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

    A

    Ball Nuts,

    Externally Threaded

    Nut, Style B

    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.
    Externally Threaded Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. A. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style B.

    A

    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.
    Wipers—Secure a way wiper on the end of a ball nut to sweep chips and other contaminants out of the way as it moves across the ball screw.
    Ball Screw Nuts
    Wipers
    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
    Each
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    A3/8"-8
    1"3/4"10.125"11/16"-28Rockwell C561700.015"-65 to 3003405N4580000000———0
    A5/8"-5
    1 45/64"1"1"10.2"15/16"-16
    Rockwell C568200.015"-65 to 3003405N48100000———0
    A3/4"-5
    2 7/8"1 1/4"10.2"1 1/8"-18
    Rockwell C561,9000.015"-65 to 3003405N459000002528N34000000
    A1 1/2"-2
    5 9/16"2 5/8"10.5"2 23/64"-18Rockwell C5612,9000.015"-65 to 3003405N461000000———0
    A1 1/2"-4
    3"2 3/32"10.25"1 31/32"-18Rockwell C564,2500.015"-65 to 3003405N462000000———0
    A2 1/4"-2
    6 11/16"3 3/8"10.5"3.137"-12
    Rockwell C58 to Rockwell C6221,3060.015"-65 to 3003405N73100000000———0
    B1"-4
    2 11/32"1 1/2"1 1/2"10.25"1 9/16"-18Rockwell C561,6250.015"-65 to 3003405N463000000———0
     
    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
    A5/8"-5
    1 45/64"1"1"10.2"15/16"-16
    Rockwell C568200.015"-65 to 3003405N456000000
    A1"-4
    2 11/32"1 1/2"1 1/2"10.25"1 9/16"-18Rockwell C561,6200.015"-65 to 3003405N457000000
     

    Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style B.
    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.

    Ball Nuts,

    Externally

    Threaded Nut,

    Style A

    Ball Nuts,

    Externally

    Threaded Nut,

    Style B

    Ball Nuts,

    Externally

    Threaded Nut,

    Style C

    Ball Nuts,

    Externally

    Threaded Nut,

    Style D

    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.
    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 A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    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

    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel ball screws and nuts are case hardened, so they resist wear better than standard carbon steel. However, they are less corrosion resistant than black-oxide alloy steel 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.
    Wipers—Secure a way wiper on the end of a ball nut to sweep chips and other contaminants out of the way as it moves across the ball screw.
    Ball Screw Nuts
    Wipers
    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
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    AM12
    50 mm30 mm110 mmM25
    Rockwell C561,0000.02 mm32 to 1504566N3010000000———0
    BM16
    50 mm39 mm416 mmM30
    Rockwell C561,5000.04 mm32 to 1504566N302000000———0
    CM32
    90 mm53 mm432 mmM50
    Rockwell C563,7000.03 mm32 to 1504566N303000000———0
     
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    C1/2"-4
    1 3/4"1 1/16"20.5"15/16"-16
    Rockwell C568500.015"-65 to 3003405N46400000———0
    C3/4"-4
    2 15/16"1 5/16"20.5"1 1/4"-16
    Rockwell C563,4000.015"-65 to 3003405N46500000———0
    C1"-4
    3 1/8"1 11/16"20.5"1 9/16"-18Rockwell C564,2500.015"-65 to 3003405N466000000———0
    C1 1/2"-2
    3 3/4"2 1/4"2 1/4"2 5/8"21"2 1/4"-20Rockwell C568,0000.015"-65 to 3003405N4670000002528N420000000
    D1"-4
    3"1 1/2"1 1/2"41"1 9/16"-18Rockwell C562,3000.015"-65 to 3003405N468000000———0
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Ball Screws and Nuts

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

    Ball Nuts,

    Externally

    Threaded

    Nut, Style A

    Ball Nuts,

    Externally

    Threaded Nut,

    Style B

    Suitable for use in harsh environments, these ball screws and nuts are made of stainless steel. 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 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.
    Externally Threaded Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Corrosion-Resistant Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Corrosion-Resistant Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    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
    17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    A3/8"-8
    1"3/4"10.125"0.664"-32
    Rockwell C38250.007"-65 to 3006641K90000000
    B5/8"-5
    1 23/32"1"1"10.2"15/16"-16
    Rockwell C381700.007"-65 to 3006641K12000000
     

    Fast-Travel Corrosion-Resistant Ball Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Corrosion-Resistant Ball Screws and Nuts.
    Multiple thread channels (also known as thread starts) create faster linear travel than ball screws with a single thread start. Suitable for use in harsh environments, these ball screws and nuts are made of stainless steel. 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. 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.
    Externally Threaded Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Corrosion-Resistant 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
    17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    1/2"-4
    1 3/4"1 1/16"20.5"15/16"-16
    Rockwell C381400.007"-65 to 3006641K320000000
    3/4"-4
    2 15/16"1 5/16"20.5"1 1/4"-16
    Rockwell C386000.007"-65 to 3006641K17000000
     

    Self-Stopping Ball Screws and Nuts

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    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.
    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
    5/8"-6
    1 7/8"1"20.188"15/16"-16
    Rockwell C563000.006"-65 to 3002385N140000000
    1"-4
    2 23/32"1 5/8"20.274"1.563"-18
    Rockwell C569000.008"-65 to 3002385N19000000
     
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