BSA Lead Screws

Easy running, precise and cost-effective positioning

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Thomson BSA lead screws – easy running, precise and cost-effective positioning function,
the optimum solution for your application.
The Thomson precision lead screws are an outstanding and economical solution to your linear motion requirements. Thomson
has been active for more than 40 years developing and producing the highest quality lead screws in this industrial sector. Our
precision rolling process guarantees precision positioning to 0.075 mm/300 mm, and our coating method using PTFE creates
systems with a lower drag torque and a higher service life.

Thomson has a wide range of standard plastic nuts systems available, in the form of anti-backlash or standard Supernuts®.
A composite material of acetal and PTFE is used in all these standard plastic nut systems, offering an outstanding lubricant
capability with or without supplementary lubrication, at the same time achieving a low rate of wear. As a result of the
introduction of our new, unique patented backlash-free method design, Thomson is able to offer systems with high axial stiffness,
zero backlash and a very low drag torque, reducing the demands on the motor. This creates more cost-effective products with a
higher performance and longer service life. The two designs automatically adapt to the wear conditions, so that zero backlash is
guaranteed for the life of the nut.

Thomson also offers a design service for your application requirements. This means that lead screws can be manufactured
to meet your specifications. Get in touch with Thomson today and discuss your application with our experienced product
specialists.

Product Considerations
Reducing backlash is of decisive importance in ensuring
precise positioning. Several types of preload variants,
which all use a resilient preload are available on
the market. As these mechanisms are only limited in
their stiffness, a high preload is necessary to retain
the position. This leads to a high drag torque, shorter
service life and reduced performance. The costs for
the system increase and a larger motor is required.

The solution – THOMSON

With the introduction of the patented XC series of nuts
with ActiveCAM, optimum axial stiffness with minimum
drag torque at the same time is achieved. The use of a
an extremely stiff stainless steel sleeve for the preload
leads to an incomparable axial stiffness. The axial
backlash is rectified without high preloading and so the
lowest possible drag torque is achieved.

Readjusting the preloading

following wear
The wear occurring over time is automatically
compensated for by the unique ActiveCAM mechanism,
without sacrificing stiffness and positioning accuracy, or
influencing the drag torque. US Patent #5839321 and one
or more foreign equivalents.

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Glide Screw Overview

What is a Glide Screw™? Part linear bearing, part lead screw; a combination of two favorites to create something better than both. The
patent-pending Glide Screw™ brings high performance, fast installation and less complexity in a small package. The Glide Screw™ combines
the features of a linear bearing and a lead screw in one smooth operating package. Inch and metric sizes are standard. Custom sizes are also
available quickly and to your specification.

Standard Sizes and Configurations Stocked for Immediate

Availability!
• Metric Series includes 4, 6 and 10 mm nominal diameters
• Inch Series includes 3/16”, 1/4” and 3/8” nominal diameters
• Flanged and cylindrical nut bodies standard
Optional Configurations for Harsh Environments Available
• High temperature resistant – inside ovens or autoclaves (up
to 175 °C)
• Clean room – in robot vacuum chambers, laboratories or
medical equipment (ISO 6)
• Food grade – in packaging and food processing equipment
Custom Nut Configurations, Screw Diameters and Thread Leads
Available Improved Equipment Uptime
• Don’t see your perfect configuration – call us, we make custom • Screw and linear bearing are already aligned
sizes! • Component alignment is not critical – smooth and quiet
Easy to Install and Maintenance Free! motion
• All that is required is a Glide ScrewTM and an anti-rotation • Integrated lubrication block – Thomson Lube for Life stan-
feature dard
• No need for reference surfaces or the pain of “floating” Lower Cost of Ownership
your system into alignment • Less complexity – faster installation
• Plug and play! Install it and forget it! • Less components – simpler bill of material
• Integrated Thomson’s patented Lube for Life technology • Maintenance free! No lubrication required
• Bearing grade plastic and stainless steel construction
standard
Reduced Footprint For more information about Thomson Glide Screws, visit
• Integrated lead screw / linear bearing www.thomsonlinear.com/glidescrew or contact your local
• Side load / moment load capable Thomson Field Sales Engineer.

NEW Thomson Motorised Lead Screws

New Motorised Lead Screws from Thomson combine a hybrid stepper motor and a precision lead screw together in one
compact envelope. Patent-pending Taper-Lock technology allows quick decoupling and secure, properly aligned connections.
This combination offers several advantages over a traditional solution and make the end product smaller, stronger, quieter and
more efficient.
COMING SOON!
Increased Torque Density
• Increased load capacity by up to 30 % while maintaining the
same motor footprint
Improved Efficiency
• Reduced power consumption, improved operating battery
life, and decreased motor footprint for an increase in sys-
tem load performance or reduction in power consumption
- all while having a lower cost of ownership.
The Taper Lock Advantage
• Quick decoupling of the lead screw from the stepper motor
due to new patent pending Taper Lock design for a secure,
robust, and properly aligned connection.
Reduced Noise
• Optimised motor configuration and windings to limit motor E-mail Thomson at sales.europe@thomsonlinear.com to
harmonics and reduce motor noise at application operating receive information on the new Thomson Motorised Lead
points. Screw when it becomes available for sale.

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Quality lead screws
- ActiveCAM technology
- High-quality plastic nuts
- High precision

Fields of application for lead screws

Engraving machines

Medical equipment

Semiconductor production

Laboratory equipment

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Precision lead screws and Supernuts ®

Features/benefits Customized solution

Ability to adapt the components to your application.
Low costs
Corrosion resistant*
Considerable savings over ball screws.
Stainless steel shafts, Acetal nuts.
Variety Environment
Huge selection of leads and diameters. Less susceptible to contamination by particles than recirculating ball
Lubrication screws.
Internally lubricated plastic nuts may be used without supplementary Low weight
lubrication. We nevertheless recommend the use of TriGEL grease or There is less mass to move.
a dry lubricant to extend the service life. See page 13. Temperature
Vibration and noise generation The heat generated by the environment and friction is the principal
No vibration from ball recirculation and frequently cause for premature failure of the plastic nuts. Note the limit
less audible noise generation by comparison with recirculating ball values for temperature listed below and discuss your application
screws. with regard to continuous operation, high loading and high-speed
applications with our product specialists. Thomson recommends
Aspects of the design bronze nuts for very high temperature environments. We will also be
pleased to advise you on the selection of a high temperature plastic
Load for a custom application.
Supernuts are a cost-effective solution for medium to light loading. In
vertical applications, the Anti-Backlash Supernuts should be mounted Efficiency
with the thread/flange on the underside. The following is true except for very large leads: the greater the lead,
the better the efficiency. Even though acetal in combination with
Unilateral load PTFE has excellent lubricating properties, recirculating ball screws
Unilateral loads that may exert a torque on the nut will lead to have significantly greater efficiency than lead screws.
premature failure. See page 12 for the actual efficiency.
Critical speed Length limit values
See critical speed graph on page 6. Shaft diameter maximum length
10 mm 1200 mm
Buckling load 12 – 16 mm 1800 mm
See buckling load graph on page 7. >16 mm 3600 mm
Self-locking Pitch precision
Lead screws can be self-locking at small leads. For the best possible Standard quality (SRA) 250 µm/300 mm
operating conditions, the shaft pitch should always be greater than Precision quality (SPR) 75 µm/300 mm
1/3 of the nominal diameter.

Mounting Shafts Nuts**

Water Coefficient of
Maximum Coefficient of Tensile absorption thermal expan-
temperature friction Material Material strength (24 hour %) sion

82 °C 0.08 - 0.14 Stainless steel* Acetal with PTFE 55 N/mm2 0.15 9.7 x 10-5 1/°C

* 1.4301 (AISI 304) and 1.4305 (AISI 303)

** Other materials available on a custom basis.

Useful formulas for lead screws

TORQUE, ROTARY LINEAR TORQUE, LINEAR ROTARY

Drive on the shaft to move the nut, or drive on the nut to Load on the nut to rotate the shaft.
move the shaft.

Torque = load (N) x lead (mm) Torque = load x lead x efficiency

(Nmm) 2p x efficiency 2p

EFFICIENCY
As a rule, the following is true: Systems with an efficiency
% efficiency = tan (pitch angle) of 50 % and greater are not self-locking. For efficiency
tan (pitch angle + “arctan” f) x 100
see page 12. The efficiencies listed in the catalog are
f = coefficient of friction
calculated for a coefficient of friction of 0.1.

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Graph of critical rotational speed limit values

Every lead screw has a rotational speed limit. This is the point at which the rotational speed sets up heavy vibration. This critical
point changed depending on the end bearing supports used and the bearing combination.
To use this chart, you must determine the speed of rotation required and the maximum length between the bearing supports. Then
select one of the four bearing combinations shown below. The critical speed limit can be found by locating the point at which
the speed of rotation (horizontal lines) intersects with the unsupported shaft length (vertical lines) as modified by the bearing
combination listed below. It is recommended that the lead screws be operated at no more than 80% of the critical speed limit value.

Warning: The graphs for the shaft diameters illustrated are based on the smallest minor diameter of a standard shaft within the nominal size range and are cut
off at the maximum speed of rotation for the nut. This value for the rotational speed MAY NOT BE EXCEEDED, whatever the shaft length.

3000

2000

1500

1000
RPM (1/min)
1/min

MAXIMUM LENGTH
MAXIMALE (mm)
LÄNGE BETWEEN
(mm) THE DEN
ZWISCHEN BEARINGS
LAGERN

Bearing scenario 1 150 300 460 610 760 910 1070 1220 1370 1520 1680 1830 1980 2130 2290 2440 2590 2740 3050 3200

Bearing scenario 2 250 510 760 1020 1270 1520 1780 2030 2290 2540 2790 3050 3300 3560 3810 4060 4320 4570 4830 5080

Bearing scenario 3 300 610 910 1220 1550 1850 2160 2460 2770 3070 3380 3910 4010 4320 4620 4930 5230 5540 5840 6150

Bearing scenario 4 380 760 1140 1520 1910 2290 2670 3020 3400 3780 4170 4550 4930 5310 5690 6070 6450 6830 7210 7570

Bearing scenario 1 Bearing scenario 2 Bearing scenario 3 Bearing scenario 4

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Graph of critical buckling force

This graph is used to determine the maximum compression loading on the shafts. Normally, shafts operated under tensile stress are
capable of withstanding a loading up to the design load capacity of the nut. The bearing combinations influence the load capacity of the
shaft. The four standard variants are listed below with the corresponding bearing scenarios. To determine the safe minimum diameter of
the shaft, you must determine the point at which the graphs for the compressive load (horizontal) and the shaft length (vertical) intersect.
Consult the manufacturer if the loading values lie in the area of the dotted lines.
Warning: The load capacity of the nuts MAY NOT BE EXCEEDED. The curves for the shaft diameter are based on the smallest minor diameter of a standard shaft
within the nominal size range.
DRUCKBEANSPRUCHUNG
COMPRESSION LOAD (N) (N)

MAXIMUM
MAXIMALELENGTH
LÄNGE(mm) BETWEEN
(mm) THE BEARINGS
ZWISCHEN DEN LAGERN
Bearing scenario 1 130 250 380 510 640 760 890 1020 1140 1270 1400 1520 1650 1780 1910 2030 2160 2290 2410

Bearing scenario 2 250 510 760 1020 1270 1520 1780 2030 2290 2540 2790 3050 3300 3560 3810 4060 4320 4570 4830

Bearing scenario 3 360 710 1070 1450 1800 2160 2510 2870 3230 3580 3960 4320 4670 5030 5380 5740 6100 6480 6860

Bearing scenario 4 510 1020 1520 2030 2540 3050 3560 4060 4570 5080 5590 6100 6600 7110 7620 8130 8640 9140 9650

Bearing scenario 1 Bearing scenario 2 Bearing scenario 3 Bearing scenario 4

BUCKLING LOAD TENSILE LOAD

Compression load (buckling load) Tensile load

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Lead screw product features

Series Thomson precision lead screw

Lead precision Standard - 250 µm/300 mm

Precision - 75 µm/300 mm

Diameter 4 to 24 mm

Lead 1 to 50 mm

0.02 to 0.25 mm (standard nut)

Backlash backlash-free version available

Dynamic load up to 1550 N

Maximum static load up to 6675 N

Lead screw product availability

Metric Lead (mm)

1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 15 16 18 20 25 35 45 50
4 • •
•
6 • • •
•
Diameter (mm)

10 • • • • • • • •
12 • • • • • • • •
16 • • • • • •
20 • • • • • • •
24 •
• = size with right hand thread in stock = size with left hand thread in stock

Inch Lead (inches)

0.031 0.050 0.063 0.083 0.100 0.125 0.167 0.200 0.250 0.300 0.375 0.400 0.500 0.750 0.800 1.000 1.200 1.500 2.000
3/16 • • • • • • •
1/4 • • • • • • • •
5/16 • • • • •
Diameter (inches)

3/8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
7/16 • • •
1/2 • • • • • • • •
5/8 • • • • •
3/4 • • • • • • • •
1 • • • • • •

Note: Miniature sizes are also available. Customized diameters and leads on request.

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Ordering information

Thomson designs the lead screws for optimum performance. To ensure correct operation, it is recommended that our nuts and
shafts are used only with the appropriate Thomson products, as manufactured by Thomson. This is of particular importance in the
case of our own thread dimensions. Select a shaft size complying with DIN from page 12 if interchangeability is a requirements
criterion.

The use of a lubricant is recommended for the operation of a lead screw with a plastic nut. This increases the service life of the
unit and the permissible operating load.
Note: The load indications in the catalog are based on the use of a lubricant.
See pages 13 and 14 for lubrication options.

Nut part number

(see pages 10 and 11)
Prefix for nut style number Shaft size from table on
(letters only - page 12.
2 - 4 characters) (No statement of precision
prefix)

Example
X C B 10x2M

Note: Make sure the nut you selected is offered for use with the shaft diameter selected. See “Shaft series” on pages 10 and 11
to verify.

Shaft part numbers (see page 12)

-
Precision prefix Shaft size Shaft length
(3 letters for precision or (indication of (please state units -
standard accuracy) diameter preferably mm)
and lead)

Example S P T 10x2M 150 mm

The shaft and nut are designed to work together properly

where these two components have the same suffix for the
shaft size (see examples listed above).

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XC series – The leading performer

TH

ØA

C
B
Threaded nut style
Shaft May also Dimensions Permissible Drag torque
Model diameter be used dynamic
(mm) with inch B (mm) load (N) min. max.
no. thread A (mm) max C (mm) TH (mm) (Nmm) (Nmm)
XCB3700 10 5/16, 3/8 20.8 47.6 6.4 M16 x 1.5 100 7 21
XCB5000 12 7/16, 1/2 28.4 57.2 9.5 M25 x 1.5 550 7 21
XCB6200 16 5/8 35.6 66.0 12.7 M30 x 1.5 775 14 42
XCB7500 20 3/4 41.4 73.7 12.7 M35 x 1.5 1100 21 71
XCB10000 24 1 47.8 76.2 15.2 M40 x 1.5 1550 35 71

B B
BCD F F
BCD

ØD
Ø D

Ø A ØA

ØE ØE

XCMF1800, XCF3700 XCF5000, XCF6200

Flanged nut style
Shaft May also Dimensions Permissible Drag torque
diameter be used dynamic
Model (mm) with inch B (mm) min. max.
load (N)
no. thread A (mm) max D (mm) E (mm) F (mm) BCD (mm) (Nmm) (Nmm)
XCMF1800 6 3/16,1/4 12.7 22.9 25.4 3.6 4.6 19.1 22 0 7
XCF3700 10 5/16, 3/8 20.8 47.6 38.1 5.1 5.1 28.6 100 7 21
XCF5000 12 7/16, 1/2 28.4 57.2 44.5 5.6 7.6 35.5 550 7 21
XCF6200 16 5/8 35.6 66.0 54.1 5.6 12.7 42.9 775 14 42

AFT3700 - The OEM solution

B
C
Ø G F
BCD

Ø D

Ø A

Ø E

Flanged nut style

Shaft May also Dimensions Permissible Drag torque
diameter be used dynamic
Model (mm) with inch A B C D E F G BCD min. max.
load (N)
no. thread (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (Nmm) (Nmm)
AFT3700 10 3/8, 7/16 19.6 50.8 5.1 38.1 5.1 1.5 18.0 28.6 45 14 35
See page 9 for notes on ordering

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SB series – Compact screw nuts

TH

ØA C
B

Threaded nut style

Shaft May also Dimensions Permissible Maximum
diameter be used dynamic static
Model (mm) with inch load (N) load Drag torque
no. thread A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) TH (mm) (N)
SB3700 10 5/16, 3/8 19.1 19.1 6.4 M16 x 1.5 310 1550
SB5000 12, 16 7/16, 1/2 25.4 25.4 9.5 M22 x 1.5 445 2225 No preloading
SB1000 20, 24 3/4, 1 38.1 38.1 12.7 M35 x 1.5 1335 6675

MTS and RSF series - Simple to fit flanged nut

B
B
BCD F
BCD F
Ø D
Ø D

Ø A Ø A
0.469

Ø E Ø E

RSF1800, MTS3700 MTS5000, MTS6200, MTS7500

Flanged nut style
Shaft May also Dimensions Permissible
diameter be used dynamic
Model with inch load Drag torque
(mm)
no. thread A (mm) B (mm) D (mm) E (mm) F (mm) BCD (mm) (N)
RSF1800 4 3/16 8.0 9.5 19.1 3.2 3.2 12.7 45
MTS2500 6 1/4 12.7 19.1 25.4 3.6 3.8 19.1 110
MTS3700 10 3/8, 7/16 18.0 38.1 38.1 5.1 5.1 28.6 325
No preloading
MTS5000 12 1/2 19.1 38.1 38.1 5.1 6.4 28.6 550
MTS6200 16 5/8 22.4 41.4 38.1 5.1 7.6 30.2 775
MTS7500 20 3/4 28.6 44.5 50.8 5.1 7.6 36.5 1200
See page 9 for notes on ordering

Note: The permissible loading describes the maximum operating load with lubrication at room temperature, 50 % duty time and 500
rpm. Increasing the speed of rotation will lead to a reduction in the maximum operating load.
At 1000 rpm, the operating load is approximately 50 % of the permissible load.

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Metric stainless steel precision trapezoidal thread lead screw
shafts
Rolled precision trapezoidal thread lead screws have a polished finish and thus offer
optimum efficiency and low wear. All shafts are made from stainless steel to ensure
resistance to corrosion and a smooth finish. SPT and SRT shafts comply with the
requirements of DIN 103, while SPR and SRA shafts have improved thread forms for high
performance.
Part number
Shaft Prefix for Prefix for Efficiency
diameter Lead (mm) standard Size Minor diameter with coefficient of friction of 0.1
precision
(mm) accuracy accuracy (mm) (%)
1 SPR SRA 4 x 1M 2.7 48
4 4 SPR SRA 4-4 x 1M 2.7 76
8 - SRA 8-4 x 1M 2.7 82
1 SPR SRA 6 x 1M 4.6 37
6 SPR SRA 4-6 x 1.5M 4.5 69
6
12 - SRA 8-6 x 1.5M 4.5 81
18 - SRA 9-6 x 2M 4.5 82
2* SPT SRT 10 x 2M 7.4 42
3^ SPT SRT 10 x 3M 6.4 53
4 SPT SRT 2-10 x 2M 7.4 59
10
5 SPR SRA 2-10 x 2.5M 7.1 64
6 SPR SRA 4-10 x 1.5M 8.2 66
10 SPR SRA 5-10 x 2M 7.5 76
20 - SRA 6-10 x 3.3M 8.4 81
3* SPT SRT 12 x 3M 8.0 48
4 SPR SRA 2-12 x 2M 9.2 54
5^ SPT SRT 2-12 x 2.5M 8.9 59
6 SPR SRA 3-12 x 2M 9.1 63
12
10^ SPT SRT 4-12 x 2.5M 8.9 73
15 SPR SRA 6-12 x 2.5M 8.7 78
25 - SRA 10-12 x 2.5M 9.2 82
45 - SRA 15-12 x 3M 9.6 81
4* SPT SRT 16 x 4M 11.3 48
5 SPR SRA 2-16 x 2.5M 12.2 52
8 SPR SRA 4-16 x 2M 13.0 63
16 16 SPR SRA 7-16 x 2.3M 12.6 75
25 - SRA 5-16 x 5M 11.5 80
35 - SRA 7-16 x 5M 12.2 82
4* SPT SRT 20 x 4M 15.3 42
8 SPR SRA 2-20 x 4M 14.8 59
12 SPR SRA 3-20 x 4M 15.0 67
20
16 SPR SRA 4-20 x 4M 15.0 72
20 - SRA 5-20 x 4M 15.0 76
45 - SRA 9-20 x 5M 15.8 82
50 - SRA 10-20 x 5M 16.5 82
24 5* SPT SRT 24 x 5M 18.5 42
*complies with the requirements specified in DIN 103 Parts 1 and 2. Tolerance class 7e.
^*complies with the requirements specified in DIN 103 Part 1, not defined in Parts 2 and 3.
See page 5 for maximum available shaft lengths
See page 9 for notes on ordering
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Lubrication

Overview
We offer a complete range of lubricants including
our greases for clean room and vacuum uses. The
TriGel product range has been especially developed
to provide a lubrication solution for a wide range of
applications in linear motion systems. Select the lubricant
suited to your requirements.
This will ensure that you get the best performance from
your Thomson products.

Lubrication selection table for trapezoidal thread lead screws

Thomson TriGel-300S TriGel-450R TriGel-600SM TriGel-1200SC TriGel-1800RC

Application Lead screws, Ball screw linear Bronze nuts Lead screws, Ball screw linear bearings,
Supernuts, plastic nuts bearings plastic nuts bronze nuts,
clean room, high clean room, vacuum
vacuum

Maximum temperature 200 °C 125 °C 125 °C 250 °C 125 °C

(392 °F) (257 °F) (257 °F) (482 °F) (257 °F)

Loaded material plastic on plastic or Metal on metal Metal on metal plastic or metal, Metal on metal
metal bronze on steel combination

Mechanical load slight medium medium to heavy slight to medium medium

Very low torque change yes — — yes —

in relation to the
temperature

Very low starting torque yes yes — yes yes

Compatibility with not recommended not recommended not recommended possible not recommended without
reactive chemicals without OEM testing without OEM testing without OEM testing OEM testing

Compatibility with can lead to swelling of can lead to swelling of can lead to swelling of possible can lead to swelling of the
plastics and the silicon rubber seal the EPDM seal the EPDM seal EPDM seal

elastomers not recommended not recommended not recommended possible possible

Clean room use

Use in high vacuum not recommended not recommended not recommended possible possible

Vapor pressure (25 °C) changes with volume changes with volume changes with volume 1 x 10-6 Pa 0.5 x 10-6 Pa

Packaging
TriGel-300S 7832867/TriGel-450R 0.1 kg tube/TriGel- TriGel-1200SC
10 cc syringe 7832869/TriGel-1800RC
TriGel-300S-1 7832868/TriGel-450R-1 600SM n.a.
0.45 kg tube

* Maximum temperature for continuous exposure. Higher temperatures may be permissible but should be validated in the actual end use by the OEM.
Low temperature limits are -15°C or lower. Further information may be obtained from Thomson.

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PTFE dry lubricant
Developed for trapezoidal lead screw applications with plastic on metal
A PTFE coating comprises a dry coating, forming a lubricating and
barrier layer between the metal substrate and the polymer nut or
ball nut. This means that the application of an additional lubricant
that must be renewed is unnecessary in many cases.
The coating is very well suited to our XC (SuperNut) series,
comprising plastic nuts and stainless steel lead screws. Service
intervals for lubrication are no longer necessary, and the coating
does not attract particles of dirt as a lubricant does. Although
lower coefficients of friction are possible with a lubricant than
with a dry lubricant, lubrication must be maintained to avoid
a drop in performance. Coating with PTFE is an attractive and
cleaner* alternative to greases and oils.

Typical features

Type: Connection with solid lubricant

Aim: Increased lubrication, reduced friction/wear
Appearance: Black coating
Thickness: Approximately 13 – 25 µm
Active lubricant: Polytetrafluorethylene
Coefficient of friction: 0.06 to 0.12
Operating temperature range for the coating: -250 °C to 290 °C
Acid resistance: Outstanding
Resistance to alkali: Very good
Resistance to solvents: Outstanding

*Some particles are generated by the wear between the nut and the shaft. Over time, the shaft can show signs of a polished
finish. This is not necessarily an indication of a malfunction.

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Inquiry form
Contact address
Company:
Address:

Contact: Contact:
Phone: Phone:
Fax: Fax:
e-mail: e-mail:

Recirculating ball screw parameters

Diameter: mm Lead: mm Thread direction: Clockwise Counter-clockwise

Precision: /300 mm Nut design: Backlash-free:  Preloaded: Backlash:
Stroke length: mm Track length: mm Total length: mm
Application:
Environment:
Lubrication: Oil Grease
Quantity: Annual requirement: Quantity: Delivery lot

Mounting the ball screw

Motion system element: Shaft Nut Mounting position: Horizontal Vertical Diagonal
Maximum speed: Rpm Maximum load: kN
Bearing scenario:
fixed-fixed loose-fixed loose-loose free-fixed

Load/service life specifications

Load Speed Time period
Usage: % (N) (m/s) (s)

Required service life: x106 rev. F1

Required service life: hrs F2

Minimum dynamic load: kN F3

Module construction options

Shafts, cut to length, with ready-mounted nuts
Shafts, cut to length, with separately supplied nuts
Shafts, annealed ends, with ready-mounted nuts
Shafts, annealed ends, with separately supplied nuts
Shafts, fully machined, with ready-mounted nuts
Shafts, fully machined, with ready-mounted nuts and bearing units

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