How To Know Lead Screw Or Ball Screw Thread Direction?

Knowing ball screw or lead screw thread direction is crucial for proper installation and operation.Understanding thread direction ensures compatibility with other components and facilitates smooth and efficient mechanical operations.

The thread flanks rise from bottom left to top right.We called it right-hand thread screw (marked yellow in the graph).

A left-hand thread screw rises from bottom right to top left when viewed from the front.(marked yellow in the graph). 

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