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    Ball Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts .
    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 with Flange Ball Nut—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Screws.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts .
    Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
    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.
    Ball Screw
    Flange Ball
    Nut, mm
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    mm
    Root Dia.,
    mm
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Lg. Tolerance
    Type
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max. Backlash,
    mm
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Carbon Steel Ball Screw with Alloy Steel Flange Ball Nut
    M6
    		1505.321,0002113Plus11±0.210 mm/300 mmRockwell C581500.055 to 1756624K660000000
    M6
    		2505.321,0002113Plus11±0.210 mm/300 mmRockwell C581500.055 to 1756638K1000000
     
    Platform Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Platform Nut, Ball 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.
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Ctr. Ht.,
    mm
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max. Backlash,
    mm
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Alloy Steel
    M20
    		3548391715Rockwell C581,3000.15 to 1756624K290000000
    M20
    		58484618110Rockwell C582,3500.15 to 1756624K31000000
     

    Dry-Running Positioning Slides for Stepper Motors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electric Slides. Dry-Running Positioning Slides for Stepper Motors.
    With PTFE sleeve bearings and a low-friction ball screw, these slides don’t require the mess and maintenance of lubrication but still give you precise positioning anywhere along the length of their stroke. Because they have sleeve bearings, they have fewer moving parts, so they perform better in dusty and wet environments than slides with ball bearings. They’re also better at handling impact and vibration.
    All slides require a stepper motor, driver, and controller (not included) to operate. As part of this system, they move in precise increments, like the head on an inkjet printer. These positioning slides work well for automated assemblies and other applications that require fine, repeatable motion control.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is how far the carriage moves with one rotation of the ball screw.
    Dynamic
    Load Cap.
    For Max.
    Motor
    Overall,
    mm
    Carriage
    Stroke
    Lg., mm
    Horiz.
    Vert.
    Static Load
    Cap., lb.
    Max. Speed,
    mm/s
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Repeatability,
    mm
    For Shaft
    Dia.
    Speed,
    rpm
    Torque,
    in·ozf
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Bearing
    Type
    Base
    Material
    Each
    For NEMA 17 Motor Frames
    100Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.15 mm1,5007127674566973Plain
    		Aluminum6650N110000000
    200Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.15 mm1,5007137674566973Plain
    		Aluminum6650N13000000
    300Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.15 mm1,5007147674566973Plain
    		Aluminum6650N15000000
    400Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.15 mm1,5007157674566973Plain
    		Aluminum6650N17000000
    500Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.15 mm1,5007167674566973Plain
    		Aluminum6650N19000000
    600Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.15 mm1,5007177674566973Plain
    		Aluminum6650N22000000
     
    For NEMA 23 Motor Frames
    100Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.11/4"1,50028327774566973Plain
    		Aluminum6650N12000000
    200Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.11/4"1,50028337774566973Plain
    		Aluminum6650N14000000
    300Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.11/4"1,50028347774566973Plain
    		Aluminum6650N16000000
    400Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.11/4"1,50028357774566973Plain
    		Aluminum6650N18000000
    500Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.11/4"1,50028367774566973Plain
    		Aluminum6650N21000000
    600Not RatedNot Rated630502-0.1 to 0.11/4"1,50028377774566973Plain
    		Aluminum6650N23000000
     

    Clean Room Electric Positioning Slides

    Image of Product. Slide. Front orientation. Electric Slides. Clean Room Electric Positioning Slides.

    Slide

    Image of Product. Controller (Included). Front orientation. Electric Slides. Clean Room Electric Positioning Slides.

    Controller

    (Included)

    Prevent dust from circulating while precisely positioning parts for drilling, fastening, assembly, and measuring. These slides have a built-in vacuum port to remove fine particles that could damage electronics or contaminate batches in clean rooms. Because they have an integrated stepper motor with an included controller, you can adjust the speed, timing, and positioning. At -0.02 to 0.02 mm, these slides have a repeatability thinner than a single sheet of paper, so the carriage hits the same spot every time. Unlike air-powered actuators, they’ll hold their position even if power fails. They’re also more energy efficient.
    Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load slides can move. If you increase the speed, the dynamic load capacity decreases. Use a load-speed chart to confirm which slides will work for your application. Click on a part number and select "Product Detail" to view the chart.
    814.5 mm Overall Length—814.5 mm lg. slides come pre-programmed with no extra software required.
    Maximum Speed—Maximum speed is how fast the slide will move under no-load conditions. If you increase the load, the slide speed will decrease.
    Travel Distance per Full Step—Travel distance per full step determines the control you have over the slide’s positioning. The smaller the measurement, the finer positioning control you have.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is how far the carriage moves with one rotation of the ball screw.
    Cords—Use a USB cord (sold separately) and free downloadable software to program the controller for slides that are not 814.5 mm long.
    Slides
    Cords
    Dynamic Load
    Cap., lb.
    Travel
    Distance per, mm
    Overall,
    mm
    Carriage
    Horiz.
    Vert.
    Max. Speed,
    mm/s
    Full
    Step
    Turn
    Repeatability,
    mm
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Bearing
    Type
    Base
    Material
    Full Load
    Current, amp
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Clean Room Std.
    Each
    Each
    200 mm Stroke Length
    110442500.088-0.02 to 0.02541708412260Ball
    		Aluminum524Fed. Std. Class 10, ISO Class 4
    		6833N320000000006449N170000000
    143502500.110-0.02 to 0.02614.59085.517074Ball
    		Aluminum524Fed. Std. Class 10, ISO Class 4
    		6833N42000000006449N17000000
     
    300 mm Stroke Length
    110442500.088-0.02 to 0.02641708412260Ball
    		Aluminum524Fed. Std. Class 10, ISO Class 4
    		6833N33000000006449N17000000
     
    400 mm Stroke Length
    110442500.088-0.02 to 0.02741708412260Ball
    		Aluminum524Fed. Std. Class 10, ISO Class 4
    		6833N34000000006449N17000000
    143502500.110-0.02 to 0.02814.59085.517074Ball
    		Aluminum524Fed. Std. Class 10, ISO Class 4
    		6833N2400000000———0
     
    600 mm Stroke Length
    143502500.110-0.02 to 0.021,014.59085.517074Ball
    		Aluminum524Fed. Std. Class 10, ISO Class 4
    		6833N46000000006449N17000000
     
    800 mm Stroke Length
    143502500.110-0.02 to 0.021,214.59085.517074Ball
    		Aluminum524Fed. Std. Class 10, ISO Class 4
    		6833N48000000006449N17000000
     

    Swivel Pads for Screws and Threaded Studs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Swivel Pads. Swivel Pads for Screws and Threaded Studs.
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Swivel Pads. Swivel Pads for Screws and Threaded Studs.
    Attach to the end of a screw or threaded stud to apply uniform pressure on uneven and angled surfaces. Also known as toggle and swivel-foot pads.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Load Cap.,
    lb.
    Thread
    Size
    Range of
    Motion
    Tip
    Material
    Each
    Steel
    1316.5520M6
    		20°Steel3098N12000000
     

    Swiveling Locating and Support Buttons

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Locating and Support Buttons. Swiveling Locating and Support Buttons.
    The swiveling tip supports uneven and angled surfaces on workpieces and fixtures. These buttons screw into a threaded hole. Also known as rest buttons.
    Head,
    mm
    Thread
    Tip Dia.,
    mm
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Tip-to-Head
    Lg., mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Size
    Lg.,
    mm
    Range of
    Motion
    Head Lg. Tolerance,
    mm
    Load Cap.,
    lb.
    Tip Material
    Each
    Steel
    8810210M6 × 1 mm1228°-0.05 to 0.052,050Stainless Steel
    		1417N17000000
     

    Tight-Clearance Self-Aligning Steel Swivel-Tip Set Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Set Screws. Tight-Clearance Self-Aligning Steel Swivel-Tip Set Screws.
    With a low-profile tip, these screws fit in compact assemblies, shallow mounting holes, and precision equipment where space is limited. The tip pivots to conform to your workpiece's surface without damaging it. Made of alloy steel, they're strong enough to hold components without wearing down.
    Lg.,
    mm
    Tip Dia.,
    mm
    Max. Swivel
    Angle
    Drive Size,
    mm
    Hardness
    Each
    Alloy Steel
     
    M6 × 1 mm
    163.29°3Rockwell C3992123A11200000
    203.29°3Rockwell C3992123A1140000
    253.29°3Rockwell C3992123A1160000
     

    Toggle Clamp Holding Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clamp Holding Screws. Toggle Clamp Holding Screws, With Rubber Rigid Flat Tip.

    With

    Rubber

    Rigid

    Flat

    Tip

    Replace worn screws or customize your clamps.
    Holding Screw
    Steel Clamp
    Holding Screws
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Tip
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    With Rubber Rigid Flat Tip
    M6
    		5/8"11/16"1"5147A9400000
    M6
    		1 3/16"5/8"1 3/4"5147A230000
    M6
    		1 5/8"5/8"2 1/8"5147A240000
     

    Low-Temperature Electric Positioning Slides

    Image of Product. Slide. Front orientation. Electric Slides. Low-Temperature Electric Positioning Slides.

    Slide

    Image of Product. Controller (Included). Front orientation. Electric Slides. Low-Temperature Electric Positioning Slides.

    Controller

    (Included)

    Precisely position parts in conditions as cold as -90° F. These slides contain a grease that lubricates even in low temperatures. With an integrated stepper motor, they’re a complete motion control system for automated assemblies. A controller is included, so you can adjust the speed, timing, and positioning. These slides are often used in actions that require fine, repeatable movement, such as drilling, fastening, assembly, and measuring. The carriage extends the same distance every time within -0.02 to 0.02 mm, a margin thinner than a sheet of paper.
    Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load slides can move. If you increase the speed, the dynamic load capacity decreases. Use a load-speed chart to confirm which slides will work for your application. Click on a part number and select "Product Detail" to view the chart.
    Travel Distance per Full Step—Travel distance per full step determines the control you have over the slide’s positioning. The smaller the measurement, the finer positioning control you have.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is how far the carriage moves with one rotation of the ball screw.
    Cords—Use a USB cord (sold separately) and free downloadable software to program the controller for slides that are not 436 mm long.
    Slides
    Cords
    Dynamic Load
    Cap., lb.
    Travel
    Distance per, mm
    Overall,
    mm
    Carriage
    Horiz.
    Vert.
    Max. Speed,
    mm/s
    Full
    Step
    Turn
    Repeatability,
    mm
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lg.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Bearing
    Type
    Base
    Material
    Full Load
    Current, amp
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Each
    Each
    200 mm Stroke Length
    88222500.0816-0.02 to 0.02482707912260Roller
    		Aluminum5.2246449N240000000006449N170000000
     
    400 mm Stroke Length
    88222500.0816-0.02 to 0.02682707912260Roller
    		Aluminum5.2246449N25000000006449N17000000
     
    600 mm Stroke Length
    88222500.0816-0.02 to 0.02882707912260Roller
    		Aluminum5.2246449N26000000006449N17000000
     

    Toggle Clamp Holding Screw Tips

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clamp Holding Screw Tips. Toggle Clamp Holding Screw Tips, Round Push On.

    Round Push

    On

    Attach one of these nonmarring tips to prevent a metal holding screw from damaging workpiece surfaces.
    Overall
    For Holding Screw
    Thread Size
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    Round Push On
    1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, M6
    		7/16"7/16"Rubber
    		5147A8900000
     
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