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Ball screw nuts change torque into thrust without rotating themselves. The ball bearings rotate instead and the nut housing remains radially static as it slides on the shaft. Ball screw nuts can be made from plastic or metal; the shaft of the ball screw is machined from steel. Read More…

Ball Screw Nut A ball screw nut is an important component of ball screws, which are devices used to convert rotational motion into linear motion. The nut contains ball bearings that run in the helical grooves of the screw shaft that the nut is paired with.
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Bethel, CT  |  800-245-5013

Del-Tron Precision, Inc. produces and supplies various automated equipment, such as ball screw actuators. Our engineers have designed our ball screws to offer accuracy that is unparalelled by competitors.

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Del-Tron Precision, Inc. $$$

Bethel, CT  |  800-447-2042

When it comes to ball screws, no one does them better! We offer same day shipping to ensure that your product will be sent to you as soon as possible in order to keep your business moving smoothly.

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Tusk Direct, Inc. $$$

New Berlin, WI  |  800-298-2066

For over 70 years, Dynatect has provided motion control solutions for a wide range of markets. Our ball screws are custom-engineered for both OEM and replacement applications. Not only can Dynatect manufacture new ball screw assemblies, we can also reverse engineer, optimize and repair ball screws from almost any manufacturer. All work is conducted in a modern ISO 9001:2015 certified facility,...

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Dynatect Manufacturing, Inc. $$$

San Luis Obispo, CA  |  805-543-3602

Noll Inc. has been manufacturing precision lead screw parts since 1956, emphasizing precision, quality, & design. Specializing in biological, medical, optics & laser industries, our high accuracy lead & acme lead screws, lead nuts & mounts are precision tailored & finished to your industry’s needs.

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Noll Incorporated $$$

Kettering, OH  |  800-523-5204

At Joyce/Dayton, we offer ball screw and ball nut assemblies in a variety of screw leads and in diameters ranging from .631" to 4.000". Our ball nuts and steel flanges are available for each screw size and lead. Industries who have benefitted from our products include aerospace, gas & oil, steel, and medical. We offer highly-efficient products and unsurpassed customer service. Contact a...

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Joyce/Dayton Corp. $$$
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Frequently used with linear slides and linear actuators, ball screws provide smooth linear motion that can be precisely controlled. They use low amounts of energy when motorized and can be up to 90% efficient in their use of power. Important ball screw considerations include desired lifespan, operating environments temperature and humidity, required torque, output force, backlash and contamination. Ball screws and nuts are used by many industries including the aerospace, computer, electronic, automotive, medical and manufacturing industries.

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Precision ball screws are used for medical instruments; other applications for ball screws include material handling equipment, conveyors and machine tools, robotic lines, precision assembly equipment, semiconductor manufacturing and fly by wire aircraft and missile control among many others.

Ball screw assemblies are constructed from milled, rolled or ground parts. Milling requires machines and tools that cut and remove material; rolling applies a series of dies to a metal blank to punch out the right shape. Ground ball screws are machined, hardened then ground for very accurate dimensions. Custom ball screws that require high levels of precision are ground.

After the nut is fabricated, ball bearings are placed in the grooves between the nut and screw shaft. External ball return parts are added on the outside of the nut to circulate the balls through the nut. They are short curved tubes that provide a path for the balls that have reached the top of the nut to travel to the bottom and start the process again.

Internal ball return systems or deflectors are also used. Ball screw nuts found in lead screws or acme screws are different because the nuts found in those screws do not actually house ball bearings. Instead, the threading of the nut and of the shaft directly interact and the two parts rotate together. Lubrication allows for smooth turning despite the high friction that occurs. Lead screws are simple to design and manufacture while offering high precision.

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