Selecting Compatible Lead Screws and Nuts
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Metric Precision 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, select components that have the same thread direction, size, pitch, and number of thread starts.
Lead screws are 1018 carbon steel for good machinability.
932 bearing bronze nuts have good machinability and wear resistance. Manganese bronze nuts have good strength and wear 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 | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn, mm | Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Tensile Strength, psi | Specifications Met | Each | |
1018 Carbon Steel | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M10 | 2 | 250 | 1 | 1:1 | 2 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M10 | 2 | 500 | 1 | 1:1 | 2 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M10 | 2 | 750 | 1 | 1:1 | 2 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M10 | 2 | 1,750 | 1 | 1:1 | 2 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 70,000 | DIN 103 | 000000 | 00000 |
| M12 | 3 | 500 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M12 | 3 | 1,000 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M12 | 3 | 1,750 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 70,000 | DIN 103 | 000000 | 00000 |
| M16 | 3 | 500 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M16 | 3 | 1,000 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M16 | 3 | 1,750 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 70,000 | DIN 103 | 000000 | 00000 |
| M20 | 4 | 500 | 1 | 1:1 | 4 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M20 | 4 | 1,000 | 1 | 1:1 | 4 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M20 | 4 | 1,750 | 1 | 1:1 | 4 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 70,000 | DIN 103 | 000000 | 000000 |
| M24 | 5 | 500 | 1 | 1:1 | 5 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M24 | 5 | 1,000 | 1 | 1:1 | 5 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M24 | 5 | 1,750 | 1 | 1:1 | 5 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 70,000 | DIN 103 | 000000 | 000000 |
| M28 | 5 | 1,000 | 1 | 1:1 | 5 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M28 | 5 | 1,750 | 1 | 1:1 | 5 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M40 | 7 | 1,000 | 1 | 1:1 | 7 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 85,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M40 | 7 | 1,750 | 1 | 1:1 | 7 | ±0.15 mm per 300 mm | 8e | Brinell 150 | 70,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | Lg. | Dia. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn, mm | Thread Fit | Hardness | Tensile Strength, psi | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Specifications Met | Each | |
932 Bearing Bronze | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M10 | 2 | 3/4" | 0.75" | 1 | 1:1 | 2 | 7H | Brinell 70 | Not Rated | 670 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M12 | 3 | 1" | 0.875" | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | 7H | Brinell 70 | Not Rated | 1,100 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M16 | 3 | 1 1/8" | 1.125" | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | 7H | Brinell 70 | Not Rated | 2,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M20 | 4 | 1 1/2" | 1.25" | 1 | 1:1 | 4 | 7H | Brinell 70 | Not Rated | 3,100 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M24 | 5 | 2" | 1.75" | 1 | 1:1 | 5 | 7H | Brinell 70 | Not Rated | 4,500 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M28 | 5 | 2" | 1.75" | 1 | 1:1 | 5 | 7H | Brinell 69 | 44,000 | 6,100 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M40 | 7 | 3" | 2.5" | 1 | 1:1 | 7 | 7H | Brinell 70 | Not Rated | 12,300 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
External Thread | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | Lg. | Dia. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn, mm | Size | Lg. | Thread Fit | Hardness | Tensile Strength, psi | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Specifications Met | Each | |
Manganese Bronze | |||||||||||||||
| M10 | 2 | 5/8" | 0.68" | 1 | 1:1 | 2 | 9/16"-18 | 3/8" | 7H | Brinell 126 | 75,000 | 670 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M12 | 3 | 3/4" | 1.125" | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | 15/16"-16 | 1/2" | 7H | Brinell 126 | 75,000 | 1,100 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M16 | 3 | 1" | 1.125" | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | 15/16"-16 | 1/2" | 7H | Brinell 126 | 75,000 | 2,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M20 | 4 | 1 1/4" | 1.125" | 1 | 1:1 | 4 | 1"-18 | 1/2" | 7H | Brinell 126 | 75,000 | 3,100 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M24 | 5 | 1 1/2" | 1.5" | 1 | 1:1 | 5 | 1 3/8"-16 | 1/2" | 7H | Brinell 126 | 75,000 | 4,500 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M28 | 5 | 1 3/4" | 2.125" | 1 | 1:1 | 5 | 1 31/32"-18 | 13/16" | 7H | Brinell 126 | 75,000 | 6,100 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M40 | 7 | 2 19/64" | 2.125" | 1 | 1:1 | 7 | 1 31/32"-18 | 13/16" | 7H | Brinell 126 | 75,000 | 12,300 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Flange | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | Lg. | Dia. | Dia. | Thick. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn, mm | Bolt Circle Dia. | Thread Fit | Hardness | Tensile Strength, psi | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Specifications Met | Each | |
Manganese Bronze | ||||||||||||||||
| M10 | 2 | 5/8" | 0.688" | 1 39/64" | 13/32" | 1 | 1:1 | 2 | 1 1/8" | 7H | Brinell 126 | Not Rated | 670 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M12 | 3 | 3/4" | 1.125" | 2 39/64" | 17/32" | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | 2 3/32" | 7H | Brinell 126 | Not Rated | 1,100 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M16 | 3 | 1" | 1.125" | 2 39/64" | 17/32" | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | 2 3/32" | 7H | Brinell 126 | Not Rated | 2,000 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M20 | 4 | 1 1/4" | 1.125" | 2 39/64" | 17/32" | 1 | 1:1 | 4 | 2 3/32" | 7H | Brinell 126 | Not Rated | 3,100 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M24 | 5 | 1 1/2" | 1.5" | 2 3/4" | 33/64" | 1 | 1:1 | 5 | 2 17/64" | 7H | Brinell 126 | Not Rated | 4,500 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M28 | 5 | 1 3/4" | 2.125" | 4 13/64" | 53/64" | 1 | 1:1 | 5 | 3 7/16" | 7H | Brinell 126 | 75,000 | 6,100 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M40 | 7 | 2 19/64" | 2.125" | 4 13/64" | 53/64" | 1 | 1:1 | 7 | 3 7/16" | 7H | Brinell 126 | Not Rated | 12,300 | DIN 103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Metric 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, size, pitch, and number of thread starts. Class 7e and 7H components are compatible.
Black-oxide carbon steel components have mild 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 | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn, mm | Thread Fit | Fastener Strength Grade/Class | Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | |
Black-Oxide Carbon Steel | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M10 | 2 | 500 | 1 | 1:1 | 2 | 7e | Grade 2 | Not Rated | ASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 103 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| M10 | 2 | 1,000 | 1 | 1:1 | 2 | 7e | Grade 2 | Not Rated | ASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 103 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| M12 | 3 | 500 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | 7e | Grade 2 | Not Rated | ASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 103 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| M12 | 3 | 1,000 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | 7e | Grade 2 | Not Rated | ASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 103 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| M16 | 4 | 500 | 1 | 1:1 | 4 | 7e | Grade 2 | Not Rated | ASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 103 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| M16 | 4 | 1,000 | 1 | 1:1 | 4 | 7e | Grade 2 | Not Rated | ASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 103 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| M20 | 4 | 1,000 | 1 | 1:1 | 4 | 7e | Grade 2 | Not Rated | ASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 103 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| M26 | 5 | 1,000 | 1 | 1:1 | 5 | 7e | Grade 2 | Not Rated | ASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 103 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| M40 | 7 | 1,000 | 1 | 1:1 | 7 | 7e | Grade 2 | Not Rated | ASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 103 | 000000000 | 000000 |