability — at a lower capital cost than a direct-drive servo electric machine.

Hydraulic Oil Required ✗ None
Energy vs. Hydraulic 40% Less
Positioning Repeatability ±0.03 mm
Capital Cost vs. Servo Lower

Comparison

Which Drive Type Is Right for You?

Three drive technologies — each with a clear best-fit application. Use this to find where ball screw fits your shop.

Hydraulic
Best for high tonnage & max bed length
Tonnage
60 – 600+ T
Energy Use
Highest
Hydraulic Oil
Required
Repeatability
±0.1 mm typ.
Capital Cost
Lowest per ton
Maintenance
Oil & seals
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Best value electric — zero oil
Tonnage
Up to 150 T
Energy Use
40% less vs. hydraulic
Hydraulic Oil
None required
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
Capital Cost
Lower than servo
Maintenance
Minimal — no oil
Servo Electric
Fastest cycle times & peak precision
Tonnage
Up to 200 T
Energy Use
50% less vs. hydraulic
Hydraulic Oil
None required
Repeatability
±0.01 mm
Capital Cost
Higher premium
Maintenance
Minimal — no oil

Key Features

What You Get with Ball Screw Drive

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Zero Hydraulic Oil
Ball screw drive is fully electric — no hydraulic pump, no oil reservoir, no hoses, no seals. Eliminates oil-related maintenance, spill risk, and disposal costs. Suitable for clean-room adjacent environments.
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40% Energy Savings
Electric motors draw power only during active ram movement. Unlike a continuously running hydraulic pump, the ball screw motor idles at near-zero current between bends — saving 40% on average energy consumption.
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±0.03 mm Repeatability
The precision ball screw mechanism converts motor rotation to ram position with minimal backlash. Repeatability of ±0.03 mm is consistently achieved across the full stroke — no thermal warm-up or drift correction needed.
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Low Noise Operation
Without a hydraulic power unit running continuously, ball screw press brakes operate significantly quieter than hydraulic models. The shop floor is calmer and operator fatigue from sustained noise exposure is reduced.
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ESA CNC Control
Standard ESA CNC controller with graphical 2D programming interface. Set up complex multi-bend programs quickly. Full back gauge axis control with automatic sequencing and stored tool and material libraries.
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Best Value Electric
Ball screw delivers the core electric benefits — zero oil, energy savings, clean operation — at a lower capital cost than servo direct drive. The right choice when electric performance matters but budget is a factor.

Specifications

Available Configurations

Ball screw press brakes are available in a range of tonnage and working length combinations. Contact Rise Tek for a complete configuration list and pricing for your application.

SpecificationValue
Drive TypeBall Screw Electric
Available Press Force30 T – 150 T
Working Length1,300 mm – 3,660 mm
Positioning Repeatability±0.03 mm
Energy Saving vs. Hydraulic~40%
Hydraulic Oil RequiredNone
CNC ControlESA CNC (graphical 2D)
Back Gauge Axes2-axis standard / 4-axis optional
Tooling CompatibilityEuropean segmented standard
Safety SystemLight curtain standard
CertificationCE / CSA
DeliveryFree delivery & installation across Canada

Equipment

Standard & Optional

Standard Equipment
  • Ball screw electric drive — no hydraulic system
  • ESA CNC control with 2D graphical programming
  • 2-axis back gauge (X, R) with motorized stops
  • European-style top tool clamping
  • Adjustable V-die lower table
  • Light curtain safety system (CE/CSA)
  • Variable approach and return speed control
  • Front support arms for sheet handling
  • LED bending area illumination
  • Foot pedal control
Optional Accessories
  • 4-axis back gauge (X, R, Z1, Z2)
  • 6-axis back gauge for complex bending
  • Hydraulic quick-change top clamping (Wila)
  • CNC anti-deflection crowning table
  • Angle measurement system
  • Sheet following system
  • Offline bending software
  • Extended front support table
  • Segmented European tooling starter pack

Ball Screw Press Brakes

Get Electric Precision at the Right Price

Tell us your material, thickness, bend length, and production volume. We’ll recommend the right ball screw configuration — quote within 24 hours.

Call 905-487-3464