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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
    M16 × 3 mm500Metric Trapezoidal
    1:113±0.15 mm/300 mmMetric Trapezoidal Class 8e
    Brinell 15085,000DIN 1037549K76000000
    M16 × 3 mm1,000Metric Trapezoidal
    1:113±0.15 mm/300 mmMetric Trapezoidal Class 8e
    Brinell 15085,000DIN 1037549K7700000
    M16 × 3 mm1,750Metric Trapezoidal
    1:113±0.15 mm/300 mmMetric Trapezoidal Class 8e
    Brinell 15070,000DIN 1037549K400000
     
    Round Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Round Nuts—Right-Hand Thread.
    932 Bearing Bronze—932 bearing bronze and 673 bronze nuts are wear resistant. They have good machinability and fair 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.
    Dia.
    Thread Type
    Speed
    Ratio
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Thread Fit
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    932 Bearing Bronze
    M16 × 3 mm1 1/8"1.125"Metric Trapezoidal
    1:113Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H
    Brinell 70Not Rated2,000DIN 1037549K35000000
     
    Externally Threaded Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
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    Manganese Bronze—Manganese bronze nuts have good strength and wear 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.
    External
    Thread
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Thread Type
    Speed
    Ratio
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Size
    Lg.
    Thread Fit
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Manganese Bronze
    M16 × 3 mm1"1.125"Metric Trapezoidal
    1:11315/16"-16
    1/2"Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H
    Brinell 12675,0002,000DIN 1037549K91000000
     
    Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Metric Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Nuts, Flange Nut.
    Manganese Bronze—Manganese bronze nuts have good strength and wear 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.
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Thread Type
    Speed
    Ratio
    Bolt Circle
    Dia.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Thread Fit
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    No. of Mounting
    Holes
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Manganese Bronze
    M16 × 3 mm1"1.125"2 39/64"17/32"Metric Trapezoidal
    1:12 3/32"13Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H
    Brinell 126Not Rated2,0004DIN 1037549K19000000
     

    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
    M16 × 4 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    50011:14Metric Trapezoidal Class 7e
    SAE Grade 2
    Not RatedNot RatedASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 10397048A743000000
    M16 × 4 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    1,00011:14Metric Trapezoidal Class 7e
    SAE Grade 2
    Not RatedNot RatedASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 10397048A74400000
    M16 × 4 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    2,00011:14Metric Trapezoidal Class 7e
    SAE Grade 2
    Rockwell B72Not RatedASTM A10897048A715000000
     
    Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
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    Flange nuts move objects along the length of a lead screw. They have a wide machinable flange for custom mounting.
    932 Bearing Bronze—932 bearing bronze components are more wear resistant than brass components. They have good machinability and fair 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.
    Flange,
    mm
    Thread
    Size
    Thread Type
    Ht.,
    mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia.
    Thk.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Speed
    Ratio
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Thread Fit
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Each
    932 Bearing Bronze
    M16 × 4 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    3528481211:14Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H
    Not RatedNot Rated94353A323000000
     
    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
    M16 × 4 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    162711:14Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H
    SAE Grade 2
    Not RatedNot Rated94353A160000000
     
    Square Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Lead Screws and Nuts, Square Nuts—Right-Hand Thread.
    Square nuts fasten and position lead screw components. Square nuts have large sides, which make them easier to grip with a wrench than hex nuts and keep them from rotating in channels and square holes.
    360 Brass—360 brass components have excellent machinability and 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
    Thread Type
    Ht.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Speed
    Ratio
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Thread Fit
    Hardness
    Tensile
    Strength
    Each
    360 Brass
    M16 × 4 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    352811:14Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H
    Not RatedNot Rated94353A313000000
     

    Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

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    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Round Nuts—Right-Hand Thread, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread, Style F.

    Style A

    Style F

    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
    M16 × 5 mm250Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    7:1735±0.1 mm/300 mmBrinell 16072,0002391N32000000
    M16 × 5 mm500Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    7:1735±0.1 mm/300 mmBrinell 16072,0002391N33000000
    M16 × 5 mm1,000Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    7:1735±0.1 mm/300 mmBrinell 16072,0002391N34000000
     
    Round Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Round Nuts—Right-Hand Thread, Style A.

    Style A

    Acetal—Acetal nuts have good wear and 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.
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Thread Type
    Speed
    Ratio
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap.
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    Acetal
    AM16 × 5 mm1 17/64"1.417"Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    7:1735Durometer 74D10,000Not Rated-40 to 1852391N21000000
     
    Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread, Style F.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Nuts, Flange Nut, Style F.

    Style F

    Style F

    Acetal—Acetal nuts have good wear and 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.
    Flange
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Thread Type
    Speed
    Ratio
    Bolt Circle
    Dia.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Hardness
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap.
    No. of Mounting
    Holes
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    Acetal
    FM16 × 5 mm1 3/8"1.102"1 57/64"15/32"Metric Rounded Trapezoidal
    7:11 1/2"735Durometer 74D10,000Not Rated6-40 to 1852391N14000000
     

    Ball Screws and Nuts

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Nuts, Flange Nut, Style C.

    Ball Nuts

    Flange Nut

    Style C

    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
    M16
    50015±0.210 mm/300 mm13.5Rockwell C5821,0005 to 1756624K630000000
    M16
    1,00015±0.210 mm/300 mm13.5Rockwell C5821,0005 to 1756624K2000000
     
    Platform Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
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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.
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Ctr. Ht.,
    mm
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max. Backlash,
    mm
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Alloy Steel
    M16
    364232.51615Rockwell C581,2000.15 to 1756624K270000000
     
    Flange Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Ball Screws and Nuts , Ball Nuts, Flange Nut, Style C.

    Style C

    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.
    Flange,
    mm
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thk.
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max. Backlash,
    mm
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Alloy Steel
    CM16
    403454401015Rockwell C581,2000.15 to 1756624K410000000
     

    Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style B.

    Ball Nuts,

    Externally

    Threaded Nut,

    Style B

    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
    M16
    500416±0.05 mm/300 mm13.3Rockwell C5695,00032 to 1504566N141000000
    M16
    1,000416±0.05 mm/300 mm13.3Rockwell C5695,00032 to 1504566N142000000
     
    Externally Threaded Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Screws and Nuts. Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts, Ball Nuts, Externally Threaded Nut, Style B.

    Style B

    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.
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.,
    mm
    Dia.,
    mm
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Travel Distance
    per Turn, mm
    External
    Thread Size
    Hardness
    Dynamic Thrust
    Load Cap., lb.
    Max. Backlash,
    mm
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    BM16
    5039416M30
    Rockwell C561,5000.0432 to 1504566N3020000000
     

    Metric Clamping Lead Screw Collars

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lead Screw Collars. Metric Clamping Lead Screw Collars.
    Thread these one-piece collars onto a metric lead screw to separate and position components, or use them as an end stop to limit travel. Made of black-oxide steel, they have mild corrosion resistance. Tighten the clamping screws to secure.
    To ensure compatibility, please select a collar that has the same thread type, direction, size, pitch, and number of thread starts as your lead screw.
    Thread
    Size
    OD,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    No. of Thread
    Starts
    Hardness
    Each
    Right-Hand Thread
     
    Black-Oxide 1215 Carbon Steel
    M16 × 3 mm34131Brinell 1672198N13000000
    M16 × 4 mm34131Brinell 1672198N10200000
     
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