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Metric Precision Ball Screws
High load capacity in a range of package sizes
for laboratory, medical and mechatronic applications

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Metric Precision Ball Screw Overview (6 - 14 mm)
The ideal solution for laboratory, medical and mechatronic applications, Thomson’s FSI, TSI
and RSI Styles of metric rolled ball screws deliver smooth and quiet operation and best-inclass load capacity.
Bigger Load Capacity
• Design maximizes load capacity by optimizing
return system
• Quiet and smooth performance
• Enables flexible ball nut mounting configurations
and rapid prototyping
• Exceeds 100% more capacity than competitors’
offerings in most sizes

Improved Value
• Screws are precision rolled to T7 accuracy class
standard
• State-of-the-art manufacturing
• Higher load capacity equates to longer life
Genuine Thomson Quality and Innovation
• Proprietary thread form and processing equal
quality and performance
• Expert technical and application support

Ball Nut Types
Nominal Diameter
Size Range (mm)

Styles
Flanged Single Nut Internal Return System (FSI)

6 - 50

Threaded Single Nut Internal Return System (TSI)

6 - 14

Rounded Single Nut Internal Return System (RSI)

6 - 14

Materials
Material

Part

Screw
Nut

Strength

Heat treatment

Standard Surface Finish

16 - 50 mm
(FSI)

6 - 14 mm
(FSI, TSI, RSI)

Rm

Re

[N/mm²]

[N/mm²]

Cf53

SAE1045

≥ 610

≥ 380

60 ± 2 HRC
Inductive hardening

Polished & Oiled

16MnCr5

SAE8620

> 800

> 600

60 ± 2 HRC
hardened

Polished & Oiled
(optional black oxide)

Wiper

NBR 33

Ball

100Cr6

SAE52100

64 ± 2 HRC

Special materials and heat or surface treatment on request.
Permitted temperature in continuous operation -22°F (-30°C) to 212°F (100°C). Please inquire for other applications.
Nuts with plastic ball returns only to 176°F (80°C); briefly 230°F (110°C).

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Miniature FSI, TSI & RSI Styles Ball Screws – Product Availability
Nominal
Diameter

Screw Leads

[mm]

2 mm

6

•

8

•

10

•

•

12

•

•

14

2.5 mm

3 mm

•

•

4 mm

5 mm

•

10 mm

20 mm

25 mm

•

40 mm

•

•

Standard FSI Style Ball Screws - Product Availability
16

•

20

•

25

•

•

•

32

•

•

•

40

•

•

•

50

•

•

•

Standard FSI Style (16 - 50 mm)
FSI Style metric ball screws combine the engineering and performance of high-quality, German ball screws with
North American manufacturing and logistics. Only 2% of all ball screws sold in North America are manufactured
here, so you’ll be able to take advantage of shorter lead times, reduced shipping costs, and enhanced
communication with support and service. The FSI Style provides the best in quality, performance and delivery at a
competitive price.
German Engineered
• DIN 69051 compliant (FSI Style 16 - 50 mm only)
• Patented Precision Screw Forming (PST) technology
• Smooth performance due to unique ball return systems
North American Manufacturing and Technical Support
• Regionally stocked/machined/assembled product
- Tijuana, Mexico to support West Coast
- Marengo, Illinios to support East Coast
• P5 accuracy screws standard
• Ground quality ball nuts

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FSI Style Application Examples
Thomson’s FSI ball screw assemblies provide the smooth motion and positional
accuracy typically found only in a ground product. These qualities, combined with the
economical precision rolled solution, make them ideal for large 3-axis structures.
Gantry
Thomson’s unique ball return systems and
preload capabilities reduce the effect of critical
screw speed on a long slender axis (see X-axis
above). Combined with the Thomson profile rail,
this solution provides stiffness and accuracy to
the overall system.
Smooth motion is necessary to prevent
reflected inertia from causing structural
vibration in large structures. The illustrated
Y-axis below combines a precision FSI
ball screw assembly with the alignment
compensation of Thomson linear rails.
Engraver / Laser / Waterjet Cutting
Machine tool applications have primarily been
the domain of ground ball screw assemblies.
The introduction of high-precision P3/P5
accuracy rolled ball screws has eliminated
the need for ground product where a less
expensive solution that still meets high
performance standards is required.
These types of applications typically require
P3/P5 accuracy, 75-100% duty cycle, harsh
environments, and reversing loads or dithering
issues. FSI ball screw assemblies have molded
rubber (NBR) seals as standard in sizes
ø16 mm and above and are ideal for these
demanding parameters.

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Metric Series Ball Screws

Metric Ball Nut Return System Overview
All ball screws require a recirculation system for the ball bearings. Thomson
return systems are optimized for each diameter and lead combination to
maximize load capacity, minimize footprint and guarantee smooth operation.
Single Return (E = Single Liner, M = Multi Liner)
For single-start ball screws
After each turn, the balls are lifted from the shaft
raceway and set back by a single turn. Thomson NEFF
return systems made from glass-fiber reinforced
plastic or steel guarantee a faultless and gentle
recirculation of the balls.

Internal Return (K = Channel)
For single-start and multiple-start ball screws.
After several turns, the balls are returned either by
a patented plastic recirculation system integrated
into the nut or through recirculation channels also
integrated into the nut using steel recirculation inserts.

External Return (D = End Cap)
For multiple-start ball screws.
The balls are recirculated via two special end caps and
return channels integrated into the nut.

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Bearing Supports Product Overview
Metric Ball Screws
Diameter

BK

BF

FK

FF

MK

WK

12

7833391

7833398

7833405

7833411

7833700

-

16

7833392

7833399

7833406

7833412

7833701

-

20

7833393

7833400

7833407

7833413

7833702

-

25

7833394

7833401

7833408

7833414

7833703

7833614

32

7833395

7833402

7833409

7833415

-

7833615

40

7833396

7833403

7833410

7833416

-

7833617

50

7833397

7833404

-

-

-

7833621

BK Bearing Support (1), (2)

SEAL
SEAL

FK Bearing Support (1), (2)
SPACER
SPACER
SEAL
SEAL

SPACER
SPACER

ANGULAR
CONTACT
ANGULAR CONTACT
BEARINGS
BEARINGS

ANGULARCONTACT
CONTACT
ANGULAR
BEARINGS
BEARINGS

SPACER
SPACER
SEAL
SEAL
LOCK
LOCKNUT
NUT

The base mounted BK Bearing Support contains an angular contact
bearing pair for increased stiffness and axial load capacity. Design
dimensions fit standard Type BK or BK1 end machining.

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SPACER
SPACER
SEAL
SEAL
LOCK
LOCK NUT
NUT

The flange-mounted FK Bearing Support contains an angular contact
bearing pair for increased stiffness and axial load capacity. Design
dimensions fit standard Type FK or FK1 end machining.

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BF Bearing Support (1), (3)
DEEPGROOVE
GROOVE
DEEP
RADIAL
BALL
BEARING
RADIAL
BALL
BEARING

FF Bearing Support (1), (3)

GROOVE
DEEPDEEP
GROOVE
RADIAL BALL BEARING

RADIAL BALL BEARING
RETAININGRING
RING
RETAINING

RETAININGRING
RING
RETAINING

Base-mounted BF Bearing Support contains a floating radial bearing to
allow axial shaft movement. Design dimensions fit standard Type BF or
BF1 end machining.

The flange-mounted FF Bearing Support contains a floating radial bearing
to allow axial shaft movement. Design dimensions fit standard Type FF or
FF1 end machining.

MK Bearing Support (2)

WK Bearing Support (2)

LOCK
LOCKNUT
NUT

SPACER
SPACER
SEAL
SEAL

MOTOR
MOTORADAPTER
ADAPTER

ANGULAR CONTACT
BEARINGS

ANGULAR CONTACT BEARINGS

SPACER

SPACER

SEAL
LOCK
NUTNUT
LOCK
SEAL

FK END
FK
ENDSUPPORT
SUPPORT

Base-mounted NEMA 23 or 34 motor mount. Design dimensions fit
standard Type FK end machining.

Heavy duty, flange-mounted WK support contains higher load capacity
bearings. Design dimensions fit standard WK or WK1 end machining.

(1) BK, FK, MK and WK supports are classified as “fixed,” and BF and FF supports are classified as “simple” for purposes of critical speed and column strength calculations.
(2) Locknut included in assembly
(3) Retaining ring included in assembly

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FSI Style Ball Nuts – Technical Specifications
Internal Return Flanged Ball Nut and Screw
• Flexible solution for standard mounting
• Integral wiper ( ≥ 16 mm) and flange included as
standard
• Available in two preload classes (Type Z2, Z3)
• Z2 – no preload, clearance held to max
indicated in table (standard unless specified)
• Z3 – no preload, clearance held to max 0.05 mm
(16 - 50 mm) or max 0.013 mm (6 - 14 mm)

Standard Lead Accuracy: ± 23 µm / 300 mm[1]
Technical Specifications
Nom.
Diameter

Lead

Nut
Form

Return
System

[mm]

[mm]

6

2

M

M

8

2

M

8

2.5

8

3

10

Ball Nut
P/N

Ball
Screw
P/N

Performance Data
Dynamic Load
Capacity

Static Load
Capacity

Screw Specifications
Max Axial Major
Minor
Std
Max
Backlash Diameter Diameter Length Length

Screw
Weight

[kN]

[lbs]

[kN]

[lbs]

[mm]

[mm]

[mm]

[mm]

[mm]

[kg/m]

8102-448-035 190-9684

1.6

360

2.1

472

0.05

5.9

4.9

1000

1000

0.22

M

8103-448-036 190-9685

2.3

517

2.9

652

0.05

7.8

6.3

1500

1500

0.38

M

M

8103-448-037 190-9686

3.1

697

4.0

899

0.05

7.8

6.3

1500

1500

0.38

M

M

8103-448-038 190-9687

2.7

607

3.1

697

0.05

7.7

5.9

1500

1500

0.37

2

M

M

8103-448-039 190-9680

2.7

607

3.8

854

0.05

9.8

8.3

1900

1900

0.59

10

3

M

M

8103-448-040 190-9681

6.7

1506

9.6

2158

0.05

9.7

8.0

1900

1900

0.58

10

4

M

M

8103-448-041 190-9688

5.8

1304

8.2

1844

0.05

9.7

7.9

1900

1900

0.58

10

10

M

K

8103-448-042 190-9689

4.1

922

5.8

1304

0.05

9.7

7.9

1900

1900

0.58

12

2

M

M

8105-448-043 190-9690

4.5

1012

7.6

1709

0.05

11.8

10.3

1900

1900

0.86

12

3

M

M

8105-448-044 190-9691

9.6

2158

16.4

3687

0.05

11.7

9.9

1900

1900

0.85

14

3

M

M

8105-448-047 190-9692

6.7

1506

11.6

2608

0.05

13.7

12.0

1900

1900

1.16

16

5

E

E

7106-448-061 195-9698

9.3

2091

13.1

2945

0.08

15.3

12.9

4000

6000

1.30

16

10

E

K

7106-448-062 195-9699

15.4

3462

26.5

5958

0.08

15.2

13.0

4000

6000

1.30

20

5

E

K

7107-448-063 195-9700

10.5

2361

16.6

3732

0.08

19.3

16.9

4000

6000

2.00

25

5

E

E

7110-448-064 195-9701

12.3

2765

22.5

5058

0.08

24.3

21.9

4000

6000

3.30

25

10

E

K

7110-448-065 195-9702

13.2

2968

25.3

5688

0.08

24.3

21.9

4000

6000

3.30

25

20

S

D

7110-448-066 195-9703

13.0

2923

23.3

5238

0.15

24.4

22.0

4000

6000

3.30

25

25

S

D

7110-448-067 195-9704

16.7

3754

32.2

7239

0.08

24.3

22.0

4000

6000

3.30

32

5

E

E

7112-448-069 195-9706

21.5

4834

49.3

11084

0.08

31.3

28.9

4000

6000

5.60

32

10

E

E

7112-448-070 195-9707

33.4

7509

54.5

12253

0.08

32.5

27.3

4000

6000

5.60

32

20

E

K

7112-448-071 195-9708

29.7

6677

59.8

13444

0.08

31.5

27.9

4000

6000

5.60

40

5

E

E

7115-448-073 195-9710

23.8

5351

63.1

14186

0.08

39.3

36.9

4000

6000

9.00

40

10

E

E

7115-448-074 195-9711

38.0

8543

69.1

15535

0.08

39.3

34.1

4000

6000

8.40

40

20

E

K

7115-448-075 195-9712

33.3

7487

76.1

17109

0.08

39.5

35.9

4000

6000

9.00

40

40

S

D

7115-448-076 195-9713

35.0

7869

101.9

22909

0.08

38.7

36.3

4000

6000

9.00

50

10

E

E

7120-448-077 195-9714

68.7

15445

155.8

35027

0.08

49.3

44.1

4000

6000

13.50

1. P3 accuracy class is ± 12 µm / 300 mm and is available upon request. 2. Dimension does not comply with DIN 69051. 3. Round flange.

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FSI Style Ball Nuts – Technical Specifications
FORM E

FORM S

L10

HOLE PATTERN 1
FLANGED FORM B
TO DIN 69051

FORM M

L10
-0.2

HOLE PATTERN 0 ≤ 14 mm ONLY

D1 g6

D1 g6 D1 -0.8
G x Lg

L8

D4

D4
D6

(4x) D5 on D4 B.C.D.

30°

L7

L7
L1

L8

90°

L8

6 x D5
HOLE PATTERN 2
FLANGED FORM
B

-0.2

D1 -0.8
D6

90°
22.5°

60°

G x Lg

30°

L6
L2

L2

L1

8 x D5

Technical Specifications
Nom.
Diameter

Lead

[mm]

[mm]

6

2

8

Nut Specifications
D1
g6

D4

D5

D6

L1

L2

L6

L7

L8

L10

[mm]

[mm]

[mm]

[mm]

[mm]

[mm]

[mm]

[mm]

[mm]

0

12

18

3.4

24

-

22

-

4

2

0

16

22

3.4

28

-

24

-

8

2.5

0

16

22

3.4

28

-

24

8

3

0

16

22

3.4

28

-

25

10

2

0

18

28

4.5

36

-

10

3

0

18

28

4.5

36

10

4

0

18

28

4.5

10

10

0

23

31

12

2

0

20

29

12

3

0

20

29

14

3

0

24

16

5

1

28

16

10

1

20

5

1

25

5

25

Hole
Pattern

Ball
Diameter

[mm]

Lube
Hole
(G)

No.of
Circuits

16

-

-

8

1.000

6

19

-

-

5

1.588

-

6

19

-

-

7

1.588

-

6

19

-

-

3

1.984

22

-

6

22

-

-

5

1.588

-

29

-

6

22

-

-

7

1.984

36

-

35

-

6

22

-

-

6

1.984

4.5

38

-

35

-

6

24

-

-

2 x 1.8

1.984

4.5

37

-

40

-

8

24

-

-

8

1.588

4.5

37

-

40

-

8

24

-

-

9

1.984

36

5.5

45

-

35

-

8

28

-

-

5

1.984

38

6

48

10

42

-

10

40

5

M6x1

3

3.500

28

38

6

48

10

55

-

10

40

5

M6x1

6

3.000

36

47

7

58

10

42

-

10

44

5

M6x1

3

3.500

1

40

51

7

62

10

42

-

10

48

5

M6x1

3

3.500

10

1

40

51

7

62

16

55

-

10

48

5

M6x1

3

3.500

25

20

1

40

51

7

62

4

35

10.5

10

48

5

M6x1

4

3.500

25

25

1

40

51

7

62

9

35

8

10

N/A

5

M6x1

5

3.500

32

5

1

50

65

9

80

10

55

-

12

62

6

M6x1

5

3.500

32

10

1

53

65

9

80

16

69

-

12

62

6

M8x1

3

7.140

32

20

1

53

65

9

80

16

80

-

12

62

6

M6x1

4

5.000

40

5

2

63

78

9

93

10

57

-

14

70

7

M6x1

5

3.500

40

10

2

63

78

9

93

16

71

-

14

70

7

M8x1

3

7.140

40

20

2

63

78

9

93

16

80

-

14

70

7

M8x1

4

5.000

40

40

2

63

78

9

93

16

85

7.5

14

N/A

7

M8x1

8

3.500

50

10

2

75

93

11

110

16

95

-

16

85

8

M8x1

5

7.140

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[2]

[3]

[3]

[mm]

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TSI Style Ball Nuts – Technical Specifications
Internal Return Threaded Ball Nut and Screw
• Cost-effective solution in a small envelope, ideal for
use in small spaces
• Flexible solution for non-standard mounting
• Available in two preload classes (Type Z2 or Z3)
• Z2 – no preload, clearance held to max indicated
in table (standard unless specified)
• Z3 – no preload, clearance held to max 0.013 mm
Standard Lead Accuracy: ± 52 µm / 300 mm

Technical Specifications
Nom.
Diameter

Lead

[mm]

[mm]

6

2

M

8102-448-025

8

2

M

8

2.5

8

10

Return
System

Ball Nut
P/N

Ball Screw
P/N

Performance Data
Dynamic Load Capacity

Static Load Capacity

Max. Axial
Backlash

[kN]

[lbs]

[kN]

[lbs]

[mm]

190-9684

1.6

360

2.1

472

0.05

8103-448-026

190-9685

2.3

517

2.9

652

0.05

M

8103-448-027

190-9686

3.1

697

4.0

899

0.05

3

M

8103-448-028

190-9687

2.7

607

3.1

697

0.05

10

2

M

8103-448-022

190-9680

2.7

607

3.8

854

0.05

10

3

M

8103-448-023

190-9681

6.7

1506

9.6

2158

0.05

10

4

M

8103-448-029

190-9688

5.8

1304

8.2

1844

0.05

10

10

K

8103-448-030

190-9689

4.1

922

5.8

1304

0.05

12

2

M

8105-448-031

190-9690

4.5

1012

7.6

1709

0.05

12

3

M

8105-448-032

190-9691

9.6

2158

16.4

3687

0.05

14

3

M

8105-448-033

190-9692

6.7

1506

11.6

2608

0.05

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TSI Style Ball Nuts – Technical Specifications
L1

L

Screw Specifications
Major
Diameter

Minor
Diameter

[mm]

THD

Nut Specifications

Std Length

Screw
Weight

L

D1
0/-.1

[mm]

[mm]

[kg/m]

[mm]

[mm]

5.9

4.9

1000

0.22

22

16

M12 x 1

8

8

1.000

7.8

6.3

1500

0.38

24

18

M15 x 1

8

5

1.588

7.8

6.3

1500

0.38

24

18

M15 x 1

8

7

1.588

7.7

5.9

1500

0.37

25

18

M16 x 1

8

3

1.984

9.8

8.3

1900

0.59

22

19.5

M17 x 1

8

5

1.588

9.7

8.0

1900

0.58

29

21

M18 x 1

9

7

1.984

9.7

7.9

1900

0.58

35

21

M18 x 1

9

6

1.984

9.7

7.9

1900

0.58

35

23

M18 x 1

9

2x1.8

1.984

11.8

10.3

1900

0.86

40

24

M20 x 1

10

8

1.588

11.7

9.9

1900

0.85

40

26

M20 x 1

10

9

1.984

13.7

12.0

1900

1.16

35

30

M24 x 1.5

9

5

1.984

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THD

L1

No. of
Circuits

[mm]

Ball Diameter
[mm]

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RSI Style Ball Nuts – Technical Specifications
Internal Return Threaded Ball Nut and Screw
• Cost-effective solution in a small envelope, ideal for
use in small spaces
• Flexible solution for non-standard mounting
• Available in two preload classes (Type Z2 or Z3)
• Z2 – no preload, clearance held to max indicated
in table (standard unless specified)
• Z3 – no preload, clearance held to max 0.013 mm
Standard Lead Accuracy: ± 52 µm / 300 mm

Technical Specifications
Nom.
Diameter

Lead

[mm]

[mm]

6

2

M

8102-448-048

8

2

M

8

2.5

8

12

Return
System

Ball Nut
P/N

Ball Screw
P/N

Performance Data
Dynamic Load Capacity

Static Load Capacity

Max. Axial
Backlash

[kN]

[lbs]

[kN]

[lbs]

[mm]

190-9684

1.6

360

2.1

472

0.05

8103-448-049

190-9685

2.3

517

2.9

652

0.05

M

8103-448-050

190-9686

3.1

697

4.0

899

0.05

3

M

8103-448-051

190-9687

2.7

607

3.1

697

0.05

10

2

M

8103-448-052

190-9680

2.7

607

3.8

854

0.05

10

3

M

8103-448-053

190-9681

6.7

1506

9.6

2158

0.05

10

4

M

8103-448-054

190-9688

5.8

1304

8.2

1844

0.05

10

10

K

8103-448-055

190-9689

4.1

922

5.8

1304

0.05

12

2

M

8105-448-056

190-9690

4.5

1012

7.6

1709

0.05

12

3

M

8105-448-057

190-9691

9.6

2158

16.4

3687

0.05

14

3

M

8105-448-060

190-9692

6.7

1506

11.6

2608

0.05

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Metric Series Ball Screws

RSI Style Ball Nuts – Technical Specifications
L
A
T

B

L10

A

A-A

Screw Specifications
Major
Diameter

Minor
Diameter

[mm]

Nut Specifications

Std Length

Screw
Weight

L

D1
g6

[mm]

[mm]

[kg/m]

[mm]

[mm]

5.9

4.9

1000

0.22

22

16

2 x 1.2

10

8

1.000

7.8

6.3

1500

0.38

24

18

3x2

13

5

1.588

7.8

6.3

1500

0.38

24

18

3x2

13

7

1.588

7.7

5.9

1500

0.37

25

18

3x2

13

3

1.984

9.8

8.3

1900

0.59

22

19.5

3x2

13

5

1.588

9.7

8.0

1900

0.58

29

21

3x2

13

7

1.984

9.7

7.9

1900

0.58

35

21

3x2

13

6

1.984

9.7

7.9

1900

0.58

35

23

3x2

13

2x1.8

1.984

11.8

10.3

1900

0.86

40

24

3x2

18

8

1.588

11.7

9.9

1900

0.85

40

26

3x2

18

9

1.984

13.7

12.0

1900

1.16

35

30

4 x 2.5

19

5

1.984

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BxT
P9

L10

No. of
Circuits

[mm]

Ball
Diameter
[mm]

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How to Order Metric Precision Rolled Ball Screws
This ordering key provides a quick overview of the FSI, TSI and RSI Style versions available.
To explore additional technical resources and options, contact Thomson customer support.
Ordering Key
1

2

3

4

RM

25

10

Z2

1. Nut Configuration
RM = RH, Metric
2. Diameter
06 = ø 6 mm
08 = ø 8 mm
10 = ø 10 mm
12 = ø 12 mm
14 = ø 14 mm
16 = ø 16 mm
20 = ø 20 mm
25 = ø 25 mm
32 = ø 32 mm
40 = ø 40 mm
50 = ø 50 mm

5

–

xxxx

3. Lead Code
02 = 2 mm
02.5 = 2.5 mm
03 = 3 mm
04 = 4 mm
05 = 5 mm
10 = 10 mm
20 = 20 mm
25 = 25 mm
40 = 40 mm
4. Backlash
Z2 = Standard backlash (see
Technical Specifications)
Z3 = Minimum backlash (see
Technical Specifications)

–

6

7

8

F

L

W

6. Nut interface
F = Flanged nut (FS) style
(6 - 50 mm)
T = Threaded nut (TSI) style
(6 - 14 mm)
R = Round nut (RSI) style with
keyway (6 - 14 mm)
7. Nut Direction
R = Nut faces right end
L = Nut faces left end
8. Wipers
X = No wipers (6 - 14 mm)
W = Plastic wipers (16 - 50 mm)

–

9

10

BK

S

–

11

12

K

X

13

–

10/12. Left/Right Bearing
Support
Blank = Annealed end
X = No Support
S = Support BK, etc.

9/11. Left/Right Side Configuration
X = Cut to length
K = Machine to print
yyy = Annealed Length (mm)
BK = Base mount w/Drive
BK1 = Base mount w/o Drive
BF = Floating base mount w/Drive
BF1 = Floating base mount w/o Drive
FK = Flange mount w/Drive
FK1 = Flange mount w/o Drive
FF = Floating flange mount w/Drive
FF1 = Floating flange mount w/o Drive
WK = HD Flange w/ Drive
WK1 = HD Flange w/o Drive
MK = Motor mount

13. Custom Modifier
Blank = Standard
M = Custom
(1) Custom only, contact customer
support.

5. Overall Length
xxxx.xx = Length (mm)

Code Example: RM2510Z2-271.5-FLW-BKS-KX

This describes a standard lashed Ø25 x 10 mm FSI ball screw assembly that is 271.5 mm in overall length with a BK driven bearing support on the left side and custom
specified machining on the right side without bearing support. The flange faces the left side with the BK bearing support.
NOTE: Not all bearing supports are available in all sizes. See catalog or contact customer support for available combinations.

Express Prototypes, Less Lead Time
Prices and lead times are generally higher with other
products as 98% of rolled metric ball screws are
manufactured outside of North America.
Thomson provides expert application support and the
ability to rapidly prototype designs by combining North
American manufacturing of metric products with the
engineering support of a trusted brand.

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Order your Thomson prototype with delivery from our
North American facilities in Tijuana or Marengo:

Components
Machined Assemblies

Standard Lead Time

Express Lead Time
(Qualified Prototypes)

1 - 3 days

Same day

1 - 2 weeks

3 - 5 days

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Metric Series Ball Screws

Customized Products and Machining to Fit Your Applications
FSI Standard (16 - 50 mm) Metric Ball Screws
•
•
•
•

Custom coatings available (thin dense chrome)
± 12 µm/300 mm lead accuracy (P3)
Reduced backlash (0.05 mm)
All Thomson Neff products (KGF-D, KGF-N,KGM-D,
KGM-N, ZG, FH/FK are available and compatible
with FSI metric ball screws

FSI, TSI & RSI Miniature Ball Screws
•
•
•
•

KGF-D
Flanged

KGF-N
Flanged

KGF-D (FK)
Flanged

KGM-D
Cylindrical

KGM-N
Cylindrical

KGM-G (ZG)
Threaded

KGF-D (FH)
Flanged

Stainless steel construction
Custom coatings available (thin dense chrome)
± 23 µm/300 mm lead accuracy (T5 / P5)
Reduced backlash (0.013 mm)

Standard and custom machining

Precision end journal machining to standard or
customer specified requirements using CNC lathe and
grinding.

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State-of-the-art dynamic lead error verification to P3
accuracy.

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Ball Screw Engineering
Acceptable Speed vs. Length for Screws

10,000

5,000

3,000

ROTATIONAL SPEED (RPM)

2,000

1,000

500

300
200
50
40
100

6

8

10

12

14, 16

20

25

32

50
END SUPPORT TYPE
One end fixed, other end free
A

36
914

Inches 6
152
mm

12
304

18
457

24
609

42
1056

48
60
54
1219 1371 1524

72
66
1676 1828

84
78
1981 2133

102
96
90
2286 2438 2590

108 114 120
2743 2895 3048

Inches 10
254
mm

20
508

30
762

60
70
50
40
1016 1270 1524 1778

80
100
90
2032 2286 2540

110 120
2794 3048

130 140
3302 3556

150 160 170
3810 4064 4318

180 190 200
4572 4826 5080

Inches 12
304
mm

24
609

36
914

73
85
61
48
1219 1549 1854 2159

97
109 121
2463 2768 3073

133 145
3378 3683

158 170
4013 4318

182 194 206
4622 4927 5232

218 230 242
5537 5842 6146

Inches 15
381
mm

30
762

45
1143

90
105
75
60
1524 1905 2286 2667

119 134 149
3022 3403 3784

164 179
4165 4546

194 209
4927 5308

224 239 254
5689 6070 6451

269 284 298
6832 7213 7569

30
762

MAX. L
Both ends supported
B
MAX. L
One end fixed, other end supported
C
Both ends fixed

MAX. L

D
MAX. L

16

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Metric Series Ball Screws

Ball Screw Engineering
Compression Load vs. Length for Designated Ball Screws

lb.
300,000

890,000

200,000

445,000

100,000

222,500

50,000

133,500

30,000

89,000

20,000

44,500

10,000

22,250

5,000

13,350

3,000

8,900

2,000

4,450

1,000

2,225

500

1,335

300

890

200

445

100

COMPRESSION LOAD

N
1,335,000

32x5
32x1
0

50x1

0

4
40 0x5
40x1x20
0

25
20
16
14
12
10
8
6

END SUPPORT TYPE
One end fixed, other end free
A
MAX. L

Inches 5
LOAD mm
127

10
254

15
381

20
508

25
635

30
762

35
889

40
1016

45
1143

50
1270

55
1397

60
1524

65
1651

70
1778

75
1905

80
2032

85
2159

LOAD

Inches 10
mm
254

20
508

30
762

40
1016

50
1270

60
1524

70
1778

80
2032

90
2286

100
2540

110
2794

120
3048

130
3302

140
3556

150
3810

160
4064

170
4318

LOAD

Inches 14
mm
356

28
711

42
1067

57
1448

71
1803

85
2159

99
2515

113
2870

127
3226

141
3581

156
3962

170
4318

184
4674

198
5029

212
5385

226
5740

240
6096

40
1016

60
1524

80
2032

100
2540

120
3048

140
3556

160
4064

180
4572

200
5080

220
5588

240
6096

260
6604

280
7112

300
7620

320
8128

340
8636

Both ends supported
B
MAX. L
One end fixed,
other end supported
C
MAX. L
Both ends fixed
D
MAX. L

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LOAD Inches 20
mm
508

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Screw Accuracy – Permissible Travel Variation
Type P – Positioning Ball Screws

l1 =

Axial thread length

lu =

Type T – Transport Ball Screws

Useful travel

le =

Overrun = Table 2

l0 =

D l0 = Travel deviation

Nominal distance

Lead Accuracy
v

300 p

v2p

p

c

P3

P5

T7

Permissible travel variance over 300 mm

Table 1

Table 1

Table 1

Permissible travel variance over 2 p travel

Table 1

Table 1

-

-0.01/1000

0

Travel compensation

0

ep

Limit deviations for useful distance lu

Table 3

Table 3

v

Permissible travel variance over useful travel lu

Table 3

Table 3

up

Table 1

lu
± 		
300

.

V300p

-

Table 2
Tolerance Class
1

3

4

5

7

v300p [µm]

6

12

18

23

52

Nominal lead

Ph [mm]

a 2.5

a5

a 10

a 20

> 20

v2pp [µm]

4

6

7

8

12

Lead error

le [mm]

10

20

40

60

100

Table 3
0

315

400

500

630

800

a

315

400

500

630

800

1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 6300 8000 10000 12500 16000

Tolerance class

1

ep

6

7

8

9

10

11

13

15

18

22

26

32

39

48

60

76

94

115

vup

6

6

7

7

8

9

10

11

13

15

17

21

27

33

40

50

61

76

3

ep

12

13

15

16

18

21

24

29

35

41

50

62

76

92

115

140

175

220

vup

12

12

13

14

16

17

19

22

25

29

34

41

49

61

75

92

113

140

4

18

18

20

22

25

28

33

39

46

55

68

84

102

125

159

199

240

290

vup

18

19

20

21

23

26

29

33

38

44

52

56

68

83

101

124

152

189

5

ep

23

25

27

32

36

40

47

55

65

78

96

115

140

170

210

270

330

410

vup

23

25

26

29

31

34

39

44

51

59

69

82

99

119

142

174

213

265

18

ep

[µm]

>

lu
[mm]

1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 6300 8000 10000 12500

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Metric Series Ball Screws

Glossary and Formulas
Accuracy
A measurement of precision. Perfect accuracy, for
example, means advancing a ball nut 25 mm from any
point on a screw will always require the exact same
number of revolutions.

Lead Error
The amount of positional error per 300 mm (Metric
Series) that is inherent in linear motion on ball
screws.
Load/Life Rating
The usable life of a ball bearing screw assembly
measured in revolutions under a specific load. The
revolutions that 90% of a group of ball bearing
screws will complete, or exceed, before the first
evidence of fatigue develops.

Axial Lash / Backlash
The axial-free motion between the ball nut and
ball screw; a measure of system stiffness and
repeatability.
Column Load / Compression Load
Load that would tend to compress or buckle the ball
screw shaft.
Dynamic Load Rating
Maximum load that a ball bearing screw assembly
can maintain for 1 million revolutions (Metric Series).

Repeatablity
A measure of constancy that is directly related to
axial backlash. Higher backlash equates to lower
repeatability and may be corrected by preloading the
ball nut if required.
Static Load
Static load is the maximum non-operating load
capacity above which brinelling of the ball track
occurs.

Lead
The axial distance a screw travels during one
revolution.
Formulas

(

n

ni
qi
3
F x n x 100
i =1 i
eq

S

Equivalent Load

Feq [N] =

Equivalent Speed

neq [rpm] =

Life

L10 [Rot] =

Torque

T [Nm] = 1.77 x 10-4 x Feq x P

n

S

i =1

( )
Cam
Feq

q = Duration [%]
Cam = Dynamic Load [N]
P = Lead [mm]
CS = End Fixity Factor (see table on the right)
S = Safety Factor (0.8 recommended)
d0 = Nominal Diameter [mm]
dr = Root Diameter [mm]
L = Max. Unsupported Length [mm]
n = Rotational Speed of Screw [RPM]

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ni x
3

qi
100

x 106

)

1/3

Feq x P x n

Power

Pd [W] =

Critical Screw Speed

nS [rpm] = S x CS x 1.2 x 108 x

Critical Nut Speed

DN = d0n < 140,000

Permissible
Compression Load

FS [N] = S x CS x

5.398 x 104

1

2

End Support

dr
L2

9.687
d4
x 104 x r2
L2
L

CS1

CS2

A

MAX. L

0.36

0.25

B

MAX. L

1.00

1.00

C

MAX. L

1.47

2.00

D

MAX. L

2.23

4.00

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203A West Rock Road
Radford, VA 24141, USA
Phone: 1-540-633-3549
Fax: 1-540-633-0294
E-mail: thomson@thomsonlinear.com
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Screws, Linear Bearings & Shafting,
and Step Motors. Founded in 1967,
currently with 220 employees.

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Engineering and manufacturing Linear
Systems, Linear Bearings and Shafting
and FSI ball screws, Custom Systems
since 1998, currently with 220 employees in a 156,000 sq. ft facility. ISO
9001:2000, QS 9000 certified.

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