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Metric Precision Lead Screws and Nuts

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

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.

	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



	M20 × 4 mm	500	Metric Trapezoidal	1:1	1	4	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Metric Trapezoidal Class 8e	Brinell 150	85,000	DIN 103	7549K78	000000


	M20 × 4 mm	1,000	Metric Trapezoidal	1:1	1	4	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Metric Trapezoidal Class 8e	Brinell 150	85,000	DIN 103	7549K79	00000
	M20 × 4 mm	1,750	Metric Trapezoidal	1:1	1	4	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Metric Trapezoidal Class 8e	Brinell 150	70,000	DIN 103	7549K6	000000

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.

	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



	M20 × 4 mm	1 1/2"	1.25"	Metric Trapezoidal	1:1	1	4	Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H	Brinell 70	Not Rated	3,100	DIN 103	7549K37	000000

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



		M20 × 4 mm	1 1/4"	1.125"	Metric Trapezoidal	1:1	1	4	1"-18	1/2"	Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H	Brinell 126	75,000	3,100	DIN 103	7549K92	000000

Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread

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



		M20 × 4 mm	1 1/4"	1.125"	2 39/64"	17/32"	Metric Trapezoidal	1:1	2 3/32"	1	4	Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H	Brinell 126	Not Rated	3,100	4	DIN 103	7549K22	000000

Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts


	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

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.

	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



	M20 × 5 mm	500	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	4:1	4	20	±0.1 mm/300 mm	Brinell 160	72,000	2391N35	0000000


	M20 × 5 mm	1,000	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	4:1	4	20	±0.1 mm/300 mm	Brinell 160	72,000	2391N36	000000
	M20 × 7.5 mm	500	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8:1	8	60	±0.1 mm/300 mm	Brinell 160	72,000	2391N37	000000
	M20 × 7.5 mm	1,000	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8:1	8	60	±0.1 mm/300 mm	Brinell 160	72,000	2391N38	000000

Round Nuts—Right-Hand Thread

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.

	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



	A	M20 × 5 mm	1 37/64"	1.772"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	4:1	4	20	Durometer 74D	10,000	Not Rated	-40 to 185	2391N22	000000


	A	M20 × 7.5 mm	1 37/64"	1.772"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8:1	8	60	Durometer 74D	10,000	Not Rated	-40 to 185	2391N23	00000

Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread


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



		F	M20 × 5 mm	1 47/64"	1.26"	2 11/64"	15/32"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	4:1	1 49/64"	4	20	Durometer 74D	10,000	Not Rated	6	-40 to 185	2391N15	0000000


		F	M20 × 7.5 mm	1 47/64"	1.26"	2 11/64"	15/32"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8:1	1 49/64"	8	60	Durometer 74D	10,000	Not Rated	6	-40 to 185	2391N16	000000

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.

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 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



	M20 × 4 mm	Metric Trapezoidal	1,000	1	1:1	4	Metric Trapezoidal Class 7e	SAE Grade 2	Not Rated	Not Rated	ASTM A108, ASTM A193, DIN 103	97048A745	0000000


	M20 × 4 mm	Metric Trapezoidal	2,000	1	1:1	4	Metric Trapezoidal Class 7e	SAE Grade 2	Rockwell B72	Not Rated	ASTM A108	97048A719	000000

Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread

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



		M20 × 4 mm	Metric Trapezoidal	44	32	55	12	1	1:1	4	Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H	Not Rated	Not Rated	94353A324	000000

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 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



	M20 × 4 mm	Metric Trapezoidal	20	31.75	1	1:1	4	Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H	SAE Grade 2	Not Rated	Not Rated	94353A200	000000

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 Type	Ht., mm	Wd., mm	No. of Thread Starts	Speed Ratio	Travel Distance per Turn, mm	Thread Fit	Hardness	Tensile Strength		Each
360 Brass



	M20 × 4 mm	Metric Trapezoidal	50	38	1	1:1	4	Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H	Not Rated	Not Rated	94353A314	0000000

Ball Screws and Nuts


	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

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.

	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



	M20	500	1	5	±0.210 mm/300 mm	17.2	Rockwell C58	21,000	5 to 175	6624K64	0000000


	M20	1,000	1	5	±0.210 mm/300 mm	17.2	Rockwell C58	21,000	5 to 175	6624K4	000000
	M20	1,500	1	10	±0.210 mm/300 mm	16.4	Rockwell C58	21,000	5 to 175	6624K8	000000

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.

	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



	M20	35	48	39	17	1	5	Rockwell C58	1,300	0.1	5 to 175	6624K29	0000000


	M20	58	48	46	18	1	10	Rockwell C58	2,350	0.1	5 to 175	6624K31	000000

Flange Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded

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



		C	M20	40	40	60	46	10	1	5	Rockwell C58	1,300	0.1	5 to 175	6624K43	0000000


		C	M20	64	52	82	64	12	1	10	Rockwell C58	2,350	0.1	5 to 175	6624K44	000000

Roller Screws and Nuts

Precision ground to create more points of contact, these roller screws and nuts are highly accurate and handle much higher loads than ball screws and nuts of the same size. They're most traditionally used to replace hydraulics in linear actuators but can also be used in place of ball and lead screw assemblies because of their high load capacity and precise motion control. In fact, they're almost four times more accurate than our most accurate ball and lead screws. They also last longer than ball screw nuts in systems with lower loads and can handle higher shock loads. However, because they have more contact points, they’re slightly less efficient than ball screws. To ensure compatibility, select components that have the same thread direction and size.

Roller Screws—Right-Hand Partially Threaded

Roller screws are made of hardened steel for strength and durability.

Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a roller nut moves with one revolution of the roller screw.

	Lg., mm	No. of Thread Starts	Travel Distance per Turn, mm	Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn	Min. Thread Lg., mm	Root Dia., mm	Hardness	Tensile Strength, psi		Each
Alloy Steel



	M20	680	5	4	±0.023 mm/300 mm	561	19.15	Rockwell C60	105,000	4543N13	000000000


	M20	680	5	5	±0.023 mm/300 mm	561	19.05	Rockwell C60	105,000	4543N14	00000000

Round Nuts—Right-Hand Thread

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Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a roller nut moves with one revolution of the roller screw.

						Keyway, mm
	Thread Size	Lg., mm	Dia., mm	No. of Thread Starts	Travel Distance per Turn, mm	Wd.	Dp.	Hardness	Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lb.	Max. Backlash, mm	Temp. Range, ° F	Lubrication		Each
Alloy Steel



		M20	65	42	5	4	4	18	Rockwell C60	15,100	0.03	-40 to 350	Required	4543N17	000000000


		M20	65	42	5	5	4	18	Rockwell C60	20,600	0.03	-40 to 350	Required	4543N18	00000000

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.

	No. of Thread Starts	Hardness		Each
Right-Hand Thread







	Black-Oxide 1215 Carbon Steel

	M20 × 4 mm	40	15	1	Brinell 167	2198N14	000000

Fast-Travel Ball Screws and Nuts


	Ball Nuts Flange Nut Style E

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

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.

	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



	M20	500	4	20	±0.05 mm/300 mm	17	Rockwell C56	95,000	32 to 150	4566N161	0000000


	M20	1,000	4	20	±0.05 mm/300 mm	17	Rockwell C56	95,000	32 to 150	4566N162	000000

Flange Ball Nuts—Right-Hand Threaded

Style E

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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.

					Flange, mm
	Style	Thread Size	Lg., mm	Dia., mm	Dia.	Thk.	No. of Thread Starts	Travel Distance per Turn, mm	Bolt Circle Dia., mm	Hardness	Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lb.	Max. Backlash, mm	Temp. Range, ° F		Each
Carbon Steel



		E	M20	77	35	58	10	4	20	47	Rockwell C56	2,750	0.04	32 to 150	4566N404	0000000