Selecting Compatible Lead Screws and Nuts
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Fast-Travel Precision Acme Lead Screws and Nuts
Multiple thread channels (also known as thread starts) create faster linear travel than lead screws with a single thread start. The threads have a tight thread fit for accurate, repeatable starts and stops. Pair with a motor in automated motion and positioning applications. To ensure compatibility, please select components that have the same thread direction, thread size, and number of thread starts.
Carbon steel lead screws and flanges have good machinability. Black-oxide alloy steel lead screws are hard and strong. They have mild corrosion resistance. 303 and 304 stainless steel lead screws and flanges have good corrosion resistance.
Cast iron nuts have good machinability and high strength. 932 bearing bronze and 673 bronze nuts are wear resistant. They have good machinability and fair corrosion resistance. PET plastic nuts are lightweight and corrosion resistant.
Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
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| Thread Size  | Lg. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Tensile Strength, psi | Each | |
1018 Carbon Steel | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4"-12 | 18" | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Not Rated | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4"-12 | 3 ft. | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Not Rated | Not Rated | 000000000 | 00000 |
Black-Oxide 4140 Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
| 1/4"-12 | 3 ft. | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Brinell 271 | 125,000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4"-12 | 6 ft. | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Brinell 271 | 125,000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
304 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
| 1/4"-12 | 18" | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Not Rated | Not Rated | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4"-12 | 3 ft. | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Not Rated | Not Rated | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4"-12 | 6 ft. | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Brinell 150 | 72,000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Thread Size | Lg. | Dia. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
Cast Iron | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4"-12 | 3/4" | 1.344" | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | Class 2C | Brinell 217 | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 000000 |
932 Bearing Bronze | |||||||||||
| 1/4"-12 | 3/4" | 1.344" | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | Class 2C | Brinell 65 | 320 | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
PET Plastic | |||||||||||
| 1/4"-12 | 3/4" | 1.344" | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | Class 2C | Not Rated | 160 | 15° to 175° | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Thread Size | Lg. | Dia. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Each | |
932 Bearing Bronze | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4"-12 | 3/4" | 1.344" | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | Class 2C | Brinell 65 | 320 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Combine externally threaded nuts with a flange to create a custom flange nut.
External Thread | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Lg. | Dia. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Size | Lg. | Thread Fit | Hardness | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
673 Bronze | |||||||||||||
| 1/4"-12 | 5/8" | 0.688" | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | 9/16"-18 | 3/8" | Class 2C | Brinell 70 | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 000000 |
PET Plastic | |||||||||||||
| 1/4"-12 | 5/8" | 0.688" | 4 | 4:1 | 0.333" | 9/16"-18 | 3/8" | Class 2C | Not Rated | 160 | 15° to 175° | 000000000 | 00000 |
Thread onto an externally threaded acme nut to create a custom flange nut.
Carbon steel flanges have good machinability. However, they will rust when exposed to moisture. Black-oxide carbon steel flanges have mild corrosion resistance in dry environments and a dark surface color. 303 stainless steel flanges have good corrosion resistance.