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    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.
    Lead Screws—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Screws and Nuts. Acme Lead Screws and Nuts, Lead Screws—Right-Hand Thread.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Zinc-plated carbon steel components have mild corrosion resistance and are easier to machine than alloy steel components.
    Alloy Steel—Alloy steel components are harder and stronger than carbon 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
    Lg.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Speed
    Ratio
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Thread Fit
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
    1"-5
    Acme
    10"11:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B6153,000ASTM A10893255A475000000
     
    Alloy Steel
    1/2"-10
    Acme
    10"11:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35125,000ASTM A193
    93420A15000000
     
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