NEMA 17 42 MM Stepper Ball Screw Linear Actuator
The NEMA 17 ball screw linear actuator delivers high-precision linear motion, smooth positioning, and reliable thrust in a compact 42 mm frame size. Designed for laboratory automation, medical devices, robotics, semiconductor equipment, 3D inspection systems, and industrial automation, this ball screw actuator provides higher efficiency, reduced friction, and superior repeatability compared to traditional lead screw actuators.
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Motor Characteristics
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| Model No. | Rated Voltage[V] | Current[A [RMS] ] | Resistance[Ω] | Inductance[mH] | Lead Wire No. | Motor Length "L"[mm] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17E2110 | 3.8 | 1 | 3.8 | 5 | 4 | 34.1 |
| 17E2115 | 2.78 | 1.5 | 1.85 | 2.2 | 4 | 34.1 |
| 17E2212 | 4.56 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 8 | 4 | 48.1 |
| 17E2225 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 4 | 48.1 |
Ball Screw Specification
NEMA 17 ball screw actuators are available with the following ball screw options.
| Specification | 0801 | 0802 | 0805 | 0808 | 0810 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Size | Ф0.8 | Ф1.5875 | Ф1.5875 | Ф1.5875 | Ф1.5875 |
| Number of thread | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Thread direction | Right | ||||
| Shaft root dia. | Ф7.3 | Ф6.6 | Ф6.6 | Ф6.7 | Ф6.7 |
| Number of circuit | 3.7×1 | 3.7×1 | 2.7×1 | 1.6×2 | 1.6×2 |
| Shaft, nut material | SCM415H | ||||
| Surface hardness | HRC58~62 | ||||
| Anti-rust treatment | Anti-rust oil | ||||
| Grade | C7 | ||||
| Nute size | A | B | C | D | H | W | X | E | Axial play (mm) | Dynamic load[N] | Static load[N] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS0801 | 26 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 3.4 | ≤0.02 | 780 | 1650 | |
| BS0802 | 27 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 3.4 | ≤0.02 | 1300 | 2300 | |
| BS0805 | 31 | 4 | 28 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 3.4 | ≤0.02 | 1850 | 3000 | |
| BS0808 | 31 | 4 | 21.5 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 3.4 | 6 | ≤0.02 | 2200 | 3800 |
| BS0810 | 31 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 3.4 | 7 | ≤0.02 | 2200 | 3900 |
Dimensional Drawings
External dimensional drawing. Click to enlarge.
Speed Thrust Curves
Single stack speed thrust curve. Click to enlarge.
Double stack speed thrust curve. Click to enlarge.
Test condition: Testing voltage and driver model per source product page. Motor thrust changes with different voltage and driver selections. A 50% thrust margin is recommended.
Available Options
EK1 encoder photo. Click to enlarge.
EK1 encoder drawing. Click to enlarge.
| Resolution(CPR) | 100 | 108 | 120 | 125 | 128 | 200 | 250 | 256 | 300 | 360 | 400 | 500 | 1000 | 512 | 720 | 800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single ended output | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Differential output | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P |
EK2 encoder photo. Click to enlarge.
EK2 encoder drawing. Click to enlarge.
| Resolution(CPR) | 50 | 100 | 192 | 200 | 250 | 256 | 360 | 400 | 500 | 720 | 900 | 1000 | 1250 | 2000 | 2500 | 4000 | 5000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single ended output | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||||
| Differential output | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q |
Screw end machining. Click to enlarge.
Customization Options
DINGS’ Motion USA customizes Stepper Linear Actuators, PM Stepper Linear Actuators, Slide Actuators, and Voice Coil Motors for OEM applications.
Motor Platform
NEMA size, stack size, motor type, stepper or BLDC motor options, voltage and current ratings, windings, insulation class, force, torque, and speed.
Linear Motion Design
Stroke length, ball screw selection, shaft configurations, end machining, lubrication, and actuator style.
Electrical Integration
Cabling, connectors, lead wire details, harness routing, winding adjustments, and electrical requirements for the application.
Environmental Requirements
Coatings, IP ratings, clean room capabilities, lubrication requirements, and application-specific material or protection needs.
Resources
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Part Number Construction
1. Motor Size
17 = NEMA 17 / 42 mm frame size.
2. Motor Type
E = External linear actuator.
3. Step Angle
2 = 2-phase, 1.8° step angle. 4 = 2-phase, 0.9° step angle.
4. Motor Length
1 = Single stack. 2 = Double stack. 3 = Triple stack.
5. Rated Current / Phase
XX = X.X A / phase.
6. Ball Screw Code
Ball screw code from the selection table.
7. Number of Lead Wires
4 = 4-wire leads. 6 = 6-wire leads.
8. Ball Screw Length
XXX = ball screw length in millimeters. Example: 100 = 100 mm.
9. Thread Direction
R = Right-hand direction.
10. Ball Screw End Machining
M = Metric, U = UNC, S = Smooth, C = Custom, N = None.
11. Option
EKX = Encoder, P = Manual knob, B = Brake, X = Rear shaft, R = Encoder ready, C = Customization, N = No rear-end machining.
12. Customer Sequence Number
Customer or project-specific sequence number.
Need help selecting or customizing a NEMA 17 ball screw linear actuator?
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