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    Ball Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts .
    Image of Product. A. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Externally Threaded Nut, Ball Nuts, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style B.
    Image of Product. E. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Nuts, Flange Nut, Style E.

    A

    Ball Nuts,

    Externally Threaded

    Nut, Style B

    E

    Internal ball bearings provide smooth low-friction travel in applications that require high speeds, accurate positioning, and repeatable movement. Also known as single-start ball screws and nuts, they have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. They operate with more torque than fast-travel ball screws and nuts. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread direction and size. Ball nuts are furnished with a tube to keep ball bearings in place. Do not remove the tube until you are ready to install the nuts onto the screws.
    Ball Screws—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Screws.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts .
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Root Diameter—Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    ft.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Root
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Alloy Steel
    1"-4
    		210.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		310.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 3000000000000000
    1"-4
    		410.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		510.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		610.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		710.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		810.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 30000000000000000
     
    Ball Screws—Left-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Screws.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts .
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Root Diameter—Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    ft.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Root
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Alloy Steel
    1"-4
    		110.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		210.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		310.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		610.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 30000000000000000
     
    Externally Threaded Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style B.

    Style B

    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel—Black-oxide alloy steel ball nuts have mild corrosion resistance.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    External Thread
    Size
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max.
    Backlash
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    B1"-4
    		2 11/32"1 1/2"1 1/2"10.25"1 9/16"-18Rockwell C561,6250.015"-65 to 300000000000000000
     
    Externally Threaded Ball Nuts—Left-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. A. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Externally Threaded Nut, Ball Nuts, Style A.

    A

    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel—Black-oxide alloy steel ball nuts have mild corrosion resistance.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    External Thread
    Size
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max.
    Backlash
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    A1"-4
    		2 11/32"1 1/2"1 1/2"10.25"1 9/16"-18Rockwell C561,6200.015"-65 to 300000000000000000
     
    Flange Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. E. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Nuts, Flange Nut, Style E.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts .

    E

    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel—Black-oxide alloy steel ball nuts have mild corrosion resistance.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Flange
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Bolt Circle
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max.
    Backlash
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    E1"-4
    		2 3/8"1 1/2"1 1/2"3 15/64"5/8"10.25"2 3/4"Rockwell C561,6200.015"-65 to 300000000000000000
     
    Flange Ball Nuts—Left-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. E. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Nuts, Flange Nut, Style E.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts .

    E

    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel—Black-oxide alloy steel ball nuts have mild corrosion resistance.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Flange
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Bolt Circle
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max.
    Backlash
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    E1"-4
    		2 3/8"1 1/2"1 1/2"3 15/64"5/8"10.25"2 3/4"Rockwell C561,6200.015"-65 to 300000000000000000
    E1"-4
    		2 5/8"1 1/2"1 1/2"2 15/64"5/8"10.25"2 3/4"Rockwell C561,6200.015"-65 to 30000000000000000
     

    Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style D.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Flange Nut, Style F.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Flange Nut, Style G.

    Ball Nuts,

    Externally

    Threaded Nut,

    Style C

    Ball Nuts,

    Externally

    Threaded Nut,

    Style D

    Ball Nuts

    Flange Nut

    Style F

    Ball Nuts

    Flange Nut

    Style G

    Multiple thread channels (also known as thread starts) create faster linear travel than ball screws with a single thread start. Internal ball bearings provide smooth low-friction travel in applications that require high speeds, accurate positioning, and repeatable movement. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread size and number of thread starts. Ball nuts are furnished with a tube to keep ball bearings in place. Do not remove the tube until you are ready to install the nuts onto the screws.
    Ball Screws—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Screws.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Root Diameter—Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    ft.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Root
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Alloy Steel
    1"-4
    		220.5"±0.007"/1 ft.0.87"Rockwell C56126,500-65 to 300000000000000000
    1"-4
    		241"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56123,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		320.5"±0.007"/1 ft.0.87"Rockwell C56126,500-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		341"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56123,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		420.5"±0.007"/1 ft.0.87"Rockwell C56126,500-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		441"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56123,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		520.5"±0.007"/1 ft.0.87"Rockwell C56126,500-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		541"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56123,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		620.5"±0.007"/1 ft.0.87"Rockwell C56126,500-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		641"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56123,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		720.5"±0.007"/1 ft.0.87"Rockwell C56126,500-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		741"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56123,000-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		820.5"±0.007"/1 ft.0.87"Rockwell C56126,500-65 to 30000000000000000
    1"-4
    		841"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56123,000-65 to 30000000000000000
     
    Externally Threaded Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style D.

    Style C

    Style D

    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel—Black-oxide alloy steel ball nuts have mild corrosion resistance.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    External Thread
    Size
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max.
    Backlash
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    C1"-4
    		3 1/8"——1 11/16"20.5"1 9/16"-18Rockwell C564,2500.015"-65 to 300000000000000000
    D1"-4
    		3"1 1/2"1 1/2"—41"1 9/16"-18Rockwell C562,3000.015"-65 to 30000000000000000
     
    Flange Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Flange Nut, Style F.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Flange Nut, Style G.

    Style F

    Style G

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts.
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel—Black-oxide alloy steel ball nuts have mild corrosion resistance.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Flange
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Bolt Circle
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max.
    Backlash
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    F1"-4
    		3 1/8"——1 11/16"3 15/64"5/8"20.5"2 3/4"Rockwell C564,2500.015"-65 to 300000000000000000
    G1"-4
    		3"1 1/2"1 1/2"—3 15/64"5/8"41"2 3/4"Rockwell C562,3000.015"-65 to 30000000000000000
     

    Self-Stopping Ball Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Stop Pin Shown Installed. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Ball Screws and Nuts. Self-Stopping Ball Screws and Nuts.

    Stop Pin Shown Installed

    Keep your ball screw spinning without the ball nut damaging your system—a clutch-like collar inside the ball nut prevents it from travelling past the stop pins. Install the included stop pins anywhere along the length of the ball screw by drilling a hole in the valley of the threads (also known as the root) and pressing in the stop pin. When the collar meets the stop pin, the ball nut disengages from the threads and begins to idle. To start the ball nut travelling again, spin the ball screw in the opposite direction. All components are black-oxide steel and have mild corrosion resistance. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread size. Ball nuts are furnished with a tube to keep ball bearings in place. Do not remove the tube until you are ready to install the nuts onto the screws.
    Ball Screws—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Screws and Nuts. Self-Stopping Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Screws.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Self-Stopping Ball Screws and Nuts.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Root Diameter—Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    ft.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Root
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    No. of Pins
    Included
    Each
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    1"-4
    		220.274"0.84"Rockwell C5695,000-65 to 300200000000000000
    1"-4
    		320.274"0.84"Rockwell C5695,000-65 to 30020000000000000
    1"-4
    		420.274"0.84"Rockwell C5695,000-65 to 30020000000000000
     
    Externally Threaded Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Self-Stopping Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    External Thread
    Size
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max.
    Backlash
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    1"-4
    		2 23/32"1 5/8"20.274"1.563"-18
    		Rockwell C569000.008"-65 to 30000000000000000
     
    Flange Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Self-Stopping Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Flange Nut.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Self-Stopping Ball Screws and Nuts.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Bolt Circle
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max.
    Backlash
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    1"-4
    		2 23/32"1 5/8"3 15/64"5/8"20.274"2 3/4"Rockwell C569000.008"-65 to 30000000000000000
     
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