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    Acme Lead Screws and Nuts

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    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.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel components 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.,
    ft.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Speed
    Ratio
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Thread Fit
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    1/2"-10
    Acme
    411:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B6164,000ASTM A10898935A912000000
    5/8"-8
    Acme
    411:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B6164,000ASTM A10898935A91500000
    3/4"-6
    Acme
    411:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B6164,000ASTM A10898935A91800000
    1"-5
    Acme
    411:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B6164,000ASTM A10898935A92200000
    1 1/2"-4
    Acme
    411:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B6164,000ASTM A10898935A92500000
     
    Alloy Steel
    1/2"-10
    Acme
    411:10.1"Acme Class 2G
    ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35125,000ASTM A193
    93410A11300000
    5/8"-8
    Acme
    411:10.125"Acme Class 2G
    ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35125,000ASTM A193
    93410A11600000
    3/4"-6
    Acme
    411:10.167"Acme Class 2G
    ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35125,000ASTM A193
    93410A11900000
    1"-5
    Acme
    411:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35125,000ASTM A193
    93410A123000000
    1 1/4"-5
    Acme
    411:10.2"Acme Class 2G
    ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35125,000ASTM A193
    93410A126000000
    1 1/2"-4
    Acme
    411:10.25"Acme Class 2G
    ASTM Grade B7
    Rockwell C35125,000ASTM A193
    93410A129000000
     

    Ball Screws and Nuts

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    Internal ball bearings provide smooth low-friction travel in applications that require high speeds, accurate positioning, and repeatable movement. Also known as single-start ball screws and nuts, they have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. They operate with more torque than fast-travel ball screws and nuts. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread direction and size. 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.
    Ball Screws—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Screws.
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    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.
    Root Diameter—Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    ft.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Root
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Alloy Steel
    5/8"-5
    410.2"±0.004"/1 ft.0.5"Rockwell C5672,500-65 to 3003405N4430000000
    3/4"-5
    410.2"±0.007"/1 ft.0.65"Rockwell C5692,500-65 to 3003405N284000000
    1"-4
    410.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 3003405N293000000
    1 1/2"-2
    410.5"±0.007"/1 ft.1.26"Rockwell C56183,500-65 to 3003405N373000000
    1 1/2"-4
    410.25"±0.007"/1 ft.1.375"Rockwell C56200,000-65 to 3003405N313000000
    2 1/4"-2
    410.5"±0.004"/1 ft.1.85"Rockwell C58 to Rockwell C62120,000-65 to 3003405N62700000000
     
    Ball Screws with One Machined End—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Screws with One Machined End.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts .
    Ball screws with one machined end fit into an end support and are ready to connect to a motor. To adjust the length, the non-machined end can be cut to size.
    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.
    Root Diameter—Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
    Machined End
    Keyway
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    ft.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Root
    Dia.
    Shoulder
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Alloy Steel
    5/8"-5
    410.2"±0.007"/1 ft.0.5"2"3 19/64"0.469"-32
    3/8"1 1/4"1/8"Rockwell C5672,500-65 to 3003405N4470000000
    3/4"-5
    410.2"±0.007"/1 ft.0.65"2 3/16"3 3/16"0.586"-32
    1/2"1"1/8"Rockwell C5692,500-65 to 3003405N451000000
    1"-4
    410.25"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"2 23/32"4 1/32"0.781"-32
    5/8"1.13"0.188"Rockwell C56122,000-65 to 3003405N454000000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Ball Screws and Nuts

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    Suitable for use in harsh environments, these ball screws and nuts are made of stainless steel. Internal ball bearings provide smooth low-friction travel in applications that require high speeds, accurate positioning, and repeatable movement. Also known as single-start ball screws and nuts, they have a single thread that runs the length of the screw. They operate with more torque than fast-travel ball screws and nuts. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread size. 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.
    Ball Screws—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Screws and Nuts. Corrosion-Resistant Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Screws.
    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.
    Root Diameter—Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    ft.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Root
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    3/8"-8
    410.125"±0.004"/1 ft.0.3"Rockwell C38145,000-65 to 3006641K20000000
    5/8"-5
    410.2"±0.004"/1 ft.0.5"Rockwell C38145,000-65 to 3006641K7000000
     

    Fast-Travel Corrosion-Resistant Ball Screws and Nuts

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    Multiple thread channels (also known as thread starts) create faster linear travel than ball screws with a single thread start. Suitable for use in harsh environments, these ball screws and nuts are made of stainless steel. 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. 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.
    Ball Screws—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Corrosion-Resistant Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Screws.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Fast-Travel Corrosion-Resistant Ball 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.
    Root Diameter—Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    ft.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Root
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    1/2"-4
    420.5"±0.004"/1 ft.0.4"Rockwell C38145,000-65 to 3006641K40000000
     

    Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts.
    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.
    Ball Screws—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Screws.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Fast-Travel Ball 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.
    Root Diameter—Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    ft.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Root
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Alloy Steel
    3/4"-4
    420.5"±0.007"/1 ft.0.63"Rockwell C5692,500-65 to 3003405N3240000000
    1"-4
    420.5"±0.007"/1 ft.0.87"Rockwell C56126,500-65 to 3003405N343000000
    1"-4
    441"±0.007"/1 ft.0.84"Rockwell C56123,000-65 to 3003405N333000000
    1 1/2"-2
    421"±0.007"/1 ft.1.14"Rockwell C56166,000-65 to 3003405N353000000
     

    Self-Stopping Ball Screws and Nuts

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    Stop Pin Shown Installed

    Keep your ball screw spinning without the ball nut damaging your system—a clutch-like collar inside the ball nut prevents it from travelling past the stop pins. Install the included stop pins anywhere along the length of the ball screw by drilling a hole in the valley of the threads (also known as the root) and pressing in the stop pin. When the collar meets the stop pin, the ball nut disengages from the threads and begins to idle. To start the ball nut travelling again, spin the ball screw in the opposite direction. All components are black-oxide steel and have mild corrosion resistance. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread size. 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.
    Ball Screws—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ball Screws and Nuts. Self-Stopping Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Screws.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Self-Stopping Ball 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.
    Root Diameter—Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    ft.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn
    Root
    Dia.
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    No. of Pins
    Included
    Each
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
    1"-4
    420.274"0.84"Rockwell C5678,000-65 to 30022385N280000000
     
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