Description
The Lead Screw Tensioning Nut is an easy way to tension your Lead Screw. This nut helps reduce Lead Screw ‘whip’, which can occur in Lead Screws that are longer than 1000mm. Installing the nut onto a Lead Screw helps ensure your machine runs smoothly at higher feed rates.
Pairing 2 Lead Screw Tensioning Nuts with 2 Thrust Bearings, one at each end of your axis, will help hold tension on the Lead Screw.
Specifications:
- Material: Brass
- Colour: Brass/Bronze
- Diameter: 13mm
- Thickness: 6.5mm
- Suitable Spanner: 13mm
- Suitable Lead Screw: Tr8*8(P2)
Tips and Tricks:
It's always helpful to have someone assist you when working on a project. In this case, have them hold a wrench on one of the nuts while you tighten the other. This will place tension on the lead screw and help keep the nut in place. Once you have the nut secure, you can then tighten the set screw to lock it in place.
If you're working on your own, energize your motor to help you place the right amount of tension on your nut. With the motor energized, tighten the nut on the other end of your axis. When the motor clicks over, that's just before the correct amount of tension on the lead screw.
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