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    29 Products

    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 B.

    Ball Nuts,

    Externally

    Threaded Nut,

    Style B

    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 B.

    Style B

    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.
    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.,
    mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    External
    Thread Size
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max. Backlash,
    mm
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    BM16
    5039416M30
    Rockwell C561,5000.0432 to 1504566N3020000000
     

    Bearing Locknuts

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Bearing Nuts. Bearing Locknuts.
    Image of Product. Carbon Steel. Front orientation. Bearing Nuts. Bearing Locknuts, Chamfered Face, Carbon Steel.

    Carbon Steel

    With a nylon insert that grips your threaded shaft or spindle without damaging its threads, these locknuts—also called shaft nuts—hold bearings, bushings, gears, and pulleys prone to vibration tightly in place. They come as one piece, so you can easily clamp them onto your shaft or spindle. But, since they aren’t made entirely of metal, they don’t stand up to heat as well as all-metal locknuts. Slots in their sides mean you can tighten and loosen them with a spanner wrench or spanner socket. Their face is also chamfered to help keep the size and weight of your assembly at a minimum. All meet international standards for bearing locknut dimensions.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Zinc-plated carbon steel locknuts resist rusting from some moisture, but you shouldn’t use them with salt water or chemicals. They are strong and resist wear, though they don’t stand up to corrosion as well as 303 stainless steel locknuts.
    Carbon Steel—All carbon steel locknuts are strong and resist wear, though they don’t stand up to corrosion as well as 303 stainless steel locknuts.
    303 Stainless Steel—303 stainless steel locknuts resist corrosion better than carbon steel locknuts but aren’t as strong. They withstand washdowns and chemicals.
    Thread Spacing—When choosing your thread spacing, consider the precision of your application. The finer the threads, the more control you have when making adjustments.
    Locknuts
    Sockets
    Thread
    Carbon Steel
    Zinc-Plated
    Carbon Steel
    303
    Stainless Steel
    Size
    Spacing
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Chamfered Face
    M30 × 1.5 mmExtra Fine
    4411210———03552N35000000———0———0
    M30 × 1.5 mmExtra Fine
    4511.5160ISO 2982-26343K38000000———06343K680000005510N1530000000
     

    Bearing Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bearing Nuts. Bearing Nuts, Carbon Steel, Chamfered Face.

    Carbon Steel

    Chamfered Face

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bearing Nuts. Bearing Nuts, Carbon Steel, Stepped Face.

    Carbon Steel

    Stepped Face

    Often paired with spring lock washers to strengthen their hold, these bearing nuts—also known as shaft nuts—keep vibration from shifting bearings, bushings, pulleys, and gears on your threaded shaft or spindle. They have slotted sides, so you can tighten and loosen them with a spanner wrench or spanner socket.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel bearing nuts are strong and resist wear.
    Chamfered Face—Chamfered-face bearing nuts weigh less and produce less heat than stepped-face nuts.
    Stepped Face—Use stepped-face bearing nuts with DIN 462 spring lock washers. You can also use them in pairs or with other bearing nuts. For the nut closer to the bearing, position the stepped face towards the bearing. All meet DIN standards for bearing lockout dimensions.
    ISO 2982— Some chamfered-face bearing nuts meet ISO 2982 (formerly DIN 981), an international standard for bearing locknut dimensions. Their sizes correspond to SKF KM series. Use them with DIN 5406 spring lock washers.
    Thread Spacing—When choosing your thread spacing, consider the precision of your application. The finer the threads, the more control you have when making adjustments.
    Nuts
    Bearing
    Lock Washers
    Sockets
    Thread
    Size
    Spacing
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Specs. Met
    For Lock Washer
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    Chamfered Face
    M30 × 1.5 mmExtra Fine
    457DIN 981, ISO 2982DIN 54063554N170000090391A117000005510N1820000000
     
    Stepped Face
    M30 × 1.5 mmExtra Fine
    5010DIN 1804DIN 4623564N210000090407A1240000———0
     

    Key-Locking Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools.
    Paired with the right tool for installation, these inserts create strong threads in soft metal, such as aluminum. They have keys that drive into material to prevent inserts from slipping and rotating in the hole.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Thread Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    M20 x 1.5 mmM30 x 2 mm3028
    284390245A331000000
    M20 x 2.5 mmM30 x 2 mm3028
    284390245A32600000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M20 x 1.5 mmM30 x 2 mm3028
    284393715A485000000
    M20 x 2.5 mmM30 x 2 mm3028
    284393715A480000000
     

    Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal

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    Add strong threads in soft metal, such as aluminum. The keys on these inserts drive into holes to hold more securely than thread-locking or helical inserts. They prevent slipping and rotating, so they’re stable enough for use in vehicle or aerospace parts that experience heavy vibration. These inserts are comparable to Keensert inserts.
    To install, drill and tap a hole in your material. Then, thread the insert onto the installation tool and screw it into the hole. Place the tool over the keys and hit it with a hammer to drive them in.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    Inserts with
    Installation Tools
    Each
    Thread Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    1-9
    10-Up
    Each
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    M20 x 1.5 mmM30 x 2 mm3028
    28490245A20500000000000094010A355000000390245A331000000
    M20 x 2.5 mmM30 x 2 mm3028
    28490245A201000000000094010A35500000390245A32600000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M20 x 1.5 mmM30 x 2 mm3028
    28493715A675000000000094010A35500000393715A485000000
    M20 x 2.5 mmM30 x 2 mm3028
    28493715A670000000000094010A35500000393715A480000000
     

    Thin-Profile Bearing Nuts

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bearing Nuts. Thin-Profile Bearing Nuts.
    Used in pairs or with another bearing nut, these thin-profile nuts—often called shaft nuts—hold bearings, bushings, pulleys, and gears in place on your threaded shaft or spindle. Threading two nuts tightly against each other makes it harder for vibration to loosen your assembly than if you used only one nut. For the nut closer to the bearing, position the stepped face towards the bearing. These thin-profile nuts have holes on the side, so you can tighten and loosen them with a pin spanner wrench. All meet DIN 1816, an international standard for bearing locknut dimensions.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel bearing nuts are strong and resist wear.
    Thread Spacing—When choosing your thread spacing, consider the precision of your application. The finer the threads, the more control you have when making adjustments.
    Thread
    Size
    Spacing
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    Stepped Face
    M30 × 1.5 mmExtra Fine
    5010DIN 18163549N22000000
     

    Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Installation Tool and Through-Hole Tap. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools, Pronged, Through-Hole Tap, Installation Tool.

    Installation Tool and

    Through-Hole Tap

    Quickly restore stripped threads—these inserts come with through-hole taps and installation tools. The tough coils on these inserts expand once installed to anchor in a tapped hole.
    Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Thread Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M30 x 3.5 mm451 1/4"
    1.250"5Installation Tool
    Through-Hole Tap
    91732A9720000000
     

    Finish-Your-Own Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Finish-Your-Own Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal.
    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Threaded Inserts. Finish-Your-Own Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal.
    Tap the thread size you need into the solid body of these inserts. They’re a great choice when you need a custom combination of internal thread size and external diameter. Use them to repair or add new threads in soft metal, such as aluminum. They can also plug threaded holes without the hassle of welding. Keys on the inserts drive into material to prevent slipping and rotating in the hole.
    To install, drill and tap a hole in your material. Then, thread the insert onto the installation tool and screw it into the hole. Place the tool over the keys and hit it with a hammer to drive them in.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
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    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Max. Tapping
    Dia., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    Each
    Each
    Standard Profile
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    M30 x 2 mm302028
    28493774A32000000093741A3200000000
     

    Screw-Locking Helical Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Pronged. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Screw-Locking Helical Threaded Inserts, Pronged.

    Pronged

    The irregularly shaped threads tightly grip screws to prevent them from loosening or backing out under vibration. Use these inserts to create or repair threads in pumps and other machinery that shakes and rattles. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts.
    Installation requires a drill bit, a helical insert tap, and an installation tool.
    Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Through-Hole
    Taps
    Closed-End
    Hole Taps
    Installation
    Tools
    Thread Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M30 x 3.5 mm451 7/32"
    1.219"DIN 8140190296A43600000092450A345000000091709A350000000092450A543000000
     

    Helical Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Pronged. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Inserts, Pronged.

    Pronged

    Restore, reinforce, or create threads in metal. The tough coils on these inserts expand once installed to anchor in a tapped hole. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, they're often used in engine heads and machinery housings where strong connections are critical. Unlike threadlocking inserts, you can remove and reuse them without them losing their strength.
    Installation requires a drill bit, a helical insert tap, and an installation tool.
    Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Through-Hole
    Taps
    Closed-End
    Hole Taps
    Installation
    Tools
    Inserts with
    Installation Tools
    Thread Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M30 x 3.5 mm451 7/32"
    1.219"SAE MA3279-183192450A1450000092450A345000000091709A350000000092450A543000000591732A9720000000
     
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