BALL SPLINE

ROTARY BALL SPLINE

STROKE BALL SPLINE

BALL SPLINE
BALL SCREW SPLINE
BALL SPLINE STROKE BALL SPLINE
STRUCTURE AND ADVANTAGES・ B-2 STRUCTURE AND ADVANTAGES・ B-46
TYPES・ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-3 ACCURACY・ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-47
ACCURACY・ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-5 PRELOAD AND CLEARANCE IN ROTATIONAL DIRECTION・ B-48
PRELOAD AND CLEARANCE IN ROTATIONAL DIRECTION・ B-6 COMPARISON OF DYNAMIC FRICTIONAL RESISTANCE・ B-48
STRENGTH OF SPLINE SHAFT・・・・ B-7 USE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS・ B-49
LOAD RATING・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-8 DIMENSION TABLE・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-50〜
CALCULATION OF DEFLECTION AND DEFLECTION ANGLE OF SPLINE SHAFT・ B-9 BALL SCREW SPLINE
ALLOWABLE ROTATIONAL SPEED OF SPLINE SHAFT・ B-10 STRUCTURE AND ADVANTAGES・ B-52
LIFE CALCULATION・ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-11 PRELOAD・ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-52
OPERATING CONDITIONS・・・・・・・・・ B-11 USE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS・ B-52
LUBRICATION・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-12 ACCURACY・ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-53
HOLLOW SPLINE SHAFT・ ・・・・・・・・・ B-12 SPBR TYPE MOTION PATTERN・ ・・ B-54
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS・・・・・・・・・ B-12 SPBF TYPE MOTION PATTERN・ ・・ B-55
USE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS・ B-13 DIMENSION TABLE・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-56〜
MOUNTING・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-14
DIMENSION TABLE・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-18〜
ROTARY BALL SPLINE
STRUCTURE AND ADVANTAGES・ B-32
ACCURACY OF SPR TYPE・ ・・・・・・・ B-33
ACCURACY OF SPB TYPE・ ・・・・・・・ B-34
PRELOAD AND CLEARANCE IN ROTATIONAL DIRECTION・ B-35
HOLLOW SPLINE SHAFT・ ・・・・・・・・・ B-36
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS・・・・・・・・・ B-36
MOUNTING・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-37
LUBRICATION・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-38
OPERATING CONDITIONS・・・・・・・・・ B-39
APPLICATION EXAMPLES・・・・・・・・・ B-39
DIMENSION TABLE・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ B-40〜

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 BALL SPLINE

BALL SPLINE TYPES

TYPES OF SPLINE NUT

A wide variety of spline nut designs are available and all spline nuts come with side-seals as a standard
The NB ball spline is a linear motion mechanism utilizing the rolling feature.
motion of ball elements that can sustain loads and transfer torque Table B-1 Types of Spline Nut
simultaneously. It can be used in a wide variety of applications type of nut shape and advantage page
including robotics and transport type equipment.
・cylindrical spline nut with key
STRUCTURE AND ADVANTAGES SSP
groove
・with special key P.B-18
SSPS
・nominal diameter: SSP4-100
The NB ball spline consists of a spline shaft with Ease of Additional Custom : SSPS4-25

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raceway grooves and a spline nut. The spline nut
consists of an outer cylinder (main body), retainer,
Machining
side rings, and ball elements that is designed and Since a round shaft with raceway grooves is used,
manufactured to achieve a reliably smooth motion. NB ball spline shafts can be easily machined to
customized specifications. ・light and compact nut
High Load Capacity and ・countersink for fixing
High-Speed Motion and cylindrical SSP-AM
（SSP4AM） P.B-20
Long Travel Life type SSPS-AM
The raceway grooves are machined to a radius
High-Speed Rotation ・with special key
The outer cylinder is compact and well balanced, ・nominal diameter: 4-10
close to that of the ball elements. The large ball
contact area results in high load capacity and long resulting in good performance at high speed.
travel life. LIGHT WEIGHT and COMPACTNESS
Wide Variety of Configurations The NB ball spline SSP-AM type has a smaller spline-
nut diameter compared to the conventional SSP type ・cylindrical spline nut without
Spline shaft sizes with diameters from 4mm to
nut on the same shaft diameter. The SSP-AM type key groove
100mm are available. Several types of Spline nut SSPM P.B-22
is best suited for the chip-mounter head device and ・with two lock plates for fixing
are available: cylindrical types (SSP/SSPM), and
the multiaxial applications. Anti-corrosion type is also ・nominal diameter: 6-10
flange types (SSPF/SSPT ). Material option of
Stainless steel (SUS440C or equivalent) is also available.
available. They can be specified to suit various
comparison between
applications. SSP4AM and SSP4
High Accuracy Torque Transmission nut outer dia.
Due to the effective contact angle between the ・spline nut with flange
 20% smaller SSPF
・nominal diameter: SSPF6-60 P.B-24
raceway grooves and the balls, the NB ball spline SSPFS
nut length 　　　　　　　　 : SSPFS6-25
can transfer large torque. By adjusting preload it  25% shorter
is possible to obtain a higher rigidity and a higher
positioning accuracy.

Figure B-1 Basic Structure of NB Ball Spline

・spline nut with a two side cut
flange type SSPT flange P.B-26
・nominal diameter: 6-10
outer cylinder
return cap
side ring with side-seal seal ring
spline shaft retainer spline nut
spline shaft
ball elements SSPT-AM
steel ball ・light and compact nut with
SSPK-AM
flange P.B-28
SSPTS-AM
・nominal diameter: 4-10
SSP Type SSP-AM Type SSPKS-AM

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 BALL SPLINE

ACCURACY

TYPES OF SPLINE SHAFT The NB ball spline is measured for accuracy at the points shown in Figure B-2 and categorized as either high-
Depending on the application requirements, either a ground spline shaft or a non-ground (commercial grade) grade (blank) or precision-grade (P). Contact NB for accuracy information on the commercial type ball spline.
spline shaft is available. Figure B-2 Accuracy Measurement Points
spline nut
Table B-2
support area ③ A-B support area
A B
type of spline shaft shape and advantage part attachment spline shaft part attachment
area area

・precision ground and precision

machined surface finish
・high precision ① A-B ① A-B
ground spline shaft ・p o s s i b l e t o m a c h i n e e n d s ② A-B ② A-B
of s plin e s h af t a n d s u r fa c e ④ A-B

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treatment Note: The support area is the portion where, for example, radial bearings are attached in order to support
・nominal diameter: 4-100 the spline shaft.
The part attachment area is the portion to which other parts, such as gears are attached.

Tolerance of Spline Shaft Groove Torsion (Max.) Table B-3

The groove torsion is indicated per 100mm, arbitrarily Tolerance of Spline Shaft Groove Torsion（Max.）

・standard dimension and shape set as the effective length of the spline shaft section. type of shaft ground shaft
・accuracy grade: high grade accuracy grade high precision（P）
standard
・short lead time tolerance 13μm／100mm 6μm／100mm
spline shaft
・nominal diameter: 4-60
(refer to page B-30) Table B-4 Tolerance Relative to Spline Support Area (Max.) unit：μm
radial runout of part perpendicularity of the end of the perpendicularity of
attachment area ① spline shaft section ② the flange ③
part number (when grinding is requested on the drawing)
high-grade precision-grade high-grade precision-grade high-grade precision-grade
SSP 4・4AM
・for general industrial use — —
・cost effective SSP 5AM
14 8
・p o s s i b l e t o m a c h i n e e n d s SSP 6・6AM 9 6
commercial shaft of s plin e s h af t a n d s u r fa c e 11 8
SSP 8・8AM
(non-ground) treatment
・nominal diameter: 20-50 SSP 10・10AM 17 10
・maximum length: 5000mm SSP 13A
(refer to page B-31) 13 9
SSP 16A 19 12 11 8
SSP 20A
SSP 25A
22 13 13 9 16 11
SSP 30A
SSP 40A
25 15 16 11 19 13
SSP 50A
SSP 60A 22 15
SSP 80 29 17 19 13
SSP 80L
— —
SSP100
34 20 22 15
SSP100L

SSP 20 19 12 11 8 13 9
SSP 25
22 13 13 9 16 11
SSP 30
SSP 40
25 15 16 11 19 13
SSP 50
SSP 60 29 17 19 13 22 15
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 BALL SPLINE

STRENGTH OF SPLINE SHAFT

Table B-5 ④Radial Runout of Outer Surface of Spline Nut Relative to Spline Shaft Support Area (Max.) unit：μm The ball spline has larger load ratings compared to ball bush. Also, the ball spline can sustain radial load,
part number moment (bending moment) and torque (twisting moment) at the same time. Thus, it is necessary to consider
total length of
SSP4 SSP5AM SSP8 SSP10 SSP13A SSP20A・20 SSP40A・40 SSP60A・60 SSP100 the strength of ball spline shaft.
spline shaft
SSP4AM SSP6 SSP8AM SSP10AM SSP16A SSP25A・25 SSP50A・50 SSP80 SSP100L Figure B-3 Bending Moment
(mm) SSP6AM SSP30A・30 SSP80L Using the following equations, select the size of ball
greater high- precision high- precision high- precision high- precision high- precision high- precision high- precision high- precision high- precision spline.
or less
than grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade Bending Moment Only
─ 200 46 26 46 26 46 26 36 20 34 18 32 18 32 16 30 16 30 16 σ≧ M
Z …………………………………
（1）
200 315 89 ─ 89 57 89 57 54 32 45 25 39 21 36 19 34 17 32 17 M: bending moment
315 400 ─ ─ 126 ─ 126 82 68 41 53 31 44 25 39 21 36 19 34 17
400 500 ─ ─ ─ ─ 163 ─ 82 51 62 38 50 29 43 24 38 21 35 19
σ: permissible bending stress of spline shaft
（98N/mm2）
500 630 ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ 102 65 75 46 57 34 47 27 41 23 37 20 M: bending moment onto spline shaft （N・mm）

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Z: modulus of section（mm3）
630 800 ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ 92 58 68 42 54 32 45 26 40 22
(refer to Table B-8 on page B-8)
800 1,000 ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ 115 75 83 52 63 38 51 30 43 24
Twisting Moment Only
1,000 1,250 ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ 153 97 102 65 76 47 59 35 48 28
1,250 1,600 ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ 195* 127* 130 85 93 59 70 43 55 33
1,600 2,000 ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ 171 116 118 77 86 54 65 40
τa≧ ZTP …………………………………
（2）
Figure B-4 Twisting Moment
★ SSP13A, 16A maximum length: 1500mm
★★ Please contact NB for shaft lengths exceeding 2000mm. Ta: permissible twisting stress of spline shaft
（49N/mm ）
2

T: twisting moment onto spline shaft（N・mm）

Zp: polar modulus of section（mm3）
T: twisting moment
(refer to Table B-8 on page B-8)
PRELOAD AND CLEARANCE IN ROTATIONAL DIRECTION
B e n d i n g M o m e n t a n d Tw i s t i n g M o m e n t
Combined
Both the clearance and preload are expressed in terms of clearance in the rotational direction. The preload
Calculate equivalent bending moment (Me) by using
is categorized into three different levels: standard, light (T1), and medium (T2). A preload cannot be specified
equation (3).Then, substitute Me into equation (1) for
with the commercial grade spline shaft.
shaft size selection.
Table B-6 Preload and Clearance in Rotational Direction unit：μm Table B-7 Preload and Operating Condition
part number standard light (T1) medium (T2) preload operating conditions
Me＝ 1
preload symbol

2｛M＋（M ＋T ）｝………………（3）
2 2
SSP 4・4AM minute vibration is applied.
SSP 5AM a precise motion is required.
standard blank
SSP 6・6AM 0〜＋3 −3〜0 − a torque in a given direction is Me: equivalent bending moment （N・mm）
Figure B-5 Deformation of Spline Shaft by Twisting Moment
SSP 8・8AM applied. M: bending moment onto spline shaft
T: twisting moment onto spline shaft
SSP 10・10AM slight vibration is applied.
SSP 13A light T1 slight torsional load is applied. Rigidity of Spline Shaft
−3〜＋1 −8〜−3 −13〜−8 cyclic torque is applied. The rigidity of spline shaft is expressed in the
SSP 16A
L
SSP 20A・20 shock/vibration is applied. torsional angle (θ) caused by twisting moment.
SSP 25A・25 −4〜＋2 −12〜−4 −20〜−12 medium T2 over-hang load is applied. For high accuracy smooth motion, it is necessary to
SSP 30A・30 torsional load is applied. keep the torsional angle within 0.25°per 1,000mm. θ
SSP 40A・40 ※ Frictional resistance may be affected by preload.

SSP 50A・50 T・L 360

SSP 60A・60 −6〜＋3 −18〜−6 −30〜−18 θ＝ G・IP・ 2π …………………………
（4）
SSP 80
1,000
SSP 80L Rigidity=0.25°
≧ θ ……………
（5）
L
SSP100
−8〜＋4 −24〜−8 −40〜−24
SSP100L θ：torsional angle （°）
T: twisting moment onto spline shaft（N・mm）
L: spline shaft length
（mm）
G: shearing modulus （SUJ2） 7.9×10（N/mm
4 2
）
　　　　　　 （SUS） 7.69×10（N/mm
4 2
）
IP: polar moment of inertia of area
（mm ）
4

(refer to Table B-8 on page B-8)

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 BALL SPLINE

CALCULATION OF DEFLECTION AND DEFLECTION ANGLE OF SPLINE SHAFT

Table B-8 Cross-sectional Characteristics of Spline Shaft The following formulas are used to obtain the deflection and its angle of the ball spline shaft.
I Z IP ZP C=1/48EI Typical conditions are listed in Table B-10.
moment of inertia modulus of polar moment of polar modulus
part number SUJ2 SUS440C Table B-10 Formulas for Calculating Deflection and Deflection Angle
of area section inertia of area of section
mm4 mm3 mm4 mm3 1/N･mm2 support
specification formula for deflection formula for deflection angle
SSP 4 1.18×10 5.90 2.41×10 1.20×10 8.57×10−9 8.83×10−9 method
SSP 6 5.91×10 1.97×10 1.21×102 4.04×10 1.71×10−9 1.76×10−9
support ℓ/2

δmax
P i2 i1＝0
SSP 8 1.90×102 4.76×10 3.88×102 9.69×10 5.32×10−10 5.47×10−10 Pℓ3
1 ┃ δmax＝
48EI
＝Pℓ3 C
SSP 10 4.61×10 2
9.22×10 9.42×10 2
1.88×10 2
2.19×10 −10
2.26×10 −10 Pℓ2
support ℓ i 2＝ ＝3Pℓ2C
16EI
SSP 13A 1.32×10 3
2.03×10 2
2.70×10 3
4.16×10 2
7.66×10 −11
7.89×10 −11

SSP 16A 2.98×103 3.73×102 6.15×103 7.68×102 3.39×10−11 3.49×10−11 fixed ℓ/2

δmax
P i1＝0
Pℓ3 1

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SSP 20A 7.35×103 7.35×102 1.51×104 1.51×103 1.38×10−11 1.42×10−11 2 ┃ δmax＝ ＝ Pℓ3 C
192EI 4
fixed ℓ i 2＝0
SSP 25A 1.79×104 1.43×103 3.68×104 2.94×103 5.65×10−12 5.82×10−12
SSP 30A 3.63×10 4
2.42×10 3
7.57×10 4
5.05×10 3
2.79×10 −12
− uniformly distributed load p
support

δmax
i2
SSP 40A 1.15×105 5.73×103 2.39×105 1.20×104 8.83×10−13 − 5pℓ4 5 pℓ3
3 ┃ δmax＝ ＝ pℓ4 C
384EI 8
i 2＝
24EI
＝2pℓ3 C
SSP 50A 2.81×10 5
1.12×10 4
5.86×10 5
2.34×10 4
3.60×10 −13
− support ℓ
SSP 60A 5.91×105 1.97×104 1.22×106 4.08×104 1.71×10−13 −
uniformly distributed load p
SSP 80 fixed

δmax
1.93×106 4.83×104 3.92×106 9.81×104 5.24×10−14 − pℓ4 1
SSP 80L 4 ┃ δmax＝ ＝ pℓ4 C
384EI 8
i 2＝0

SSP100 fixed ℓ
4.69×106 9.38×104 9.55×106 1.91×105 2.16×10−14 −
SSP100L a b a Pa 3 ⎛ 3b ⎞ 3b ⎞ Pab
support 2＋ ⎠＝8Pa 3⎛

δmax
δ1＝ i1＝
⎝2＋ a ⎠C
i2 ＝24PabC

δ1
i1 P P 6EI⎝ a 2EI
SSP 20 5.03×10 3
5.53×10 2
1.04×10 4
1.14×10 3
2.01×10 −11
2.07×10 −11
5 ┃
Pa ⎛ 3ℓ
3 2
3⎛ 3ℓ
2
Pa（a＋b）
−4⎞ ⎞ i 2＝
δmax＝ ⎠＝2Pa ⎝ a 2 −4⎠C
support ℓ ＝24Pa（a＋b）C
SSP 25 1.27×104 1.10×103 2.63×104 2.29×103 7.97×10−12 8.21×10−12 24EI⎝ a 2 2EI
SSP 30 2.74×104 1.96×103 5.73×104 4.10×103 3.69×10−12 −
fixed a b a Pa 3 ⎛ 3a ⎞ ⎛ 3a ⎞ Pa b
2
24Pa 2bC

δmax
δ1＝ 2− ⎠＝8Pa 3⎝2− ⎠C i1＝ ＝
SSP 40 8.71×104 4.66×103 1.82×105 9.75×103 1.16×10−12 −

δ1
P P 6EI⎝ ℓ ℓ 2EIℓ ℓ
6 ┃
SSP 50 2.16×105 9.19×103 4.53×105 1.93×104 4.69×10−13 − δmax＝
Pa 3 ⎛
2＋
3b ⎞
＝2Pa 3⎛
3b ⎞
i 2＝0
⎝2＋ a ⎠C
i1
fixed ℓ 24EI⎝ a ⎠
SSP 60 4.50×10 5
1.59×10 4
9.46×10 5
3.35×10 4
2.25×10 −13
−
fixed Pℓ2

δmax
SSP 4AM 1.18×10 6.01 2.44×10 1.23×10 8.56×10−9 8.82×10−9 P i1＝ ＝24Pℓ2 C
Pℓ3 2EI
7 ┃ δmax＝ ＝16Pℓ3 C
SSP 5AM 2.77×10 1.11×10 5.77×10 2.31×10 3.65×10−9 3.76×10−9 i1 3EI
free ℓ i 2＝0
SSP 6AM 5.89×102 1.96×10 1.22×102 4.05×10 1.72×10−9 1.77×10−9
SSP 8AM 1.88×102 4.71×10 3.86×102 9.66×10 5.37×10−10 5.53×10−10 uniformly distributed load p pℓ3
fixed

δmax
i1＝ ＝8pℓ3 C
pℓ4 6EI
SSP 10AM 4.53×102 9.06×10 9.35×102 1.87×102 2.23×10−10 2.30×10−10 8 ┃ δmax＝ ＝6pℓ4 C
8EI
free ℓ i 2＝0
i1

LOAD RATING support ℓ/2 Mo

Moℓ

δmax
i1＝ ＝4MoℓC
√3Moℓ2 2√3 12EI
9 ┃ δmax＝
216EI
＝
9
Moℓ2C
Moℓ

δmax
The load rating for SSP-AM type depends on the Figure B-6　Load Direction support i1 ℓ i2 i 2＝ ＝2MoℓC
24EI
direction of load.
load in vertical load in vertical
fixed ℓ/2 Moℓ
direction direction
δmax
Mo i1＝ ＝3MoℓC
Table B-9　LOAD RATING Moℓ2 2 16EI
10 ┃ δmax＝
216EI
＝ Moℓ2C
9

δmax
SSP4AM SSP5AM〜10AM load in horizontal load in horizontal fixed i1 ℓ i 2＝0

basic dynamic vertical C C direction direction

load rating δ1: deflection at the concentrated load point（㎜）δmax: maximum deflection（㎜）i1: deflection angle at the concentrated load
horizontal 1.73×C 1.22×C point（rad）i2: deflection angle at the support point（rad）Mo: moment（N・㎜）P: concentrated load（N）p : uniformly distributed
load（N/㎜）a,b: concentrated load point distance（㎜）ℓ: span（㎜）I: moment of inertia of area（㎜4）(refer to Table B-8 on
basic static load vertical C0 C0
page B-8) E: modulus of longitudinal elasticity（SUJ2）2.06×10 5（N/㎜2）（SUS）2.0×10 5（N/㎜2）C: 1/48EI（1/N・㎜2）
rating horizontal 1.73×C0 1.22×C0
SSP4AM SSP5AM∼10AM

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ALLOWABLE ROTATIONAL SPEED OF SPLINE SHAFT RATED LIFE CALCULATION

When the rotational speed is increased and approaches the spline shaft resonant frequency, the spline When the ball elements are used as the rolling Figure B-8 Radial Load and Torque Load
shaft is disabled from further operation. This speed is called the critical speed and can be obtained by the elements in ball splines, the following equations are
following equations. In order to leave a sufficient safety margin, the allowable operating speed should be set used to calculate the life of ball spline:
at about 80% of the calculated value.
For radial load radial load
Using the following equations, select the size of ball spline shaft. First, calculate Id and A by equation (8) and (9)

（
L＝ ffW
C C
）
3
then, substitute the values into equation (7). ・P ・50
Figure B-7 Mounting Method
λ2 ・ E・Id×103 …………
NC＝60・ 2π （7）
For torque load

（ ）
・L2 γ・A
L＝ ffW
fixed−free C CT 3
fixed Ｌ
：support distance free
・ T ・50 torque load
Nc: critical speed (rpm)
L: support distance (mm)
L: rated life (km)　fC: contact coefficient　f W: load coefficient
E: modulus of longitudinal elasticity (SUJ2)2.06×105 (N/mm2)

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C: basic dynamic load rating (N)　P: applied load (N)
　　　　　 　 (SUS)2.0 ×105 (N/mm2) λ＝1.875 CT: basic dynamic torque rating (N・m)　T: applied torque (N・m)
γ: density (SUJ2)7.85×10−6 (kg/mm3)
supported−supported * Refer to page Eng-5 for the coefficients moment
　　 　(SUS)7.75×10−6 (kg/mm3)
supported Ｌ
：support distance supported ** The load rating of the commercial spline is approximately
Id: Minimum Moment of Inertia of Area (mm 4) 70% of the standard ball spline.

Id＝ π・d
4
………………………………
（8）
Lh＝ 2・ℓLS・
64 λ＝3.142 10 3
・n1・60
d: maximum machined-down diameter with no spline grooves fixed−supported
left
（refer to Table B-11） Ｌ
：support distance supported
fixed L h: life time (hr)　ℓS: stroke length (m)　
A: Minimum Cross-sectional Area of the Spline L: rated life (km)　n1: number of cycles per minute (cpm)
Shaft (mm 2)
λ＝3.927
A＝ π・d
2

4
………………………………
（9） fixed−fixed OPERATING CONDITIONS
fixed Ｌ
：support distance fixed
d: maximum machined-down diameter with no spline grooves Figure B-9 Example of Dust Prevention
left
（refer to Table B-11） The performance of the ball spline is affected by
the operating conditions of the application. The
λ: coefficient of mounting method λ＝4.730 operating conditions should, therefore be carefully
(refer to Figure B-7)
taken into consideration.
fixed-free λ=1.875
supported-supported λ=3.142 Dust Prevention
fixed-supported λ=3.927 Foreign particles or dust in the ball spline nut affects
fixed-fixed λ=4.730 the motion accuracy and shortens the life time.
Standard seals will perform well against dust bellows cover
Table B-11 Spline Shaft Profile
prevention under normal operating conditions;
d: maximum d: maximum
diameter with no diameter with no however, in a harsh environment, it is necessary to
part number spline grooves left part number spline grooves left attach bellows or protective covers.
mm mm
s
D

(refer to Figure B-9)

φ

SSP 4 3.5 SSP20 16.4

SSP 6 5.3 SSP25 20.6 Operating Temperature
SSP 8 7.2 SSP30 24.8 Since the retainer is made of resin, the operating
SSP 10 9 SSP40 33.1
temperature should never exceed 80℃.
SSP 13A 11.7 SSP50 41.4
SSP 16A 14.2 SSP60 49.7
SSP 20A 17.9
SSP 25A 22.4 SSP 4AM 3.4
d:m o s

SSP 30A 26.8 SSP 5AM 4.3

n
ax plin

SSP 40A 35.5 SSP 6AM 5.2

im e
um gro

SSP 50A 44.6 SSP 8AM 7.1

dia ove

SSP 60A 54 SSP 10AM 8.8

me s l
te eft

SSP 80
rw

73.9
ith

SSP 80L
SSP100
92
SSP100L
The maximum diameter (d) is recommended as the shaft diameter of the support area leaving no spline grooves after end-machining.

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 BALL SPLINE

LUBRICATION USE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

The spline nut is prelubricated with lithium soap based Figure B-10 Example of Lubrication Mechanism NB ball spline must be handled with care as it is a precise component. Please note the following points.
grease prior to shipment for immediate use. Please
A Set of Spline Nut and Spline Shaft Figure B-12 NB mark Alignment
relubricate with a similar type of grease periodically
The ball spline's accuracy and preload is guaranteed
depending on the operating conditions.
when spline nut and shaft are aligned as shown
Low dust generation grease is available from NB
in Figure B-12. Please make sure to align the NB align
standard grease. (refer to page Eng-39)
marks when reinserting the shaft.
The NB spline nut has seals as standard. The
When inserting the spline shaft into the spline nut,
seals work well to contain the grease inside the nut NB JAPAN
ensure that the ball elements do not drop out. This
especially for the ground shaft, since the seal shape NB JAPAN
is done by aligning the raceway grooves of the shaft
approximates the spline shaft profile.
with the rows of ball elements and the seal lip of the
nut. Then, carefully insert the spline shaft through
the spline nut. In case that the nut is preloaded,

BALL SPLINE
please exercise additional care.
HOLLOW SPLINE SHAFT
Fit between Spline Nut and Housing Table B-13 Fit for the Spline Nut
A transition fit is used for the SSP/SSPM-type spline type of spline nut clearance fit transition fit
NB provides hollow shafts. It can be used for running cable, air piping, and weight reduction. Table B-12
nut and its housing bore to minimize the clearance. SSP
shows a list of recommended inner diameter for hollow spline shaft (SUJ2).
If high accuracy is not required, then a clearance fit
SSP-AM H7 J6
Table B-12 can be used. Regarding the SSPT/SSPF type spline
Recommended Inner Diameter for Hollow Spline Shaft nut, for a light load and little torque application a SSPM
shaft inner cross-sectional second moment of hole slightly larger than the outer diameter of the
part diameter diameter coefficient inertia nut can suffice. The mounting surface for the flange
number Ds d Z I influences the perpendicularity and parallelism.
mm mm mm 3
mm4 Please make sure that the accuracy of the mounting
SSP 4 4 1.5 11.5 5.6 surface is correct.
Figure B-13 Insertion of Spline Nut into Housing
SSP 6 6 2 58.3 18.9
d Ds Insertion of Spline Nut
SSP 8 8 3 186 44.9 When inserting a spline nut into the housing, use
SSP 10 10 4 448 85.9 φD
a jig like the one shown in Figure B-13. Carefully
SSP 13A 13 6 1,260 182 insert the nut so as to not hit the side ring and seal.
SSP 16A 16 8 2,780 323 Table B-14 Recommended Jig Dimensions unit：㎜ jig

SSP 2 0A 20 10 6,860 637 part number D d part number D d

SSP 25A 25 15 15,400 1,100 SSP 4 9.5 3.5 SSP20 31.5 16.5
SSP 6 13.5 5 SSP25 36.5 20.5
SSP 4AM 4 1.5 11.6 5.7
SSP 8 15.5 7 SSP30 44.5 25
SSP 5AM 5 2 26.9 10.3 8.5
SSP 10 20.5 SSP40 59.5 33
SSP 6AM 6 2 58.1 18.8 SSP 13A 23.5 12 SSP50 74 41
SSP 8AM 8 3 184 44.4 SSP 16A 30.5 14.5 SSP60 89 50 φd
SSP 10AM 10 4 440 84.2 SSP 20A 34.5 18
SSP 25A 41.5 22.5 SSP 4AM 7.5 3
SSP 30A 46.5 27 SSP 5AM 9.5 4
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SSP 40A 63.5 35.6 SSP 6AM 11.5 5
SSP 50A 79 44 SSP 8AM 14.5 7
SSP 60A 89 53.5 SSP10AM 18.5 8.5
Based on customer drawings and requirements NB Figure B-11 Example of Shaft-end Machining Excessive Moment
offers shaft-end machining, spline nut machining, SSP 80
119 74 One spline nut can sustain high moments, however,
surface treatment, etc. Please contact NB for SSP 80L excessive moment makes the spline nut unbalanced
special requirements. SSP100 and unstable during motion. Please use more than
149 92
SSP100L one spline nut for high moment or high accuracy
applications.

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 BALL SPLINE

MOUNTING

Mounting of SSP Type Mounting of SSP4AM Type Figure B-17 Using SSP4AM Lock Plates
Examples of installing the SSP type are shown in Figures B-14 and B-15. Example of installing the SSPM type are shown in
Figure B-14 Using a Retaining Ring Figure B-15 Using a Push Plate Figure B-17.

Mounting of SSPM Type

BALL SPLINE
Examples of installing the SSPM type are shown in Figures B-18,19,22 and 23.
Key Figure B-16 Key for SSP Type
Figure B-18 Using F Type Lock Plates
The SSP type spline nut comes with a key shown in L1 h
Figure B-16.

（
R）

C
Table B-15 Major Dimensions of Key
a h L1 C
part number tolerance tolerance
mm μm mm μm mm mm
SSP 4 2 2 6
F Type Lock Plate (Standard Plate)
SSP 6 2.5 2.5 10.5
＋16 0 The lock plate shown in Figure B-19 is provided with the SSPM spline nut.
SSP 8 2.5 2.5 10.5
＋ 6 −25 0.2 Material: SUS304CSP
SSP 10 3 3 13
SSP 13A 3 3 15 Table B-16 F Type Lock Plate Figure B-19 F Type Lock Plate
SSP 16A 3.5 3.5 17.5
SSP 20A 4 4 29 0.5 part K G t R applicable
＋24 0 number mm mm mm mm spline nut K t
SSP 25A 4 4 36 0.3
＋12 −30 FP 6 6.8 2.9 1.0 0.5 SSPM 6 φG
SSP 30A 4 4 42 0.5
SSP 40A 6 6 52 0.5 FP 8 8.5 3.5 1.2 0.5 SSPM 8
SSP 50A 8 ＋30/＋15 7 58 0.5
SSP 60A 12 8 0 67 0.8 FP10 8.5 3.5 1.2 0.5 SSPM10
＋36
SSP 80 −36 76
16 ＋18 10 0.5 4ーR
SSP 80L 110
SSP100 ＋43 0 110
20 13 0.8
SSP100L ＋22 −43 160
SSP 20 4 ＋24 4 0 26 0.2 Figure B-20 Using LP Type Lock Plates
SSP 25 5 ＋12 5 −30 33 0.3
SSP 30 7 ＋30 7 41 0.3
0
SSP 40 10 ＋15 8 55 0.5
−36
SSP 50 15 ＋36 10 60 0.5
SSP 60 18 ＋18 11 0/−43 68 0.5
SSP 5AM 2 2 6
SSP 6AM 2 ＋16 2 0 8
0.2
SSP 8AM 2.5 ＋ 6 2.5 −25 8.5
SSP 10AM 3 3 11
For SSPS and SSP AM type, the material of key is stainless steel.

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 BALL SPLINE

LP Type Lock Plate (Optional Plate) Mounting of SSPF Type

The LP type lock plate is also available for purchase with the SSPM spline nut. Examples of installing the SSPF type are shown in Figure B-24.
Material: SUS304CSP Figure B-24 Examples of installing SSPF Type
Figure B-21 LP Type Lock Plate

 0
E−0.2
90°
（0.2） φGM 2ーM
2ーR 90
（φG） °

B−0.1B−0.1
 0
90°

 0

BALL SPLINE
t

m .3
e
or -C0
K X

or
2
When using the LP type lock plate, please machine the housing as shown above.

Table B-17 LP Type Lock Plate

lock plate major dimensions machined housing dimensions
part applicable
K G t R X Y B E GM M
number spline nut
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
LP 6 8.6 3.8 1.0 1 5.85 7.8 11.1 3.3 3.5 M2.5 SSPM 6
LP 8 9.15 4.5 1.2 1 6.45 9.2 12.3 4.0 4.2 M3 SSPM 8
LP10 9.15 4.5 1.2 1 6.45 9.2 14.8 4.0 4.2 M3 SSPM10

Figure B-23 Using Special Lock Plates (2) Mounting of SSPT Type
Examples of installing SSPT type are shown in Figure B-25.
Figure B-25 Examples of installing SSPT Type

Figure B-22 Using Special Lock Plates (1)

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 BALL SPLINE

SSP TYPE
－ Cylindrical Spline Nut － MO1
b L1
2-d key groove
（oil hole） t

t
b
part number structure

Ds

D
example SSP 80 L - 2 - T1 - 600 - P / CU key groove 2-d
MO2 （oil hole） L
SSP4∼10 SSP13A∼60
※SSP4 spline nut does not come with any oil hole.
with special MO1
specification
specification
SSP: standard

BALL SPLINE
SSPS: anti- L1
corrosion accuracy grade When two spline nuts are used in b
blank: high close contact. key groove
P: precision

t
nominal diameter
spline shaft total length

Ds
nut length

D
blank: standard
L: long preload symbol 2-d
blank: standard （oil hole）
number of nuts attached T1: light B
to one shaft T2: medium SSP80･80L∼100･100L
（L）
Note: retainer material is resin.

major dimensions basic torque rating basic load rating allowable static mass
part number
D L B b t L1 d Ds dynamic static dynamic static moment nut shaft size
tolerance tolerance tolerance ＋0.05 tolerance CT CoT C Co MO1 MO2
standard anti-corrosion 0
mm μm mm mm mm mm μm mm mm mm mm μm N・m N・m kN kN N・m N・m kg kg/m
SSP 4 SSPS 4 10 0/−9 16 2 1.2 6 − 4 0 0.74 1.05 0.86 1.22 1.97 10.3 0.0065 0.10 4
SSP 6 SSPS 6 14 0 25 2.5 1.2 10.5 1 6 −12 1.5 2.4 1.22 2.28 5.1 40 0.019 0.21 6
＋14
SSP 8 SSPS 8 16 −11 25 2.5 1.2 10.5 1.5 8 0 2.1 3.7 1.45 2.87 7.4 50 0.023 0.38 8
0 　0
SSP 10 SSPS10 21 0 33 3 1.5 13 1.5 10 −15 4.4 8.2 2.73 5.07 18.0 116 0.054 0.60 10
−0.2
SSP 13A SSPS13A 24 −13 36 3 1.5 15 1.5 13 0 21 39.2 2.67 4.89 13.7 109 0.07 1.0 13A
SSP 16A SSPS16A 31 50 3.5 2 17.5 2 16 −18 60 110 6.12 11.2 46 299 0.15 1.5 16A
−
SSP 20A SSPS20A 35 0 63 4 2.5 29 2 20 105 194 8.9 16.3 110 560 0.22 2.4 20A
＋18 0
SSP 25A SSPS25A 42 −16 71 4 2.5 36 3 25 189 346 12.8 23.4 171 1,020 0.33 3.7 25A
　0 −21
SSP 30A — 47 80 4 2.5 42 3 30 307 439 18.6 23.2 181 1,470 0.36 5.38 30A
0
SSP 40A — 64 0 100 6 3.5 52 4 40 0 674 934 30.8 37.5 358 2,940 0.95 9.55 40A
−0.3
SSP 50A — 80 −19 125 8 ＋22/0 4 58 4 50 −25 1,290 2,950 40.3 64.9 690 4,080 1.9 15.0 50A
SSP 60A — 90 140 12 5 67 4 60 1,570 2,620 47.7 79.5 881 5,470 2.3 21.6 60A
0 ＋27 0
SSP 80 — 120 160 118.2 76 3,860 6,230 83.1 134 2,000 11,100 5.1 80
−22 16 　0 6 5 80 −30 39
SSP 80L — 120 217 175.2 110 5,120 9,340 110 201 4,410 21,100 7.6 80L
−
SSP100 — 150 0 185 132.6 ＋33 110 0 6,750 11,500 135 199 3,360 19,300 9.7 100
20 7 5 100 61
SSP100L — 150 −25 248 195.6 　0 160 −35 8,960 17,300 179 298 7,340 37,700 13.9 100L
SSP 20 SSPS20 32 60 0/−0.2 4 ＋18 2.5 26 2 18.2 83 133 7.84 11.3 63 500 0.2 2.0 20
0 0
SSP 25 SSPS25 37 70 5 　0 3 33 3 23 162 239 12.3 16.1 104 830 0.22 3.1 25
−16 −21
SSP 30 — 45 80 7 ＋22 4 41 3 28 289 412 18.6 23.2 181 1,470 0.35 4.8 30
0 −
SSP 40 — 60 0 100 10 　0 4.5 55 4 37.4 0 637 882 30.8 37.5 358 2,940 0.81 8.6 40
−0.3
SSP 50 — 75 −19 112 15 ＋27 5 60 4 47 −25 1,390 3,180 46.1 74.2 696 4,400 1.5 13.1 50
SSP 60 — 90 0/−22 127 18 　0 6 68 4 56.5 0/−30 2,100 4,800 58.0 127 1,300 8,800 2.5 19 60
SSP type spline nut comes with a key（refer to page B-14）. 1kN≒102kgf　1N・m≒0.102kgf・m

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 BALL SPLINE

SSP-AM TYPE SSP5AM

MY

C,CO

120°
MP
SSP4AM

1
part number structure
CT,COT

Ds

D
example SSP 4 AM - 2 - T1 - 200 - P / CU MY2
SSP4AM B
※SSP4AM spline nut does not come with seal ring.
（L）

with special
MP2 MY
specification

BALL SPLINE
accuracy grade
blank：high When two spline nuts are used in C,CO
specification P：precision close contact.
L1
SSP AM：standard
SSPS AM：anti-corrosion b MP
spline shaft total length

t
nominal diameter
CT,COT

Ds

D
preload symbol
blank：standard
number of nuts attached to one shaft T1：light d
SSP5AM∼10AM B （oil hole）
Note:SSP(S)4AM does not come with side-seals. ※SSP5AM spline nut does not come with any oil hole.
　　　Material of return cap is resin. （L）

major dimensions basic torque rating basic load rating allowable static mass
part number
D L B b t L1 d DS h7 dynamic static dynamic static moment nut shaft size
tolerance tolerance ＋0.05 tolerance CT CoT C Co MP MY
standard anti-corrosion 0 MP2 MY2
mm μm mm mm mm μm mm mm mm mm μm N・m N・m N N N・m N・m g g/100mm
0.59 1.03
SSP 4AM SSPS 4AM 8 12 8 − − − − − 4 0.72 1.00 314 438 2.5 9.7 4AM
0 3.36 5.82
−9 0 2.10 2.56
SSP 5AM SSPS 5AM 10 18 10.8 2 1.2 6 − 5 2.33 4.05 825 1,160 5.1 14.9 5AM
−12 13.4 16.3
2.55 3.11
SSP 6AM SSPS 6AM 12 21 13 2 1.2 8 1 6 2.95 5.27 890 1,290 9.2 21.6 6AM
0 ＋14 16.5 20.1
−11 0 4.11 5.00
SSP 8AM SSPS 8AM 15 25 14.9 2.5 1.5 8.5 1.2 8 5.85 9.83 1,330 1,810 15.8 38.4 8AM
0 27.8 33.8
0 −15 7.84 9.53
SSP10AM SSPS10AM 19 30 18 3 1.8 11 1.5 10 12.4 19.4 2,270 2,870 30.7 59.8 10AM
−13 52.5 63.9
SSP（S）5AM-10AM type spline nut come with a key（refer to page B-14）.
Allowable static moment MP2 and MY2 are the values when two spline nuts are 1kN≒102kgf　1N・m≒0.102kgf・m
used on close contact.

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 BALL SPLINE

SSPM TYPE
－ Keyless Spline Nut －

K F W MO1
part number structure φG

example SSPM 10 - 2 - T1 - 200 - P / CU

C
MO2

Ds
H

D
A
with special

BALL SPLINE
B
specification
When two spline nuts are used in

C
accuracy grade close contact.
blank: high 2-d t
P: precision K （oil hole）
L
SSPM type
spline shaft total length

nominal diameter
preload symbol
number of nuts attached blank: standard
to one shaft T1: light
Note: retainer material is resin.

major dimensions basic torque rating basic load rating allowable mass
D L F W C A d B H K G t DS dynamic static dynamic static static moment nut shaft size
part number
tolerance tolerance tolerance CT CoT C Co MO1 MO2
mm μm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm μm N・m N・m kN kN N・m N・m kg kg/m
SSPM 6 14 0 25 2.2 1.1 1.0 12.0 1 9.4 25.6 6.8 2.9 1.0 6 0/−12 1.5 2.4 1.22 2.28 5.1 40 0.019 0.21 6
　0
SSPM 8 16 −11 25 2.7 1.3 1.2 13.6 1.5 11 30.6 8.5 3.5 1.2 8 　 0 2.1 3.7 1.45 2.87 7.4 50 0.023 0.38 8
−0.2
SSPM10 21 0/−13 33 2.7 1.3 1.2 18.6 1.5 13.5 35.6 8.5 3.5 1.2 10 −15 4.4 8.2 2.73 5.07 18.0 116 0.054 0.60 10
Two F type lock plates per SSPM type spline nut are provided（refer to page B-15）. 1kN≒102kgf　1N・m≒0.102kgf・m

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 BALL SPLINE

SSPF TYPE
－ Flange Type Nut －
MO1

H W
mounting hole x 4
h

d2

d1
part number structure

example SSPF 25 - 2 - T1 - 436 - P / CU

P.C.D.
MO2

Ds
Df

D
with special
specification

BALL SPLINE
accuracy grade When two spline nuts are used in L
blank: high close contact.
specification P: precision 2-d
SSPF: standard （oil hole）
SSPFS: anti-
corrosion spline shaft total length

nominal diameter preload symbol 2-d

blank: standard
number of nuts attached T1: light
（oil hole）
SSPF6∼10 SSPF13A∼60
to one shaft T2: medium
Note: retainer material is resin.

major dimensions basic torque rating basic load rating allowable mass
part number
D L Df H P.C.D. d1×d2×h W d Ds dynamic static dynamic static static moment nut shaft size
tolerance tolerance tolerance CT CoT C Co MO1 MO2
standard anti-corrosion
mm μm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm μm N・m N・m kN kN N・m N・m kg kg/m
SSPF 6 SSPFS 6 14 0 25 30 5 22 3.4×6.5×3.3 7.5 1 6 0/−12 1.5 2.4 1.22 2.28 5.1 40 0.037 0.21 6
SSPF 8 SSPFS 8 16 −11 25 32 5 24 3.4×6.5×3.3 7.5 1.5 8 0 2.1 3.7 1.45 2.87 7.4 50 0.042 0.38 8
SSPF10 SSPFS10 21 0 33 0 42 6 32 4.5×8×4.4 10.5 1.5 10 −15 4.4 8.2 2.73 5.07 18.0 116 0.094 0.6 10
SSPF13A SSPFS13A 24 −13 36 −0.2 43 7 33 4.5×8×4.4 11 1.5 13 0 21 39.2 2.67 4.89 13.7 109 0.1 1 13A
SSPF16A SSPFS16A 31 50 50 7 40 4.5×8×4.4 18 2 16 −18 60 110 6.12 11.2 46 299 0.2 1.5 16A
SSPF20A SSPFS20A 35 0 63 58 9 45 5.5×9.5×5.4 22.5 2 20 105 194 8.9 16.3 110 560 0.33 2.4 20A
0
SSPF25A SSPFS25A 42 −16 71 65 9 52 5.5×9.5×5.4 26.5 3 25 189 346 12.8 23.4 171 1,020 0.45 3.7 25A
−21
SSPF30A — 47 80 75 10 60 6.6×11×6.5 30 3 30 307 439 18.6 23.2 181 1,470 0.55 5.38 30A
0
SSPF40A — 64 0 100 100 14 82 9×14×8.6 36 4 40 0 674 934 30.8 37.5 358 2,940 1.41 9.55 40A
−0.3
SSPF50A — 80 −19 125 124 16 102 11×17.5×11 46.5 4 50 −25 1,290 2,950 40.3 64.9 690 4,080 2.73 15.0 50A
SSPF60A — 90 0/−22 140 129 18 107 11×17.5×11 52 4 60 0/−30 1,570 2,620 47.7 79.5 881 5,470 3.2 21.6 60A
SSPF20 SSPFS20 32 60 0/−0.2 51 7 40 4.5×8×4.4 23 2 18.2 83 133 7.84 11.3 63 500 0.22 2 20
0 0
SSPF25 SSPFS25 37 70 60 9 47 5.5×9.5×5.4 26 3 23 162 239 12.3 16.1 104 830 0.32 3.1 25
−16 −21
SSPF30 — 45 80 70 10 54 6.6×11×6.5 30 3 28 289 412 18.6 23.2 181 1,470 0.51 4.8 30
0
SSPF40 — 60 0 100 90 14 72 9×14×8.6 36 4 37.4 0 637 882 30.8 37.5 358 2,940 1.15 8.6 40
−0.3
SSPF50 — 75 −19 112 113 16 91 11×17.5×11 40 4 47 −25 1,390 3,180 46.1 74.2 696 4,400 2.1 13.1 50
SSPF60 — 90 0/−22 127 129 18 107 11×17.5×11 45.5 4 56.5 0/−30 2,100 4,800 58.0 127 1,300 8,800 3.3 19 60
1kN≒102kgf　1N・m≒0.102kgf・m

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 BALL SPLINE

SSPT TYPE
－ Two Side Cut Flange Type －
MO1

H W
mounting hole x 2 h
part number structure

d2
example SSPT 10 - 2 - T1 - 436 - P / CU

d1
MO2

P.C.D.
with special

BALL SPLINE
Ds
Df

D
specification
When two spline nuts are used in
accuracy grade close contact.
blank: high
P: precision
SSPT type
spline shaft total length
L
2-d
nominal diameter B （oil hole）
preload symbol
number of nuts attached blank: standard
to one shaft T1: light
Note: retainer material is resin.

major dimensions basic torque rating basic load rating allowable mass
D L Df B H P.C.D. d1×d2×h W d DS dynamic static dynamic static static moment nut shaft size
part number
tolerance tolerance tolerance CT CoT C Co MO1 MO2
mm μm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm μm N・m N・m kN kN N・m N・m kg kg/m
SSPT 6 14 0 25 30 18 5 22 3.4×6.5×3.3 7.5 1 6 0/−12 1.5 2.4 1.22 2.28 5.1 40 0.029 0.21 6
　0
SSPT 8 16 −11 25 32 21 5 24 3.4×6.5×3.3 7.5 1.5 8 　 0 2.1 3.7 1.45 2.87 7.4 50 0.035 0.38 8
−0.2
SSPT10 21 0/−13 33 42 25 6 32 4.5×8×4.4 10.5 1.5 10 −15 4.4 8.2 2.73 5.07 18.0 116 0.075 0.6 10
1kN≒102kgf　1N・m≒0.102kgf・m

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 BALL SPLINE

SSPT-AM TYPE MY
SSPK-AM TYPE
− Light and Compact Flange Type −

C,C0
part number structure

.
example SSPK 10 AM - 2 - T1 - 400 - P / CU

.D
MP

C
P.

d1
2-
Df
CT,C0T

Ds
K

D
with special

BALL SPLINE
specification
specification（4AM）
H
SSPT AM：standard accuracy grade B
SSPTS AM：anti-corrosion blank: high
SSPT4AM （L）
　　（5AM〜10AM） P: precision
SSPK AM：standard ※SSPT4AM spline nut
SSPKS AM：anti-corrosion
spline shaft total length does not come with seal ring. MY

nominal diameter
preload symbol
number of nuts attached blank: standard C,C0
to one shaft T1: light
1 . （ 2
oi -d2
4-d P.C.D
Note: Nut material of SSPT-AM and SSPK-AM is stainless steel.
lh

D
ol

f
MP e）
CT,C0T

Ds

D
K
HW
SSPK5AM∼10AM B
※SSPK5AM spline nut （L）
does not come with oil groove.

major dimensions basic torque rating basic load rating allowable mass
part number
D h6 L B Df K H P.C.D. d1 W d2 Ds h7 dynamic static dynamic static static moment nut shaft size
tolerance tolerance CT CoT C Co MP MY
standard anti-corrosion MP2 MY2
mm μm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm μm N・m N・m N N N・m N・m g g/100mm
0.59 1.03
SSPT 4AM SSPTS 4AM 8 12 8 21 10 2.5 15 3.4 − − 4 0.72 1.00 314 438 5.0 9.7 4AM
0 3.36 5.82
−9 0 2.10 2.56
SSPK 5AM SSPKS 5AM 10 18 10.8 23 18 3.4 17 3.4 2.8 1 5 2.33 4.05 825 1,160 10.7 14.9 5AM
−12 13.4 16.3
2.55 3.11
SSPK 6AM SSPKS 6AM 12 21 13 25 20 3 19 3.4 3.5 1 6 2.95 5.27 890 1,290 14.7 21.6 6AM
0 16.5 20.1
−11 4.11 5.00
SSPK 8AM SSPKS 8AM 15 25 14.9 28 22 3.95 22 3.4 3.5 1.2 8 5.85 9.83 1,330 1,810 23.9 38.4 8AM
0 27.8 33.8
0 −15 7.84 9.53
SSPK 1 0AM SSPKS 1 0AM 19 30 18 36 28 4 28 4.5 5 1.5 10 12.4 19.4 2,270 2,870 44.0 59.8 10AM
−13 52.5 63.9
Allowable static moment MP2 and MY2 are the values when two spline nuts are used in close contact. 1N≒102gf　1N・m≒102gf・m

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 BALL SPLINE

STANDARD BALL SPLINE COMMERCIAL

part number structure BALL SPLINE
example SSP 10 S - 2 - T1 - 400
standard lengthL

nut shape preload symbol

SSP：cylindrical type blank: standard part number structure
SSPM：keyless type T1: light
T2: medium
SSPF：flange type example SSPF 25 C - 2 - 436 / CU
SSPT：two side cut flange type number of nuts attached to one shaft
nominal diameter S：standard spline shaft

example SSP 4 AM S - 2 - T1 - 300

nut shape
standard lengthL

BALL SPLINE
SSP: cylindrical type with special
nut shape preload symbol SSPF: flange type specification
SSP AM：cylindrical type blank: standard
nominal diameter T1: light nominal diameter 　spline shaft total length

S：standard spline shaft number of nuts attached to one shaft commercial spline shaft number of nuts attached to one shaft

G
G G

Ds

Ds
heat-treated area
L L

major dimensions applicable nut

Ds standard length

SSP-AM
nominal diameter major dimensions applicable nut
SSPM
SSPF
SSPT
tolerance L Ds standard length
SSP

mm μm mm nominal diameter

SSPF
L

SSP
4 4 0 100 150 200 300 − ○ − − − − mm mm
6 6 −12 150 200 300 400 − ○ ○ ○ ○ − 20 18.2 500 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 ○ ○
8 8 0 150 200 300 400 500 ○ ○ ○ ○ −
25 23 500 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 ○ ○
10 10 −15 200 300 400 500 600 ○ ○ ○ ○ −
30 28 500 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 ○ ○
13A 13 0 200 300 400 500 600 ○ − ○ − −
16A 16 −18 200 300 400 500 600 ○ ○ − − 40 37.4 500 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 ○ ○
−
20A 20 300 500 1,000 − − ○ − ○ − − 50 47 500 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 ○ ○
0
25A 25 300 500 1,000 − − ○ − ○ − − ・Tolerance of total length ○ yes　－ none
−21 　total length up to 4,000: JIS B0405 coarse grade
30A 30 300 500 1,000 − − ○ − ○ − −
　total length greater than 4,000: ±5.0mm
40A 40 0 500 1,000 − − − ○ − ○ − − 　Please specify tolerances when required.
50A 50 −25 500 1,000 − − − ○ − ○ − − ・Please refer to dimension tables for nut shape and dimensions.
60A 60 0/−30 500 1,000 − − − ○ − ○ − − ・When a commercial shaft is used, the load rating of the nut is approximately 70% of indicated rating in the dimension tables.

20 18.2 300 500 1,000 − − ○ − ○ − −

0
25 23 300 500 1,000 − − ○ − ○ − −
−21
30 28 300 500 1,000 − − ○ − ○ − −
40 37.4 0 500 1,000 − − − ○ − ○ − −
50 47 −25 500 1,000 − − − ○ − ○ − −
60 56.5 0/−30 500 1,000 − − − ○ − ○ − −
4AM 4 0 100 150 200 300 − −−−−○
5AM 5 −12 150 200 300 400 − −−−−○
・Tolerance of standard length L: JIS B0405 coarse grade. ○ yes　－ none
・Please refer to dimension tables for nut shape and dimensions.

B-30 B-31
 ROTARY BALL SPLINE

ROTARY BALL SPLINE ACCURACY OF SPR TYPE

The accuracy of SPR type is measured at the points shown in Figure B-28.
Figure B-28 Accuracy Measurement Points
The NB rotary ball spline can be used for both rotational motion and
linear motion. The applications include SCARA robots, vertical shaft ③ A-B ③ A-B
support area
support area spline shaft rotary ball
of assembly equipment, tool changers, and loaders, etc. spline nut ④ A-B
① A-B A B ① A-B
STRUCTURE AND ADVANTAGES
The NB Rotary Ball Spline nut consists of a spline Compact and High Rigidity(SPR type)
nut and a rotating portion using either cross rollers The cross rollers are directly attached to the ball
for SPR or balls for SPB. spline's outer cylinder, resulting in a compact and
part attachment area part attachment area

High Accuracy light design. ② A-B ② A-B

ROTARY BALL SPLINE

Ball Splines transfer torque and achieve accurate SPR type has high rigidity despite its compactness.
positioning in the linear direction. The tool changer is one typical application. Note: The support area is the portion where, for example, radial bearings are attached in order to support the spline shaft.
The part attachment area is the portion to which other parts, such as gears are attached.
By adding the rotating portion, Rotary Ball Splines High Rigidity and High Speed(SPB type)
can achieve accurate positioning in the linear and SPB type is a combination of a spline nut and
rotational directions. angular contact bearings.
Tolerance of Spline Shaft Groove Torsion (Max.) Table B-18 Tolerance of Spline
Shaft Groove Torsion (Max.)
The groove torsion is indicated per 100㎜, arbitrarily set as the effective length of the
Half the Parts, Reduction in Installation Cost The rotary portion is a set of angular contact
tolerance
bearings which are aligned in the back-to-back spline shaft section.
The Spline nut and rotary bearing are combined in
order to significantly reduce the number of parts, duplex manner. 13μm／100mm
compared to conventional system. SPB type can bear radial, axial, and moment loads in
Table B-19 Tolerance Relative to Spline Support Area (Max.) unit：μm
The combination also reduces the housing thickness a well-balanced way, thus best suited to high speed
rotational applications. ①radial runout of part ②perpendicularity of the end ③perpendicularity
to a minimum, resulting in light weight and easy part number of the spline shaft section
attachment area (when grinding is requested on the drawing) of the flange
installation.
SPR 6
Figure B-26 Structure of SPR type 14
SPR 8 9 14
SPR10 17
tightening screw for installation flange cross roller elements SPR13
seal SPR16 19 11 18
installation flange SPR20A
SPR25A
spline nut 22 13 21
SPR30A
side-seal SPR40A
25 16 25
SPR50A
spline shaft retainer SPR60A 29 19 29
SPR20 19 11 18
SPR25
22 13 21
ball elements SPR30
SPR40
25 16 25
SPR50
SPR60 29 19 29
Figure B-27 Structure of SPB-KP type and SPB type
Table B-20 ④Radial Runout of Outer Surface of Rotary Spline Nut Relative to Spline Support Area (Max.) unit：μm
SPB-KP type SPB type spline shaft
retainer part number
oil hole for
lubrication groove linear portion total length（㎜） SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR
seal outer ring greater than or less 6、8 10 13、16 20A、20、25A、25、30A、30 40A、40、50A、50 60A、60
flange outer ring spacer seal − 200 46 36 34 32 32 30
spline nut ball elements flange outer ring 200 315 89 54 45 39 36 34
side-seal angular contact spline nut ball elements 315 400 126 68 53 44 39 36
bearing retainer
side-seal angular contact 400 500 163* 82 62 50 43 38
spline shaft oil hole for
rotary portion bearing retainer 500 630 − 102 75 57 47 41
spline shaft 630 800 − − 92 68 54 45
※marking
ball elements spline nut retainer 800 1,000 − − 115 83 63 51
ball elements 1,000 1,250 − − 153 102 76 59
※When lubricating linear portion, both oil hole linear and
1,250 1,600 − − 195* 130 93 70
rotary can match by aligning the raceway grooves of
1,600 2,000 − − − 171 118 86
the shaft with the marking of flange outer ring.
※Please contact NB for spline shafts exceeding 2000㎜. * SPR6 shaft Max. length: 400㎜ SPR13, SPR16 Max.length: 1500㎜

B-32 B-33
 ROTARY BALL SPLINE

ACCURACY OF SPB TYPE PRELOAD AND CLEARANCE

The accuracy of SPB type is measured at the points shown in Figure B-29. The amount of clearance and preload for the spline portion and the cross roller portion are expressed in
Figure B-29 Accuracy Measurement Points terms of the clearance in the rotational direction and the clearance in the radial direction, respectively. Three
levels of preload are available: standard, light (T1), and medium (T2).
SPB-KP type ③ A-B

support area ⑤ C-D

④ C-D
⑥ A-B support area Table B-25 Preload and Clearance in Rotational and Radial Direction unit：μｍ Table B-26 Preload and Clearance in Rotational Direction（Linear Motion） unit：μｍ
① A-B
A B
① A-B part number standard light (T1) medium (T2) part number standard light（T1） midium（T2）

Ds

Ds
SPB 6KP
SPR 6
part attachment area part attachment area −2〜＋1 − 6〜−2 SPB 8KP 0 ～ +3 - 3～ 0 −
SPR 8 − SPB 10KP
② A-B ② A-B
2Ds 2Ds SPR10 SPB 13KP
-3 ～ +1 - 8 ～ -3 -13 ～ - 8
C D SPR13 −3〜＋1 − 8〜−3 SPB16KP,16
SPB type ③ A-B −13〜− 8
SPR16 SPB20KP,20
support area ⑤ C-D ④ C-D ⑥ A-B support area -4 ～ +2 -12 ～ -4 -20 ～ -12
SPR20A SPB25KP,25
A B
① A-B ① A-B Please contact NB for other than preload standards

ROTARY BALL SPLINE

SPR25A −4〜＋2 −12〜−4 −20〜−12
Ds

Ds
SPR30A above.
part attachment area part attachment area
linear SPR40A
② A-B ② A-B Table B-27 Preload and Operating Conditions
2Ds 2Ds motion SPR50A −6〜＋3 −18〜−6 −30〜−18
C D preload symbol operating conditions
SPR60A
Note : The support area is the portion where, for example, radial bearings are attached in order to support the spline shaft. minute vibration is applied.
The part attachment area is the portion to which other parts, such as gears, are attached. a precise motion is required.
SPR20
④ and ⑤ indicate radial runout during rotational motion. standard blank
SPR25 −4〜＋2 −12〜−4 −20〜−12 moment is applied in a given
SPR30 direction.
Tolerance of Spline Shaft Groove Torsion（Max.） Table B-21 Tolerance of Spline Shaft Groove Torsion（Max.）
SPR40 light vibration is applied.
The groove torsion is indicated per 100mm, arbitrarily set as accuracy grade high precision（P） SPR50 −6〜＋3 −18〜−6 −30〜−18 light T1 light torsional load is applied.
the effective length of the spline shaft section. tolerance 13μm/100mm 6μm/100mm SPR60 cyclic torque is applied.
rotational SPR 6 shock/vibration is applied.
Table B-22 Tolerance Relative to Spline Support Area（Max.）
unit：μ m 〜 −1〜＋3 medium T2 over-hang load is applied.
motion SPR60
①radial runout of part ②perpendicularity of the end of the spline shaft section ③perpendicularity of the torsional load is applied.
part number attachment area （when grinding is requested on the drawing） flange ※Frictional resistance may be affected by preload.
high-grade precision-grade（P） high-grade precision-grade（P） high-grade precision-grade（P）
SPB 6KP
14 8
SPB 8KP 9 6 14 10
SPB 10KP 17 10
SPB 13KP
SPB16KP,16 19 12 11 8 18 13
SPB20KP,20
SPB25KP,25 22 13 13 9 21 16

Table B-23 Tolerance of Anglar Contact Bearing Rotation（Max.） unit：μm Table B-24 ⑥Radial Runout of Spline Nut Relative to Spline Support Area（Max.） unit：μm
④lateral runout of ⑤radial runout of spline shaft size
flange mounting side outer ring total length
part number 6 8 10 13,16 20,25
high- precision- high- precision- （㎜）
grade grade（P） grade grade（P） greater or less high- precision- high- precision- high- precision- high- precision- high- precision-
SPB 6KP than grade grade（P） grade grade（P） grade grade（P） grade grade（P） grade grade（P）
SPB 8KP 6 6 8 8 − 200 46 26 46 26 36 20 34 18 32 18
SPB 10KP 200 315 89 57 89 57 54 32 45 25 39 21
SPB 13KP 315 400 126 − 126 82 68 41 53 31 44 25
9 9
SPB16KP,16 400 500 − − 163 − 82 51 62 38 50 29
8 8
SPB20KP,20 500 630 − − − − 102 65 75 46 57 34
10 10
SPB25KP,25 630 800 − − − − − − 92 58 68 42
800 1,000 − − − − − − 115 75 83 52
1,000 1,250 − − − − − − 153 97 102 65
1,250 1,600 − − − − − − 195*127* 130 85
1,600 2,000 − − − − − − − − 171 116
*SPB16, 13KP, and 16KP shaft maximum length : 1,500mm
※Please contact NB for spline shafts exceeding 2,000㎜.

B-34 B-35
 ROTARY BALL SPLINE

HOLLOW SPLINE SHAFT MOUNTING

NB provides hollow shafts. It can be used for running cable, air piping, and weight reduction. Table B-28 The flange attachment screws of SPR type have been pre-adjusted for smooth rotary movement and should
shows a list of recommended inner diameter for hollow spline shaft (SUJ2). never be loosened. Shock loading to the flange assembly should be avoided as this can degrade the accuracy
of movement and deteriorate the overall performance.
Table B-28 Recommended Inner Diameter for Hollow Spline Shaft The spacer of SPB type is properly adjusted to produce the best preload condition. Shock loading to the
outer diameter inner diameter second moment cross-sectional spacer should be avoided as this can change the preload condition and deteriorate the accuracy.
of inertia coefficient Please fix the mounting screws diagonally. The recommended torque values for medium-hardness steel screws
part number are listed in Table B-29.
Ds d I Z
mm mm mm4 mm3
SPR 6 SPB 6KP 6 2 58.3 18.9 SPR Type Figure B-31 SPR type Mounting Method
SPR 8 SPB 8KP 8 3 186 44.9 When the flange of SPR type is to be used with a

minimum
SPR10 SPB 10KP 10 4 448 85.9 faucet joint (as shown in Figure B-31) the housing
SPR13 SPB 13KP 13 6 1,260 182

0.6H
bore should be machined to a tolerance of H7 and

H
SPR16 SPB 16KP,16 16 8 2,780 323
to a minimum depth of 60% of the flange thickness.
SPR20A SPB 2 0KP,20 20 10 6,860 637
If only a light load is applied to the SPR in operation,

ROTARY BALL SPLINE

SPR25A SPB 25KP,25 25 15 15,400 1,100
the flange can be used without a pilot end. greater than D+（0.3∼1.0）
D
SPB-KP Type
The housing bore for the SPB-KP type should be
matched to a tolerance of H7 and keep enough depth Figure B-32 SPB-KP type Mounting Method
( as shown in Figure B-32) so that the outer ring is
Ds inside the housing. flange outer ring
d housing
SPB Type
The housing bore for the SPB type should be
machined to a tolerance of H7 and contain enough
depth so that the outer ring is inside the housing. If
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS not, the outer ring may fall off.
Insertion of Spline Shaft Figure B-33 SPB type Mounting Method
NB provides customization such as shaft-end machining, spline nut machining, and surface treatment per
When inserting the spline shaft into the rotary ball
customer requests.Please contact NB for the inner diameter of SPR20〜SPR60.
spline nut, ensure that the ball elements do not drop outer ring housing
Figure B-30 Examples of Shaft-end Machining out. This is done by aligning the raceway grooves
of the shaft with the rows of ball elements and seal
-lip of the nut. Then, carefully insert the spline shaft
through the spline nut.
flange outer ring

Table B-29 Recommended Torque unit：N・m

mounting
M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
screw
recommended
0.4 0.9 1.4 3.2 6.6 11.2 27.6
torque
(for alloy steel screw)

B-36 B-37
 ROTARY BALL SPLINE

LUBRICATION OPERATING CONDITIONS

Since NB rotary ball spline nuts are equipped with seals at both the spline portion and the rotational The performance of the rotary ball spline is affected Dust Prevention
portion, the lubricant is retained for an extended period of time. The spline nut is prelubricated with lithium by the operating conditions of the application. The Foreign particles or dust in the rotary ball spline nut
soap based grease prior to shipment for immediate use. Please relubricate with a similar type of grease operating conditions should therefore be carefully
periodically depending on the operating conditions. affect the motion accuracy and shorten the lifetime.
taken into consideration. Standard seals will perform well for dust prevention
Low dust generation grease is available from NB standard grease. (refer to page Eng-39)
However, an oil lubricant is recommended for high-speed applications. A grease fitting or machining oil holes Operating Temperature under normal operating conditions; however, in a
is optional (Figure B-34-37), please contact NB for details. harsh environment, it is necessary to attach bellows
Resin retainers are used in the rotary ball spline,
since the operating temperature should never or protective covers.
SPR Type
Ａ grease fitting for rotational portion and machining oil hole for spline portion are optional. exceed 80℃.

Figure B-34 Example of Installed Grease Fitting Figure B-35　SPR type Oil Hole

grease fitting
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Oil Hole

ROTARY BALL SPLINE

ball screw

NB SPＢ
SPB-KP Type SPB Type
Lubrication is done through oil hole on the outer ring. Rotational portion has an oil hole as a standard. For
It is applied the spline portion and the cross roller lubrication, it is recommended to mount a grease ball screw
portion simultaneously. fitting or oil hole to housing. Machining oil hole for
spline portion is available. Please contact NB.

Figure B-36 SPB-KP type Oil Hole Figure B-37 SPB type Oil Hole

angular contact bearings

oil hole NB SPR
grease fitting
grease fittting

angular contact bearings

oil hole
oil hole oil hole
lubrication groove
spline portion
oil hole
option

NB SPR

air cylinder
rotary actuator

B-38 B-39
 ROTARY BALL SPLINE

SPR TYPE ＭO 4-d

θ°
G depth F
(oil hole from back side)

installation flange
fastening screw

DS
D2

D1
P1

P2
D3
part number structure

example SPR 25 - 2 - T1 - 436 / CU

h
H l 4-S
L SPR6∼10
）
ED
AC
SP 6-d θ° G depth F

ROTARY BALL SPLINE

ＭO Q L
°E
0（ (oil hole from back side)
6
with special
installation flange
specification
fastening screw

DS
D2

D1

D3
SPR type

P1

P2
spline shaft total length

nominal diameter preload symbol

blank: standard
number of nuts attached to T1: light H ｌ 6-S depth h
one shaft T2: medium L
SPR13∼60
Note: retainer material is resin.

major dimensions major dimensions of cross roller bearing spline shaft ball spline cross roller bearing allowable mass ※maximum
D1 D2 L P1 S h I H D3 P2 d G F θ DS basic torque rating basic load rating basic load rating static nut shaft revolutions
part number tolerance tolerance P.C.D. tolerance P.C.D. tolerance dynamic static dynamic static dynamic static moment size
CT CoT C Co CR CoR MO
mm μm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm μm mm mm mm mm μm N・m N・m kN kN kN kN N・m kg kg/m rpm
SPR 6 20 13 25 16 M2 2.5 5 6.5 30 0/−21 24 2.4 M3 2.6 20° 6 0/−12 1.5 2.4 1.22 2.28 0.6 0.5 5.1 0.04 0.21 2,940 6
SPR 8 22 　0 15 25 18 M2.5 3 6 6.5 33 27 2.9 M3 2.6 20° 8 　 0 2.1 3.7 1.45 2.87 1.2 1.10 7.4 0.05 0.38 2,580 8
　0
SPR10 27 −21 19 33  0 22 M3 4 8 7 40 33 3.4 M3 2.8 20° 10 −15 4.4 8.2 2.73 5.07 2.4 2.45 18.0 0.09 0.60 2,060 10
−25
SPR13 29 24 36 −0.2 24 M3 5 8 9 50 42 3.4 M3 3.6 15° 13 　 0 21 39.2 2.67 4.89 2.9 3.70 13.7 0.17 1.0 1,350 13
SPR16 36 31 50 30 M4 6 10 11 60 50 4.5 M3 4.4 15° 16 −18 60 110 6.12 11.2 5.6 6.70 46 0.33 1.5 1,080 16
　 0 　 0
SPR20A 44 35 63 38 M4 7 12 13 72 62 4.5 M6×0.75 5.2 15° 20 105 194 8.9 16.3 6.55 8.79 110 0.57 2.4 890 20A
−25 −30 　 0
SPR25A 55 42 71 47 M5 8 13 16 82 72 4.5 M6×0.75 6.4 15° 25 189 346 12.8 23.4 9.63 12.7 171 0.81 3.7 700 25A
−21
SPR30A 61 　0 47 80 52 M6 10 17 17 100 　0 86 6.6 M6×0.75 6.8 15° 30 307 439 18.6 23.2 11.8 17.1 181 1.19 5.38 640 30A
 0
SPR40A 76 −30 64 100 66 M6 10 23 20 120 −35 104 9 M6×0.75 8 15° 40 　 0 674 934 30.8 37.5 23.0 32.3 358 2.25 9.55 510 40A
−0.3
SPR50A 92 　 0 80 125 80 M8 13 24 22 134 　 0 118 9 M6×0.75 8.8 15° 50 −25 1,290 2,950 40.3 64.9 27.8 44.0 690 3.57 15.0 430 50A
SPR60A 107 −35 90 140 95 M8 13 25 25 155 −40 137 9 M6×0.75 10 15° 60 0/−30 1,570 2,620 47.7 79.5 29.0 48.8 881 5.03 21.6 370 60A
SPR20 40 　 0 34 60 0/−0.2 34 M4 7 12 13 66 0 56 4.5 M6×0.75 5.2 15° 18.2 83 133 7.84 11.3 5.90 7.35 63 0.45 2.0 980 20
　 　 0
SPR25 50 −25 40 70 42 M5 8 13 16 78 −30 68 4.5 M6×0.75 6.4 15° 23 162 239 12.3 16.1 9.11 11.5 104 0.75 3.1 770 25
−21
SPR30 61 　0 47 80 52 M6 10 17 17 100 　0 86 6.6 M6×0.75 6.8 15° 28 289 412 18.6 23.2 11.8 17.1 181 1.25 4.8 640 30
 0
SPR40 76 −30 62 100 64 M6 10 23 20 120 −35 104 9 M6×0.75 8 15° 37.4 　 0 637 882 30.8 37.5 23.0 32.3 358 2.30 8.6 510 40
−0.3
SPR50 88 　 0 75 112 77 M8 13 24 22 130 　 0 114 9 M6×0.75 8.8 15° 47 −25 1,390 3,180 46.1 74.2 27.2 42.1 696 3.10 13.1 450 50
SPR60 102 −35 90 127 90 M8 13 25 25 150 −40 132 9 M6×0.75 10 15° 56.5 0/−30 2,100 4,800 58.0 127 26.5 42.6 1,300 4.70 19 400 60
Please contact NB for the grease fitting and relubrication method. ※Maximum revolutions for grease lubrication. 1kN≒102kgf　1N・m≒0.102kgf・m
　Contact NB for further information in case oil lubrication is required.

B-40 B-41
 ROTARY BALL SPLINE

SPB-KP TYPE
　
Mo
2-d2 4-d1
(oil hole) P2

part number structure

example SPB 16 KP - 2 - T1 - 600 - P / CU

Ds
D3
D2

D1
D4
P1

ROTARY BALL SPLINE

with special WH h 4-S
specification B1 B2 SPB6KP∼10KP
accuracy grade
L
blank：high d)
ce
P：precision
s pa
Mo lly 6-d1
SPB KP type ua
spline shaft total length (eq
6 0° P2
nominal diameter preload symbol for linear portion
blank: standard
number of nuts attached to T1: light
one shaft T2: medium

Ds
D3
D2

D1
D4
2-d2 P1
(oil hole)
WH SPB13KP∼25KP 6-S depth h
B1 B2
L

rotary ball spline angular contact bearings allowable ※

major dimensions major dimensions of angular contact bearing spline shaft mass
basic torque rating basic load rating basic load rating static maximum
part number D1 h7 D2 L P1 S h D3 g6 D4 H B1 B2 P2 d1 W d2 Ds dynamic static dynamic static dynamic static moment nut shaft revolutions size
tolerance P.C.D. tolerance P.C.D. tolerance CT CoT C Co CR CoR Mo
mm μm mm mm mm mm mm μm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm μm N･m N･m kN kN kN kN N･m kg kg/m rpm
-7 0
SPB 6KP 20 14 25 16 M2 3 28 38 3 13 6 33 2.4 3.5 1 6 1.5 2.4 1.22 2.28 4.35 2.74 5.1 0.07 0.21 8,100 6
-20 -12
SPB 8KP 24 0 16 25 19 M2.6 3 32 44 3 13 6 38 3.4 3.5 1 8 0 2.1 3.7 1.45 2.87 4.54 3.13 7.4 0.10 0.38 7,000 8
-21 -15
SPB 10KP 28 21 33 23 M3 4 36 -9 48 3 15 9 42 3.4 4.5 1 10 4.4 8.2 2.73 5.07 6.86 4.82 18.0 0.14 0.60 6,200 10

SPB 13KP 30 24 36 25 M3 5 44 -25 56 4 18 9 50 3.4 5 1 13 21 39.2 2.67 4.89 9.45 7.01 13.7 0.23 1.0 5,000 13
0
SPB 16KP 36 31 50 30 M4 6 48 64 6 21 10 56 4.5 4.5 1.5 16 -18 60 110 6.12 11.2 10.2 8.39 46 0.37 1.5 4,200 16
0
SPB 20KP 43.5 -25 35 63 36 M5 8 56 72 6 21 12 64 4.5 4.5 1.5 20 105 194 8.9 16.3 10.9 10.1 110 0.55 2.4 3,600 20
-10 0
0 -29 -21
SPB 25KP 52 42 71 44 M5 8 66 86 7 25 13 75 5.5 5.5 1.5 25 189 346 12.8 23.4 13.7 12.9 171 0.84 3.7 3,100 25
-30
※Maximum revolutions for grease lubrication.

B-42 B-43
 ROTARY BALL SPLINE

SPB TYPE

D）
ACE
MO L SP
Q
（°E 6-d
part number structure 60
P2
example SPB 16 - 2 - T1 - 600 - P / CU

Ds
D2

D1

D3
P1

P2

ROTARY BALL SPLINE

with special
specification

accuracy grade
blank：high
P：precision P1
SPB type
spline shaft total length H
6-S depth f
B1 B2
nominal diameter preload symbol
blank: standard L
number of nuts attached to T1: light
one shaft T2: medium

major dimensions major dimensions of angular contact bearing spline shaft rotary ball spline angular contact bearings allowable mass ※
D1h7 L P1 S f D2 D3 H B1 B2 P2 d DS basic torque rating basic load rating basic load rating static nut shaft maximum
part number tolerance P.C.D. tolerance P.C.D. tolerance dynamic static dynamic static dynamic static moment revolutions size
CT CoT C Co C Co MO
mm μm mm mm mm mm μm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm μm N・m N・m kN kN kN kN N・m kg kg/m rpm
SPB16 39.5 0 50 32 M5 8 52 68 5 37 10 60 4.5 16 0/−18 60 110 6.12 11.2 13.0 12.8 46 0.51 1.5 4,000 16
　0
SPB20 43.5 −25 63 36 M5 8 56 72 6 48 12 64 4.5 20 　 0 105 194 8.9 16.3 17.4 17.2 110 0.70 2.4 3,600 20
−7
SPB25 53 0/−30 71 45 M6 8 62 78 6 55 13 70 4.5 25 −21 189 346 12.8 23.4 22.1 22.5 171 0.91 3.7 3,200 25
※Maximum revolutions for grease lubrication.
（please contact NB in case of oil lubrication.）
1kN≒102kgf　1N・m≒0.102kgf・m

B-44 B-45
 STROKE BALL SPLINE

STROKE BALL SPLINE ACCURACY

The accuracy of the NB stroke ball spline is measured at the points shown in Figure B-39.
Figure B-39 Accuracy Measurement Points
The NB stroke ball spine SPLFS type is a highly accurate linear
motion bearing with a limited stroke, to which both radial load and stroke ball
support area spline nut support area
torque can be applied at the same time. It operates with extremely ③ A-B
part attachment spline shaft part attachment
low dynamic friction. area A B area

STRUCTURE AND ADVANTAGES

The NB stroke ball spline consists of a nut and a shaft both with raceway grooves. The flanged spline nut

STROKE BALL SPLINE

① A-B ① A-B
consists of an outer cylinder, a retainer, side-rings, and ball elements.
Since the retainer in the nut is equipped with ball pockets, the ball elements do not contact each other, which ② A-B ④ A-B ② A-B
allows for a smooth linear motion. The stroke is limited since the retainer is a non-circulating type. For normal
operation, it is recommended to consider 80% of the maximum stroke shown in the dimension table as an Note: The support area is the portion where, for example, radial bearings are attached in order to support the spline shaft.
actual stroke length. 　　　The part attachment area is the portion to which other parts, such as gears are attached.

Extremely low Dynamic Friction and All Stainless Steel Type

Low Noise Since all the components are made of stainless steel, Tolerance of Spline Shaft Groove Torsion (Max.) Table B-30 Tolerance of Spline Shaft
Groove Torsion (Max.)
this stroke ball spline has an excellent corrosion The groove torsion is indicated per 100㎜, arbitrarily set as the
The rolling elements are separated by the ball
resistance and heat resistance (operating temperature: effective length of the spline shaft section. tolerance
pockets so that they do not contact each other. The
stroke length is limited, but extremely low dynamic ー20 to 140℃). It is ideal for clean room or vacuum 13μm/100mm
friction and low noise are realized because the applications.
rolling elements do not circulate. Lubrication Table B-31 Tolerance Relative to Spline Support Area (Max.) unit：μm
Compact-Size A lubricant groove and two lubrication holes ① radial runout of part ② perpendicularity of the ③ perpendicularity
part number
are provided on the outer surface of the nut, attachment area end of the spline shaft section of the flange
With the nut about 20% smaller than those of
which allows for an easy designing of lubricant SPLFS 6 14 9 11
conventional ball splines, it contributes to space
saving. replenishment. SPLFS 8 14 9 11
SPLFS10 17 9 13
Figure B-38 Structure of SPLFS type SPLFS13 19 11 13
SPLFS16 19 11 13

Table B-32 ④Radial Runout of Outer Surface of Spline Nut Relative to Spline Support Area (Max.) unit：μm
ball elements retainer
spline shaft total length（㎜） part number
outer cylinder
greater than or less SPLFS6、8 SPLFS10 SPLFS13、16
side-ring − 200 46 36 34
spline shaft 200 315 89 54 45
315 400 126* 68 53
400 500 163* 82 62
500 630 − 102 75
630 800 − − 92
800 1,000 − − 115
1,000 1,250 − − 153
1,250 1,500 − − 195
* SPLFS6 maximum shaft length: 400 mm

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PRELOAD AND CLEARANCE USE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Preload and clearance are expressed in terms of clearance in the rotational direction. For the SPLFS type, Dust Prevention
only the standard preload is available as shown in Table B-33. Please contact NB if a special preload is Since the stroke ball spline is designed and manufactured for operation with an extremely low dynamic
required. frictional resistance, seals that increase frictional resistance are not equipped as a standard feature. Please
Table B-33 Preload and Clearance in Rotational contact NB for a special requirement of seals. For use under harsh conditions, the stroke ball spline should
Direction unit：μｍ be protected using bellows and protective covers.
part number standard Maximum Stroke
SPLFS 6 −4〜0 The maximum stroke in the dimension table is the stroke limit.
SPLFS 8 −4〜0 Retainer Slippage
SPLFS10 −4〜0 If the stroke ball spline is used at a high speed or with a vertical shaft, or under an asymmetric load or oscillation,
SPLFS13 −4〜0 a retainer slippage may occur. For general operation, it is recommended to consider 80% of the maximum stroke
SPLFS16 −4〜0 length shown in the dimension table as the stroke length.

STROKE BALL SPLINE

To prevent the retainer slippage, it is recommended to conduct a full-stroke movement of the nut whenever
necessary in order for the retainer to be relocated to the center.
COMPARISON OF DYNAMIC FRICTIONAL RESISTANCE

Figure B-40 Comparison of Dynamic Friction

0.8
standard preload SSP16A
without load SPLFS16
without lubricant
measuring speed: 2.5mm/s
0.6
dynamic friction (N)

0.4

0.2

0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
travel distance (mm)

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SPLFS TYPE
− Two Side Cut Flange Type −

part number structure M01

4-S 2-S
example SPLFS 16 - 2 - 200 / CU B B L
MO2
2-φd F
（oil hole）

P.C.D.

Ds
D1
Df

STROKE BALL SPLINE

D
A
When two spline nuts are used in 2-φd
close contact.
（oil hole）
SPLFS13,16 SPLFS10∼16 SPLFS6∼8 E H W mounting surface

SPLFS type

with special
nominal diameter specification

number of nuts attached

to one shaft spline shaft total length

maximum major dimensions basic torque rating basic load rating allowable static mass
stroke D D1 L E Df H B P.C.D. A F S W d DS dynamic static dynamic static moment nut shaft size
part number
tolerance tolerance tolerance CT CoT C Co MO1 MO2
mm mm μm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm μm N・m N・m kN kN N・m N・m g kg/m
SPLFS 6 22 11 10 40 3.3 23 4 14 17 − − 3.4 12.7 1.2 6 0/−12 2.3 3.8 1.8 3.0 11.2 45 21.5 0.21 6
0
SPLFS 8 20 13 12.5 40 3.3 25.5 4 16 19.5 − − 3.4 12.7 1.2 8 　 0 3.3 5.5 2.02 3.37 13.1 52 27.0 0.38 8
−8 　0
SPLFS10 28 16 15.5 50 3.3 28.5 5 20 − 18 13 3.4 16.7 1.5 10 −15 6.5 10.9 3.21 5.35 25.6 102 47.7 0.6 10
−0.2
SPLFS13 24 20 0 19.5 50 4.8 36 5 25 − 22 17 3.4 15.2 1.5 13 　 0 27.6 50.7 4.15 7.6 38.8 155 75.3 1.0 13
SPLFS16 26 24 −9 23.5 60 4.8 40 7 29 − 25 19 4.5 18.2 2.0 16 −18 62.8 115 7.66 14 88.3 353 123.5 1.5 16
1kN≒102kgf　1N・m≒0.102kgf・m

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BALL SCREW SPLINE

ACCURACY
STRUCTURE AND ADVANTAGES
The NB Ball Screw Spline is measured for accuracy at the points shown in Figure B-42.
Figure B-42　Accuracy Measurement Points
The NB Ball Screw Spline consists of a highly accurate and highly rigid Ball Screw nut and Ball Spline nut
attached to the ball screw spline shaft which has a screw groove and spline grooves. SPBR type ③-1 A-B ③-2 A-B
SPBR type has a Rotary Ball Screw nut and Rotary Ball Spline nut. ④-1 C-D ④-2 E-F
Rotary Ball Screw nut is an integration of ball screw nut and angular contact bearings. support area
⑥-1 A-B
⑤-1 C-D ⑤-2 E-F
⑥-2 A-B support area
Rotary Ball Spline nut is an integration of ball spline nut and angular contact bearings. A B part attachment area
part attachment area
SPBF type has a Rotary Ball Screw nut and a Ball Spline nut.

Ds

Ds
A single axis of the NB Ball Screw Spline can provide positioning, linear and rotary motion as well as combined
spiral motion.

BALL SPLINE
① A-B ① A-B
The typical applications are SCARA robot, assembly machine, loader, etc.
2Ds 2Ds 2Ds 2Ds
Figure B-41　Structure of SPBR type, SPBF type ② A-B D E F ② A-B
C
rotary ball screw nut ball screw spline shaft rotary ball spline nut
SPBR type angular contact bearings
flange outer ring ③-1 A-B
SPBF type
outer ring spacer spline nut ④-1 C-D
angular contact bearings seal ⑥-1 A-B
⑤-1 C-D ③-3 A-B support area
outer ring support area
flange outer ring spacer side-seal A B part attachment area
part attachment area

Ds
seal
ball screw nut
steel ball for rotation
angular contact bearing retainer
pulley centering supporter
① A-B ① A-B
return cap 2Ds 2Ds ⑥-3 A-B
② A-B D ② A-B
spline nut retainer C
steel ball rotary ball screw nut ball screw spline shaft spline nut
steel ball for rotation
rotary ball spline nut Note: The support area is the portion where, for example, radial bearings are attached in order to support the spline shaft.
angular contact bearing retainer The part attachment area is the portion to which other parts, such as gears, are attached.
④ and ⑤ indicate radial runout during rotational motion.
ball screw spline shaft
angular contact bearings
rotary ball screw nut outer ring
flange outer ring spacer
seal ball screw nut Table B-34 Tolerance of Spline Shaft Groove Torsion (Max.) Table B-35　Grade of Ball Screw Groove
tolerance
C5
pulley centering supporter 13μm/100mm
return cap T h e gro ove to rsio n is in dic ate d p er 10 0 m m , Applied to lead angle accuracy
SSPF type arbitrarily set within the effective length of the spline only
ball screw spline shaft ball spline nut shaft section.
steel ball for rotation
Table B-36 Tolerance Relative to Spline Support Area (Max.) unit:μm
SPBF type angular contact bearing retainer
② perpendicularity of the end of the spline
① radial runout of ③ perpendicularity of the flange
part number shaft section
rotary ball screw nut part attachment area
(when grinding is requested on the drawing) ③-1 ③-2 ③-3
SPBR16,SPBF16
19 11 16 18 13
SPBR20,SPBF20
PRELOAD SPBR25,SPBF25 22 13 18 21 16

Table B-37　Radial Runout of Outer Surface of Rotary Table B-38 Radial Runout of Spline Nut Relative to Spline Support Area (Max.) unit:μm
The preload is properly adjusted for the ball screw nut, spline nut, and angular contact bearings. unit:μm
Spline Nut Relative to Spline Shaft Area (Max.) ball screw spline shaft part number：SPBR,SPBF
Please contact NB for preload specification.
④ lateral runout of ⑤ radial runout of total length（mm） ⑥-1 ⑥-2,-3
part
flange mounting side outer ring greater than or less 16 20,25 16 20,25
number
USE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS SPBR16
④-1 ④-2 ⑤-1
9
⑤-2
9
− 200 40 35 18 18
200 315 45 40 25 21
SPBR20 8 8 315 400 55 45 31 25
10 10
●Please do not adjust the spacer. The spacer is adjusted to provide a proper spacing for the best preload SPBR25 400 500 60 50 38 29
condition. 500 630 75 60 46 34
●Please do not remove the Rotary Ball Screw nut from the shaft. There is no ball-retainer in the Rotary Ball 630 800 90 70 58 42
　Screw nut. 800 1,000 − 85 − 52
●Please use the pulley centering supporter when attaching the pulley to the return-cap.
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SPBR TYPE MOTION PATTERN SPBF TYPE MOTION PATTERN

One set of SPBR type can handle linear, rotational, and spiral motion. SPBF type can handle linear motion.

SPBR type Setting clockwise as normal (looking down from above) SPBF type Setting clockwise as normal (looking down from above)
Motion Pattern Motion Pattern

−N1
（reverse） N1(normal): ball screw nut −N1
（reverse） N1(normal): ball screw nut
pulley rotation (around) pulley rotation (around)

rotary ball screw nut rotary ball screw nut

rotary ball spline nut spline nut

BALL SPLINE
−N2
（reverse） N2(normal): spline nut
pulley rotation (around)

ball screw spline shaft ball screw spline shaft

input output input output

motion motion travel distance revolution motion motion travel distance
ball screw nut spline nut ball screw nut
direction (linear direction) (rotational direction) direction (linear direction)
1.up・down N1 L=N1・R 1.up・down N1 L=N1・R
0 ① 0 ①
（normal） （up） (normal) （up）
② ① −N1 L=−N1・R ② ① −N1 L=−N1・R
0 ② 0 ②
（reverse） （down） （reverse） （down）
2.rotation N1＝N2 N2 L：travel distance [mm]　R：ball screw lead [mm]　N1：ball screw nut pulley rotation (around)
① 0
（normal）
（normal） （normal）
① −N1＝−N2 −N2
② 0
② （reverse）
（reverse） （reverse）
N2 L=N2・R N2
0 ①
（normal） （down） （normal）
−N2 L=−N2・R −N2
0 ②
3.spiral （reverse） （up） （reverse）
in case of N2−（±N1）>0
① ② ①
N2 （down） N2
L=（N2−
（±N1））
・R
N1 （normal） in case of N2−（±N1）<0 （normal）
④
③ ④ (normal) （up）
−N1 in case of −N2−（±N1）>0
③
(reverse) −N2 （down） −N2
L=（−N2−
（±N1））
・R
（reverse） in case of −N2−（±N1）<0 （reverse）
②
（up）
L：travel distance [mm]　R：ball screw lead [mm]　N1：ball screw nut pulley rotation (around)　N2：ball spline nut pulley rotation (around)

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SPBR TYPE　

part number structure D） D）

CE Mo CE
S PA 6-d1 S PA
example SPBR 16 - 300 / CU P2 EQL P4 L
（ θ 4-S1 f1 f2 （ EQ 6-d2
° °
60 60
Te
P1

D3
D6
Ds

D5
D7
D4
D1
D2

Dr

BALL SPLINE
P3
H1 H2 6-S2
B2 B1 B3 B4
L1 L2

with special
SPBR type specification

nominal diameter ball screw spline shaft total length

Note: retainer material is resin.

ROTARY BALL SCREW NUT

ball screw root ball screw angular contact bearings moment of moment of ball screw nut
major dimensions major dimensions of angular contact bearings lead mass
spline shaft diameter basic load rating basic load rating ※ inertia inertia for maximum
part number D1 h7 D2 H7 L1 P1 θ S1 f1
D3 Te D4 H1 B1 B2
P 2 d1 Ds Dr dynamic static dynamic static maximum for the nut the ball nut shaft revolutions size
tolerance tolerance P.C.D. tolerance P.C.D. Ca Coa CaR CoaR revolutions screw shaft based on Dm・N
mm μm mm μm mm mm mm mm mm μm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kN kN kN kN rpm kg･cm2 kg･cm2/mm kg kg/m rpm
SPBR16 40 0 32 43.5 25 40° M4 12 2 52 68 5 27.5 9 60 4.5 16 16 13.4 4.62 8.59 11.1 22.2 4,000 0.60 4.43×10−4 0.45 1.47 4,179 16
＋25 0
SPBR20 50 −25 39 54 31 40° M5 16 2 62 78 6 34 11 70 4.5 20 20 17.2 5.77 12.2 14.4 30.5 3,200 1.75 1.12×10−3 0.76 2.33 3,414 20
0 −7
SPBR25 58 0/−30 47 65 38 40° M6 19 3 72 92 8 43 12.5 81 5.5 25 25 21.9 8.62 19.2 18.2 39.8 2,800 3.86 2.74×10−3 1.26 3.65 2,692 25

ROTARY BALL SPLINE NUT

ball spline angular contact bearings allowable moment of mass
major dimensions major dimensions of angular contact bearings
basic torque rating basic load rating basic load rating ※ static inertia nut
part number D5 h7 L2 P3 S2 f2 D6 D7 H2 B3 B4
P4 d2 dynamic static dynamic static dynamic static maximum moment
h7 tolerance P.C.D. tolerance P.C.D. CT CoT C Co CR CoR revolutions Mo
mm μm mm mm mm mm μm mm mm mm mm mm mm N･m N･m kN kN kN kN rpm N･m kg･cm2 kg
SPBR16 39.5 0 50 32 M5 8 52 68 5 37 10 60 4.5 60 110 6.12 11.2 13.0 12.8 4,000 46 0.63 0.51
　0
SPBR20 43.5 −25 63 36 M5 8 56 72 6 48 12 64 4.5 105 194 8.9 16.3 17.4 17.2 3,600 110 1.10 0.70
−7
SPBR25 53 0/−30 71 45 M6 8 62 78 6 55 13 70 4.5 189 346 12.8 23.4 22.1 22.5 3,200 171 2.14 0.91
・Please select the smallest maximum revolutions (rpm) in case that more than one portion rotate at the same time.
※Maximum revolutions for grease lubrication.
・Moment of inertia is calculated excluding the angular contact bearings.

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SPBF TYPE　　

part number structure D）

CE
S PA 6-d1 Mo
example SPBF 16 - 300 / CU P2 EQL f1
（° θ 4-S1
h 4-mounting hole
60 P5

d3

d4
Te

D9
P1

D3

D10
Ds
D4
D1
D2

Dr

BALL SPLINE
W H3
H1 L3
B2 B1 2-d5
L1 （oil hole）

with special
SPBF type specification

nominal diameter ball screw spline shaft total length

ROTARY BALL SCREW NUT

ball screw root ball screw angular contact bearings moment of moment of ball screw nut
major dimensions major dimensions of angular contact bearings lead mass
spline shaft diameter basic load rating basic load rating ※ inertia inertia for maximum
part number D1 h7 D2 H7 L1 P1 θ S1 f1 D3 Te D4 H1 B1 B2
P 2 d1 Ds Dr dynamic static dynamic static maximum for the nut the ball nut shaft revolutions size
tolerance tolerance P.C.D. tolerance P.C.D. Ca Coa CaR CoaR revolutions screw shaft based on Dm・N
mm μm mm μm mm mm mm mm mm μm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kN kN kN kN rpm kg･cm2 kg･cm2/mm kg kg/m rpm
SPBF16 40 0 32 43.5 25 40° M4 12 2 52 68 5 27.5 9 60 4.5 16 16 13.4 4.62 8.59 11.1 22.2 4,000 0.60 4.43×10−4 0.45 1.47 4,179 16
＋25 0
SPBF20 50 −25 39 54 31 40° M5 16 2 62 78 6 34 11 70 4.5 20 20 17.2 5.77 12.2 14.4 30.5 3,200 1.75 1.12×10−3 0.76 2.33 3,414 20
0 −7
SPBF25 58 0/−30 47 65 38 40° M6 19 3 72 92 8 43 12.5 81 5.5 25 25 21.9 8.62 19.2 18.2 39.8 2,800 3.86 2.74×10−3 1.26 3.65 2,692 25

ROTARY BALL SPLINE NUT

major dimensions basic torque rating basic load rating allowable moment of mass
D 9 h6 L3 D10 H3 P5 d 3×d 4×h W d5 dynamic static dynamic static static moment inertia nut
part number
tolerance tolerance P.C.D. CT CoT C Co Mo
mm μm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm N･m N･m kN kN N･m kg･cm2 kg
SPBF16 31 50 0　 50 7 40 4.5×8×4.4 18 2 60 110 6.12 11.2 46 0.52 0.2
　 0
SPBF20 35 63 −0.2 58 9 45 5.5×9.5×5.4 22.5 2 105 194 8.9 16.3 110 1.11 0.33
−16
SPBF25 42 71 0/−0.3 65 9 52 5.5×9.5×5.4 26.5 3 189 346 12.8 23.4 171 2.01 0.45
・Please select the smallest maximum revolutions (rpm) in case that more than one portion rotate at the same time.
※Maximum revolutions for grease lubrication.
・Moment of inertia is calculated excluding the angular contact bearings.

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