Selecting Compatible Lead Screws and Nuts
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Acme Lead Screws and Nuts
Found in hand-powered clamps, vises, grates, doors, and work tables, lead screws and nuts have broad, square threads that are well suited for quick assembly, high clamping forces, and lifting and lowering heavy objects. To ensure compatibility, please select components that have the same thread direction, thread size, and number of thread starts.
Carbon steel components are easier to machine than alloy steel components. Zinc-plated carbon steel components have mild corrosion resistance. Alloy steel components are harder and stronger than carbon steel components.
Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut or handle moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Thread Size  | Lg. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Fastener Strength Grade/Class | Hardness | Tensile Strength, psi | Specifications Met | Each | |
Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1"-5 | 10" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | Class 2G | Grade 2 | Rockwell B61 | 53,000 | ASTM A108 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Alloy Steel | |||||||||||
| 1/2"-10 | 10" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.1" | Class 2G | ASTM Grade B7 | Rockwell C35 | 125,000 | ASTM A193 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Breakaway Shim Plates
These thick shims are scored to make size adjustments easy—break off the excess shim for a custom fit around fasteners or corners. Unlike wood shims, these plastic shims resist moisture and won’t rot. Use them to align cabinets, doors, and windows, or for other rough leveling.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Pkg. | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Score Interval | Material | Temp. Range | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | 1-4 | 5-Up | |
10" × 10" | ||||||||||
| 0.5" | -0.03" to 0.03" | Black | 1" x 1" | ABS Plastic | Not Rated | ASTM D785 | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 |