S-98980A981 1/2"-10 x 3 ft. Fast-Travel Precision Acme Lead Screws and Nuts

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Enhanced Motion Control Efficiency: Achieve rapid positioning with a 0.2" travel per turn and a 2:1 speed ratio, reducing cycle times in automated systems.
• Superior Accuracy for Demanding Applications: Maintain precise linear movement with ±0.009" per foot accuracy, ensuring reliable performance in high-tolerance environments.
• Exceptional Corrosion Resistance: Constructed from 304 Stainless Steel, this lead screw offers long-term durability and reliability in harsh or washdown industrial settings.
• Robust Thread Engagement & Wear Resistance: The Class 2C thread fit and ACME thread type provide excellent load distribution and reduced wear for extended service life.
• Optimized for Fast-Travel Applications: Featuring two thread starts, this fully threaded design enables quicker linear advancement compared to single-start screws.
• Broad Industrial Compliance: Meets RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) standards, ensuring environmental compliance for global manufacturing and automation projects.
• Ready-to-Install Design: Supplied as a 3 ft length, fully threaded, right-hand component for straightforward integration into existing motion control assemblies.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This 1/2"-10 ACME lead screw is engineered to solve critical challenges in industrial automation and precision motion control. The use of 304 Stainless Steel ensures corrosion resistance, making it ideal for environments exposed to moisture, chemicals, or strict cleanliness requirements, such as packaging, CNC positioning, and medical device manufacturing. The ACME thread type and Class 2C thread fit deliver high torque efficiency and minimal backlash, which is vital for repetitive, high-load applications. With a 0.2" travel per turn and ±0.009" per foot accuracy, it provides the repeatability needed for precise linear actuation, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Its 2:1 speed ratio and two thread starts further enhance operational speed, making it a fast-travel solution that boosts productivity in automated systems requiring rapid and accurate movement.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This lead screw adheres to Inch system measurements with a 1/2"-10 thread size and ACME thread type. It features a Class 2C thread fit for consistent engagement and a right-hand, fully threaded design. The component is manufactured to ensure dimensional stability and is RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) Compliant, meeting stringent environmental and safety regulations for use in various industrial sectors.