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FineLine Ball Screws
The high precision alternative to costly ground ball screws.
FineLine Ball Screws were developed veloped a CNC-based rolling process. Quiet operation: High degree of ac-
by BS&A (previously known as Warner At the heart of the process is the ability curacy and exceptional surface finish
Linear) in Wolfschlugen, Germany, and to dynamically control both roller dies assure quiet operation.
have been sold in Europe since 1999. as well as other variables in the manu-
The screws have been successfully de- facturing process. The end result of this Consistent running torque: Precise
ployed in high-precision applications in German-engineered process is the pro- screw cylindricality and ball-track
transporation, manufacturing, health, fit- duction of highly cost effective rolled roundness (max. deviation of 3 to
ness, robotics, plastics and packaging product with capabilities equaling those 6 m), both of which are necessary for
industries. BS&As PSF Technology normally attributed only to ground screws. consistent running torque in critical
enables us to manufacture ball screws applications such as machine tool
with accuracy and performance in the Features and Benefits slides.
same class as precision ground screws,
Accuracy: Available in ISO accuracy Preloads: Can be supplied with cus-
yet without the extreme expense of
grades P3 and P5 (permissible travel tomer-specified preloads from zero to
grinding processes.
variation of 12 m/300 mm and 23m/ 13% of the dynamic load rating.
Exclusive PSF Technology 300 mm, respectively), as well as in
transport grades T5 and T7. Flanges and Finish Machining:
Precision Screw Forming (PSF) Tech- Available with flanged and non-
nology is based on a proprietary pro- Smooth operation: Made of high car- flanged nut assemblies and machined
cess of precision roll forming. Through bon alloy steel that we induction standard end journals.
years of research, development and harden, stress relieve, and then pol-
partnering with steel suppliers and ish to insure excellent operating
equipment manufacturers we have de- smoothness.
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Table of Contents
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Technical Overview
& Functional Highlights
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Precision Screw Forming Technology
BS&As patented, German-engineered screws. FineLine also offers the op- 3. No hard spots: The PSF process
Precision Screw Forming (PSF) Tech- portunity for greater precision in ap- does not expose hard spots
nology has created a higher perform- plications where ground screws have (corns) as grinding does. Hard
ing ball screw, combining outstanding been too expensive to consider. spots can mar ball surfaces and
precisiontraditionally only associated 2. Responsive manufacturing & delivery shorten screw life by up to 20%.
with ground screwswith the manu- times: PSF Technology is a fast, non- 4. Quieter running: The superior sur-
facturing efficiency of rolled processes. batch manufacturing process, with face finish of FineLine ball screws
The result is an affordable ball screw delivery times of less than two weeks, gives smooth operations with mini-
with highest precision and outstanding compared with the typical 2-3 month mal noise.
performance. lead times of ground ball screws.
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Accuracy & Precision Classes
Accuracy is a measure of how closely Allowable Variation Per Tolerance Class
a motion system will approach a com-
mand position. Perfect accuracy, for Permissible travel variation Variation within
Tolerance Class
example, means that advancing a ball within 300 mm one revolution (2 rad)
nut a precise amount from a given [m] [in.] [m] [in.]
point on the screw always requires ex- P3 12 .0005 6 .0002
actly the theoretically predicted num-
P5 23 .0009 8 .0003
ber of revolutions.
T5 23 .0009 8 .0003
Accuracies may be specified by users T7 52 .0020 12 .0005
in two ways.
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Preload Classes
FineLine Ball Screws are available in three preload classes: Clearance Grade (no
preload), Preload (lightly preloaded with four points of contact) and Precise Preload
(preloaded with two points of contact to exact customer specifications).
Precise Preload (Type Z0) Preload (Type Z1) Clearance Grade (Type Z2)
(Precisely preloaded to (Lightly preloaded) (No Preload)
customer specifications)
Offers zero backlash between screw Offers zero backlash between screw Axial play is present between screw
and nut. and nut. and nut, which negatively affects re-
The preload is approximately 10% of The preload is approximately 5% of peatability.
dynamic load capacity, but can range dynamic load capacity. Introduces no additional drag torque.
from 2% to 13% as specified by cus- Typically used for positioning appli- Lead accuracy is unaffected, repeat-
tomers. Drag torque is controlled cations where repeatability is critical. ability is approximately equal to back-
within a designated range. lash amount. (Typical maximum
(Available with FK, FH & ZG style nuts.)
Typically used for positioning appli- backlash is .09 to .18 mm, depending
cations where repeatability and high on size.)
stiffness are required (high stiffness Typically used for transport applica-
allows for high load carrying with tions or vertical applications where
minimum deflection). low drag is desirable.
(Available only with FL nut.) (Available with FK, FH & ZG style nuts.)
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Ball Recirculation Techniques
A critical aspect of ball nut design is
the manner in which the ball bearings
are recirculated through the nut.
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FineLine Ball Screws Product Specifications
Metric Unit Sizes
Specifications
Product
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Metric Unit Sizes: Part Numbers
End Machining
P - M - 25 - 05 - 0095 - FK - P5 - Z1 - A - E
First Second
End End
Unit Screw Lead Nut Type Nut Loading Standard
M= Metric [mm/rev] FK = Flange Nut (see page 5) End Journals
Assembly 4 (low lead) Z0.XX = Precise (see page 16)
5 FH = Flange Nut Preload A = Fixed End
10 (high lead) (Select 1%-13%. B = Simple End
Screw Assembly 20 FL = Precision Available only C = Fixed End w/
Type 25 Flange Nut with FL nut)* Drive Journal
P = Precision 40 ZG = Threaded Nut Z1 = Preload D = Fixed End w/
Ball Screws Z2 = No Preload Drive Journal
and Keyway
E = Free End
Screw Size Length Accuracy Class
Nominal [mm] (see page 4)
Diameter [mm] P3
See P5
12
Max Length T5
16
on T7
20
specification
25
pages.
32
40
50
63
80
*For FL nut loading, the number selected indicates the preload force as a percentage of dynamic load capacity.
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FineLine Ball Screw Assembly Availability
Metric Series Availability Ball Nut Types
Nominal Nominal lead d0 [mm/rev]
Nut
Diameter FK (flanged nut, standard lead)
Type 4 5 10 20 25 40
[mm]
See
12 FH page
10.
FK
ZG
FL
16 FH
Available with preload or no preload
FK Shortest nut length possible
ZG Excellent economical solution
FL
20 FH
FK FH (flanged nut, high lead)
ZG See
page
FL 10.
25 FH
FK
ZG
Specifications
FL Available with preload or no preload
Product
Shortest nut length possible
32 FH Excellent economical solution
FK
ZG
FL
ZG (threaded nut)
40 FH
See
FK page
ZG 12.
FL
50 FH
FK
Available with preload or no preload
ZG Solution for non-standard mounting
FL
63 FH
FK
FL (precision, flanged nut)
ZG
See
FL page
14.
80 FH
FK
ZG
FL
Available with precise preload
in stock available non-stock Excellent rigidity
Highest precision
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FK & FH
Standard Flanged Ball NutsClearance & Preload Grade
FH Style Nut
FK Style Nut
Standard Flanged Ball Nut and Screw
Available with preload or no preload
Shortest nut length possible
Excellent economical solution
D7 L10
+0.0
D1 -0.3
-0.1
D1 -0.6
D6
D1
Wiper
L1
D5
L7
L3
L
d0 < 40 mm d0 40 mm
Specifications
d0 < 40 mm
Product
d0 40 mm
6 D5 6 D5
on D4 B.C.D. on D4 B.C.D.
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ZG
Standard Threaded Ball NutsClearance & Preload Grade
ZG Style Nut
Standard Threaded Ball Nut and Screw
Available with preload or no preload
Solution for non-standard mounting
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ZG
Standard Threaded Ball NutsClearance & Preload Grade
L12 L13
D13
D12
D11
D1
L11
L Wiper
Specifications
Product
Dimensional Specifications for ball screw nuts (Threaded Ball Nuts)
Nom. Nut
Diam. Lead Type Nut Dimensions [mm]
d0 Ph0 D1 D11 D12 D13 L L11 L12 L13 Nut Weight Ball (Dw)
[mm] [mm] h12 0.1 1 -0.5 2 2 [kg] [lbm] [mm]
12 4 ZG 25.5 M 20 x 1.0 3.2 - 34 10 12.0 - 0.1 0.22 1.984
16 5 ZG 32 M 30 x 1.5 M6x1 4 57.5 16.5 10.5 22.0 0.22 0.49 3.500
20 5 ZG 38 M 35 x 1.5 M6x1 4 57.5 16.5 10.5 22.0 0.3 0.66 3.500
25 5 ZG 42 M 40 x 1.5 M6x1 4 63.5 17 10.5 23.0 0.37 0.82 3.500
25 10 ZG 42 M 40 x 1.5 M6x1 4 61 17 10.0 21.0 0.38 0.84 3.500
32 5 ZG 52 M 48 x 1.5 M6x1 5 65.5 19 10.5 23.0 0.55 1.21 3.500
32 10 ZG 52 M 48 x 1.5 M6x1 5 85 19 12.0 43.0 0.65 1.43 5.556
40 5 ZG 58 M 56 x 1.5 M8x1 5 67.5 19 12.0 22.5 0.6 1.32 3.500
40 10 ZG 65 M 60 x 2.0 M8x1 6 105.5 27 13.0 43.0 1.25 2.76 7.144
50 10 ZG 78 M 72 x 2.0 M8x1 6 118 29 13.0 53.0 1.95 4.30 7.144
63 10 ZG 92 M 85 x 2.0 M8x1 6 118 29 13.0 53.0 2.4 5.29 7.144
80 10 ZG 120 M 110 x 2.0 M8x1 8 126 34 15.5 53.0 4.9 10.8 7.144
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FL
Flanged Ball NutsPrecise Preload Grade
FL Style Nut
Flanged Ball Nut and Screw
Available with precise preload
Excellent rigidity
Highest precision
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FL
Flanged Ball NutsPrecise Preload Grade
D7 L10
+0.0
D1 -0.3
-0.1
D1 -0.6
D6
D1
Wiper
L1
D5
L7
L3
L
d0 < 40 mm d0 40 mm
Specifications
d0 < 40 mm
Product
d0 40 mm
6 D5 6 D5
on D4 B.C.D. on D4 B.C.D.
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Standard End Journals
Type A B C D E
WxD
d7
d5
d7
d5
d7
d8
d8
do
do
do
d5
d5
d6
do
do
L27 L33
L32 L24 L32 L31 L32 L31
L34 L23 L29 L29
Fixed End Simple End Fixed End with Fixed End with Free
Drive Journal Drive Journal End
and Keyway
P - M - 25 - 05 - 0095 - FK - P5 - Z1 - A - E
First Second
End End
Specifications
Product
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New English Unit Sizes: Part Numbers
End Machining
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Performance Specifications for ball screws
Nom. Nut
Diam. Lead Type Performance Data Screw Dimensions
Dynamic Static Max Axial Max
d0 Ph0 Load Capacity (Cam) Load Capacity (C0am) Backlash Major Minor Length Screw Weight
[in] [in] [kN] [lbf] [kN] [lbf] [in.] [in.] [in.] [in.] [kg/m] [lb/ft]
.625 .200 ZG 12.1 2720 14.5 3260 0.0035 0.61 0.5 118 1.2 0.81
.625 .200 FK 9.5 2136 10.9 2450 0.0035 0.61 0.5 118 1.2 0.81
.625 .200 FL 6.7 1506 7.2 1619 0.0000 0.61 0.5 118 1.2 0.81
Note: FK and ZG products available in P3, P5, T5 & T7 accuracy classes; FL available in P3 only.
D11
D1
Specifications
Product
L11
L Wiper
ZG Style Nut
Nom. Nut
Diam. Lead Type Nut Dimensions [in]
d0 Ph0 D1 D11 D12 D13 L L11 L12 L13 Nut Weight Ball (Dw)
[in.] [in.] h12 0.004 0.04 -0.02 0.08 0.08 [kg] [lbm] [in.]
0.625 0.200 ZG 1.26 M 30 x 1.5 M6x1 0.157 2.26 0.65 0.41 0.87 0.22 0.49 0.138
Flanged Ball Nuts - Clearance & Preload Grades (FK) and Precise Preload Grade (FL)
D7 L10
+0.0
D1 -0.3
-0.1
D1 -0.6
D6
D1
Wiper
L1
D5
L7
L3 FK & FL
6 D5 L
on D4 B.C.D. Style Nuts
Nom. Nut
Diam. Lead Type Nut Dimensions [in]
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Efficiency & Torque
The ball screw assemblys performance bricant, etc., approximately 5% of the The efficiency calculated on this basis
in converting between linear motion theoretical efficiency should be de- applies for the ball screw including lu-
and rotational torque is its efficiency, ducted. brication but without considering wip-
. Efficiency depends primarily on geo- ers or shaft support.
metrical data, though various operat- Furthermore, if the ratio of load (F) to
ing influences can swing actual effi- dynamic load rating (Cam) is below 0.5, If an improvement in efficiency is re-
ciency by 5% from the calculated. As then an additional reduction in relation quired, please contact our engineering
such, to account for operational influ- to the load factor is to be applied (see department.
ences such as speed, temperature, lu- table below for fL).
Example P3 precision indicates friction angle Applying the load adjustment factor
of "=0.23 and 5% reduction gives practical
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Parameters:
40 x 10 mm screw, P3 class Thus, the theoretical efficiency is: efficiency of:
0.08 p = .95 f L
F = 10 kN = = .96
Cam = 53.9 kN tan (4.55 + 0.23) p = .96 .95 .97
p = .88 5%
The loading ratio is small, so a load
Rotary to Linear Application
adjustment factor is required: Torque required to drive the load is
The lead angle, , is found:
F 10 given by:
10 = = 0.19
tan = = 0.08 Cam 53.9 10, 000 [N] .010 [m]
40 Ta =
= 4.55 fL 0.97 2 .88
Ta = 18.1 [Nm]
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Functional Life
Life
The ball screw assemblys useful life dence, L10 (which represents time at Functional life should be determined
will vary according to load and speed. which 90% of assemblies still perform). by approximating equivalent rotational
Life is typically rated at 90% confi- speed and loading force over typical
performance cycles.
Simple rotational speed profile Simple loading profile (1) Simple loading profile (2)
n2 Fm2
neq F1max Fm1 Feq
F1
n3 Feq
n1 F1min
F3
Fm3
n [rpm]
F2
F [N]
F [N]
q% q% q%
q1 q2 q3 q1 q2 q3 q1 q2 q3
n q n q
1/3 1/3
n
Feq = Fi3 i i Feq = Fmi3 i i
q n n
neq = ni i min1 [N] [N]
i =1 100 i = 1 neq 100 i = 1 neq 100
Nut Loading
Axial loading (on nut or screw) is optimal for performance and life.
For applications requiring radial loads, please contact us.
F/2 F
F
*Minimize radial loading to less than 5% of the axial load.
Nut Mounting
Use the following guidelines to achieve optimal performance.
Tolerances:
Tolerances:
0.01 A P3
0.01/100 A 0.01/100 P3
0.02 A P5, T5, T7
0.02/100 P5, T5, T7
A
-A-
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Speed Limitations
Critical Rotational Speed
Eccentricities in the screw will cause mounted, the shaft or ball nut rpm, etc. ncr [rpm]
harmonic vibration at the critical rota- (Shaft vibrations may also be caused
tional speed (ncr ). Vibration speed and by a bent screw or faulty installation n
magnitude are determined by shaft di- alignment.) BS&A recommends a 20%
ameter, unsupported length, type of safety factor below critical harmonic
bearing support, position of the ball nut speed.
in the stroke, how the ball nut is
1000
speed ncr = 970 rpm. Fixed-simple
w
900
siz
800
ncr [rpm]
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700
d0
450
400
350
300 ncrp = 0.8 x 970 x 1.56
250
200 ncrp = 1210 rpm
150
100
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 7 8 9 10
Critical Length lcr .10 3 [mm]
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Buckling
Fc [N]
Fc
Compression loads (where force quiring larger screw diameters than for designed for tension loading (where
pushes on bearing and support) tend comparably loaded tensile situations. force pulls on bearing and support.)
to cause the screw shaft to bend, re- Where possible, applications should be
Parameters:
fcr = 1
d0 + d3
d [mm]
2
d3 d0 Dw [mm]
fcr = 1.56
Dw = Ball [mm]
(see production specifications)
Fixed-Fixed
lc = stroke length [mm] lcr
Parameters:
d0 = 63 mm, Ph0 = 10 mm
lc = 5200 mm
Fixed-simple loading
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Rigidity
For most low-load applications, screw The total rigidity Rtot of the ball screw
rigidity is not an essential design con- unit is determined by the rigidities of
-1
sideration, as screw deflection is very the screw shaft (Rs see below) and of
-1
small compared with travel variation. the nut unit (Rnu see product specifi-
For high precision, high load applica- cation tables). Overall rigidity (without
tions, however, deflection caused by bearing) is calculated as:
loading may be significant. In these cir-
cumstances, precisely preloaded nuts 1 1 1
should be used (series FL) to assure = + [N/m]
Rtot Rs Rnu
adequate system rigidity.
l1 l2 l2
l
A E A E l
Rs = [N/m] Rs = [N/m]
l1 103 l2 103 l l2
Parameters: Parameters:
l, l1 [mm] l, l2 [mm]
d0 [mm] 16 20 25 32 40 50 63 80
l1 l1
le lu le
le lu le
300 mm
l0
+
v 300p
300 mm
v 300p
ep
-
0
+
l0
c
v 2 p
l0
l0
v up
-
ep
ep
ep
2rad
v up
l1 = Axial thread length lu = Usable travel le = Excess travel l0 = Nominal travel l0 = Travel deviation
Parameters
Accuracy Class
P3 P5 T5, T7
v300p Permissible travel variation within 300 mm travel Table 1 Table 1 Table 1
v2p Permissible travel variation within 2 travel Table 1 Table 1 -
c Compensation for temperature - - -
l
ep Tolerance on useful travel lu Table 3 Table 3 2 u V300p
300
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Lubrication & Materials
Correct lubrication of ball bearing Oil Viscosity Determination Chart
screws is not only a must for achiev-
Av
ing the calculated lifetime, but also is er
ag
eS
important for quiet running, for reduc- pe
ed
ing temperature rise during operation, n
eq
and for reducing the no-load torque. If [rp
m]
the customer does not prescribe any-
thing else, the final acceptance test at
d
the factory will be performed with an
oil ISO VG100. Other acceptable vis-
cosities include ISO VG68, VG150 and
VG200.
Oil lubrication
c
Generally, the use of CL oils or the
use of alloyed CLP oils with EP addi-
tives increase the corrosion prevention
and the resistance to aging. The cor-
rect viscosity depends on the circum- Nominal d0 [mm] Temperature [C]
ference, speed (diameter and revolu-
tion), and the ambient and/or the an- Example d Projection of this value into the right
ticipated operating temperature. diagram, with a temperature of
Parameters:
25C results in the intersection point
The precise amount of oil required per Average speed, neq = 200 rpm
between ISO VG46 and ISO VG68.
ball circle depends on the revolving Operating temperature, t = 25C
To guarantee a sufficient lubrica-
speed. Amounts of approximately 0.3 Diameter, d0 = 63 mm
tion film at all working conditions,
to 0.5 cm3/h are adequate when using the higher value should be chosen,
oil, or roughly 10% of this amount for c For the nominal diameter 63 mm
in this case ISO VG68, (at long
greases. For submerged lubrication in a and neq = 200 rpm the left part of
operating times, possibly even
horizontal installation, oil levels at the the diagram indicates a viscosity 1
higher viscosities could be used).
center of the lowest ball are adequate. of 110 mm2/s.
Grease lubrication ate a lubrication time table or create a sumed grease or excess grease can
central lubrication installation system. escape.
Ball bearing screws can also be lubri-
cated with grease, reducing time be- For manual relubrication an average Greases are divided into NLGI classes
tween required lubrications. value of 700 operating hours can be according to DIN 51818. Normally for
assumed. This indication varies largely ball bearing screws, water resistant
In operation, a small quantity of grease as a function of the machine construc- greases of class K2K20 (DIN 51825)
escapes from the nut and remains on tion and the application. The grease have to be used (operating tempera-
the screw with each stroke (even with quantity has to be defined so that the ture -20C to +120C). In special cases
the best wipers), causing the grease cavities are approximately half full. Un- greases K1K-20 (at very high number
supply to decrease during operation. necessary temperature rise of the ball of revolutions) and/or KP2K-20 (at high
To achieve calculated unit lifetime, L10, bearing screw by overgreasing is to load and/or low speed) are also pos-
it is therefore necessary either to cre- be avoided by making sure that con- sible.
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Materials
Our typical materials for components Part Material Heat Treatment
Please contact us
are shown below. Additional heat or for any additional
surface treatments are available upon Screw shaft ~ Cf 53 N Induction hardened requirements.
request including chrome plating Nut 19 Mn Cr 5 Carburized
(Armaloy). Wiper Nylon
Ball 100 Cr 6 62 2SoldH&RServiced
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Glossary
Accuracy A measure of how closely Linear Expansion Ball screw and Stiffness A ratio of load versus de-
a motion system will approach a com- spline inner races have a coefficient of flection of a component or of a total
mand position. Perfect accuracy, for linear expansion of 0.0000065 for each system.
example, means advancing a ball nut degree of change (F) and for each inch
exactly the same amount every time of race length. Straightness Radial variation from a
from a specific point on a screw will theoretically perfect cylinder of the
always require the theoretically predi- Lubrication To provide the maximum same diameter.
cated number of revolutions. useful life, ball screws require lubrica-
tion. In general, standard ball bearing Stroke The maximum length of travel
Backdrive Application of a force on lubrication practices are acceptable. required for the nut.
a ball nut to cause rotation of the screw
shaft; in essence, converting linear to Off-Center Load A load that tends Temperature (operating) With suit-
rotary motion. to create misalignment between the able lubricants, ball screws will oper-
ball nut and screw shaft, which causes ate with a minimum loss of efficiency
Backlash Free axial motion that is rotational binding and shortened op- between temperatures of -65 to
measured in a ball screw system. erational life. +300F (-53 to +149C). Contact
BS&A for extreme temperatures.
Ball Circle Diameter The distance Operating Loads The normal oper-
between the centerlines of two exactly ating force which the ball screw will Tension Load A force in a direction
opposing recirculating balls when they experience is considered the operat- that would tend to stretch the screw.
are in contact with the screw. The ba- ing load. Contact BS&As application
sic point of reference used by BS&A engineering for applications subject to Torque The force required to drive a
when dealing with ball screws. widely fluctuating loads or to optimize ball screw in converting rotary to lin-
design. ear motion.
Compression Load A force that
would tend to squeeze the screw in an Preload A method of loading one set Travel and Travel Rate The distance
axial direction. of bearing balls in opposition to each a ball nut moves relative to the screw
other to eliminate all axial freedom. shaft. Travel rate is the distance trav-
Critical Speed The condition where Preloading increases system stiffness eled in a specific time period.
the rotary speed of the assembly sets and eliminates backlash.
up harmonic vibrations. These vibra-
tions are the result of shaft diameter,
Repeatability The degree to which
unsupported length, type of bearing
a system will return to the same com-
support, ball nut mounting method, or
mand position over time. Axial back-
the shaft or ball nut rpm.
lash degrades repeatability by introduc-
ing uncertainty into the absolute nut
Cycle The complete load-carrying ex- position.
tension and retraction of the screw or
nut. Each cycle consists of two strokes
(one forward and one back to the point Root Diameter The diameter of the
of origin). screw shaft as measured at the bot-
tom of the ball track.
Dynamic (Operating) Load The
axial force which the ball screw will Screw Diameter (land diameter) The
experience during movement. outside diameter of the screw shaft.
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