Unguided
If the screw is the only support for the load, it is considered unguided. The screw must be large enough to support the load and prevent buckling. On the Column Loading charts, use the row labeled "unguided" for the allowable lengths for this design. The Column Loading charts are located within the appropriate product sections of the catalog.
Trunnion Mounting
In a trunnion mounting arrangement, the screw has a pivot on the end and the jack body is mounted on a large pivoting frame, or trunnion. This type of mounting is particularly common in the antenna industry. In practice, the pivot should be as close to the centerline of the internal nut as design permits. This will eliminate moment loads caused by loose threads. Use the "trunnion" row on the Column Loading charts found within the appropriate product sections of the catalog.
Guided
Guided loading is often termed "fixed-fixed" loading. With guided loading, both ends of the column are rigidly held – the jack body is bolted firmly to a sturdy base, and the load travels on slides, bearings, rollers or other means. The guides should be snug enough to prevent any side load or moment load from reaching the screw. Use the "guided" row on the appropriate Column Loading charts.
Double-Clevis Mounting
Double-clevis jacks have less load capacity than the other common mounting configurations. A double-clevis jack has pivots or clevises at both ends: one on the screw tip and one on the end of the protection tube. This tends to weaken it as a column by creating eccentric loads on the screw. This eccentricity tends to increase with greater distance and higher loading. For this reason, double-clevis jacks are limited both in capacity and maximum length. Double-clevis mounting differs from trunnion mounting because the pivot is located farther from the jack body. The Column Loading charts do not apply for this mounting. Please consult Joyce/Dayton for load bearing information.