Selecting Compatible Lead Screws and Nuts
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Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts
Operating with less backlash (play) than Metric Precision Acme Lead Screws and Nuts, these provide increased nut life and more reliable movement in automated systems. Also known as single-start and self-locking lead screws and nuts, they have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. The nut travels only when the screw turns, so your system won't unexpectedly move when the lead screw is at rest. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread type and thread size.
Nuts are acetal plastic; they have good wear and corrosion resistance.
Alloy steel lead screws are hard and strong. 303 stainless steel lead screws have good corrosion resistance.
Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Thread Size  | Thread Pitch, mm | Lg., mm | No. of Thread Starts | Thread Type | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn, mm | Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn | Hardness | Tensile Strength, psi | Each | |
4140 Alloy Steel | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8 | 1.5 | 100 | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 1.5 | ±0.089 mm per 300 mm | Brinell 200 | 125,000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M8 | 1.5 | 200 | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 1.5 | ±0.089 mm per 300 mm | Brinell 200 | 125,000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M8 | 1.5 | 300 | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 1.5 | ±0.089 mm per 300 mm | Brinell 200 | 125,000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
303 Stainless Steel | |||||||||||
| M2 | 0.5 | 50 | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 0.5 | ±0.089 mm per 300 mm | Brinell 160 | 90,000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M2 | 0.5 | 100 | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 0.5 | ±0.089 mm per 300 mm | Brinell 160 | 90,000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M4 | 0.3 | 75 | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 0.3 | ±0.089 mm per 300 mm | Brinell 160 | 90,000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M4 | 0.3 | 150 | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 0.3 | ±0.089 mm per 300 mm | Brinell 160 | 90,000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
External Thread | ||||||||||||||||
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| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | Lg. | Dia. | Hex Wd. | No. of Thread Starts | Thread Type | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn, mm | Size | Lg. | Tensile Strength, psi | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Temperature Range, °F | Each | ||
Acetal Plastic | ||||||||||||||||
| A | M2 | 0.5 | 11/16" | 0.297" | 7/16" | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 0.5 | 3/8"-24 | 3/16" | 8,000 | 10 | -40° to 185° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| A | M4 | 0.3 | 11/16" | 0.297" | 7/16" | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 0.3 | 3/8"-24 | 3/16" | 8,000 | 25 | -40° to 185° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | M8 | 1.5 | 1" | 0.548" | 11/16" | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 1.5 | 5/8"-18 | 1/4" | 8,000 | 75 | -40° to 185° | 0000000 | 00000 |
Flange | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | Lg. | Dia. | Dia. | Wd. | Ht. | Thick. | No. of Thread Starts | Thread Type | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn, mm | Mounting Hole Ctr.-to-Ctr. | Bolt Circle Dia. | Tensile Strength, psi | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Temperature Range, °F | Each | ||
Acetal Plastic | |||||||||||||||||||
| B | M2 | 0.5 | 1/2" | 0.297" | __ | 3/4" | 13/32" | 1/8" | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 0.5 | 39/64" | __ | 8,000 | 10 | -40° to 185° | 0000000 | 000000 |
| B | M4 | 0.3 | 1/2" | 0.297" | __ | 3/4" | 13/32" | 1/8" | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 0.3 | 39/64" | __ | 8,000 | 25 | -40° to 185° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| C | M8 | 1.5 | 3/4" | 0.548" | 1 1/8" | __ | __ | 3/16" | 1 | Metric Rounded Trapezoidal | 1:1 | 1.5 | __ | 7/8" | 8,000 | 75 | -40° to 185° | 0000000 | 00000 |