14 best linear motion lead screws

Linear motion lead screws are essential components in various industrial and scientific applications, providing a means to convert rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa. These devices are commonly used in Linear Motion Products and Power Transmission Products to enable precise and controlled linear movement.

Here are some key points about linear motion lead screws:

  1. Basic Function: A lead screw is a threaded rod that engages with a matching threaded nut.When the screw is rotated, it moves the nut along its length, producing linear motion. This motion can be used for tasks such as raising and lowering objects, positioning equipment, or controlling the movement of machinery.

  2. Thread Types: Lead screws can have various thread profiles, but the most common types are Acme and ball screws. Acme screws have trapezoidal threads and are suitable for many general-purpose applications. Ball screws, on the other hand, use ball bearings in the nut to reduce friction and provide higher efficiency and precision.

  3. Precision and Efficiency: Ball screws are known for their high precision and efficiency due to reduced friction and backlash. They are often used in applications where accurate positioning is critical, such as CNC machines, robotics, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

  4. Materials: Lead screws are typically made from materials like stainless steel, steel alloy, or aluminum, depending on the application's requirements. The choice of material affects factors like strength, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance.

  5. Nuts: The nut that engages with the lead screw can also vary in design, including single-start or multi-start threads. Multi-start threads allow for faster linear movement but may sacrifice some precision.

  6. Anti-Backlash: Backlash is the play or clearance between the screw and nut that can affect the precision of linear motion. Anti-backlash mechanisms, such as preloaded ball nuts or split nuts, are used to minimize this play.

  7. Applications: Linear motion lead screws find applications in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and scientific instruments. They are used in tasks such as opening and closing doors, adjusting camera lenses, and moving cutting tools in machining centers.

  8. Maintenance: Proper lubrication and maintenance are crucial to extending the life and performance of lead screws. Regular inspections and cleaning, as well as appropriate lubrication, help ensure smooth and reliable operation.

  9. Accessories: Linear motion lead screws often come with accessories like end supports, couplings, and motor mounts to facilitate their integration into various systems.

In summary, linear motion lead screws are fundamental components in industrial and scientific applications that require precise and controlled linear movement. Their choice depends on factors such as the desired precision, efficiency, and load-bearing capacity for a specific application.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best linear motion lead screws on the market
  

2PCS 300mm Linear Motion Rod Shaft Guide & (300mm)8mm Lead Screw & 4PCS SK8 Shaft Support & 4PCS SCS8UU Bearings & 2PCS KP08 & 2PCS Flexible Shaft Couplings

N\C

Product description

Package includes : 2PCS 300mm Linear Motion Rod Shaft Guide & (300mm)8mm Lead Screw & 4PCS SK8 Shaft Support & 4PCS SCS8UU Bearings & 2PCS KP08 & 2PCS Flexible Shaft Couplings

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2-Pack CR10 Z axis T8 Anti Backlash Spring Loaded Nut Elimination Gap Brass Nuts for Upgrade Ender 3 Ender 3s Ender 3 Pro V2 CR-10 Tornado 3D Printer 8mm Acme Threaded Rod

POLISI3D

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Product description

Item: T8 nut. Material: Brass. Package: 2sets

  • The Cr10 anti backlash nut are compatible with Creality CR10 CR-10S Ender-3 ENDER 3S Ender3 Pro 3D Printer and other 3D printer which lead screw fixing holes is M3 and two holes distance 18mm. If you need normal POM anti-backlash nut, please check this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XYQ4KJ9
  • Lead Screw Diameter: 8mm, Pitch: 2mm, Lead of thread: 8mm; two small M3 holes centre distance is 18mm
  • 8mm lead T8 lead screw is with 4 starts.
  • Package: 2 set T8x8 anti-backlash Brass nuts
  • After-sale service: If there is any problems for this nuts, please feel free to message us or QA, we will provide you satisfied solutions.

User questions & answers

Question: Are these compatible with the cr-10s pro v
Answer: It should be compatible, please must be sure that your lead screw has 4 starts as this Anti backlash nut is for 8mm lead of thread which has 4 starts lead screw.

300mm 8mm T8 Lead Screw Set Lead Screw+ Copper Nut + Coupler+Hexagon Wrench + Pillow Bearing Block for 3D Printer

MOTOU

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Product description

Specifications:

Screw Material: Stainless Steel

Nut Material: Brass

Diameter: 8mm

Nut Diameter: 22mm

Length: 300mm

Pillow Flange Inner Diameter≈10mm

Pillow Flange Outer Diameter≈36mm



Package Included:

- 1×T8-300mm Lead Screw

- 1×Copper Nut

- 1×Coupler

- 2×Pillow Bearing Block

- 1Hexagon wrench

  • Lead Screw Set, compact, large load carrying capability, rustproof and long service life.
  • Precise and accurate linear motion, large mechanical advantage.
  • T8 brass nut, with 4 holes for fixing to the machine.
  • Smooth, quiet, low friction,and low maintenance, very suitable for 3D printer z axis.
  • Widely used in 3D Printer, stepper motor, machine tools, and other equipment.

User questions & answers

Question: Is the coupler 8mm to 5mm? It looks like it in the picture, but does not say anywhere
Answer: yes mine was, they should mention that in the description but be aware, they could change couplers from when I got mine. I'd say get this kit but be ready to get a coupler just in case.
Question: Will this work as a replacement T8 screw for the Ender
Answer: this is a 1 start lead screw creality uses 4 start screws this needs more rotations to go up and down, if you are looking to get finer Z adjustments this is what you need.....
Question: i need sliders for this can you link compatible
Answer: Its a lead screw, no sliders are going to fit for it. It comes with a T8 Lead Screw Nut included you want linear rails if you need sliders
Question: i need 4 sliders to place my square wood as a surface for this can someone help or link
Answer: Get linear rails not lead screw

HAWKUNG 2pcs 400mm 8mm T8 Stainless Steel Threaded Rod Lead Screw with T8 Nut for 3D Printer Machine Z Axis (400mm)

HAWKUNG

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Product description

Parameter:

Material: Stainless steel lead screw + copper nut

Lead Screw Length: 400mm

Lead of thread: 8mm

Lead Screw diameter: 8mm

Lead Screw spacing: 2mm



Advantage:

1.Stainless steel material, not rust, durable.

2.Easy to install and convenient to use,no need to process.



Packing list:

2x 400mm Lead Screw

2x Brass Nut

  • Material: Stainless steel lead screw + copper nut
  • Lead Screw Length: 400mm,Lead of thread: 8mm
  • Lead Screw diameter: 8mm,Lead Screw spacing: 2mm
  • Stainless steel material, not rust, durable.
  • Easy to install and convenient to use,no need to process.

User questions & answers

Question: will this work with ender
Answer: Yes it will work but the ender 3 only has 1 screw rod
Question: is this 4 start
Answer: Yes, 4 start. One turn = 8mm travel.

300mm Travel Length Linear Rail Guide Ballscrew Sfu1605 DIY CNC Router Parts X Y Z Linear Stage Actuator with NEMA17 Stepper Motor

SainSmart

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Product description

Parameter:



Effective Travel Length: 300mm

Total length: 458mm

Type: linear system moulde

Ballscrew type: sfu1605 (diameter:16mm, pitch of screw:5mm)

Level ballscrew: c7

Stepper motor: Nema17

Step angle: 1.8 degree

Torque: 0.45N.M

Motor size: 47mm



Wiring:



Red: A+

Blue: A-

Black: B+

Green: B-



Package List:



1 x 300mm SFU1605 Linear Guide Rail with NEMA17 Stepper Motor

  • High precision, heavy load resistance Sfu1605, which can be mounted vertically.
  • Duration of travel: 300mm; The maximum speed: 50mm per second; 4 M6 nuts on the moving block to fix the workpiece, which are suitable for 42/57mm stepping motor.
  • Repeat positioning accuracy of ±0.05mm.
  • Beads screw for movement structural elements executed. With high quality, high efficiency, long life, low coefficient of friction, versatility, etc.
  • Horizontal maximum load capacity: 20kg; Vertical maximum load capacity: 10kg.

User questions & answers

Question: Seller, i had a problem with the motor for this unit and need to replace it as my other motors don't fit. Do you sell them separately
Answer: Dear Customer, we are so sorry about your motor issue, and we will send you a replacement once we get your shipping address, could you please send your address by email? Please feel free to contact us by emailing [email protected]. Thanks.
Question: Wonderfully compact and simplistic! Are there any toe clips or brackets for mounting? No mounting features on the idler end and no pictures of bottom
Answer: It's easy enough to mark and drill the foot for 4 counter-sunk bolts or recess for hex drive.
Question: How fast is this
Answer: I have the 300mm variant. The product features (spec) state the following: "The maximum speed: 50mm per second" Note that the motor rotates one revolution per 200 pulses. Using an Arduino (plus an external amp) , I was able to pulse the motor with a repeating square wave at one millisecond ON, then one millisecond OFF. The motor couldn't was unable to keep pace if I attempted to pulse it any quicker. Hope this helps.
Question: how far does the slide travel in one revolution
Answer: 5mm per revolution.

QWORK 2 Pack T8 600mm Lead Screw and Brass Nut (Acme Thread, 4 Starts, 2mm Pitch, 8mm Lead) Used in 3D Printer

QWORK

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Product description

Packing list: 2 piece of 600mm lead screw + 2 piece of copper nut

Nut moves 8mm for each circle the nut turns

  • Lead screw made by SUS304stainless steel, diameter 8mm, length 600mm
  • T8 brass nut, with 4 holes to fix to the machine
  • Thread type: ACME thread
  • Screw pitch: 2mm
  • Lead: 8mm

300mm 8mm T8 Lead Screw Set Lead Screw+ Copper Nut + Coupler + Pillow Bearing Block for 3D Printer by LINGLONG

LINGLONG

Product description

Package Included:

- 1×T8-300mm Lead Screw

- 1×Copper Nut

- 1×Coupler

- 2×Pillow Bearing Block

- 1 x Hexagon Wrench



Specifications:

- Screw Material: Stainless Steel

- Nut Material: Brass

- Diameter: 8mm

- Nut Diameter: 22mm

- Length: 300mm

- Pillow Flange Inner Diameter≈10mm

- Pillow Flange Outer Diameter≈36mm



  • Long Service Life:Lead Screw Set, compact, large load carrying capability, rustproof and long service life.
  • EASY TO USE: T8 brass nut, with 4 holes for fixing to the machine easily.
  • precise and accurate: Precise and accurate linear motion, large mechanical advantage.
  • High Quality: Smooth, quiet, low friction,and low maintenance, very suitable for 3D printer z axis, widely used in 3D Printer, stepper motor, machine tools, and other equipment.
  • MONEY-BACK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE:We are devoted to offer premium quality products to all cherished customers. If the product disappoint you, simply contact us and we'll rush return your purchase price. 100% satisfied.

2PCS 400mm(15.75 Inches)Tr8x2 Lead Screw with T8 Brass Nut (Acme Thread, 2mm Pitch, 1 Start, 2mm Lead) for LCD DLP SLA 3D Printer Z Axis and CNC Machine

VI-CHAN

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  • Material: SUS304 Stainless steel lead screw + copper nut
  • Lead Screw Length: 400mm,Lead of thread: 8mm
  • Lead Screw diameter: 8mm,Lead Screw spacing: 2mm
  • Thread: Acme thread,Copper nut:with 4 holes for fixing to the machine .
  • WHAT YOU GET: 2pcs 400mm Tr8x2 Lead Screw With T8 Brass Nut. 30-Days money back guarantee, 1-Year warranty, 24/7 friendly customer service.

Ewead,200mm Length 8mm Dia Silver Vertical 2mm Lead Screw Rod & Pillow Block Mounted Bearing T8 Lead Screw Kit for 3D Printer Set of 6

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Product description

Note:



Manual measurement, there may be 1-3mm error.

There could be some slight difference in the color tone of the pictures and the actual item due to the lighting effects, monitor settings, etc.



Feature:

1. Stainless steel lead screw + brass nut, rustproof and long service life.

2. Smooth moving, low friction, high rigidity and long working life.

3. 3D engraving machine lead screw 200mm length with nut.

4. Applies to: Widely used in 3D Printer, stepper motor, machine tools, and other equipment.



Specification:

Color: Silver

Screw Material: Stainless Steel

Nut Material: Brass

Diameter: 8mm/0.31in

Nut Diameter: 22mm/0.86in

Length:200mm/7.87in

Lead: 2mm/0.078in (nut revolution movement 2mm)

Type: Vertical

Lead Screw's Lead: 2mm

Pillow Flange Inner diameter: approx. 8mm/0.32 inch

Pillow Flange Outer diameter: approx. 27mm/1.1 inch

Pillow Flange Length: approx. 48mm/1.9 inch

Pillow Flange Height: approx. 12mm/0.48 inch

Weight: 228g



Accessories:

1 x 200mm 8mm Dia Lead Screw 2mm

1 pcs 5x8mm D19L25 Flexible Shaft Coupling

2 x 8MM Pillow Block Mounted Bearing KFL08

1 X Nut house



Package Include:

1 x Lead Screw

1 x nut

1 X Nut house

1 pcs 5x8mm D19L25 Flexible Shaft Coupling

2 x Pillow Block Mounted Bearing

  • Stainless steel lead screw + brass nut
  • 3D engraving machine lead screw 200mm length with nut
  • Lead Screw are widely used for machine tools, like 3D printing

FUYU FSL40 Linear Guide Slide Table Ball Screw Motion Rail CNC Linear Guide Stage Actuator Motorized Nema 23 Stepper Motor[700mm Stroke]

FUYU

Based on 1 reviews Check latest price

Product description

Effective Stroke: 700mm

Total Length:
899mm

Tatal Height:
80mm

Slide Width: 40mm

Maximum Horizontal Load:
20kg

Maximum Vertical Load:
10kg

Max Horizontal Speed:
230mm/s[max loadings]

Max Vertical Speed:
50mm/s[max loadings]

Ball Screw Model:
G1610

Ball Screw Accuracy Class:
C7

Stepper Motor Parameter:

Step angle:
1.8°

Rated Voltage: 1.7v

Motor flange size:
57mm

Motor length:
56mm

Holding torque:
0.95 N.m

Current:
2.0A

Resistance:
1.32Ω

FLS40 Series G1610 Ballscrew Linear Guide with Nema23 Stepper Motor

ASIN: B07CYT75HZ 50mm stroke

ASIN: B0784G4TYM 100mm stroke

ASIN: B077Q7QGF6 150mm stroke

ASIN: B077Q8T6Y3 200mm stroke

ASIN: B078BQ6NBD 250mm stroke

ASIN: B077QLVRRB 300mm stroke

ASIN: B077QD96W1 350mm stroke

ASIN: B0784G53D4 400mm stroke

ASIN: B077QHNCS7 450mm stroke

ASIN: B077Q8LVLW 500mm stroke

ASIN: B0784FYLWV 600mm stroke

ASIN: B077QD97SW 700mm stroke

ASIN: B078BPZM1T 800mm stroke

ASIN: B077QHND39 900mm stroke

ASIN: B0784G58S7 1000mm stroke

Please contact us when you need suggestions on choose this kind of item

  • Special made nema 23 stepper motor with max speed up to 1200 rpm
  • Quality ball screw with accuracy up to ±0.03mm,also low noise when working
  • M4 screw on sideways to install end stop,and on base board for easy installnation
  • Oxided aluminum avoid rusting,extra support unit enhanced stability
  • have multi length stroke options from 50mm to 1000mm for cnc router device

User questions & answers

Question: Is this stepper motor bipolar or unipolar? If unipolar, 5 wires or 6 wires
Answer: yes, it's bipolar that is 4 wires
Question: What is the black block made of
Answer: It’s aluminium ingot
Question: In the above diagram you imply that everything is ready to go with the slider. What would I need to write some python code from a Linux laptop
Answer: Hi,this product is just like the picture, that is with only the stepper motor. to make it work, you also need a stepper driver, a controller and maybe a dc power supply. For linux, it's related with controller.

300MM 8MM T8 Lead Screw Set with Lead Screw, Copper Nut, Pillow Bearing Block, Coupler and Small Hexagon Wrench for 3D Printer

MOTOU

Based on 22 reviews Check latest price

Product description

Specifications:

Screw Material: Stainless Steel

Nut Material: Brass

Diameter: 8mm

Nut Diameter: 22mm

Length: 300mm

Pillow Flange Inner Diameter≈10mm

Pillow Flange Outer Diameter≈36mm



Package Included:

- 1×T8-300mm Lead Screw

- 1×Copper Nut

- 1×Coupler

- 2×Pillow Bearing Block

- 1×Small Hexagon Wrench

  • Lead Screw Set, compact, large load carrying capability, rustproof and long service life.
  • Precise and accurate linear motion, large mechanical advantage.
  • Easy to plug. The screw and the coupling work perfectly together, no need to soldering or peeling works.
  • Smooth, quiet, low friction,and low maintenance.
  • Widely used in 3D Printer, stepper motor, machine tools, and other equipment.

T8 Lead Screw 2mm Pitch, 4mm Lead,Length 150mm with Copper Nut 3D Printer Part (150mm)

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Product description

150mm

  • 2mm Pitch
  • 4mm Lead
  • Dia 8MM
  • Length 150mm
  • Used in 3D printers

User questions & answers

Question: Does it have a 4 start thread
Answer: The number of Leads indicates the number of thread starts.
Question: what is the nut revolution movement
Answer: The Pitch indicates the nut movement on a full revolution of the nut.

CHUANGNENG T8 t8x2 Lead Screw 1000mm 8mm Pitch 2mm Lead 2mm Stainless Steel Lead Screw Rod with Copper Nut Acme Thread for 3D Printer and CNC Machine Z Axis

CHUANGNENG

Based on 6 reviews Check latest price

Product description

Product features:

The Lead Screw Material: Stainless steel lead screw,copper nut

The Lead Screw diameter: 8mm

The Lead Screw Pitch: 2mm

The Lead Screw Length: 1000mm

The Lead Screw Lead:2mm





Package Including

1x lead screw

1x  copper nut





Stainless steel material, not rust, durable. Easy to install and convenient to use,no need to process. Fine producing and practical. Application of machine tool guide rail and other equipment.

  • Lead Screw Length: 1000mm(39.37in), Lead of thread: 2mm(0.07in)
  • brass nut, with 4 holes for fixing to the machine
  • T8 lead screw is made of high-quality stainless steel, which has high hardness and abrasion resistance and long service life.
  • widely used in various industry, such as motor drive guides, machine tools, electric curtains and other equipment.
  • Packange would be sent within one day FROM CA & NJ WAREHOUSE, Items are generally dispatched within 1 business day.

User questions & answers

Question: can two of these screws lift 100 LBS? What pillow blocks and stepper motor do you recommend
Answer: Hi,The Product features for this lead screw: The Lead Screw diameter: 8mm The Lead Screw Pitch: 2mm The Lead Screw Length: 1200mm The Lead Screw Lead:2mm Is that ok for you? If you have any questions,please kindly let us know. Thanks.

LICTOP 8mm Diameter Rod 3d Printer 200mm T8 lead Screw Nut Set(Lead Screw+Copper Nut +Pillow Bearing Block+Coupler)

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Product description

Specifications:

Lead screw length: 200mm / 7.9"

Lead screw diameter: 8mm / 0.31"

Coupler shaft use: 5mm / 0.2" to 8mm / 0.31"

Connector size: 25 x 19mm / 1" x0.7"

Pillow bearing housing hole: 8mm/0.31"



Package Included:

1 * T8-200mm lead screw

1 * copper nut

1* coupler

2 *Pillow bearing housing



Features::

3D engraving machine T8 lead screw 200mm length with nut.

Widely used in 3D Printer, stepper motor, machine tools, and other equipment.



*Store Introduction & Service:

LICTOP first priority is customer satisfaction.

If you have any questions about the product, please feel free to contact us. We will be the first time to help you solve the problem.




* Note:

Due to manual measurement and production batch is not the same, the size, weight, color, there will be some error, the error is within 5% of the normal case. (Please make sure you don't mind before ordering.)

  • ✔ Product Contain: 1 Set T8 Lead Screw Nut Set
  • ✔ T8 screw thread: clear and complete thread, uniform force, smooth sliding
  • ✔ Connector size: 25 x19mm / 1" x0.7" Housing bore: 8mm / 0.31"
  • ✔ Lead screw length: 200mm / 7.9" Lead screw diameter: 8mm / 0.31" Link shaft use: 5mm / 0.2" to 8mm / 0.31"
  • ✔ Product Material: 304 stainless steel, high tensile strength, higher hardness than ordinary materials on the market, with moisture, corrosion, acid and rust.

User questions & answers

Question: What’s the pitch on this
Answer: 4 Starts, 2 mm pitch, 8 mm lead. One rotation moves the nut 8 mm.

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