Thomson Linear Motion Optmized
Shafting - Materials
Product Details
Thomson shafting is available in the following Materials
- 1566 Solid Carbon Steel (Standard)
- 440C Stainless Steel
- 316 Stainless Steel
- 52100 Tubular
Steel solid shaft
Steel solid shaft
1566 Solid Carbon Steel
1566 is used in standard, Deep Case, Predrilled, and CPPE (Chrome plated plain ends). .
Specifications:
- Rc Hardness: 60 HRC minimum
- Surface Finish: 8 Ra
- Straightness: .001”/ft
- Diameters:
- 3/16 to 4 inch in imperial sizes
- 5 mm to 80 mm in metric sizes
- Lengths: up to 202 inches
440C Stainless steel
440C Stainless shafting offers some corrosion resistance while retaining the ability to be hardened. For a completely corrosion resistant shaft, consider the 316 material.
Standard 440C shafting specifications:
- Rc Hardness: 50 HRC minimum
- Surface Finish: 8 Ra
- Straightness: .001”/ft
- Diameters: 3/16 to 2 1/2 inches
- Lengths: up to 178 inches
Instrument grade 440C shafting
Specifications:
- Rc Hardness: 55 HRC through hardened
- Surface Finish: 4 Ra
- Straightness: .0001”/ft
- Diameters: 1/8 to 1/4 inches
316 Stainless steel
316 Stainless shafting is our "corrosion proof" offering. This shaft cannot be case hardened. With a soft surface, it is NOT suitable for use will Ball Bushing® or roller bearings. Use this shafting with Fluoronyliner bushings.
Specifications:
- Rc Hardness: 20 HRC minimum
- Surface Finish: 8 Ra
- Straightness: .001”/ft
- Diameters: 1/4 to 2 inches
- Lengths: up to 138 inches
52100 Tubular
52100 Tubular
52100 Tubular
Tubular shafting provides a 29% to 56% reduction in weight compared to standard solid carbon steel. The hollow inner diameter can be used to route fluids, wires, lines, etc.
Specifications:
- Rc Hardness: 58 HRC minimum
- Surface Finish: 8 Ra
- Straightness: .001”/ft
- Diameters: 3/4 to 4 inch
- Lengths: up to 178 inches
