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Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts


Style A	Style B	Style C

Operating with less backlash (play) than Metric Precision Acme Lead Screws and Nuts, these provide increased nut life and more reliable movement in automated systems. 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 size, thread type, thread size, thread pitch, and number of thread starts.

Lead Screw—Right-Hand Thread

303 Stainless Steel—303 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
303 Stainless Steel



	M4 × 0.3 mm	75	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	1:1	1	0.3	±0.089 mm/300 mm	Brinell 160	90,000	7549K53	000000


	M4 × 0.3 mm	150	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	1:1	1	0.3	±0.089 mm/300 mm	Brinell 160	90,000	7549K54	00000


	17-4 PH Stainless Steel



			M4 × 1 mm	145	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	1:1	1	1	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Rockwell C35	145,000	90500A130	000000

Lead Screw with One Machinable End—Right-Hand Thread

Image of Product. Front orientation. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Lead Screw with One Machinable End—Right-Hand Thread.

Lead screws with one machinable end let you create your own custom connection to suit your application.

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.

				End, mm
	Thread Size	Lg., mm	Thread Type	Dia.	Lg.	Speed Ratio	No. of Thread Starts	Travel Distance per Turn, mm	Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn	Hardness	Tensile Strength, psi		Each
17-4 PH Stainless Steel



		M4 × 1 mm	150	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	7	25	1:1	1	1	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Rockwell C35	145,000	90500A160	0000000

Lead Screw with One Coupling End—Right-Hand Thread

Image of Product. Front orientation. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Lead Screw with One Coupling End—Right-Hand Thread.

Lead screws with one coupling end connect directly with your shaft without extra machining. Torque down the locknut once inserted.

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.

				End, mm
	Thread Size	Lg., mm	Thread Type	Dia.	Lg.	For Shaft Dia.	Speed Ratio	No. of Thread Starts	Travel Distance per Turn, mm	Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn	Hardness	Tensile Strength, psi		Each
17-4 PH Stainless Steel



		M4 × 1 mm	150	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8.5	15.5	4	1:1	1	1	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Rockwell C35	145,000	90500A190	0000000


		M4 × 1 mm	150	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	9.5	15.5	5	1:1	1	1	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Rockwell C35	145,000	90500A210	000000

Externally Threaded Nuts—Right-Hand Thread


Style A	Style B

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.

												External Thread
	Style	Thread Size	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Dia.	Hex Wd.	Thread Type	Speed Ratio	No. of Thread Starts	Travel Distance per Turn, mm	Size	Lg.	Hardness	Tensile Strength	Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lb.	Temp., ° F		Each
Acetal



		A	M4 × 0.3 mm	11/16"	—	—	0.297"	7/16"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	1:1	1	0.3	3/8"-24	3/16"	Not Rated	8,000 psi	25	-40 to 185	7549K59	000000


		PEEK



				B	M4 × 1 mm	1/2"	0.402"	0.354"	—	—	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	1:1	1	1	M9 × 1 mm	13/64"	Durometer 83D	Not Rated	10	—	90500A240	00000

Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread


Style C	Style C

Acetal—Acetal nuts have good wear and corrosion resistance.

Wear-Compensating Internal O-Ring—Flange nuts with wear-compensating internal O-ring maintain a tight fit even when their threads begin to wear. They resist backlash to maintain accuracy over time, which is important in positioning applications such as 3D printing and robotics.

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.	Wd.	Ht.	Thk.	Thread Type	Speed Ratio	Bolt Circle Dia.	No. of Thread Starts	Travel Distance per Turn, mm	Hardness	Tensile Strength	Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lb.	No. of Mounting Holes	Temp., ° F		Each
Acetal



		C	M4 × 0.3 mm	1/2"	0.297"	3/4"	13/32"	1/8"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	1:1	39/64"	1	0.3	Not Rated	8,000 psi	25	2	-40 to 185	7549K63	000000


		PEEK



				C	M4 × 1 mm	13/32"	0.354"	3/4"	13/32"	1/8"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	1:1	19/32"	1	1	Durometer 83D	Not Rated	10	2	—	90500A270	00000


				PEEK with Wear-Compensating Internal O-Ring



						C	M4 × 1 mm	31/64"	0.406"	3/4"	13/32"	1/8"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	1:1	19/32"	1	1	Durometer 83D	Not Rated	5	2	—	90500A310	000000

Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts


	Style B	Style C	Style D

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

303 Stainless Steel—303 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
303 Stainless Steel



	M4 × 1.25 mm	75	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8:1	8	10	±0.089 mm/300 mm	Brinell 160	90,000	97783A130	000000


	M4 × 1.25 mm	150	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8:1	8	10	±0.089 mm/300 mm	Brinell 160	90,000	97783A140	00000


	17-4 PH Stainless Steel



			M4 × 1 mm	145	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	4:1	4	4	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Rockwell C35	145,000	4537N107	000000


			M4 × 1 mm	145	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8:1	8	8	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Rockwell C35	145,000	4537N108	000000

Lead Screw with One Machinable End—Right-Hand Thread

Image of Product. Front orientation. Precision Lead Screws and Nuts. Metric Fast-Travel Ultra-Precision Lead Screws and Nuts, Lead Screw with One Machinable End—Right-Hand Thread.

Lead screws with one machinable end let you create your own custom connection to suit your application.

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.

				End, mm
	Thread Size	Lg., mm	Thread Type	Dia.	Lg.	Speed Ratio	No. of Thread Starts	Travel Distance per Turn, mm	Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn	Hardness	Tensile Strength, psi		Each
17-4 PH Stainless Steel



		M4 × 1 mm	150	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	7	25	4:1	4	4	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Rockwell C35	145,000	4537N127	0000000


		M4 × 1 mm	150	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	7	25	8:1	8	8	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Rockwell C35	145,000	4537N128	000000

Lead Screw with One Coupling End—Right-Hand Thread

Lead screws with one coupling end connect directly with your shaft without extra machining. Torque down the locknut once inserted.

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.

				End, mm
	Thread Size	Lg., mm	Thread Type	Dia.	Lg.	For Shaft Dia.	Speed Ratio	No. of Thread Starts	Travel Distance per Turn, mm	Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn	Hardness	Tensile Strength, psi		Each
17-4 PH Stainless Steel



		M4 × 1 mm	150	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8.5	15.5	4	4:1	4	4	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Rockwell C35	145,000	4537N147	0000000


		M4 × 1 mm	150	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8.5	15.5	4	8:1	8	8	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Rockwell C35	145,000	4537N148	000000
		M4 × 1 mm	150	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	9.5	15.5	5	4:1	4	4	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Rockwell C35	145,000	4537N149	000000
		M4 × 1 mm	150	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	9.5	15.5	5	8:1	8	8	±0.15 mm/300 mm	Rockwell C35	145,000	4537N151	000000

Externally Threaded Nuts—Right-Hand Thread


Style B	Style C

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.

												External Thread
	Style	Thread Size	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Dia.	Hex Wd.	Thread Type	Speed Ratio	No. of Thread Starts	Travel Distance per Turn, mm	Size	Lg.	Hardness	Tensile Strength	Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lb.	Temp., ° F		Each
Acetal



		B	M4 × 1.25 mm	11/16"	—	—	0.297"	7/16"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8:1	8	10	3/8"-24	3/16"	Not Rated	8,000 psi	25	-40 to 185	97783A210	000000


		PEEK



				C	M4 × 1 mm	1/2"	0.402"	0.354"	—	—	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	4:1	4	4	M9 × 1 mm	13/64"	Durometer 83D	Not Rated	4	—	4537N166	00000


				C	M4 × 1 mm	1/2"	0.402"	0.354"	—	—	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8:1	8	8	M9 × 1 mm	13/64"	Durometer 83D	Not Rated	10	—	4537N167	00000

Flange Nuts—Right-Hand Thread


Style D	Style D

Acetal—Acetal nuts have good wear and corrosion resistance.

Wear-Compensating Internal O-Ring—Flange nuts with a wear-compensating internal O-ring resist backlash to keep the nuts in place and maintain a tight fit even when their threads begin to wear. They’re often used in 3D printing and robotic applications.

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.	Wd.	Ht.	Thk.	Thread Type	Speed Ratio	Bolt Circle Dia.	No. of Thread Starts	Travel Distance per Turn, mm	Hardness	Tensile Strength	Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lb.	No. of Mounting Holes	Temp., ° F		Each
Acetal



		D	M4 × 1.25 mm	1/2"	0.297"	3/4"	13/32"	1/8"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8:1	39/64"	8	10	Not Rated	8,000 psi	25	2	-40 to 185	97783A250	000000


		PEEK



				D	M4 × 1 mm	13/32"	0.354"	3/4"	13/32"	1/8"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	4:1	19/32"	4	4	Durometer 83D	Not Rated	10	2	—	4537N187	00000


				D	M4 × 1 mm	13/32"	0.354"	3/4"	13/32"	1/8"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8:1	19/32"	8	8	Durometer 83D	Not Rated	10	2	—	4537N188	00000


				PEEK with Wear-Compensating Internal O-Ring



						D	M4 × 1 mm	31/64"	0.406"	3/4"	13/32"	1/8"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	4:1	19/32"	4	4	Durometer 83D	Not Rated	4	2	—	4537N207	00000


						D	M4 × 1 mm	31/64"	0.406"	3/4"	13/32"	1/8"	Metric Rounded Trapezoidal	8:1	19/32"	8	8	Durometer 83D	Not Rated	4	2	—	4537N208	00000

Ball Screws and Nuts

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.

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



	M14	35	34	30	13	1	4	Rockwell C58	1,200	0.1	5 to 175	6624K73	0000000

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

	M12 × 3 mm	28	11	1	Brinell 167	2198N12	000000