Selecting Compatible Lead Screws and Nuts
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Precision Acme 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, 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 and a dark surface color. 303 and 304 stainless steel lead screws and flanges have good corrosion resistance.
932 bearing bronze and 673 bronze nuts are wear resistant. They have good machinability and fair corrosion resistance. Cast iron nuts have good machinability and high strength. 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| 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 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8"-5 | 3 ft. | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Not Rated | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 6 ft. | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Not Rated | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
Black-Oxide 4140 Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
| 5/8"-5 | 3 ft. | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Brinell 271 | 125,000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 6 ft. | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Brinell 271 | 125,000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
304 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
| 5/8"-5 | 18" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | ±0.0003" per in. | Class 2C | Brinell 170 | 31,000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 3 ft. | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | ±0.0003" per in. | Class 2C | Brinell 170 | 31,000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 6 ft. | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | ±0.0003" per in. | Class 2C | Brinell 170 | 31,000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Thread Size | Lg. | Lg., ft. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Tensile Strength, psi | Each | |
Black-Oxide 4140 Alloy Steel | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8"-5 | 3 ft. | 3 | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Brinell 271 | 125,000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 6 ft. | 6 | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | ±0.009" per ft. | Class 2C | Brinell 271 | 125,000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 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 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8"-5 | 1 1/4" | 1.859" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | Class 2C | Brinell 217 | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 000000 |
932 Bearing Bronze | |||||||||||
| 5/8"-5 | 1 1/4" | 1.859" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | Class 2C | Brinell 65 | 2,000 | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
PET Plastic | |||||||||||
| 5/8"-5 | 1 1/4" | 1.859" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | Class 2C | Not Rated | 1,000 | 15° to 175° | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Thread Size | Lg. | Dia. | No. of Thread Starts | Speed Ratio | Travel Distance per Turn | Thread Fit | Hardness | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Each | |
Cast Iron | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8"-5 | 1 1/4" | 1.859" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | Class 2C | Brinell 217 | Not Rated | 000000000 | 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. | Each | |
673 Bronze | ||||||||||||
| 5/8"-5 | 1" | 1.125" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | 15/16"-16 | 1/2" | Class 2C | Brinell 70 | Not Rated | 000000000 | 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. | Each | |
673 Bronze | ||||||||||||
| 5/8"-5 | 1" | 1.125" | 1 | 1:1 | 0.2" | 15/16"-16 | 1/2" | Class 2C | Brinell 70 | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
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.
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.
Black-oxide alloy steel ball screws and nuts have mild corrosion resistance.
Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
| Thread Size | Lg. | No. of Thread Starts | Travel Distance per Turn | Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn | Root Dia. | Hardness | Tensile Strength, psi | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8"-5 | 1 ft. | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.503" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 2 ft. | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.503" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 3 ft. | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.503" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 4 ft. | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.503" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 5 ft. | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.503" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 6 ft. | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.503" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
| Thread Size | Lg., ft. | No. of Thread Starts | Travel Distance per Turn | Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn | Root Dia. | Hardness | Tensile Strength, psi | Temp. Range, °F | Each | |
Alloy Steel | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8"-5 | 1 | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.503" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 2 | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.503" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 3 | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.503" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 6 | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.503" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
Ball screws with one machined end fit into an end support and are ready to connect to a motor. To adjust the length, the non-machined end can be cut to size.
Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
Machined End | Keyway | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Root Dia. | Lg., ft. | No. of Thread Starts | Travel Distance per Turn | Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn | Shoulder Lg. | Overall Lg. | Thread Size | Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Hardness | Tensile Strength, psi | Temp., °F | Each | |
Alloy Steel | ||||||||||||||||
| 5/8"-5 | 0.5" | 2 | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 1 63/64" | 3 19/64" | 0.469"-32 | 13/32" | 1 1/4" | 1/8" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 0.5" | 4 | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 1 63/64" | 3 19/64" | 0.469"-32 | 13/32" | 1 1/4" | 1/8" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 0.5" | 6 | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 1 63/64" | 3 19/64" | 0.469"-32 | 13/32" | 1 1/4" | 1/8" | Rockwell C56 | 85,000 | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | No. of Thread Starts | Travel Distance per Turn | External Thread Size | Hardness | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Max. Backlash | Temp. Range, °F | Each | ||
Black-Oxide Alloy Steel | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 5/8"-5 | 1 23/32" | 1" | 1" | 1 | 0.2" | 15/16"-16 | Rockwell C56 | 770 | 0.015" | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 000000 |
Secure a way wiper on the end of a ball nut to sweep chips and other contaminants out of the way as it moves across the ball screw.
Flange | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Dia. | Thick. | No. of Thread Starts | Travel Distance per Turn | Bolt Circle Dia. | Hardness | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Max. Backlash | Each | ||
Black-Oxide Alloy Steel | ||||||||||||||
| E | 5/8"-5 | 1 23/32" | 1" | 1" | 2 39/64" | 17/32" | 1 | 0.2" | 2 3/32" | Rockwell C56 | 770 | 0.015" | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Flange | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Dia. | Thick. | No. of Thread Starts | Travel Distance per Turn | Bolt Circle Dia. | Hardness | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Max. Backlash | Temp. Range, °F | Each | ||
Black-Oxide Alloy Steel | |||||||||||||||
| E | 5/8"-5 | 1 45/64" | 1" | 1" | 2 19/32" | 17/32" | 1 | 0.2" | 2 3/32" | Rockwell C56 | 770 | 0.015" | -40° to 300° | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Ball Screws and Nuts
Suitable for use in harsh environments, these ball screws and nuts are made of stainless steel. 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 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.
Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a ball nut moves with one revolution of the ball screw.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Root diameter indicates the diameter the ball screw will be after machining away the threads.
| Thread Size | Lg., ft. | No. of Thread Starts | Travel Distance per Turn | Accuracy for Travel Distance per Turn | Root Dia. | Hardness | Tensile Strength, psi | Temperature Range, °F | Each | |
17-4 PH Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8"-5 | 2 | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.5" | Rockwell C38 | 145,000 | -65° to 300° | 000000 | 0000000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 4 | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.5" | Rockwell C38 | 145,000 | -65° to 300° | 000000 | 000000 |
| 5/8"-5 | 6 | 1 | 0.2" | ±0.004" per ft. | 0.5" | Rockwell C38 | 145,000 | -65° to 300° | 000000 | 000000 |
| Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | No. of Thread Starts | Travel Distance per Turn | External Thread Size | Hardness | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Max. Backlash | Temperature Range, °F | Each | ||
17-4 PH Stainless Steel | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 5/8"-5 | 1 23/32" | 1" | 1" | 1 | 0.2" | 15/16"-16 | Rockwell C38 | 170 | 0.007" | -65° to 300° | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Flange | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Dia. | Thick. | No. of Thread Starts | Travel Distance per Turn | Bolt Circle Dia. | Hardness | Dynamic Thrust Load Cap., lbs. | Max. Backlash | Temperature Range, °F | Each | ||
17-4 PH Stainless Steel | |||||||||||||||
| D | 5/8"-5 | 1 47/64" | 1" | 1" | 2 19/32" | 17/32" | 1 | 0.2" | 2 3/32" | Rockwell C38 | 170 | 0.007" | -65° to 300° | 0000000 | 0000000 |