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    Compare lead screws and nuts by the size, direction, fit, and starts of their threads.

    Acme Lead Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Lead Screws and Nuts. 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.
    Coupling Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Screws and Nuts. Acme Lead Screws and Nuts, Coupling Nuts—Right-Hand Thread.
    Coupling nuts connect two lead screws.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel components are easier to machine than alloy steel components.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut or handle moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Ht.
    Wd.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Speed
    Ratio
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Thread Fit
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    3/8"-12
    Acme
    1 7/8"1/2"11:10.083"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A661000000
    1/2"-10
    Acme
    1 1/4"5/8"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A67300000
    5/8"-8
    Acme
    2 1/8"7/8"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A66200000
    3/4"-5
    Acme
    2 1/4"1"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A66400000
    3/4"-6
    Acme
    2 1/4"1"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A66300000
    7/8"-6
    Acme
    2 1/2"1 1/4"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A66500000
    1"-5
    Acme
    2 3/4"1 3/8"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A66700000
    1"-6
    Acme
    2 3/4"1 3/8"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A66600000
    1"-10
    Acme
    2 3/4"1 3/8"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A68000000
    1 1/8"-5
    Acme
    3"1 1/2"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A66800000
    1 1/4"-4
    Acme
    3"1 5/8"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A67100000
    1 1/4"-5
    Acme
    3"1 5/8"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A66900000
    1 3/8"-4
    Acme
    3 1/4"1 7/8"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A67200000
    1 1/2"-4
    Acme
    3 1/2"2"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A67400000
    2"-4
    Acme
    4"3"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A675000000
    2 1/2"-4
    Acme
    5"3 1/2"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93023A327000000
     
    Coupling Nuts—Left-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Screws and Nuts. Acme Lead Screws and Nuts, Coupling Nuts—Left-Hand Thread.
    Coupling nuts connect two lead screws.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel components are easier to machine than alloy steel components.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut or handle moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Ht.
    Wd.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Speed
    Ratio
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Thread Fit
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    1/2"-10
    Acme
    1 1/4"5/8"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A648000000
    5/8"-8
    Acme
    2 1/8"7/8"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A65100000
    3/4"-5
    Acme
    2 1/4"1"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A65300000
    3/4"-6
    Acme
    2 1/4"1"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A65200000
    7/8"-6
    Acme
    2 1/2"1 1/4"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A30400000
    1"-5
    Acme
    2 3/4"1 3/8"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A65500000
    1"-6
    Acme
    2 3/4"1 3/8"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A65400000
    1"-10
    Acme
    2 3/4"1 3/8"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A30800000
    1 1/8"-5
    Acme
    3"1 1/2"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A65600000
    1 1/4"-4
    Acme
    3"1 5/8"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A65800000
    1 1/4"-5
    Acme
    3"1 5/8"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A65700000
    1 3/8"-4
    Acme
    3 1/4"1 7/8"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A31300000
    1 1/2"-4
    Acme
    3 1/2"2"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A659000000
    2"-4
    Acme
    4"3"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated93026A318000000
     
    Hex Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Screws and Nuts. Acme Lead Screws and Nuts, Hex Nuts—Right-Hand Thread.
    Hex nuts fasten and position lead screw components.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel components are easier to machine than alloy steel components.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Zinc-plated carbon steel components have mild corrosion resistance and are easier to machine than alloy steel components.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut or handle moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Ht.
    Wd.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Speed
    Ratio
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Thread Fit
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    1/4"-16
    Acme
    15/64"1/2"11:10.063"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A00700000
    3/8"-8
    Stub Acme
    23/64"11/16"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A0110000
    3/8"-10
    Stub Acme
    23/64"11/16"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A0180000
    3/8"-12
    Acme
    23/64"11/16"11:10.083"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A1060000
    1/2"-8
    Acme
    31/64"7/8"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A0240000
    1/2"-10
    Acme
    31/64"7/8"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A1070000
    5/8"-6
    Acme
    39/64"1 1/16"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A0290000
    5/8"-8
    Acme
    39/64"1 1/16"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A1080000
    3/4"-5
    Acme
    47/64"1 1/4"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A1170000
    3/4"-6
    Acme
    47/64"1 1/4"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A1090000
    3/4"-8
    Acme
    47/64"1 1/4"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A0340000
    7/8"-6
    Acme
    55/64"1 7/16"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A1230000
    1"-4
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A0370000
    1"-5
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A1100000
    1"-6
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A1110000
    1"-8
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A0450000
    1"-10
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A1180000
    1 1/8"-5
    Acme
    1 7/64"1 13/16"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A11900000
    1 1/4"-4
    Acme
    1 1/4"2"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A11200000
    1 1/4"-5
    Acme
    1 7/32"2"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A11600000
    1 3/8"-4
    Acme
    1 11/32"2 3/16"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A12200000
    1 1/2"-4
    Acme
    1 15/32"2 3/8"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A11300000
    1 1/2"-5
    Acme
    1 15/32"2 3/8"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A12100000
    2"-4
    Acme
    1 31/32"3"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A11400000
    2 1/4"-4
    Acme
    2 1/2"3 1/2"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A125000000
    2 1/2"-4
    Acme
    2 1/2"3 1/2"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated94815A115000000
     
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
    1/4"-16
    Acme
    15/64"1/2"11:10.063"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A11100000
    3/8"-8
    Acme
    23/64"11/16"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A11200000
    3/8"-10
    Acme
    23/64"11/16"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A11300000
    3/8"-12
    Acme
    23/64"11/16"11:10.083"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A11400000
    1/2"-8
    Acme
    31/64"7/8"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A11500000
    1/2"-10
    Acme
    1/2"7/8"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A73000000
    5/8"-6
    Acme
    39/64"1 1/16"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A11600000
    5/8"-8
    Acme
    5/8"1 1/16"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A74000000
    3/4"-5
    Acme
    47/64"1 1/4"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A11700000
    3/4"-6
    Acme
    3/4"1 1/4"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A75000000
    3/4"-8
    Acme
    47/64"1 1/4"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A11800000
    7/8"-6
    Acme
    55/64"1 7/16"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A11900000
    1"-4
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A12100000
    1"-5
    Acme
    1"1 5/8"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A77000000
    1"-6
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A12200000
    1"-8
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A12300000
    1"-10
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A12400000
    1 1/8"-5
    Acme
    1 7/64"1 13/16"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A12500000
    1 1/4"-4
    Acme
    1 7/32"2"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A12600000
    1 1/4"-5
    Acme
    1 1/4"2"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A82000000
    1 3/8"-4
    Acme
    1 11/32"2 3/16"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A12700000
    1 1/2"-4
    Acme
    1 15/32"2 3/8"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A12800000
    1 1/2"-5
    Acme
    1 15/32"2 3/8"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A12900000
    2"-4
    Acme
    1 31/32"3"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A131000000
    2 1/4"-4
    Acme
    2 1/2"3 1/2"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A132000000
    2 1/2"-4
    Acme
    2 1/2"3 1/2"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A133000000
     
    Hex Nuts—Left-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Screws and Nuts. Acme Lead Screws and Nuts, Hex Nuts—Left-Hand Thread.
    Hex nuts fasten and position lead screw components.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel components are easier to machine than alloy steel components.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Zinc-plated carbon steel components have mild corrosion resistance and are easier to machine than alloy steel components.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut or handle moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Ht.
    Wd.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Speed
    Ratio
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Thread Fit
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    1/4"-16
    Acme
    15/64"1/2"11:10.063"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A00900000
    3/8"-8
    Stub Acme
    23/64"11/16"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A0140000
    3/8"-10
    Stub Acme
    23/64"11/16"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A0190000
    3/8"-12
    Acme
    23/64"11/16"11:10.083"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A1060000
    1/2"-8
    Acme
    31/64"7/8"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A0230000
    1/2"-10
    Acme
    31/64"7/8"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A1070000
    5/8"-6
    Acme
    39/64"1 1/16"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A0270000
    5/8"-8
    Acme
    39/64"1 1/16"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A1080000
    3/4"-5
    Acme
    47/64"1 1/4"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A1170000
    3/4"-6
    Acme
    47/64"1 1/4"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A1090000
    3/4"-8
    Acme
    47/64"1 1/4"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A0460000
    7/8"-6
    Acme
    55/64"1 7/16"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A12000000
    1"-4
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A05400000
    1"-5
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A1100000
    1"-6
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A11100000
    1"-8
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A06600000
    1"-10
    Acme
    63/64"1 5/8"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A1210000
    1 1/8"-5
    Acme
    1 7/64"1 13/16"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A11900000
    1 1/4"-4
    Acme
    1 7/32"2"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A11800000
    1 1/4"-5
    Acme
    1 7/32"2"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A11200000
    1 3/8"-4
    Acme
    1 11/32"2 3/16"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A12200000
    1 1/2"-4
    Acme
    1 15/32"2 3/8"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A11300000
    1 1/2"-5
    Acme
    1 1/2"2 3/8"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A12300000
    2"-4
    Acme
    2"3"11:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B8564,000 psi91808A11400000
     
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
    1/2"-10
    Acme
    1/2"7/8"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A13000000
    5/8"-8
    Acme
    5/8"1"11:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A14000000
    3/4"-6
    Acme
    3/4"1 1/4"11:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A15000000
    1"-5
    Acme
    1"1 5/8"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A17000000
    1 1/4"-5
    Acme
    1 1/4"2"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    Rockwell B75Not Rated98948A22000000
     

    Metric Lead Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Lead Screws and Nuts. 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, and number of thread starts. Class 7e and 7H components are compatible.
    Hex Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Lead Screws and Nuts, Hex Nuts—Right-Hand Thread.
    Hex nuts fasten and position lead screw components.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread Type
    Ht.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Speed
    Ratio
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Thread Fit
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    M12 × 3 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    1222.211:13Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H
    SAE Grade 2
    Not RatedNot Rated94353A120000000
    M16 × 4 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    162711:14Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H
    SAE Grade 2
    Not RatedNot Rated94353A16000000
    M20 × 4 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    2031.7511:14Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H
    SAE Grade 2
    Not RatedNot Rated94353A20000000
    M26 × 5 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    25.441.311:15Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H
    SAE Grade 2
    Not RatedNot Rated94353A26000000
    M40 × 7 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    39.960.3311:17Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H
    SAE Grade 2
    Not RatedNot Rated94353A40000000
     
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