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    Metric Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

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    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, and number of thread starts.
    Lead Screws—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Lead Screws—Right-Hand Thread.
    1018 Low-Carbon Steel—Carbon steel lead screws and flanges have good machinability.
    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
    Lg.,
    mm
    Thread Type
    Speed
    Ratio
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Thread Fit
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    1018 Low-Carbon Steel
    M10 × 2 mm500Metric Trapezoidal
    1:112±0.15 mm/300 mmMetric Trapezoidal Class 8e
    Brinell 15085,000DIN 1037549K72000000
    M12 × 3 mm500Metric Trapezoidal
    1:113±0.15 mm/300 mmMetric Trapezoidal Class 8e
    Brinell 15085,000DIN 1037549K7400000
    M16 × 3 mm500Metric Trapezoidal
    1:113±0.15 mm/300 mmMetric Trapezoidal Class 8e
    Brinell 15085,000DIN 1037549K7600000
    M20 × 4 mm500Metric Trapezoidal
    1:114±0.15 mm/300 mmMetric Trapezoidal Class 8e
    Brinell 15085,000DIN 1037549K7800000
    M24 × 5 mm500Metric Trapezoidal
    1:115±0.15 mm/300 mmMetric Trapezoidal Class 8e
    Brinell 15085,000DIN 1037549K8100000
     

    Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

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    Multiple thread channels (also known as thread starts) create faster linear travel than lead screws with a single thread start. Operating with less backlash (play) than Metric Precision Acme Lead Screws and Nuts, these lead screws and nuts provide increased nut life and more reliable movement in automated systems. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread size and number of thread starts.
    Lead Screw—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Lead Screw—Right-Hand Thread.
    304 Stainless Steel—304 stainless steel lead screws have good corrosion resistance.
    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
    Lg.,
    mm
    Thread Type
    Speed
    Ratio
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Each
    304 Stainless Steel
    M8 × 2.5 mm500Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    4:1410±0.1 mm/300 mmBrinell 16072,0002391N25000000
    M10 × 3 mm500Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    4:1412±0.1 mm/300 mmBrinell 16072,0002391N2700000
    M12 × 2.5 mm500Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    2:125±0.1 mm/300 mmBrinell 16072,0002391N2900000
    M16 × 5 mm500Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    7:1735±0.1 mm/300 mmBrinell 16072,0002391N33000000
    M20 × 5 mm500Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    4:1420±0.1 mm/300 mmBrinell 16072,0002391N35000000
    M20 × 7.5 mm500Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    8:1860±0.1 mm/300 mmBrinell 16072,0002391N37000000
     

    Metric 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, size, and number of thread starts. Class 7e and 7H components are compatible.
    Lead Screws—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Lead Screws and Nuts, Lead Screws—Right-Hand Thread.
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel—Black-oxide carbon steel components have mild corrosion resistance.
    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
    Lg.,
    mm
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Speed
    Ratio
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Thread Fit
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Black-Oxide Carbon Steel
    M10 × 2 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    50011:12Metric Trapezoidal Class 7e
    SAE Grade 2
    Not RatedNot RatedASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 10397048A751000000
    M12 × 3 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    50011:13Metric Trapezoidal Class 7e
    SAE Grade 2
    Not RatedNot RatedASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 10397048A74100000
    M16 × 4 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    50011:14Metric Trapezoidal Class 7e
    SAE Grade 2
    Not RatedNot RatedASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 10397048A74300000
     

    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.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. 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.,
    mm
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Root Dia.,
    mm
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    M14
    50014±0.210 mm/300 mm11.5Rockwell C5821,0005 to 1756624K69000000
    M16
    50015±0.210 mm/300 mm13.5Rockwell C5821,0005 to 1756624K63000000
    M20
    50015±0.210 mm/300 mm17.2Rockwell C5821,0005 to 1756624K64000000
    M25
    50015±0.210 mm/300 mm22.2Rockwell C5821,0005 to 1756624K65000000
     

    Fast-Travel 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. 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.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel ball screws and nuts are case hardened, so they resist wear better than standard carbon steel. However, they are less corrosion resistant than black-oxide alloy steel 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.,
    mm
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Accuracy for Travel
    Distance per Turn
    Root Dia.,
    mm
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    M12
    500210±0.05 mm/300 mm9.6Rockwell C5695,00032 to 1504566N1010000000
    M15
    500416±0.05 mm/300 mm12.9Rockwell C5695,00032 to 1504566N12100000
    M15
    500420±0.05 mm/300 mm12.3Rockwell C5695,00032 to 1504566N123000000
    M16
    500416±0.05 mm/300 mm13.3Rockwell C5695,00032 to 1504566N14100000
    M20
    500420±0.05 mm/300 mm17Rockwell C5695,00032 to 1504566N161000000
    M32
    500220±0.05 mm/300 mm28.5Rockwell C5695,00032 to 1504566N181000000
    M32
    500432±0.05 mm/300 mm28.3Rockwell C5695,00032 to 1504566N183000000
    M40
    500440±0.05 mm/300 mm35.4Rockwell C5695,00032 to 1504566N201000000
     

    Ball Screw/Splines and Bearings

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    From one compact system, transmit linear or rotary motion or both at once (sometimes called spiral motion). Because of these different motions, these ball screw/splines and bearings create efficient, fluid movements in complex automated applications, such as pick-and-place robots.
    The ball bearings move smoothly and precisely, even at high speeds. They're powered independently, so you can drive one bearing at a time or both together to coordinate movements.
    The ball screw/splines are hardened on the surface, so they stand up to repeated motion. They’re also hollow, so you can run electrical wiring, compressed air tubing, coolants, or lubricant through their center.
    Spline
    Thread
    Ball Screw Bearing
    Ball Spline Bearing
    Lg.,
    mm
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    mm
    Direction,
    ° F
    Thread
    Direction
    ID,
    mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Root Dia.,
    mm
    OD,
    mm
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Dynamic
    Load Cap., lb.
    Static Load
    Cap., lb.
    OD,
    mm
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Dynamic
    Load Cap., lb.
    Static Load
    Cap., lb.
    Max. Dynamic
    Torque, in·lbf
    Each
    1055 Carbon Steel
     
    16 mm Dia. (Tolerance: -0.018 mm to 0 mm)
    50063605 to 176Right Hand
    1150015.1532408701,61031501,5902,8302774049N13000000000
     
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