Selecting Compatible Lead Screws and Nuts
More
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. 360 brass components have excellent machinability and good corrosion resistance. 932 bearing bronze components are more wear resistant than brass components. They have good machinability and fair corrosion resistance. 18-8 stainless steel components have good corrosion resistance.
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.
Coupling nuts connect two lead screws.
| Thread Size  | Ht. | Wd. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Each | |
Carbon Steel | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8"-6 | 2 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | Rockwell B75 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Flange nuts move objects along the length of a lead screw. Flange nuts have a wide machinable flange for custom mounting.
Flange | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Ht. | Dia. | Dia. | Thick. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Each | |
932 Bearing Bronze | |||||||||||
| 7/8"-6 | 1 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 2 1/4" | 1/2" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | Not Rated | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Flange nuts move objects along the length of a lead screw. Flange nuts have a wide machinable flange for custom mounting.
Flange | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Ht. | Dia. | Dia. | Thick. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Each | |
932 Bearing Bronze | |||||||||||
| 7/8"-6 | 1 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 2 1/4" | 1/2" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | Not Rated | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Round nuts move objects along the length of a lead screw.
Round nuts move objects along the length of a lead screw.
| Thread Size | Ht. | Dia. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | |
360 Brass | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8"-6 | 7/8" | 1 1/2" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | Rockwell B55 | ASTM B16 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Hex nuts fasten and position lead screw components.
| Thread Size | Ht. | Wd. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | |
Carbon Steel | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8"-6 | 55/64" | 1 7/16" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | Rockwell B75 | __ | 000000000 | 00000 |
Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | ||||||||||
| 7/8"-6 | 55/64" | 1 7/16" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | Rockwell B75 | __ | 000000000 | 00000 |
360 Brass | ||||||||||
| 7/8"-6 | 7/8" | 1 1/2" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | Rockwell B75 | ASTM B16 | 000000000 | 00000 |
18-8 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
| 7/8"-6 | 55/64" | 1 1/2" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 00000 |
Hex nuts fasten and position lead screw components.
| Thread Size | Ht. | Wd. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Fastener Strength Grade/Class | Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | |
Carbon Steel | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8"-6 | 55/64" | 1 7/16" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | Grade 2 | Rockwell B85 | __ | 000000000 | 000000 |
360 Brass | |||||||||||
| 7/8"-6 | 7/8" | 1 1/2" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | __ | Rockwell B75 | ASTM B16 | 000000000 | 00000 |
18-8 Stainless Steel | |||||||||||
| 7/8"-6 | 55/64" | 1 1/2" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | __ | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 00000 |
Square nuts fasten and position lead screw components. Square nuts have large sides, which make them easier to grip with a wrench than hex nuts and keep them from rotating in channels and square holes.
| Thread Size | Ht. | Wd. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | |
360 Brass | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8"-6 | 7/8" | 1 1/2" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | Rockwell B55 | ASTM B16 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Square nuts fasten and position lead screw components. Square nuts have large sides, which make them easier to grip with a wrench than hex nuts and keep them from rotating in channels and square holes.
| Thread Size | Ht. | Wd. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | |
360 Brass | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8"-6 | 7/8" | 1 1/2" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2G | Rockwell B55 | ASTM B16 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Precision Acme Lead Screws and Nuts
Pair with a motor in automated motion and positioning applications. A tight thread fit allows these lead screws and nuts to make accurate, repeatable starts and stops. 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, please select components that have the same thread direction, thread size, and number of thread starts.
Black-oxide alloy steel lead screws are hard and strong. They have mild corrosion resistance and a dark surface color.932 bearing bronze and 673 bronze nuts are wear resistant. They have good machinability and fair corrosion resistance. Cast iron nuts have good machinability and high strength.
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 | Lg. | Dia. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Each | |
Cast Iron | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8"-6 | 2" | 2.985" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | Class 2C | Not Rated | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
Combine externally threaded nuts with a flange to create a custom flange nut.
External Thread | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Lg. | Dia. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Size | Lg. | Thread Fit | Hardness | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Each | |
673 Bronze | ||||||||||||
| 7/8"-6 | 1 1/2" | 1.5" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.167" | 1 3/8"-16 | 1/2" | Class 2C | Not Rated | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
Thread onto an externally threaded acme nut to create a custom flange nut.
Carbon steel flanges have good machinability. However, they will rust when exposed to moisture. Black-oxide carbon steel flanges have mild corrosion resistance in dry environments and a dark surface color. 303 stainless steel flanges have good corrosion resistance.
| Flange Thread Size | Flange Dia. | Flange Thick. | Bolt Circle Dia. | Flange Hardness | Each | |
Black-Oxide 1117 Carbon Steel | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 3/8"-16 | 2 49/64" | 33/64" | 2 17/64" | Brinell 135 | 00000000 | 000000 |