Products

Ball Screws

Ball screws and matching nuts in SFK, SFU, SFWU, SFS, SFA, SFY, SFG, and straight S/U series. Specify the model, length, and quantity for a quote.

Supply Scope: From Bar Stock to Assembled Sets

The regular supply scope covers bar stock, standard parts, common models, matching nuts, and assembled sets. Bars ship as full lengths so distributors can build base stock and cut to order later. Standard parts are confirmed by common length and matching nut. Assembled sets put the screw, the nut, and the support units on one list for a single quotation. Model series available to confirm include SFK, SFU, SFWU, SFS, SFA, SFY, SFG, and straight S/U types.

Beyond standard items there are three upgrade routes. Cut-to-length means we cut to the length you give. End machining covers the bearing journal, lock thread, and coupling end, machined to your support unit and end drawing. Custom screws per drawing confirm diameter, lead, length, and shaft-end structure item by item, which suits replacement parts and machine retrofits.

Quotations are confirmed by model, length, quantity, and packing. Naming the target machine, the mounting arrangement, and the support unit in the same message cuts the number of follow-up rounds.

Choosing Diameter and Lead

Lead sets the trade-off between speed and thrust. A 5 mm lead favors thrust and positioning control. A 10 mm lead favors travel speed, and under the same drive conditions a 10 mm lead usually delivers lower thrust than a 5 mm lead. Decide which one you cannot give up first, then pick the lead.

Diameter sets rigidity, load capacity, and installation space. 16 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, and 32 mm are the common steps. A larger diameter gives more rigidity and load capacity and takes more room. On longer axes the speed limit comes from critical speed and the support arrangement, so the support span deserves checking before simply moving up a diameter.

The support arrangement drives the end machining. BK/BF is the common pairing, and FK/FF or EK/EF units can also be confirmed. Once the support model is fixed, the shaft-end journal, lock thread, and coupling end follow from it, so send the support model together with the end drawing. State preload and backlash by application: confirm the preload method when backlash has to be controlled, and note that over-preloading adds friction and heat. Describe the working conditions in the RFQ and decide from there.

ModelDiameter × leadCommon lengthsTypical use
160516 mm × 5 mm300 / 500 / 800 / 1000 mmSmall CNC, automation slides, replacement, distributor stock
161016 mm × 10 mm500 / 800 / 1000 / 1200 mmSmall CNC, automation axes, light-duty equipment needing more speed
200520 mm × 5 mm500 / 800 / 1000 / 1500 mmMedium-small CNC, automation, replacement needing more rigidity
201020 mm × 10 mm500 / 800 / 1000 / 1500 mmMedium-small CNC, faster motion axes, machine upgrades
250525 mm × 5 mm800 / 1000 / 1500 / 2000 mmCNC and automation where thrust and positioning come first
251025 mm × 10 mm800 / 1000 / 1500 / 2000 mmLonger-stroke axes, speed-first CNC and automation
320532 mm × 5 mm1000 / 1500 / 2000 / 2500 mmLong travel, higher load, stable positioning
321032 mm × 10 mm1000 / 1500 / 2000 / 2500 mmLong travel with a need for faster movement

What to Put in the First RFQ

A model number is only a starting point. The same model quoted at different lengths, nuts, and support configurations is a different quotation, so a complete first message usually saves a round of questions.

For replacement work, add the measured overall length, threaded length, shaft-end structure, and nut form of the old part, plus photos. If the dimensions are unclear, send the photos first so they can be checked.

First RFQ checklist

Work through the list below so the first message carries everything needed to quote. Mark anything still open as to be confirmed.

  • Model, or diameter and lead for a screw made to your drawing
  • Bar length or cut length, including overall length and threaded length
  • Nut model and form, and whether support units are needed
  • Quantity and how the order should be batched
  • Packing: neutral labels, export packing, transport method, and destination country
  • Target machine and working conditions: travel, support span, target speed, load direction, and mounting
  • End machining drawing or support unit model, plus coupling specifications
  • For replacement work, photos and measured dimensions of the old part

Technical Guides

Ball Screws: Related Technical Guides

Read selection, RFQ, machining, and packing articles for this product family before sending an RFQ.

Confirm the BK/BF support model before machining the shaft ends, then verify the drawing, bearing seats, threads, coupling end, and assembly length.
End Machining

BK/BF Ball Screw End Machining: Support Unit Drawing Guide

Confirm the BK/BF support model before machining the shaft ends, then verify the drawing, bearing seats, threads, coupling end, and assembly length.

Send end machining drawing
C7 and C5 differ in accumulated lead error, process, and lead time, not in being better or worse. Judge by the axis: most machines run C7, key axes need C5.
Selection Guide

C5 vs C7 Ball Screw: Accuracy, Cost, and Buyer Selection

C7 and C5 differ in accumulated lead error, process, and lead time, not in being better or worse. Judge by the axis: most machines run C7, key axes need C5.

Send accuracy requirements
Before requesting a custom ball screw quote, list the drawing, dimensions, accuracy, quantity, and packing requirements.
RFQ Checklist

What Information Is Needed for a Custom Ball Screw RFQ

Before requesting a custom ball screw quote, list the drawing, dimensions, accuracy, quantity, and packing requirements.

Open custom RFQ form
For a BF support-unit RFQ, state the model, shaft journal, lock thread, coupling end, and installation space.
End Machining

BF Ball Screw Support Unit Suppliers: Buying Guide

For a BF support-unit RFQ, state the model, shaft journal, lock thread, coupling end, and installation space.

Send support unit RFQ

Products

Related Products

A ball screw is rarely assembled on its own. The same axis usually carries guides, carriages, modules, and support bearings. End machining has to line up with the support unit, and the coupling has to match the motor shaft, so confirming these parts in the same message avoids rework at assembly.

Linear Guides

MGN/MGW miniature guides, HGR profile rails, and SBR supported round rails with matching carriages for machine builds, repairs, and distributor orders.

Linear Modules

Ball screw-driven linear modules, including compact G7×40 models, with matching motor mounts. Specify travel, load, and speed so the application and quotation can be checked.

Rod-End Bearings

Rod-end bearings with male or female threads and spherical plain (joint) bearings for linkage joints, cylinders, conveyors, and automation machines. Radial, angular-contact, and thrust series, with self-lubricating liner options; custom shank lengths and threads available. Send your application and thread size for a quotation.

FAQ

Ball Screw Questions

These are the three questions that come up most during selection. The answers depend on your working conditions, not on one fixed model.

Within one diameter, how do I choose between a 5 mm and a 10 mm lead?

A 5 mm lead favors thrust and positioning control. A 10 mm lead favors travel speed, and under the same drive conditions a 10 mm lead usually delivers lower thrust than a 5 mm lead. Decide whether target speed or required thrust comes first. This is the same choice as 1605 against 1610, 2005 against 2010, 2505 against 2510, and 3205 against 3210, and each model page links its comparison article.

How do diameter and length affect the application?

A larger diameter gives more rigidity and load capacity and also takes more installation space; 16 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, and 32 mm are the common steps. On longer axes the speed limit is set by critical speed and the support arrangement, so the support span has to be checked together with the diameter rather than on its own.

What information should the first RFQ include?

Model or drawing, diameter and lead, bar or cut length, threaded length, nut model, support unit model, quantity, packing requirements, and destination country, plus travel, speed, load, and mounting of the target machine. For replacement work add photos and measured dimensions of the old part. Attach the drawing when end machining is required.