SKF Ball Screw

Ball screws
The SKF brand now stands for more

than ever before, and means more
to you as a valued customer.
While SKF maintains its leadership
as the hallmark of quality bearings
throughout the world, new dimensions
in technical advances, product support
and services have evolved SKF into
a truly solutions-oriented supplier,
creating greater value for customers.
These solutions encompass ways to
bring greater productivity to customers,
not only with breakthrough application-
specific products, but also through
leading-edge design simulation tools
and consultancy services, plant asset
efficiency maintenance programmes,
and the industrys most advanced
supply management techniques.
The SKF brand still stands for the very
best in rolling bearings, but it now
stands for much more.
SKF the knowledge engineering
company
2
Contents
A Recommendations for selection
SKF the knowledge engineering company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview: ball screw nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Basic concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic dynamic load rating (C
a
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Nominal fatigue life L
10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Service life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Equivalent dynamic loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fluctuating load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Static load carrying capacity (C
oa
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Critical rotating speed for screw shafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Permissible speed limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Efficiency and back-driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Axial play and preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Static axial stiffness of a complete assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Screw shaft buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Manufacturing precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Materials and heat treatments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Number of circuits of balls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recirculation inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Working environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
B Recommendations for assembly
Assembly procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Radial and moment loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Designing the screw shaft ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Separating the nut from the screw shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting-up the screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
C Technical data
Lead precision according to ISO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
D Product information
SD/BD/SH miniature screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SDS/BDS/SHS miniature screws in stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SX/BX universal screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Accessories for SX/BX nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SND/BND precision screws, DIN standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
PND preloaded screws, DIN standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SN/BN precision screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PN preloaded screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SL/TL long lead screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SLT/TLT rotating nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Shaft end combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Standard machined ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Screw shaft accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Calculation formulae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Roller screws and cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
3
From the company that invented the self-
aligning ball bearing more than 100 years
ago, SKF has evolved into a knowledge
engineering company that is able to draw on
five technology platforms to create unique
solutions for its customers. These platforms
include bearings, bearing units and seals, of
course, but extend to other areas including:
lubricants and lubrication systems, critical
for long bearing life in many applications;
mechatronics that combine mechanical and
electronics knowledge into systems for more
effective linear motion and sensorized solu-
tions; and a full range of services, from de-
sign and logistics support to conditioning
monitoring and reliability systems.
Though the scope has broadened, SKF
continues to maintain the worlds leadership
in the design, manufacture and marketing of
rolling bearings, as well as complementary
products such as radial seals. SKF also holds
an increasingly important position in the
market for linear motion products, high-
precision aerospace bearings, machine tool
spindles and plant maintenance services.
The SKF Group is globally certified to ISO
14001, the international standard for envir-
onmental management, as well as OHSAS
18001, the health and safety management
standard. Individual divisions have been
approved for quality certification in accord-
ance with ISO 9001 and other customer
specific requirements.
With over 100 manufacturing sites
worldwide and sales companies in 70 coun-
tries, SKF is a truly international corpora-
tion. In addition, our distributors and dealers
in some 15 000 locations around the world,
an e-business marketplace and a global
distribution system put SKF close to custom-
ers for the supply of both products and
services. In essence, SKF solutions are avail-
able wherever and whenever customers
need them. Overall, the SKF brand and the
corporation are stronger than ever. As the
knowledge engineering company, we stand
ready to serve you with world-class product
competencies, intellectual resources, and
the vision to help you succeed.
Evolving by-wire technology
SKF has a unique expertise in fast-growing by-
wire technology, from fly-by-wire, to drive-by-
wire, to work-by-wire. SKF pioneered practical fly-
by-wire technology and is a close working partner
with all aerospace industry leaders. As an example,
virtually all aircraft of the Airbus design use SKF
by-wire systems for cockpit flight control.
SKF the knowledge engineering
company
Seals
SKF is also a leader in automotive by-wire tech-
nology, and has partnered with automotive engin-
eers to develop two concept cars, which employ
SKF mechatronics for steering and braking. Fur-
ther by-wire development has led SKF to produce
an all-electric forklift truck, which uses mecha-
tronics rather than hydraulics for all controls.
Bearings
and units
Mechatronics Services
Lubrication
systems
4
Harnessing wind power
The growing industry of wind-generated electric power provides a source of
clean, green electricity. SKF is working closely with global industry leaders to
develop efficient and trouble-free turbines, providing a wide range of large,
highly specialized bearings and condition monitoring systems to extend equip-
ment life of wind farms located in even the most remote and inhospitable
environments.
Working in extreme environments
In frigid winters, especially in northern countries, extreme sub-zero tempera-
tures can cause bearings in railway axleboxes to seize due to lubrication star-
vation. SKF created a new family of synthetic lubricants formulated to retain
their lubrication viscosity even at these extreme temperatures. SKF knowledge
enables manufacturers and end user customers to overcome the performance
issues resulting from extreme temperatures, whether hot or cold. For example,
SKF products are at work in diverse environments such as baking ovens and
instant freezing in food processing plants.
Developing a cleaner cleaner
The electric motor and its bearings are the heart of many household appli-
ances. SKF works closely with appliance manufacturers to improve their prod-
ucts performance, cut costs, reduce weight, and reduce energy consumption.
A recent example of this cooperation is a new generation of vacuum cleaners
with substantially more suction. SKF knowledge in the area of small bearing
technology is also applied to manufacturers of power tools and office
equipment.
Maintaining a 350 km/h R&D lab
In addition to SKFs renowned research and development facilities in Europe
and the United States, Formula One car racing provides a unique environment
for SKF to push the limits of bearing technology. For over 50 years, SKF prod-
ucts, engineering and knowledge have helped make Scuderia Ferrari a formid-
able force in F1 racing. (The average racing Ferrari utilizes more than 150 SKF
components.) Lessons learned here are applied to the products we provide to
automakers and the aftermarket worldwide.
Delivering Asset Efficiency Optimization
Through SKF Reliability Systems, SKF provides a comprehensive range of
asset efficiency products and services, from condition monitoring hardware
and software to maintenance strategies, engineering assistance and machine
reliability programmes. To optimize efficiency and boost productivity, some
industrial facilities opt for an Integrated Maintenance Solution, in which SKF
delivers all services under one fixed-fee, performance-based contract.
Planning for sustainable growth
By their very nature, bearings make a positive contribution to the natural
environment, enabling machinery to operate more efficiently, consume less
power, and require less lubrication. By raising the performance bar for our
own products, SKF is enabling a new generation of high-efficiency products
and equipment. With an eye to the future and the world we will leave to our
children, the SKF Group policy on environment, health and safety, as well as
the manufacturing techniques, are planned and implemented to help protect
and preserve the earths limited natural resources. We remain committed to
sustainable, environmentally responsible growth.
D
5
Designation p.
d
0
P
h

mm mm
Screw assembly Type of recirculation
Overview ball screw nuts
SD/BD/SDS/BDS
SD/BD/SDS/BDS
SD/BD
SD/BD/SDS/BDS
SD/BD/SDS/BDS
SD/BD/SDS/BDS
SD/BD
SH/SHS
SH
SH
SX/BX
SX/BX
SX/BX
SX/BX
SX/BX
SX/BX
SND/BND/PND
SND/BND/PND
SND/BND/PND
SND/BND/PND
SND/BND/PND
SND/BND/PND
SND/BND/PND
8
10
10
12
14
16
16
6
10
12,7
20
25
32
40
50
63
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
2,5
2
4
245
4
25
10
2
3
12,7
5
510
510
51040
10
10
510
5
510
510
510
10
10
16
18
16
18
20
SD/BD
SH
SHS
SDS/BDS
SX/BX
SND/BND/PND
Internal, by inserts
Stainless steel optional
1)
External, by integrated tube
Stainless steel optional
2)
Internal, by inserts, DIN version 24
1)
except 104 and 1610
2)
62 only.
6
Designation p.
d
0
P
h

mm mm
Screw assembly Type of recirculation
SN/BN/PN
SN/BN/PN
SN/BN/PN
SN/BN/PN
SN/BN/PN
SN/BN/PN
SN/BN/PN
SL/TL
SL/TL
SLD/TLD
SL/TL
SL/TL
SLT/TLT
SLT/TLT
SLT/TLT
SLT/TLT
FLBU/PLBU/BUF
FLBU/PLBU/BUF
FLBU/PLBU/BUF
FLBU/PLBU/BUF
FLBU/PLBU/BUF
FLBU/PLBU/BUF
FLBU/PLBU/BUF
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
25
32
32
40
50
25
32
40
50
16
20
25
32
40
50
63
5
5
510
510
510
10
10
2025
203240
32
2040
50
2025
203240
2040
50
28
32
34
SN/BN/PN
SL/TL SLD/TLD
SLT, TLT, Rotating nuts
Ends bearings: FLBU, PLBU, BUF
By faces
44
A
7
Life test bench
Only basic selection parameters are included.
To make the very best selection of a ball
screw, the designer should specify such
critical parameters as the load profile, the
linear or rotational speed, the rates of acce-
leration and deceleration, the cycle rate, the
environment, the required life, the lead
accuracy, the stiffness, and any other special
requirement. If in doubt, please consult an
SKF ball screw specialist before placing an
order.
Basic dynamic load rating (C
a
)
The dynamic rating is used to compute the
fatigue life of ball screws. It is the axial load
constant in magnitude and direction, and
acting centrally under which the nominal life
(as defined by ISO) reaches one million
revolutions.
Nominal fatigue life L
10
The nominal life of a ball screw is the
number of revolutions (or the number of
operating hours at a given constant speed)
which the ball screw is capable of enduring
before the first sign of fatigue (flaking,
spalling) occurs on one of the rolling
surfaces.
It is however evident from both laboratory
tests and practical experience that seemin-
gly identical ball screws operating under
identical conditions have different lives,
hence the notion of nominal life.
It is, in accordance with ISO definition,
the life achieved or exceeded by 90 % of a
sufficiently large group of apparently identi-
cal ball screws, working in identical condi-
tions (alignment, axial and centrally applied
load, speed, acceleration, lubrication,
temperature and cleanliness).
Service life
The actual life achieved by a specific ball
screw before it fails is known as service life.
Failure is not only by fatigue (flaking or
spalling); but also by inadequate lubrication
and wear; wear of the recirculation system,
corrosion, contamination, and, more gene-
rally, by loss of the functional characteristics
required by the application.
Experience acquired with similar applica-
tions will help to select the proper screw to
obtain the required service life. One must
also take into account structural require-
ments such as the strength of screw ends
and nut attachments, due to the loads
applied on these elements in service. To at-
tain L
10
life performance a mean working
load of up to 60 % of C
a
and a stroke higher
than 4 leads are permitted.
Equivalent dynamic loads
The loads acting on the screw can be calcu-
lated according to the laws of mechanics if
the external forces (e.g. power transmission,
work, rotary and linear inertia forces) are
known or can be calculated. It is necessary
to calculate the equivalent dynamic load.
Radial and moment loads must be taken
by linear bearing systems. It is extremely
important to resolve these problems at the
earliest conceptual stage. These forces are
detrimental to the life and the expected per-
formance of the screw.
Fluctuating load
When the load fluctuates during the working
cycle, it is necessary to calculate the equiva-
lent dynamic load: this load is defined as
that hypothetical load, constant in magni-
tude and direction, acting axially and cen-
trally on the screw which, if applied, would
have the same influence on the screw life as
the actual loads to which the screw is
subjected.
Additional loads due, for example to
misalignment, uneven loading, shocks, and
so on, must be taken in account.
Basic concepts
8
Their influence on the nominal life of the
screw is generally taken care of, consult SKF
for advice.
Static load
carrying capacity (C
oa
)
Ball screws should be selected on the basis
of the basic static load rating C
oa
instead of
on bearing life when they are submitted to
continuous or intermittent shock loads,
while stationary or rotating at very low
speed for short duration. The permissible
load is determined by the permanent defor-
mation caused by the load acting at the
contact points.
It is defined by ISO standards as the pure-
ly axially and centrally applied static load
which will create, by calculation, a total
(rolling element + thread surface) perma-
nent deformation equal to 0,0001 of the
diameter of the rolling element ( fig. 1).
A ball screw must be selected by its basic
static load rating which must be, at least,
equal to the product of the maximum axial
static load applied and a safety factor s
o
.
The safety factor is selected in relation
with past experience of similar applications
and requirements of running smoothness
and noise level
1)
.
Critical rotating speed
for screw shafts
The shaft is equated to a cylinder, the
diameter of which is the root diameter of the
thread. The formulae use a parameter the
value of which is dictated by the mounting
of the screw shaft (whether it is simply
supported or fixed).
As a rule the nut is not considered as a
support of the screw shaft. Because of the
potential inaccuracies in the mounting of the
screw assembly, a safety factor of 0,8 is
applied to the calculated critical speeds.
Calculations which consider the nut as a
support of the shaft, or reduce the safety
factor, require practical tests and possibly an
optimization of the design.
Permissible speed limit
The permissible speed limit is that speed
which a screw cannot reliably exceed at any
time. It is generally the limiting speed of
the recirculation system in the nut. It is
expressed as the product of the rpm and the
nominal diameter of the screw shaft (in
mm).
The speed limits quoted in this catalogue
are the maximum speeds that may be
applied through very short periods and
in optimized running conditions of align-
ment, light external load and preload with
monitored lubrication.
Running a screw continuously at the per-
missible speed limit may lead to a reduction
of the calculated life of the nut mechanism.
Careful
High speed associated with high load
requires a large input torque and yields a
relatively short nominal life
1)
.
In the case of high acceleration and dece-
leration, it is recommended to either work
under a nominal external load or to apply
a light preload to the nut to avoid internal
sliding during reversal.
The value of preload of screws submitted
to high velocity must be that preload which
ensures that the rolling elements do not
slide
1)
.
Too high a preload will create unaccep-
table increases of the internal temperature.
Lubrication
The lubrication of screws rotating at high
speed must be properly considered in quan-
tity and quality.
The volume, spread and frequency of the
application of the lubricant (oil or grease)
must be properly selected and monitored.
At high speed the lubricant spread on the
surface of the screw shaft may be thrown
off by centrifugal forces. It is important to
monitor this phenomenon during the first
run at high speed and possibly adapt the
frequency of relubrication or the flow of lu-
bricant, or select a lubricant with a different
viscosity.
Monitoring the steady temperature
reached by the nut permits the frequency of
relubrication or the oil flow rate to be
optimized.
Efficiency and back-driving
The performance of a screw is mainly
dependant on the geometry of the contact
surfaces and their finish as well as the helix
angle of the thread. It is, also, dependant on
the working conditions of the screw (load,
speed, lubrication, preload, alignment,
etc ).
The direct efficiency is used to define
the input torque required to transform the
rotation of one member into the translation
of the other. Conversely, the indirect effi-
ciency is used to define the axial load
required to transform the translation of one
member into the rotation of the other one. It
is used, also, to define the braking torque
required to prevent that rotation.
It is safe to consider that these screws are
reversible or back-driveable under almost
all circumstances.
It is therefore necessary to design a brake
mechanism if backdriving is to be avoided
(gear reducers or brake).
Preload torque:
Internally preloaded screws exhibit a torque
due to this preload. This persists even when
they are not externally loaded. Preload
torque is measured when assembly is lubri-
cated with ISO grade 64 oil.
Starting torque:
This is defined as the torque needed to
overcome the following to start rotation:
a the total inertia of all moving parts acce-
lerated by the energy source (including
rotation and linear movement).
b the internal friction of the screw/nut
assembly, bearing and associated guiding
devices.
In general, torque to overcome inertia (a) is
greater than friction torque (b).
The coefficient of friction of the high ef-
ficiency screw when starting s is estimated
at up to double the dynamic coefficient ,
under normal conditions of use.
1)
SKF can help you to define this value in relation with
the actual conditions of service.
Fig. 1
d
Load C
o
A
9
Axial play and preload
SKF products are avalaible with different
versions of axial play. Standard axial play is
intended for transport screws, where pro-
duct is not submitted to vibrations, high ac-
celerations, and where accuracy under load
is not critical (ex: SN type).
Reduced play (ex: SN type with reduced
play) and backlash elimination by oversize
balls (ex: BN type) are proposed to increase
assembly precision ( fig. 2).
For optimum rigidity, internal preloaded
nuts are recommended (ex: PN type),
( fig. 3). Indeed preloaded nuts are sub-
ject to much less elastic deformation than
non-preloaded nuts. Therefore they should
be used whenever the accuracy of positio-
ning under load is important.
Preload is that force applied to a set of
two half nuts to either press them together
or push them apart with the purpose of eli-
minating backlash or increasing the rigidity
or stiffness of the assembly. The preload is
defined by the value of the preload torque
(see under that heading in the previous
paragrah). The torque depends on the type
of nut and on the mode of preload (elastic or
rigid).
Static axial stiffness of a
complete assembly
It is the ratio of the external axial load ap-
plied on the system and the axial displace-
ment of the face of the nut in relation with
the fixed (anchored) end of the screw shaft.
The inverse of the rigidity of the total system
is equal to the sum of all the inverses of the
rigidity of each of the components (screw
shaft, nut as mounted on the shaft, sup-
porting bearing, supporting housings, etc).
1 1 1 1
= + +
R
t
R
s
R
n
R
p
Because of this, the rigidity of the total
system is always less than the smallest indi-
vidual rigidity.
Nut rigidity: R
n
When a preload is applied to a split nut,
firstly, the internal play is eliminated, then,
the Hertzian elastic deformation increases
as the preload applied so that the overall
rigidity increases.
Fig. 5
l
l
2
Fig. 4
l
l
Fig. 2
SN BN
The theoretical deformation does not take
into account machining inaccuracies, actual
sharing of the load between the different
contact surfaces, the elasticity of the nut
and of the screw shaft.
The practical stiffness values given in the
catalogue are lower than the theoretical
values for this reason.
They are determined by SKF based on the
value of the selected basic preload and an
external load equal to twice this preload.
Shaft rigidity: R
s
The elastic deformation of screw shaft is
proportional to its length and inversely pro-
portional to the square of the root diameter.
According to the relative importance of
the screw deformation (see rigidity of the
total system), too large an increase in the
preload of the nut and supporting bearings
yields a limited increase of rigidity and nota-
bly increases the preload torque
and therefore the running temperature.
Consequently, the preload stated in the
catalogue for each dimension is optimum
and should not be increased.
Fig. 3
Lead + Shift
Lead Lead Screw
Nut
10
Fix-free or fix-support
d
2
2
R
s
= 165 ( fig. 4)
l
Fix-fix assembly

165 d
2
2
l

R
s
= ( fig. 5)
l
2
(l l
2
)
Where
R
s
= Shaft rigidity [N/m]
For d
2
values, please refer to product pages.
Screw shaft buckling
The column loading of the screw shaft must
be checked when it is submitted to com-
pression loading (whether dynamically or
statically).
The maximum permissible compressive
load is calculated using the Euler formulae.
It is then multiplied by a safety factor of 3 to
5, depending on the application.
The type of end mounting of the shaft is
critical to select the proper coefficients to be
used in the Euler formulae.
When the screw shaft comprises a single
diameter, the root diameter is used for the
calculation. When the screw comprises
different sections with various diameters,
calculations becomes more complex
1)
.
1)
Manufacturing precision
Generally speaking, the precision indication
given in the designation defines the lead
precisions ( page 14) (e.g. G5G7).
Parameters other than lead precision cor-
respond to our internal standards (generally
based on ISO class 7).
If you require special tolerances (for
example class 5) please specify when re-
questing a quotation or ordering.
High precision rolled screws
The combination of Hightech machines and
the control of the cold forming and metal-
lurgical processes result in a screw that
has virtually the same accuracy and per-
formance of a ground unit at a lower cost
( diagram 1).
Materials and heat
treatments
Standard screw shafts are machined from
carbon steel which is surface hardened by
induction.
Standard nuts are machined in steel
which is through hardened (100 Cr6NFA
35.565 or equivalent for diameters
20 mm and carbon steel for diameters
< 20 mm). Hardness of the contact surfaces
is 5660 HRc, depending on diameter, for
standard screws.
Most assemblies made of stainless mate-
rial have a surface hardness in the range
50 to 58 HRc, depending on the type. The
load rating of the catalogue are given only
for standard screws.
Number of circuits of balls
A nut is defined by the number of ball turns
which support the load.
The number is changing, according to the
product and the combination diameter/lead.
It is defined by the number of circuits and
their type.
Recirculation inserts
The standard products have been fitted with
composite ball recirculation inserts.
System performance is improved because
of the smoother ball recirculation. This
results from the improved precision of the
moulded insert when compared to the
steel insert. If the product is used in severe
applications, or the insert is used to prevent
collapse (especially in vertical applications),
a steel version is available. In such cases,
the specifier should consult SKF to obtain
the optimum solution.
Working environment
Our products have not been developed for
use in an explosive atmosphere, conse-
quently we cannot take any responsibility for
the use in this field.
0
100
200
0 500 1 000
Diagram 1
ISO standard
rolled screws G7
SKF High Precision
rolled screws G7
SKF High Precision
rolled screw G5
ground screws G3
Length [mm]
Lead error [m]
A
11
B Recommendations for assembly
Ball screws are precision components and
should be handled with care to avoid shocks.
When stored out of the shipping crate they
must lie on wooden or plastic vee blocks and
should not be allowed to sag. Screw assem-
blies are shipped, wrapped in a heavy gauge
plastic tube which protects them from
foreign material and possible pollution. They
should stay wrapped until they are used.
Radial and moment loads
Any radial or moment load on the nut will
overload some of the contact surfaces, thus
significantly reducing life ( fig. 6).
Alignment
SKF linear guidance components should be
used to ensure correct alignment and avoid
non-axial loading. The parallelism of the
screw shaft with the guiding devices must
be checked. If external linear guidance
proves impractical, we suggest mounting
the nut on trunnions or gimbals and the
screw shaft in self-aligning bearings.
Mounting the screw in tension helps align
it properly and eliminates buckling.
Lubrication
Good lubrication is essential for the proper
functioning of the screw and for its long
term reliability
1)
.
Before shipping, the screw is coated with
a protective fluid that dries to a film. This
protective film is not a lubricant.
Depending on the selected lubricant, it
may be necessary to remove this film before
applying the lubricant (there may be a risk of
non-compatibility).
If this operation is performed in a poten-
tially polluted atmosphere it is highly recom-
mended to proceed with a thorough
cleaning of the assembly.
Designing the screw shaft
ends
Generally speaking, when the ends of the
screw shaft are specified by the customers
engineering personnel, it is their responsa-
bility to check the strength of these ends.
However, we offer in pages 36 to 41 of this
catalogue, a choice of standard machined
ends. As far as possible, we recommend
their use.
Whatever your choice may be, please
keep in mind that no dimension on the shaft
ends can exceed d
o
(otherwise traces of the
root of thread will appear or the shaft must
be made by joining 2 pieces).
A minimum shoulder should be sufficient
to maintain the inner bearing ring.
Operating temperature
Screws made from standard steel
( page 11) and operating under normal
loads can sustain temperatures in the range
20 to +110 C.
Between 110 and 130 C, SKF must be
notified so that it adapts the annealing pro-
cedure and checks that the application can
be successful with a hardness below the
standard minimum value ( page 11).
Above 130 C, steels adapted to the
temperature of the application should be
selected (100Cr6, special steel, etc).
Consult SKF for advice.
Operating at high temperature will lower
the hardness of the steel, alter the accuracy
of the thread and may increase the oxidabi-
lity of the materials or change lubricant
properties.
1)
Fig. 6
Axials loads
Yes
Radials loads
No
Assembly procedure
12
Separating the nut from the
screw shaft
Never screw the nut off the shaft without a
mandrel to prevent the balls coming out
( fig. 7).
1 Remove the retaining strap
2 Hold the sleeve against the ball track).
If the sleeve does not go over the
diameter next to the ball track, adhesive
tape can be used or the sleeve held
against the unmachined end ( fig. 8)
3 Without forcing, engage the nut in the
screw thread.
Starting-up the screw
After the assembly has been cleaned,
mounted and lubricated, it is recommended
that the nut is allowed to make several full
strokes at low speed; to check the proper
positioning of the limit switches or reversing
mechanism before applying the full load and
the full speed.
Note:
Instructions for most operations like moun-
ting a nut on a screw shaft, a wiper on a
nut, etc are available in separate sheets
delivered with the product: please refer to
them
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
sleeve screw
nut
13
B
C Technical data
Lead precision
Lead precision is measured at 20 C on
the useful stroke l
u
, which is the threaded
length decreased, at each end, by the
length l
e
equal to the screw shaft diameter
( table 2 and fig. 8).
Case with value of c specified by the cus-
tomer ( fig. 9).
Case with c = 0 = standard version in case
of no value given by the customer
( fig. 10).
0 315 23 23 52 35 130 87
(315) 400 25 25 57 40 140 100
(400) 500 27 26 63 46 155 115
(500) 630 32 29 70 52 175 130
(630) 800 36 31 80 57 200 140
(800) 1 000 40 34 90 63 230 155
(1 000) 1 250 47 39 105 70 260 175
(1 250) 1 600 55 44 125 80 310 200
(1 600) 2 000 65 51 150 90 370 230
(2 000) 2 500 78 59 175 105 440 260
(2 500) 3 150 96 69 210 125 530 310
(3 150) 4 000 115 82 260 150 640 370
(4 000) 5 000 140 99 320 175 790 440
(5 000) 6 000 170 119 390 210 960 530
G5 G7 G9
V
300p
m 23 35 87
l
u
e
p
v
up
e
p
v
up
e
p
v
up
mm m
Lead accuracy control on a complete assembly
Table 2
Technical data
14
Symbols used in figs. 8 to 10
l
u
= useful travel
l
e
= excess travel (no lead precision
required)
l
o
= nominal travel
l
s
= specified travel
c = travel compensation (difference
between l
s
and l
o
to be defined by
the customer, for instance to com-
pensate an expansion)
e
p
= tolerance over the specified travel
V = travel variation (or permissible
band width)
V
300p
= maximum permitted travel varia-
tion over 300 mm
V
up
= maximum permitted travel varia-
tion over the useful travel l
u
V
300a
= measured travel variation over
300 mm
V
ua
= measured travel variation over the
useful travel
l
e
l
e
+ [m]
l
u
l
0
[mm]
v
ua
e
p
e
p
l
e
l
e
+ [m]
l
u
l
0
[mm]
e
p
e
p
v
up
c
l
m
l
s
l
e
l
e
l
0
[mm]
v
ua
v
up
l
m
v
300a
v
300p
300 mm
+ [m]
l
u
+
Fig. 8
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
Mean travel :
the line which fits
the curve best by
method of least
squares.
Threaded length
Threaded length
Threaded length
C
15
SD/BD/SH miniature screws
Rolled thread miniature ball screw, nut with threaded end.
Nominal diameter: 6 to 16 mm
Lead: 2 to 12,7 mm
Cylindrical nut with threaded end: easy
mounting
Excellent repeatibility: high positioning
quality
Recirculation with inserts: (SD/BD) or
tube (SH) smooth running and good
backdriving
Backlash elimination by oversize balls on
request (only for insert design BD).
Maximum length 1 000 mm
Optional safety device
*)
:
124R 144R 165R 12,712,7R
Optional wipers
*)
: For all sizes except
62R 103R.
Recirculation SD Standard SD
Standard SH Customised SD
Nominal
diam eter
Lead
(right
hand)
Nut Screw Designation
Basic load ratings Number
of cir cuits
of balls
Max play Reduced
play on
request
Inertia Grease Weight Mass Inertia Grease
dynamic static
d
0
P
h
C
a
C
oa

mm mm kN mm kgmm
2
cm
3
kg kg/m kgmm
2
/m cm
3
/m
6 2 1,2 1,5 12,5 0,05 0,02 7,7 0,1 0,025 0,18 0,7 0,7 SH 62 R
8 2,5 2,2 2,6 3 0,07 0,03 1,12 0,1 0,025 0,32 2,1 1,1 SD/BD 82.5 R
10 2 2,5 3,5 3 0,07 0,03 1,7 0,1 0,03 0,51 5,2 1,4 SD/BD 102 R
3 2,3 3,5 12,5 0,07 0,03 2,9 0,3 0,05 0,5 5,1 1,3 SH 103 R
4 4,5 5,4 3 0,07 0,03 2,7 0,3 0,04 0,43 3,8 1,3 SD/BD 104 R
12 2 2,9 4,6 3 0,07 0,03 1,5 0,1 0,023 0,67 10 1,7 SD/BD 122 R
4 5 6,5 3 0,07 0,03 7 0,4 0,066 0,71 10,8 1,6 SD/BD 124 R
5 4,2 5,3 3 0,07 0,03 5 0,6 0,058 0,71 10,1 1,4 SD/BD 125 R
12,7 12,7 5,3 9 21,5 0,07 0,03 20 1,1 0,15 0,71 16,2 1,6 SH 12,712,7 R
14 4 6 9 3 0,07 0,03 8 0,6 0,083 1,05 22 1,7 SD/BD 144 R
16 2 3,3 6,2 3 0,07 0,03 9,2 0,6 0,1 1,4 39,7 1,7 SD/BD 162 R
5 7,6 10,5 3 0,07 0,03 22,7 0,9 0,135 1,3 33,9 2,1 SD/BD 165 R
10 10,7 17 21,8 0,07 0,03 24,4 1 0,16 1,21 30,7 1,9 SD/BD 1610 R
*
It is not possible to supply safety device and wipers in the same nut.
16
62 16,5 M141 20 7,5 126-A35 1 000 4,7 6
82,5 17,5 M151 23,5 23,5 7,5 126-A35 1 000 6,3 7,6
102 19,5 M171 22 22 7,5 126-A35 1 000 8,3 9,5
103 21 M181 29 9 126-A35 1 000 7,9 9,9
104 21 M181 28 33 8 126-A35 1 000 7,4 8,9
122 20 M181 20 23,5 8 126-A35 2 000 9,9 11,2
124 25,5 M201 34 34 10 126-A35 2 000 9,4 11,3
125 23 M201 36 40 10 126-A35 2 000 9,3 11,8
12,712,7 29,5 M251,5 50 50 12 126-A35 2 000 10,2 13
144 27 M221,5 30 34 8 126-A35 2 000 11,9 13,7
162 29,5 M251,5 27 27 12 126-A35 2 000 14,3 15,5 FLBU 16/PLBU 16 BUF 16
165 32,5 M261,5 42 42 12 126-A35 2 000 12,7 15,2 FLBU 16/PLBU 16 BUF 16
1610 32 M261,5 46 46 12 126-A35 2 000 12,6 15,2 FLBU 16/PLBU 16 BUF 16
Screw Nut Screw Support bearing
Without With Tightening
spanner
Recommended thrust
bearing type
Rec om mend ed
sup port bear ing
type
wiper wiper
d
0
P
h
D
1
M
1
L L
1
(FACOM) length d
2
d
1
h10 6g 0,3 max.
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
L
3,2
L
1
3
d
2
d
1
d
0
D
1
M
1
D
17
SDS/BDS/SHS miniature screws in stainless steel
Lead: 2 to 5 mm
Cylindrical nut with threaded end: easy
mounting
Excellent repeatibility: high positioning
quality
request (BDS designation): maximum
length 1 000 mm
Optional wipers: for all sizes except
SHS 62R
Material for both shaft and nut: X30Cr13
(AISI 420 equivalent)
Balls are in X105CrMo17 (AISI 440C
equivalent) except for size 16x5R
(SDS/BDS): balls are in 100 Cr6
(AISI 52100 equivalent).
Standard SDS
Standard SHS Customised SDS
SDS BDS
Nominal Lead
(right
hand)
diam eter Basic load ratings Number
of cir cuits
of balls
Max play Reduced
play on
request
dynamic static
d
0
P
h
C
a
C
oa

mm mm kN kN mm mm kgmm
2
cm
3
kg kg/m kgmm
2
/m cm
3
/m
6 2 1 1,1 12.5 0,05 0,02 7,7 0,1 0,025 0,18 0,7 0,7 SHS 62 R
8 2,5 1,2 1,3 3 0,07 0,03 1,12 0,1 0,025 0,32 2,1 1,1 SDS/BDS 82,5 R
10 2 1,6 1,7 3 0,07 0,03 1,7 0,1 0,03 0,51 5,2 1,4 SDS/BDS 102 R
12 2 1,8 2,2 3 0,07 0,03 1,5 0,1 0,023 0,67 10 1,7 SDS/BDS 122 R
4 3 3,2 3 0,07 0,03 7 0,4 0,066 0,71 10,8 1,6 SDS/BDS 124 R
5 2,5 2,6 3 0,07 0,03 5 0,6 0,058 0,71 10,1 1,4 SDS/BDS 125 R
14 4 3,7 4,4 3 0,07 0,03 8 0,6 0,083 1,05 22 1,7 SDS/BDS 144 R
16 2 2 3 3 0,07 0,03 9,2 0,6 0,1 1,4 39,7 1,7 SDS/BDS 162 R
5 4,7 5,1 3 0,07 0,03 22,7 0,9 0,135 1,3 33,9 2,1 SDS/BDS 165 R
18
L
3,2
L
1
3
d
2
d
1
d
0
D
1
M
1
62 16,5 M141 20 7,5 126-A35 1 000 4,7 6
82,5 17,5 M151 23,5 23,5 7,5 126-A35 1 000 6,3 7,6
102 19,5 M171 22 22 7,5 126-A35 1 000 8,3 9,5
122 20 M181 23,5 23,5 8 126-A35 2 000 9,9 11,2
124 25,5 M201 34 34 10 126-A35 2 000 9,4 11,3
125 23 M201 40 40 10 126-A35 2 000 9,3 11,8
144 27 M22 1,5 34 34 8 126-A35 2 000 11,9 13,7
162 29,5 M251,5 27 27 12 126-A35 2 000 14,3 15,5 FLBU 16/PLBU 16 BUF 16
165 32,5 M261,5 42 42 12 126-A35 2 000 12,7 15,2 FLBU 16/PLBU 16 BUF 16
Without With Tightening
spanner
Recommended thrust
bearing type
Rec om mend ed
sup port bear ing
type
wiper wiper
d
0
P
h
D
1
M
1
L L
1
(FACOM) length d
2
d
1
h10 6g 0,3 max.
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
D
19
SX/BX universal screws
Rolled thread ball screw internal recirculation nut with threaded end.
Standard version: composite inserts.
Special version: steel inserts which can act
as a safety device for severe requirements
or vertical applications. Contact us.
Lead: 5 to 40 mm
Cylindrical body of minimum diameter to
simplify assembly
Lubrication hole for nipple or automatic
SKF SYSTEM 24, positioned relative to
the ISO thread
Handling screw: nut with axial play
Screw shaft can be phosphated on
request
Wipers available
request (BX designation)
Nut mounting flanges available
Screw shaft accessories: FLBUPLBU and
BUF off the shelves ( pages 42 to 47).
Standard Recirculation
Customised
SX BX
Nominal Lead
(right
hand)
of cir cuits
of balls
Max play Reduced
play on
request
Preload
torque
zero play
dynamic static
d
0
P
h
C
a
C
oa
T
pr

mm mm kN mm Nm kgmm
2
cm
3
kg kg/m kgmm
2
/m cm
3
/m
20 5 14,5 24,4 4 0,1 0,05 0,1 60 1,3 0,24 2 85 2,7 SX/BX 205 R
25 5 19,4 37,8 5 0,1 0,05 0,17 125 2,5 0,39 3,3 224 3,4 SX/BX 255 R
10 25,8 43,7 4 0,12 0,08 0,23 135 4,6 0,4 3,2 255 3,2 SX/BX 2510 R
32 5 22,1 50,5 5 0,1 0,05 0,25 230 2,6 0,48 5,6 641 4,4 SX/BX 325 R
10 28,9 55,7 4 0,12 0,08 0,32 400 5,9 0,77 5,6 639 3,7 SX/BX 3210 R
40 5 24,1 63,2 5 0,1 0,05 0,34 390 3,3 0,58 9 1 639 5,6 SX/BX 405 R
10 63,6 127,1 5 0,12 0,08 0,64 840 12,4 1,25 8,4 1 437 5 SX/BX 4010 R
40 25,1 72,9 2 0,1 0,05 0,64 1 200 14,4 1,6 8,1 1 330 5,2 SX/BX 4040 R
50 10 81,9 189,1 6 0,12 0,08 1,02 2 400 19,9 2,4 13,6 3 736 6,3 SX/BX 5010 R
63 10 91,7 243,5 6 0,12 0,08 1,44 4 620 25,4 3,1 22 9 913 8,1 SX/BX 6310 R
20
1)
for high load application, please contact SKF.
2)
for high load application use FLRBU type, please refer to roller screws catalogue for end shaft and support bearing definitions.
205 38 M351,5 54 14 8 8 M61 HN5 4 700 16,7 19,4 PLBU 20/FLBU 20
1)
BUF 20
255 43 M401,5 69 19 8 8 M61 HN6 4 700 21,7 24,6 PLBU 25/FLBU 25 BUF 25
3210 54 M481,5 95 19 15 15 M61 HN7 5 700 27,8 32 PLBU 32/FLBU 32/FLRBU 3
2)
BUF 32
4010 65 M602 105 24 15 13 M81 HN9 5 700 34 39,4 PLBU 40/FLBU 40/FLRBU 4
2)
BUF 40
4040 65 M602 121 24 20 48,6 M81 HN9 5 700 34,2 38,3 PLBU 40/FLBU 40 BUF 40
5010 78 M722 135 29 15 15 M81 HN12 5 700 44 49,7 PLBU 50/FLBU 50/FLRBU 5
2)
BUF 50
6310 93 M852 135 29 15 15 M81 HN14 5 700 57 62,8 PLBU 63/FLBU 63 BUF 63
Tightening
spanner
Recommended thrust
bearing type
Rec om mend ed
sup port bear ing
type
d
0
P
h
D
1
M
1
L L
1
L
2
L
4
M2 length d
2
d
1
js13 6g max.
mm mm mm mm
L
L
1
L
2
d
2
d
1
d
0
D
1
M
1
8
L
4
M
2
D
21
SX nut with square flange (FHSF)
SX nut with trunnion flange (FHTF)
Accessories for SX/BX nuts
SX nut with round flange (FHRF)
L
1
L
H
G
J
L
1
L
H
1
H
2
H
3
L
1
/2
D
1
L
1
L
H
J
J
1
N
22
Nominal
diam eter
Lead Dimensions Designation
d
0
P
h
L L
1
H J J
1
N
h14 h14 js12
mm mm mm
20 5 55 15 60 45 63,6 6,6 FHSF 20
25 5 70 20 70 52 73,5 9 FHSF 25
10 85 20 70 52 73,5 9 FHSF 25
32 5 65 20 80 60 84,8 9 FHSF 32
10 96 20 80 60 84,8 9 FHSF 32
40 5 66 20 90 70 99 11 FHSF 405
10 106 25 100 78 110,3 13 FHSF 4010
40 122 25 100 78 110,3 13 FHSF 4010
50 10 136 30 120 94 133 15 FHSF 50
63 10 136 30 130 104 147 15 FHSF 63
Nominal
diam eter
Lead Dimensions Designation Glycodur
designation
GLY PG d
0
P
h
L L
1
H
1
H
2
H
3
D
1
js16 h12 h12 h8
mm mm mm
20 5 57 17 55 56 80 15 FHTF 20 151710A
25 5 71 21 60 65 97 18 FHTF 25 182015A
10 86 21 60 65 97 18 FHTF 25 182015A
32 5 68 23 73 73 105 20 FHTF 32 202315A
10 99 23 73 73 105 20 FHTF 32 202315A
40 5 69 23 85 85 117 20 FHTF 405 202315A
10 108,5 27,5 98 98 140 25 FHTF 4010 252820A
40 124,5 27,5 98 98 140 25 FHTF 4010 252820A
50 10 139 33 120 120 162 30 FHTF 50 303420A
63 10 139 33 135 135 177 30 FHTF 63 303420A
Nominal
diam eter
Lead Dimensions Designation
d
0
P
h
L L
1
G H J
h14 h12 js12
mm mm mm
20 5 55 15 M5 52 44 FHRF 20
25 5 70 20 M6 60 50 FHRF 25
10 85 20 M6 60 50 FHRF 25
32 5 65 20 M6 69 59 FHRF 32
10 96 20 M6 69 59 FHRF 32
40 5 66 20 M8 82 69 FHRF 405
10 106 25 M10 92 76 FHRF 4010
40 122 25 M10 92 76 FHRF 4010
50 10 136 30 M12 110 91 FHRF 50
63 10 136 30 M12 125 106 FHRF 63 D
23
SND/BND precision screws, DIN standard 69051
Rolled thread ball screw with internal recirculation nut.
Lead: 5 to 10 mm
SKF SYSTEM 24
Compact nut with integral flange for
simple mounting and axial play
Ground flanged nut: precise mounting
Wipers available
request (BND designation)
request
With flanged housing
SND BND
Nominal Lead
(right
hand)
of cir cuits
of balls
Max
play
Reduced
play on
request
Preload
torque
zero play
dynamic static
d
0
P
h
C
a
C
oa
T
pr

mm mm kN mm Nm kgmm
2
cm
3
kg kg/m kgmm
2
/m cm
3
/m
16 5 8,1 12,4 3 0,08 0,05 0,05 40 1 0,23 1,3 33 2,1 SND/BND 165 R
10 10,7 17 21,8 0,07 0,03 0,15 41 1,6 0,18 1,21 30,7 2,1 SND/BND 1610 R
20 5 11,7 18,3 3 0,1 0,05 0,08 86 1,1 0,24 2 85 2,7 SND/BND 205 R
25 5 13 22,7 3 0,1 0,05 0,11 117 1,6 0,29 3,3 224 3,4 SND/BND 255 R
25 10 25,8 43,7 4 0,12 0,08 0,23 144 4,5 0,38 3,2 255 3,2 SND/BND 2510 R
32 5 19,1 40,4 4 0,1 0,05 0,21 364 2,1 0,54 5,6 641 4,5 SND/BND 325 R
10 22,6 41,8 3 0,12 0,08 0,25 384 4,6 0,58 5,6 639 4,2 SND/BND 3210 R
40 5 25,4 63,2 5 0,1 0,05 0,36 855 3,1 0,92 9 1 639 5,6 SND/BND 405 R
10 63,6 127,1 5 0,12 0,08 0,64 1 010 10,7 1,3 8,4 1 437 5,1 SND/BND 4010 R
50 10 70,6 157,6 5 0,12 0,08 0,88 2 130 13,1 1,8 13,6 3 736 6,5 SND/BND 5010 R
63 10 78,4 202,9 5 0,12 0,08 1,23 4 075 16,1 2,4 22 9 913 8,4 SND/BND 6310 R
24
165 28 38 1 5,5 48 43,5 10 10 40 2 000 12,7 15,2 FLBU 16/PLBU 16 BUF 16
1610 28 38 1 5,5 48 47 37 10 40 2 000 12,6 15,2 FLBU 16/PLBU 16 BUF 16
205 36 47 1 6,6 58 44,5 10 10 44 4 700 16,7 19,4 PLBU 20/FLBU 20 BUF 20
255 40 51 1 6,6 62 44,5 10 10 48 4 700 21,7 24,6 PLBU 25/FLBU 25 BUF 25
2510 40 51 1 6,6 62 75 10 10 48 4 700 20,5 24,6 PLBU 25/FLBU 25 BUF 25
325 50 65 1 9 80 51,5 10 12 62 5 700 28,7 31,6 PLBU 32/FLBU 32 BUF 32
3210 50 65 1 9 80 62,5 10 12 62 5 700 27,8 32 PLBU 32/FLBU 32 BUF 32
405 63 78 2 9 93 58,5 10 14 70 5 700 36,7 39,6 PLBU 40/FLBU 40 BUF 40
4010 63 78 2 9 93 91 20 14 70 5 700 34 39,4 PLBU 40/FLBU 40/FLRBU 4
1)
BUF 40
5010 75 93 2 11 110 93 10 16 85 5 700 44 49,7 PLBU 50/FLBU 50/FLRBU 5
1)
BUF 50
6310 90 108 2 11 125 95 10 18 95 5 700 57 62,8 PLBU 63/FLBU 63 BUF 63
Recommended thrust
bearing type
Rec om mend ed
sup port bear ing
type
d
0
P
h
D
1
D
4
Design D
5
D
6
L L
1
L
7
L
8
length d
2
d
1
g6 H13 h13 h13 max.
mm mm mm mm
1)
for high load application use FLRBU type, please refer to roller screws catalogue for end shaft and support bearing definitions
D
1
D
6
D
1
-0,2
-0,5
L
d
2
d
1
d
0
L
7
L
7
/2
L
1
30
30
90
(8) D
5

IT11
M81 -6H
long 8
D
4
L
8
M61 -6H
long 8 22,5
90
(6) D
5
IT11
D
4
L
8
Design 1
Design 2
D
25
1)
PND 16x10 is realised with double nut.
PND preloaded screws, DIN standard 69051
Lead: 5 to 10 mm
SKF SYSTEM 24
One-piece nut with integral flange offe-
ring an internal preload for optimum
rigidity
Wipers available
request
With plummer housing
PND
Nominal Lead
(right
hand)
of cir cuits
of balls
Preload
torque
average
Stiffness Inertia Grease Weight Mass Inertia Grease
dynamic static
d
0
P
h
C
a
C
oa
T
pr
R
n

mm mm kN Nm N/m kgmm
2
cm
3
kg kg/m kgmm
2
/m cm
3
/m
16 5 5,7 8,3 22 0,08 147 46 1 0,19 1,3 33 2,1 PND 165 R
10 10,7 17 221,8 0,25 263 56 2,7 0,28 1,21 30,7 1,9 PND 1610 R
1)
20 5 8,2 12,2 22 0,14 248 91 1,3 0,26 2 85 2,7 PND 205 R
25 5 13 22,7 23 0,28 436 405 2 0,4 3,3 224 3,4 PND 255 R
10 14,2 21,8 22 0,3 264 245 4,5 0,53 3,2 255 3,2 PND 2510 R
32 5 19,1 40,4 24 0,52 734 453 3,2 0,715 5,6 641 3,2 PND 325 R
10 22,6 41,8 23 0,61 490 490 7,6 0,81 5,6 639 4,1 PND 3210 R
40 5 25,4 63,2 25 0,71 968 1 110 4,8 1,3 9 1 639 5,5 PND 405 R
10 52,5 101,7 24 1,47 793 1 290 15,5 1,8 8,4 1 437 4,9 PND 4010 R
50 10 70,6 157,6 25 2,47 1 222 2 940 27,5 2,6 13,6 3 736 7,9 PND 5010 R
63 10 78,4 202,9 25 3,46 1 448 5 290 26,8 3,2 22 9 913 7,9 PND 6310 R
26
2)
D
1
D
6
D
1
-0,2
-0,5
L
d
2
d
1
d
0
L
7
L
7
/2
L
1
30
30
90
(8) D
5

IT11
M81 -6H
long 8
D
4
L
8
M61 -6H
long 8 22,5
90
(6) D
5
IT11
D
4
L
8
165 28 38 1 5,5 48 48 10 10 40 2 000 12,7 15,2 FLBU 16/PLBU 16 BUF 16
1610 28 38 1 5,5 48 87 77 10 40 2 000 12,6 15,2 FLBU 16/PLBU 16 BUF 16
205 36 47 1 6,6 58 50 10 10 44 4 700 16,7 19,4 PLBU 20/FLBU 20 BUF 20
255 40 51 1 6,6 62 62 10 10 48 4 700 21,7 24,6 PLBU 25/FLBU 25 BUF 25
2510 40 51 1 6,6 62 75 10 10 48 4 700 20,5 24,6 PLBU 25/FLBU 25 BUF 25
325 50 65 1 9 80 74 10 12 62 5 700 28,7 31,6 PLBU 32/FLBU 32 BUF 32
3210 50 65 1 9 80 100 10 12 62 5 700 27,8 32 PLBU 32/FLBU 32 BUF 32
405 63 78 2 9 93 88 10 14 70 5 700 36,7 39,6 PLBU 40/FLBU 40 BUF 40
4010 63 78 2 9 93 130 20 14 70 5 700 34 39,4 PLBU 40/FLBU 40/FLRBU 4
2)
BUF 40
5010 75 93 2 11 110 151 10 16 85 5 700 44 49,7 PLBU 50/FLBU 50/FLRBU 5
2)
BUF 50
6310 90 108 2 11 125 153 10 18 95 5 700 57 62,8 PLBU 63/FLBU 63 BUF 63
Recommended thrust
bearing type
Rec om mend ed
sup port bear ing
type
d
0
P
h
D
1
D
4
Design D
5
D
6
L L
1
L
7
L
8
length d
2
d
1
g6 js12 H13 h13 h13 max.
mm mm mm
Design 1
Design 2
D
27
SN/BN precision screws
Lead: 5 to 10 mm
SKF SYSTEM 24
Compact nut with integral flange for
simple mounting and axial play
Ground flanged nut: precise mounting
Wipers available
request (BN designation)
request
Customised
SN BN
Nominal Lead
(right
hand)
of cir cuits
of balls
Max
play
Reduced
play on
request
Preload
torque
zero play
dynamic static
d
0
P
h
C
a
C
oa
T
pr

mm mm kN mm Nm kgmm
2
cm
3
kg kg/m kgmm
2
/m cm
3
/m
16 5 8,1 12,4 3 0,08 0,05 0,05 45 0,9 0,18 1,3 33 2,1 SN/BN 165 R
20 5 11,7 18,3 3 0,1 0,05 0,08 88 1,2 0,24 2 85 2,7 SN/BN 205 R
25 5 13 22,7 3 0,1 0,05 0,11 127 1,6 0,28 3,3 224 3,4 SN/BN 255 R
10 25,8 43,7 4 0,12 0,08 0,23 244 4,5 0,53 5,6 255 3,2 SN/BN 2510 R
32 5 19,1 40,4 4 0,1 0,05 0,21 250 2,1 0,4 5,6 641 4,5 SN/BN 325 R
10 22,6 41,8 3 0,12 0,08 0,25 673 4,6 0,83 5,7 639 4,2 SN/BN 3210 R
40 5 25,4 63,2 5 0,1 0,05 0,36 495 3,1 0,58 9 1 639 5,6 SN/BN 405 R
10 63,6 127,1 5 0,12 0,08 0,64 1 285 10,7 1,4 8,4 1437 5,1 SN/BN 4010 R
50 10 70,6 157,6 5 0,12 0,08 0,88 1 305 13,1 1,8 13,6 3 736 6,5 SN/BN 5010 R
63 10 78,4 202,9 5 0,12 0,08 1,23 4 180 16,1 2,25 22 9 913 8,4 SN/BN 6310 R
28
1)
D
1
-0,2
-0,5
L
d
2
L
10
d
1
d
0
L
7
L
7
/2
L
1
D
1
D
6
M
2
60
D
4
30
(6x) D
5
IT11
165 28 38 65.5 48 43,5 10 10 8 M6 2000 12,7 15,2 FLBU 16 / PLBU 16 BUF 16
205 33 45 66.6 57 44,5 10 10 8 M6 4700 16,7 19,4 PLBU 20 / FLBU 20 BUF 20
255 38 50 66.6 62 44,5 10 10 8 M6 4700 21,7 24,6 PLBU 25 / FLBU 25 BUF 25
2510 43 55 66.6 67 75 10 10 8 M6 4700 20,5 24,6 PLBU 25 / FLBU 25 BUF 25
325 45 58 66.6 70 51,5 10 12 8 M6 5700 28,7 31,6 PLBU 32 / FLBU 32 BUF 32
3210 54 70 69 87 62,5 10 12 10 M81 5700 27,8 32 PLBU 32 / FLBU 32 BUF 32
405 53 68 66.6 80 58,5 10 14 8 M6 5700 36,7 39,6 PLBU 40 / FLBU 40 BUF 40
4010 63 78 69 95 91 20 14 10 M81 5700 34 39,4 PLBU 40 / FLBU 40 / FLRBU 4
1)
BUF 40
5010 72 90 6x11 110 99 10 16 10 M8x1 5700 44 49,7 PLBU 50 / FLBU 50 / FLRBU 5
1)
BUF 50
6310 85 105 6x11 125 101 10 18 10 M8x1 5700 57 62,8 PLBU 63 / FLBU 63 BUF 63
Recommended thrust
bearing type
Rec om mend ed
sup port bear ing
type
d
0
P
h
D
1
D
4
D
5
D
6
L L
1
L
7
L
10
M
2
length d
2
d
1
g9 H13 h13 6H max.
mm mm mm
D
29
PN preloaded screws
or vertical applications.
Contact us.
Lead: 5 to 10 mm
SKF SYSTEM 24
One-piece nut with integral flange offe-
ring an internal preload for optimum
rigidity
Wipers available
request
Customised
PN
Nominal Lead
(right
hand)
of cir cuits
of balls
Preload
torque
average
Stiffness Inertia Grease Weight Mass Inertia Grease
dynamic static
d
0
P
h
C
a
C
oa
T
pr
R
n

mm mm kN Nm N/m kgmm
2
cm
3
kg kg/m kgmm
2
/m cm
3
/m
16 5 5,7 8,3 22 0,08 147 46 1 0,19 1,3 33 2,1 PN 165 R
20 5 8,2 12,2 22 0,14 248 91 1,1 0,26 2 85 2,4 PN 205 R
25 5 13 22,7 23 0,28 436 400 2,1 0,39 3,3 224 3,4 PN 255 R
10 14,2 21,8 22 0,3 264 245 4,1 0,53 3,2 255 2,8 PN 2510 R
32 5 19,1 40,4 24 0,52 734 390 3,2 0,5 5,6 641 4,4 PN 325 R
10 22,6 41,8 23 0,61 490 830 7,6 1,13 5,6 639 4,1 PN 3210 R
40 5 25,4 63,2 25 0,71 968 585 4,8 0,74 9 1 639 5,5 PN 405 R
10 52,5 101,7 24 1,47 793 1 530 14,6 1,8 8,4 1 437 4,9 PN 4010 R
50 10 70,6 157,6 25 2,47 1 222 2 930 27,5 2,6 13,6 3 736 7,9 PN 5010 R
63 10 78,4 202,9 25 3,46 1 448 5 980 26,8 3,2 22 9 913 7,9 PN 6310 R
30
1)
165 28 38 65,5 48 48 10 10 8 M6 2 000 12,7 15,2 FLBU 16/PLBU 16 BUF 16
205 33 45 66,6 57 50 10 10 8 M6 4 700 16,7 19,4 PLBU 20/FLBU 20 BUF 20
255 38 50 66,6 62 62 10 10 8 M6 4 700 21,7 24,6 PLBU 25/FLBU 25 BUF 25
2510 43 55 66,6 67 75 10 10 8 M6 4 700 20,5 24,6 PLBU 25/FLBU 25 BUF 25
325 45 58 66,6 70 74 10 12 8 M6 5 700 28,7 31,6 PLBU 32/FLBU 32 BUF 32
3210 54 70 69 87 100 10 12 10 M81 5 700 27,8 32 PLBU 32/FLBU 32 BUF 32
405 53 68 66,6 80 88 10 14 8 M6 5 700 36,7 39,6 PLBU 40/FLBU 40 BUF 40
4010 63 78 69 95 126 20 14 10 M81 5 700 34 39,4 PLBU 40/FLBU 40/FLRBU 4
1)
BUF 40
5010 72 90 611 110 151 10 16 10 M81 5 700 44 49,7 PLBU 50/FLBU 50/FLRBU 5
1)
BUF 50
6310 85 105 611 125 153 10 18 10 M81 5 700 57 62,8 PLBU 63/FLBU 63 BUF 63
Recommended thrust
bearing type
Rec om mend ed
sup port bear ing
type
d
0
P
h
D
1
D
4
D
5
D
6
L L
1
L
7
L
10
M
2
length d
2
d
1
g9 js12 H13 h13 6H max.
mm mm mm
D
1
-0,2
-0,5
L
d
2
L
10
d
1
d
0
L
7
L
7
/2
L
1
D
1
D
6
M
2
60
D
4
30
(6x) D
5
IT11
D
31
SL/TL long lead screws
Ball circulation system allowing high linear speed.
Lead: 20 to 50 mm
SKF SYSTEM 24
Two versions:
nut with axial play SL
nut with backlash elimination TL
Double protection with polyamide wipers
and brush wipers (WPR = with brush
wipers, NOWPR = without brush wipers)
request
Customised
Nominal Lead
(right
hand)
diam eter SL (with play) TL (with backlash elimination)
Basic load ratings Max
play
Basic load ratings Preload
torque
zero play
Number
of cir cuits
of balls
dynamic static dynamic static
d
0
P
h
C
a
C
oa
C
a
C
oa
T
pr
mm mm kN mm kN Nm kgmm
2
cm
3
kg kg/m kgmm
2
/m cm
3
/m
25 20 23 51,6 0,08 12,7 25,8 0,04-0,36 41,7 480 3 0,57 3,3 215 3,4 SL/TL 2520 R
25 22,6 51 0,08 12,5 25,5 0,04-0,36 41,7 400 3,6 0,66 3,2 210 3,3 SL/TL 2525 R
32 20 25,7 65,3 0,08 14,1 32,6 0,05-0,45 41,7 550 3,4 0,7 5,1 530 4,4 SL/TL 3220 R
32 26 68,3 0,08 14,3 34,1 0,05-0,50 41,8 450 4,5 0,7 5,4 600 4,3 SL/TL 3232 R
32 26 68,3 0,08 14,3 34,1 0,05-0,50 41,8 450 4,5 0,7 5,4 600 4,3 SLD/TLD 3232 R
40 15,7 38,6 0,08 8,7 19,3 0,05-0,50 40,8 515 3 0,65 4,9 490 4,4 SL/TL 3240 R
40 20 41,8 129,4 0,08 23,1 64,7 0,05-0,55 42,7 1 420 6,6 1,2 8,2 1 380 5,5 SL/TL 4020 R
40 53,3 133,8 0,1 29,4 66,9 0,05-0,55 41,7 3 300 12,5 2,4 8,1 1 330 5,2 SL/TL 4040 R
50 50 94,8 238,2 0,12 52,2 119,1 0,1-0,9 41,7 6 060 19,4 3,3 13,2 3 560 6,4 SL/TL 5050 R
32
1)
M
2
60
30
M61 -6H
long 8
22,5
90
(6) D
5
IT11
(6) D
5
IT11
L
8
D
4
D
4
L
L
1
L
7
L
3
L
7/2
d
2
d
1
d
0
D
1
-0,2
-0,5 D
1
D
6
-0,2
-0,5
2520 48 60 1 66,6 73 66,4 18 17,4 15 N / A 8 M6 4 700 21,7 24,3 PLBU 25/FLBU 25 BUF 25
2525 48 60 1 66,6 73 77,9 27 18,6 15 N / A 8 M6 4 700 21,5 24,4 PLBU 25/FLBU 25 BUF 25
3220 56 68 1 66,6 80 66,4 18 17,4 15 N / A 8 M6 5 700 27,5 30 PLBU 32/FLBU 32/FLRBU3
1)
BUF 32
3232 56 68 1 66,6 80 80,3 41 13 15 N / A 8 M6 5 700 28,4 31,1 PLBU 32/FLBU 32/FLRBU3
1)
BUF 32
3232 50 g6 65 2 69 80 80,3 41 13 15 62 8 M6 5 700 28,4 31,1 PLBU 32/FLBU 32/FLRBU3
1)
BUF 32
3240 53 g6 68 1 66,6 80 55 17 12 15 N / A 8 M6 5 700 26,9 29,6 PLBU 32/FLBU 32 BUF 32
4020 63 78 1 69 95 86,8 38 17,8 15 N / A 8 M6 5 700 35,2 37,7 PLBU 40/FLBU 40 BUF 40
4040 72 90 1 611 110 110,3 44 21,3 25 N / A 10 M81 5 700 34,2 38,3 PLBU 40/FLBU 40/FLRBU 4
1)
BUF 40
5050 85 105 1 611 125 134 60 25,5 25 N / A 10 M81 5 700 43,5 49,1 PLBU 50/FLBU 50/FLRBU 5
1)
BUF 50
Recommended thrust
bearing type
Rec om men-
d ed sup port
bear ing type
d
0
P
h
D
1
D
4
Design D
5
D
6
L L
1
L
3
L
7
L
8
L
10
M
2
length d
2
d
1
g9 js12 H13 h13 max.
mm mm mm mm
Design 1
Design 2
D
33
SLT/TLT rotating nut
Long lead rolled ball screw with rotating nut
Concept
The nut rotates inside bearings and moves
along the fixed long lead screw shaft.
The drive motor moves with the nut,
so inertia and critical speed problems,
associated with a long rotating shaft, are
minimised.
Design details
72 series angular contact bearings are
directly mounted on the nut.
They are preloaded in 0 configuration in
order to fully support the torque due to
the belt tension.
2 Nilos seals protect these bearings
against pollution and permit lubrication
for life.
Two versions available:
Ball screw with axial play: SLT
Ball screw with backlash elimination:
TLT
Two brush wipers are mounted in the
standard configuration for better
protection.
Ball screw lubrication: through the nipple
placed on the housing external diameter
in the standard version, or as an option
through the screw shaft.
Ball nut greased with SKF LGMT2. Other
lubricants possible on request.
25 20 39,5 96,6 21,8 48,3 61,8 56 180 68,3 1 012 4,5 SLT/TLT 2520 R
25 33,5 80,5 18,5 40,2 61,8 56 180 68,3 1 023 4,6 SLT/TLT 2525 R
32 20 49,9 141,2 27,5 70,6 78 76,5 209 107 1 935 7,2 SLT/TLT 3220 R
32 32,1 87,3 17,6 43,7 78 76,5 209 87,3 1 919 7,1 SLT/TLT 3232 R
40 30 81,7 16,5 40,8 78 76,5 209 81,7 1 949 7,1 SLT/TLT 3240 R
40 20 54,6 176,7 30,1 88,3 93,6 91,5 240 116 3 095 7,5 SLT/TLT 4020 R
40 53,3 133,8 29,4 66,9 114 118 246 93,3 3 784 8,4 SLT/TLT 4040 R
50 50 94,8 238,2 52,3 119,1 156 166 803 162 1 1482 15,5 SLT/TLT 5050 R
Nominal Lead
(right
hand)
Ball screw capacities Bearing Rotating nut Designation
diam eter SL TL
Basic load ratings Basic load ratings Basic load ratings Max trans-
missible
torque
Max trans-
missible
axial load
Inertia
with pulley
support
Mass
d
0
P
h
C
a
C
oa
C
a
C
oa
C
a
C
oa
mm mm kN kN Nm kN kgmm
2
kg
34
Z
2 x H
2
J
2 J
1
Z
1 x H
1
L
D
7
D
6
D
3
D
2
D
1
D
5
L
7
L
2
L
1
L
6
L
9
L
8
D
4
R
H
3
L
3
L
5
L
4
R
All tolerances js13 if not specified.
Benefits
Easy and simple to incorporate.
Compact solution, ready to use.
Fixed screw shaft: simplified mounting.
Inertia considerably reduced:
3 800 kgmm
2
instead of 6 000 kgmm
2

for a screw shaft, 40404,5 m stroke.
Smaller, lighter, lower power motors.
Higher linear speeds: up to 110 m/min.
2520 40 72,5 100 133 100 65 48 0,8 116 55 69 6M620 M61
2525 40 72,5 100 133 100 65 48 0,8 116 55 69 6M620 M61
3220 50 82 119,5 150 120 76 56 0,8 135 68 69 6M620 M61
3232 50 82 119,5 150 120 76 50 0,8 135 68 69 6M620 M61
3240 50 82 119,5 150 120 76 53 0,8 135 68 69 6M620 M61
4020 58 93 125 159 125 80 63 0,8 142 75 89 6M620 M81
4040 60 93 137 168 137 102 72 1,6 153 80 89 6M620 M81
5050 70 120 170 210 170 110 85 1,6 190 106 811 6M830 M81
2520 121 15 12,4 19,9 74 2,9 16,8 12,4 15 15
2525 126,2 15 12,4 19,9 74 2,9 21,9 12,4 15 15
3220 132,4 20 3,8 27,5 89 2,2 17,4 20 15 20
3232 126,8 20 3,8 27,5 89 2,2 11,8 20 15 20
3240 125,7 20 3,8 27,5 89 2,2 10,7 20 15 20
4020 136,4 20 9,3 22,5 85 4,7 17,4 15 15 20
4040 159,3 47 8,8 19 83 0 20,5 11,5 15 20
5050 163,3 20 15,5 25,4 100 4,5 23,5 15,7 20 25
Screw Dimensions
d
0
P
h
D
1
D
2
D
3
D
4
D
5
D
6
D
7
R J
1
J
2
Z
1
H
1
Z
1
H
1
H
3
g6 max. useful depth
mm
Screw Dimensions
d
0
P
h
L L
1
L
2
L
3
L
4
L
5
L
6
L
7
L
8
L
9
mm
D
35
Shaft end
combinations
In the order code, shaft end machining is
defined by:
one letter for diameter < 16 mm
two letters for diameter 16 mm
resulting from the combination of two ma-
chined ends ( designation page 50).
Machined ends are represented in details
in page 37 for diameter < 16 mm and
page 38 for diameter 16 mm.
UA end machining
*)
UA: end machined to diameter d
3
under
induction hardening, any possible lengths
( fig. 11).
Dimensions
d
2
d
3

mm mm
Dimensions
d
2
d
3

mm mm
165
205
255
2510
2520
2525
325
3210 DIN
3210
3220
3232
3240
12,7
16,7
21,7
20,5
21,7
21,5
28,7
27,8
26
27,5
28,4
26,9
9
14
19
18
19
18
26
25
23
24
26
24
405
4010
4020
4040
5010
5050
6310
36,7
34
35,2
34,2
44
43,5
57
34
31
32
31
41
40
54
1)
Attention! This mounting requires the greatest precautions. Please contact us.
A (without length
indication)
A (+ length)
B
F
1)
G
1)
H
J
M
S (+ length)
K
Z
cut only
cut + annealed
1 + 2
2 + 2
2 + 3
2 + 4
2 + 5
3 + 5
Ends to root
diameter, any
possible lengths
Keyway
To customers
drawing
AA (without length
indication)
BA
FA
1)
GA
1)
HA
JA
MA
SA
(+ length)
UA
*)
(+ length)
K
Z
cut only
1A + 2A
2A + 2A
2A + 3A
2A + 4A
2A + 5A
3A + 5A
Ends to root
diameter d
2
, any
possible lengths.
End machined to
diameter d
3
under
induction hardening,
any possible lengths.
Keyway
To customers
drawing
d
3
d
2
Fig. 11
Diameter < 16 mm Diameter 16 mm
Order code Two machined ends Order code Two machined end
36
Standard end machining for nominal diameter < 16 mm
Special ends are machined to customers drawing on request.
For SD/SH/SDS/SHS/BD/BDS
6 3 4 22 10 7 32 5,4 17 M40,7 7 0,5 3,8 0,5 1,2 2,9
8 4 5 24 12 7 36 5,6 19 M50,8 7,2 0,7 4,8 0,5 1,2 3,7 0,3
10 5 6 26 12 9 38 6,7 21 M61 7,5 0,8 5,7 0,5 1,5 4,5 0,3
12/12,7 6 8 38 12 10 50 7,8 22 M81 12,5 0,9 7,6 0,5 1,5 6,5 0,3 2 8 3 4,8 0,1 A228
14 8 10 40 16 12 56 9 28 M101,5 13,3 1,1 9,6 0,5 2,3 7,8 0,3 2 10 3 6,8 0,1 A2210
Dimensions
d
0
d
5
d
4
B
1
B
2
B
3
B
4
B
5
B
6
G G
1
m d
6
ch b
a
d
7
r
a
a b e j S Keyway
h7 js7 js12 js12 js12 H11 js12 6g +0,14 h11/ h11 max. N9 +0,5 DIN 6885
0 h12 0
mm
Type 2
ch 45 ch 45 b
a
d
7
G
1
B
1
(B
2
)
B
4
d
5
d
4
G
r
a
Type 1
d
0
d
4
G
r
a
ch 45 b
a
d
7
G
1
B
1
Type 3 Type 5
m d
6
B
5
r
a
ch 45
B
3
d
11
Type 4
a N
9
b
e
A
A S
-
-
j
(B
10
)
B
6
d
12
d
11
m d
6
B
5
ch 45 ch 45
B
3
r
a
Keyway on request
D
37
Standard shaft ends for ball screws, nominal
diameter 16 mm, have been developed to
suit the SKF thrust bearings FLBU, PLBU
and BUF.
End bearing Machined end type
FLBU 2A or 3A
PLBU 2A or 3A
BUF 4A or 5A

The maximum permissible dynamic load,
is 75 % of product dynamic load rating.
Size
d
0
d
5
d
4
d
11
d
12
B
1
B
2
B
3
B
4
B
5
B
6
B
7
d
8
h7 h6 h6 h7 js12 js12 js12 H11 js12
mm
16 8 10 10 8 53 16 13 69 10 29 2 12,5
20 10 12 10 8 58 17 13 75 10 29 2 14,5
25
1)
15 17 17 15 66 30 16 96 13 46 4,5 20
32
1)
17 20 17 15 69 30 16 99 13 46 4,5 21,7
40
1)
25 30 30 25 76 45 22 121 17,5 67 4,5 33,5
50
1)
30 35 30 25 84 55 22 139 17,5 67 4,5 35,2
63 40 50 45 40 114 65 28 179 20,75 93 3 54
Type 1A
Type 2A
1)
for SL/TL screws see pages 40 and 41.
Standard end machining for nominal diameter 16 mm
For SD/BD/SDS/BDSSX/BXSN/BN/PNSND/BND/PND
ch
1
45 ch
1
45 b
a
d
7
G
1
B
1
(B
2
)
B
4
d
5
d
4
G
d
0
undercut
38
Size Keyway to DIN 6885
a
N9
l b
d
0
G G
1
m d
6
ch
1
ch
2
b
a
d
7
6g +0,14 h11 h12 fixed end fixed end
0 h11 (type 2A) (type 5A)
mm
16 M100,75 17 1,1 9,6 0,5 0,5 1,2 8,8 A2212 A2212
20 M121 18 1,1 9,6 0,5 0,5 1,5 10,5 A3312 A2212
25 M171 22 1,1 16,2 0,5 0,5 1,5 15,5 A5525 A5525
32 M201 22 1,1 16,2 0,5 0,5 1,5 18,5 A5525 A5525
40 M301,5 25 1,6 28,6 1 0,5 2,3 27,8 A8740 A8740
50 M351,5 27 1,6 28,6 1 0,5 2,3 32,8 A8745 A8740
63 M501,5 32 1,85 42,5 1,5 1 2,3 47,8 A12850 A12850
Type 3A Type 5A
Type 4A Keyway on request
d
4
G
ch
1
45 b
a
d
7
G
1
B
1
(B
10
)
B
6
d
12
d
11
B
7
d
8
m d
6
B
5
ch
2
45
ch
1
45 ch
1
45
B
3
a N
9
// //
b
B
7
d
8
ch
2
45
m d
6
B
5
ch
1
45
B
3
d
11
undercut undercut
undercut
D
39
Size
d
0
d
5
d
4
d
10
d
11
d
12
B
1
B
2
B
3
B
4
B
5
B
6
B
7
B
9
d
8
h7 h6 h6 h7 js12 js12 js12 H11 js12
mm
2520 15 17 17 15 66 30 16 96 13 46 4,5 0 21,7
2525 15 17 17 15 66 30 16 96 13 46 4,5 0 21,5
3220 17 20 21,5 17 15 69 30 16 99 13 46 4,5 2 27,4
3232 17 20 21,5 17 15 69 30 16 99 13 46 4,5 2 28,4
3240 17 20 21,5 17 15 76 30 16 99 13 46 4,5 2 26,9
4020 25 30 30 25 76 45 22 121 17,5 67 6,5 0 35,2
4040 25 30 30 25 76 45 22 121 17,5 67 6,5 0 35
5050 30 35 37 30 25 84 55 22 139 17,5 67 9 3 43,4
Standard end machining for SL/TL only
Standard shaft ends for SL/TL ball screws
have been developed to suit the SKF thrust
bearings FLBU, PLBU and BUF.
For the SL/TL long lead screw, an
additional shoulder, part of the threaded
length, will be machined to protect the wiper
and nut thread during assembly (both
sides).
End bearing Machined end type
FLBU 2A or 3A
PLBU 2A or 3A
BUF 4A or 5A

The maximum permissible dynamic load is
75 % of product dynamic load rating, except
for 5050 which is 40 kN maximum.
Type 1A
Type 2A
B
7
d
8
d
5
d
4
G
ch
1
45 ch
1
45 b
a
d
7
G
1
B
1
(B
2
)
B
4
ch
2
45
30
t
B
7
d
8
ch
2
45
30
t
undercut
40
Size Keyway to DIN 6885
a
N9
l b
d
0
P
h
G G
1
m d
6
ch
1
ch
2
b
a
d
7
6g +0,14 h11 h12 fixed end fixed end
0 h11 (type 2A) (type 5A)
mm
2520 M171 22 1,1 16,2 0,5 0,5 1,5 15,5 A5525 A5525
2525 M171 22 1,1 16,2 0,5 0,5 1,5 15,5 A5525 A5525
3220 M201 22 1,1 16,2 0,5 0,5 1,5 18,5 A5525 A5525
3232 M201 22 1,1 16,2 0,5 0,5 1,5 18,5 A5525 A5525
3240 M201 22 1,1 16,2 0,5 0,5 1,5 18,5 A5525 A5525
4020 M301,5 25 1,6 28,6 1 0,5 2,3 27,8 A8740 A8740
4040 M301,5 25 1,6 28,6 1 0,5 2,3 27,8 A8740 A8740
5050 M351,5 27 1,6 28,6 1 0,5 2,3 32,8 A8745 A8740
Type 3A Type 5A
Type 4A Keyway on request
t End of threaded screw length
B
7
d
8
d
4
G
ch
1
45 b
a
d
7
G
1
B
1
ch
2
45
30
t B
9
d
10
(B
10
)
B
6
d
12
d
11
B
7
d
8
m d
6
B
5
30
t
ch
1
45 ch
1
45
B
3
ch
2
45
a N
9
// //
b
30
B
9
d
10
B
7
d
8
ch
2
45
m d
6
B
5
ch
1
45
B
3
d
11
t
undercut undercut
undercut
D
41
FLBU end bearings
Axially locating flanged housing with SKF angular contact ball bearings
(back to back arrangement).
The FLBU flanged bearing unit
consists of
precision housing, made of burnished
steel
two SKF preloaded angular contact ball
bearings, 72 or 73 series
two garter seals
locknut, self-locking Nylstop type or, on
demand, high precision KMT.
The FLBU flanged thrust bearing unit
provides the following benefits
lubrication for life
very easy mounting (matched bearings,
hand mounting on the shaft end) as well
as easy disassembly with the optional
high precision KMT nut.
Note:
In standard version, the FLBU thrust
bearing unit is assembled according to
drawing page 43. If you require a different
assembly, please indicate it when ordering.
Nom in al
diam eter
Angular contact ball bearing (40) Lock nut Flanged
bearing
unit
designation
Basic load rating (axial) Axial SKF bearing
designation
Self-locking nut High precision nut
3)
dynamic static rigidity Des ign a tion Hook
spanner
Des ign a-
tion
Hook
spanner
Tightening
torque
Grub screws
size tightening
torque d
0
C
a
C
oa
max.
mm kN N/m Nm Nm
16 12,2 12,8 play 7200 BECB
1)
CN 70-10 HN 1 KMT 0 HN 2/3 4 M5 4,5 FLBU 16
20 13,3 14,7 125 7201 BEGA
2)
CN 70-12 HN 1 KMT 1 HN 3 8 M5 4,5 FLBU 20
25 27,9 31,9 150 7303 BEGA
2)
CN 70-17 HN3 KMT 3 HN 4 15 M6 8 FLBU 25
32 24,6 31,9 176 7204 BEGA
2)
CN 70-20 HN 4 KMT 4 HN 5 18 M6 8 FLBU 32
40 41,9 59,6 222 7206 BEGA
2)
CN 70-30 HN 6 KMT 6 HN 6 32 M6 8 FLBU 40
50 54,5 79,8 250 7207 BEGA
2)
CN 70-35 HN 7 KMT 7 HN 7 40 M6 8 FLBU 50
63 128 196,1 353 7310 BEGA
2)
CN 70-50 HN 10 KMT 10 HN 10/11 60 M8 18 FLBU 63
1)
No backlash elimination
2)
Light preload
3)
Optional
42
16 37 10 22 12 7 18 14 28 76 50 47 63 6,6 26 M630
20 42 10 25 12 7,5 21 14 30 76 50 47 63 6,6 27 M630
25 46 10 32 18 8,3 28 18 37 90 62 60 76 6,6 32 M630
32 49 13 32 18 8,3 32 18 40 90 59 60 74 9 32 M840
40 53 16 32 18 11 44 20 49 120 80 80 100 11 44 M1045
50 59 20 32 18 11 50 22 54 130 89 90 110 13 49 M1260
63 85 25 43,5 22 11,7 68 25 75 165 124 124 146 13 64 M1260
Screw End bearing
Self-locking nut High-pre ci sion nut Fixing screws
d
0
L
1
L
2
L
3
L
4
L
5
D
5
L
5
D
5
D
1
D
2
D
3
D
4
S
1
E
h7 H13
mm mm
d
0
60 (4 )
D
3
1,6
1,6
D
3
D
2
D
5
D
4
D
1
45
E
15
(5 ) S
1
0,2
L
3
L
4
L
1
L
2
L
5
-0,2
-0,3
D
43
PLBU end bearings
Fixed plummer housing with SKF angular contact ball bearings
(back to back arrangement)
The PLBU plummer bearing unit
consists of:
precision housing, made of burnished
steel, with precision reference edges on
both sides
two SKF preloaded angular contact ball
bearings, 72 or 73 series
two garter seals
locknut, self-locking Nylstop type or, on
demand, high precision KMT.
The PLBU plummer bearing unit
provides the following benefits:
lubrication for life.
very easy mounting (matched bearing,
hand mounting on the shaft ends) as well
as easy disassembly with the optional
high precision KMT nut.
good rigidity guaranted by foot mounting
with dowel pins.
1)
No backlash elimination
2)
Light preload
3)
Optional
Nom in al
diam eter
Angular contact ball bearing (40) Lock nut Flanged
bearing
unit
designation
Basic load rating (axial) Axial SKF bearing
designation
Self-locking nut High precision nut
3)
dynamic static rigidity Des ign a tion Hook
spanner
Des ign a-
tion
Hook
spanner
Tightening
torque
Grub screws
size tightening
torque d
0
C
a
C
oa
max.
mm kN N/m Nm Nm
16 12,2 12,8 play 7200 BECB
1)
CN 70-10 HN 1 KMT 0 HN 2/3 4 M5 4,5 PLBU 16
20 13,3 14,7 125 7201 BEGA
2)
CN 70-12 HN 1 KMT 1 HN 3 8 M5 4,5 PLBU 20
25 27,9 31,9 150 7303 BEGA
2)
CN 70-17 HN3 KMT 3 HN 4 15 M6 8 PLBU 25
32 24,6 31,9 176 7204 BEGA
2)
CN 70-20 HN 4 KMT 4 HN 5 18 M6 8 PLBU 32
40 41,9 59,6 222 7206 BEGA
2)
CN 70-30 HN 6 KMT 6 HN 6 32 M6 8 PLBU 40
50 54,5 79,8 250 7207 BEGA
2)
CN 70-35 HN 7 KMT 7 HN 7 40 M6 8 PLBU 50
63 128 196,1 353 7310 BEGA
2)
CN 70-50 HN 10 KMT 10 HN 10/11 60 M8 18 PLBU 63
44
4)
optional
45
M
1.6
1.6
H
3
L
2
H
2
D
1
H
1
H
5
L
3
B
3
4 S
1
P
2 S
2
P
B
1
B
2
L
4
L
1
16 86 52 52 68 43 37 23 7,0 18 14 28 58 32 22 15 8 9 0,15 7,7 M835 840
20 94 52 60 77 47 42 25 7,5 21 14 30 64 34 22 17 8 9 0,15 7,7 M835 840
25 108 65 66 88 54 46 29 8,3 28 18 37 72 39 27 19 10 11 0,20 9,7 M1040 1050
32 112 65 70 92 56 49 29 8,3 32 18 40 77 45 27 20 10 11 0,20 9,7 M1040 1050
40 126 82 80 105 63 53 32 11,0 44 20 49 98 58 32 23 12 13 0,20 9,7 M1250 1050
50 144 80 92 118 72 59 35 11,0 50 22 54 112 65 38 25 12 13 0,20 9,7 M1255 1055
63 190 110 130 160 95 85 40 11,7 68 25 75 130 65 49 35 15 13 0,20 9,7 M1265 1065
Screw End bearing
Self-locking
nut
High pre ci -
sion nut
4)
Fixing
screws
Tapered pin
(hardened) or
straight pin
(DIN6325)
d
0
L
1
L
2
L
3
L
4
M B
1
B
2
B
3
D
1
B
3
D
1
H
1
H
2
H
3
H
4
H
5
S
1
P S
2
js8 js8 H12
mm mm
D
45
BUF end bearings
Axially free plummer housing with SKF deep-groove ball bearing
The BUF plummer bearing unit
consists of
precision housing made of burnished
steel, with one reference side
grease-tight deep-groove SKF ball
bearing, greased for life, type 62.. 2RS1
retaining ring.
Nom in al
diam eter
Deep-groove ball bearing Retaining ring
(DIN 471)
Plummer bearing
unit designation
(free)
Basic load rating SKF bearing
designation
Dimensions
radial
d
0
C C
o
d D B
mm kN kN mm mm mm
16 5,07 2,36 6200.2RS1 10 30 9 101 BUF 16
20 5,07 2,36 6200.2RS1 10 30 9 101 BUF 20
25 9,56 4,75 6203.2RS1 17 40 12 171 BUF 25
32 9,56 4,75 6203.2RS1 17 40 12 171 BUF 32
40 19,5 11,2 6206.2RS1 30 62 16 301,5 BUF 40
50 19,5 11,2 6206.2RS1 30 62 16 301,5 BUF 50
63 33,2 21,6 6209.2RS1 45 85 19 451,75 BUF 63
46
16 86 52 52 68 43 24 58 32 22 15 8 9 M835
20 94 52 60 77 47 26 64 34 22 17 8 9 M835
25 108 65 66 88 54 28 72 39 27 19 10 11 M1040
32 112 65 70 92 56 34 77 45 27 20 10 11 M1040
40 126 82 80 105 63 38 98 58 32 23 12 13 M1250
50 144 80 92 118 72 39 112 65 38 25 12 13 M1255
63 190 110 130 160 95 38 130 65 49 35 15 13 M1265
Screw End bearing
Fixing screws
d
0
L
1
L
2
L
3
L
4
M B
1
H
1
H
2
H
3
H
4
H
5
S
1
js8 js8 H12
mm
L
3
H
3
H
4
H
2
H
1
45
M
1.6
L
2
H
5
L
4
L
1
B
1
d
0
S
1
D
47
Diagram 2
Cubic mean load
F
1
F
2
F
3
L
1
L
2
L
3
F
max
F
min
Fig. 12
Cubic mean load
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Calculation formulae
Basic life rating

C
a

3
L
10
=
F
m
Basic load rating
C
req
= F
m
(L
10
)
1/3
req
where
L
10
= life [million revolutions]
C
a
= basic dynamic load rating [N]
C
req
= required dynamic load rating [N]
F
m
= cubic mean load [N]
Cubic mean load
(F
1
3
L
1
+ F
2
3
L
2
+ F
3
3
L
3
+ )
1/3
F
m
=
(L
1
+ L
2
+ L
3
+ )
1/3
where
L
n
= load period n ( fig. 12)
F
n
= average load during period n
( fig. 12)
F
min
+ 2F
max
F
m
=
3
where
F
min
= minimum load ( diagram 2)
F
max
= maximum load ( diagram 2)
Critical speed of screw shaft (no safety
factor)
f
1
d
2
n
cr
= 49 10
6

l
2
where
n
cr
= critical speed [rpm]
d
2
= root diameter [mm]
l = free length, or distance between the
two support bearings [mm]
f
1
= mounting correction factor
0,9 fixed, free
3,8 fixed, supported
5,6 fixed, fixed
Note: a safety factor of 0,8 is generally
recommended.
Speed limit of the mechanism (maximal
speed applied through very short periods)
With recirculation by tubes/inserts
(SH/SHS/SD/SDS/BD/BDS-SX/BX-
SN/BN/PN-SND/BND/PND):
n

d
0
< 50 000
With recirculation through flange (SL/TL-
SLD/TLD):
n

d
0
< 90 000
If n

d
0
> 50 000 or 90 000 respectively,
consult SKF.
where
n = rotational speed [rpm]
d
0
= screw shaft nominal diameter [mm]
Maximum admissible acceleration is
4 000 rad/s
2
Buckling strength, with safety factor 3
34 10
3
f
3
d
2
4
F
c
=
l
2
where
F
c
= buckling strength [N]
d
2
= root diameter [mm]
l = free length, or distance between the
two support bearings [mm]
f
3
= mounting correction factor
0,25 fixed, free
1 supported, supported
2 fixed, supported
4 fixed, fixed
( )
Rotation
Translation
Translation
Rotation
result
result
motor
motor
48
Theoretical efficiencies
direct ( fig. 13)
1
h =
p d
0
1 +
P
h
where
= 0,0065 for SH/SHS
= 0,006 for SD/SDS, BD/BDS, SX, SL,
SN, SND, BX, BN, TL, PN, PND
d
0
= nominal diameter of screw shaft [mm]
P
h
= lead [mm]
indirect ( fig. 14)
1
h = 2
h
Practical efficiency
h
p
= 0,9 h
The value 0,9 used is an average value
between the practical efficiency of a new
screw and that of a properly run in screw.
It should be used for industrial applications
in all normal working conditions. For
extreme cases, call us.
Input torque in a steady state
F P
h
T =
2 000 p h
p
where
T = input torque [Nm]
F = maximum load of the cycle [N]
P
h
= lead [mm]
h
p
= practical efficiency
Power required in a steady state
F n P
h
P =
60 000 h
p
where
P = power required [W]
n = revolutions per minute [rpm]
Preload torque [Nm]
F
pr
P
h
1
T
pr
= 1
1 000 p h
p
where
T
pr
= preload torque [N]
F
pr
= preload [N]
Restraining torque (considering system
backdriving)
F P
h
h'
T
B
=
2 000 p
where
T
B
= restraining torque [Nm]
F = load [N]
For safety, we use the theoretical indirect
efficiency.
Nominal motor torque when accelerating
For a horizontal screw
P
h
[F + m
L

f
g]
T
t
= T
f
+ T
pr
+ + w
S!
2 000 p h
p
For a vertical screw
P
h
[F + m
L
g]
T
t
= T
f
+ T
pr
+ + w
S!
2 000 p h
p
where
T
t
= nominal torque [Nm]
T
f
= torque from friction in support
bearings, motors, seals, etc [Nm]
T
pr
= preload torque [Nm]
m
f
= coefficient of friction
w
= angular acceleration [rad/s

2
]
m
L
= mass of the load [kg]
g = acceleration of gravity [9,8 m/s
2
]
S! = !
M
+ !
L
+ !
S
l 10
-9
( )
Nominal braking torque when
decelerating
For a horizontal screw
P
h
h [F + m
L

f
g]
T
t
= T
f
+ T
pr
+ + w
S!
2 000 p
For a vertical screw
P
h
h [F + m
L
g]
T
t
= T
f
+ T
pr
+ + w
S!
2 000 p
where
P
h
2
!
L
= m
L
10
-6
2 p
where
!
M
= inertia of motor [kgm
2
]
!
S
= inertia of screw shaft per metre
[kgmm
2
/m]
l = length of screw shaft [mm]
Static axial stiffness
1 1 1 1
= + +
R
t
R
s
R
n
R
p
Fix-free or fix-support
d
2
2
R
s
= 165
l
Fix-fix assembly

165 d
2
2
l
R
s
=
l
2
(l l
2
)
where
R
s
= shaft rigidity [N/m]
R
n
= nut rigidity [N/m]
R
p
= end bearing rigidity [N/m]
For details see page 10.
For additional information, please contact
SKF
( ) D
49
Designation
Nut type
SD = Miniature screw, axial play, internal recirculation nut
SDS = Miniature screw, axial play, stainless steel
BD = Miniature screw, backlash elimination by oversize balls
BDS = Miniature screw, backlash elimination, stainless steel
SH = Miniature screw, axial play, recirculation by integrated tube
SHS = Miniature screw, axial play, stainless steel
SX = Universal screw, axial play
BX = Universal screw, backlash elimination by oversize balls
SN = Precision screw, axial play
BN = Precision screw, backlash elimination by oversize balls
SND = Precision screw, axial play, DIN nut
BND = Precision screw, backlash elimination by oversize balls, DIN nut
PN = Precision screw with optimal rigidity
PND = Precision screw with optimal rigidity, DIN nut
SL = Long lead screw, axial play
SLD = Long lead screw, axial play, DIN nut
TL = Long lead screw, backlash elimination
TLD = Long lead screw, backlash elimination, DIN nut
SLT = Rotating nut with axial play
TLT = Rotating nut with backlash elimination
Nominal diameter Lead
Hand
R = Right, L = Left (on request)
Threaded length/Total length, mm
Lead precision: G9, G7, G5
Nut orientation
Threaded side or flange of nut towards shorter (S) or longer (L) machined end of
shaft. In case of same end machining : ()
Machined end combination
See page 36
Required lengths for: AASAUA (both sides)
See page 36
WPR: with wipers - N0WPR: without - RIN0: safety ring (for SH-S0 only)
RE0PLAY :
Reduced axial play
L HA + K G7 **/** WPR 330/445 SN 32 R5
50
Roller screws and electromechanical cylinders
Planetary roller screws:
The robust screws for long life in tough conditions.
D = 8 to 210 mm
P
h
= 4 to 42 mm
high load carrying capacity
ability to survive occasional blows and shock loads
highly reliable, even in hostile surroundings and at high rotational speed.
Recirculating roller screws:
The fine screws for ultimate positioning accuracy.
D = 8 to 125 mm
P
h
= 1 to 5 mm
fine resolution
high rigidity
Electromechanical cylinders:
The high performance Electromechanical cylinders consist of an SKF planetary
roller screw directly driven through a coupling by a brushless motor.
The roller screw converts rotary motion into linear movement.
They are designed for long life, high acceleration and high force applications.
The cylinders use brushless servomotor technology, with an in-line direct
drive as standard. SKF high performance electromechanical cylinders using
planetary roller screws are expanding the limits of linear actuators.
The new standard for high performance motion:
Compact Electromechanical cylinders (CEMC) are designed to deliver the
combination of a dynamic flexible actuation packaged with powerful
performance.
Cylinders for heavy loads:
High loads and heavy working cycles: long life in adverse environments such
as in steel industry.
D
51
SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group.
SKF Group 2009
The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and may not be reproduced (even extracts) unless prior written permis-
sion is granted. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication but no liability can be
accepted for any loss or damage whether direct, indirect or consequential arising out of the use of the information contained herein.
Previous catalogues, in which the data deviate from those given here, are rendered invalid. The right is reserved to make changes
necessitated by technological developments.
Publication 6971 EN April 2009
This publication supersedes publication 4141.
Printed in France on environmentally friendly paper.
Certain images used under license from Shutterstock.com
skf.com

SKF Ball Screw

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

SKF Ball Screw

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

SKF Ball Screw

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Ball screws

The SKF brand now stands for more

= angular acceleration [rad/s

You might also like