Create a compact linear and rotary motion system for applications requiring complex, fast movements, such as robotics. The grooves on the ball splines transmit rotary power as ball bearings move smoothly and precisely along their length, even at high speeds.

Ball splines are alloy steel for high strength and wear resistance. They're hardened on the outside for additional wear resistance while the center is soft enough to absorb stress from shifting loads. Those with a step-down end have a shoulder near the end to stop gears, sprockets, and bearings.

Bearings have a retaining ring groove, so they can be positioned in your system with a retaining ring (not included). Flanged bearings have a surface with mounting holes for attaching your load.

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.

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

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