Re: LONG lead screws ( UK suppliers

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Andrew Noyes <mail@a...> wrote:

> I too am looking for a UK supplier of lead screws, particularly
>metric
> M22 Acme thread (or thereabouts) in 2+ metre lengths. I've not been
>able
> to find anything over 1 metre long, I need at least twice that
>length
> for the x-axis of the CNC router I am building.
>

Hi Andrew,
try Halifax Rack and Screw Co.
They have a web site, not got it in front of me.
Following is what they quoted and supplied in early December.
Good quality, they will do up to 3 metres.
I had 20 3 metre lengths and 40 nuts. The cheaper one is plain, the
dearer one is top hatted.

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Good morning

Thank you for your enquiry, we have pleasure in quoting as follows.

Screw 25mm dia. x 5mm pitch Trapezoidal thread
Price per metre - £34.45

Nut Ref. A2505
Price each - £28.00

Nut Ref. B2505
Price each - £33.40

Delivery - Ex stock
Delivery charge would be in the region of £17.00 overnight
Place of delivery - Ex works
Terms - strictly pro forma invoice for a first order under £650.00
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John S.
A.k.a. Black sheep