Lead Screws & Nut Blocks

A thrust bearing is used in applications where a load force it pressing perpendicular to the bearing axle. Think lazy susan or a tension based actuator where the lead screw is put under tension. This bearing takes on the load and allows for smooth...

This is a brass tension nut that will allow you to apply tension or simply hold in place the OpenBuilds custom lead screws.  It has an M5 set screw to ensure a no slip lock when set in the desired position. Learn more on how to use the tension...

Attach our Jog Knobs to the end of a Lead Screw that?s part of an actuator to manually fine tune your machines positions.   Product Features Can be used in a X/Y table setup Integrated set screw What is Included (1) Jog Knob (2) Set Screw M5 x...

This Anti-Backlash Nut Block for 8mm Lead Screw is a great choice for many build projects requiring lead screw linear motion where high precision and repeatability with zero play or slop is needed.   Product Features Screw and nut for secure and...

This 8mm Acme Nut Block is a great choice for any Build requiring lead screw linear motion.   Product Features Recesses screw holes for non obtrusive placement Can be mounted on plates or V-Slot Works best with OpenBuilds Lead...

These precision trapezoidal 8mm metric lead screws are a perfect combination of high torque and speed.   Product Features Large diameter helps eliminate whipping High pitch which provides a quick 8mm translation for every...

This V-Slot Acme Nut Plate is a perfect fit for any integrated Lead Screw transmission project.  It can fit into the hollow inserts of 20x40, 20x60 and 20x80 V-Slot Linear Rail. Product Features Easy to Mount on the ends of any V-Slot Linear...

Lock Collars are used to create mechanical stops at any location along a shaft or to secure components to it. A popular use is to lock the 8mm Lead Screw place. Product Features One piece for even distributed clamping force Integrated set screw to...

Flexible couplings are used to transmit torque from a stepper motor to a lead screw, thus creating the movement in an actuator.   Product Features 5 degree flexibility helps with misalignment Independent screw to lock shafts Can reduce vibration ...

These Flexible couplings are used to transmit torque from a stepper motor to a lead screw, thus creating the movement in an actuator.   Product Features Adds approximately 5% flexibility to help with misalignment Independent screw to lock shafts...