CAT. No. E3233 2006 E-3 Printed in Japan NSK Ltd.

2005
Printed on 100% recycled paper.
NSK Ltd. has a basic policy not to export any products or technology designated as controlled items by export-related laws. When exporting the products in this brochure,
the laws of the exporting country must be observed. Specications are subject to change without notice and without any obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Every
care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the data contained in this brochure, but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage suffered through errors or
omissions. We will gratefully acknowledge any additions or corrections.
NSK Ltd.-Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan www.nsk.com
ASIA BUSINESS STRATEGIC DIVISION-HEADQUARTERS tel: 03-3779-7145
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY BEARINGS DIVISION-HEADQUARTERS tel: 03-3779-7227
AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION-HEADQUARTERS tel: 03-3779-7189
NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS STRATEGIC tel: 03-3779-2563
DIVISION-HEADQUARTERS
PRECISION MACHINERY & PARTS tel: 03-3779-7219
DIVISION-HEADQUARTERS
Africa
South Africa:
NSK South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Johannesburg tel: 011-458-3600
Asia and Oceania
Australia:
NSK Australia Pty. Ltd. www.nskaustralia.com.au
Melbourne tel: 03-9764-8302
China:
NSK Hong Kong Ltd.
Hong Kong tel: 2739-9933
Kunshan NSK Co., Ltd.
Kunshan Plant tel: 0512-5771-5654
Changshu NSK Needle Bearing Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Plant tel: 0512-5283-2938
Guizhou HS NSK Bearings Co., Ltd.
Anshun Plant tel: 0853-3521505
NSK Steering Systems Dongguan Co., Ltd.
Dongguan Plant tel: 0769-262-0960
Zhangjiagang NSK Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Plant tel: 0512-5867-6496
Timken-NSK Bearings (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Plant tel: 0512-6665-5666
NSK China Technology Center
Jiangsu tel: 0512-5771-5654
NSK (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
Shanghai tel: 021-6235-0198
NSK Representative Ofces www.nsk.com.cn
Beijing tel: 010-6590-8161
Guangzhou tel: 020-3786-4833
Anshun tel: 0853-3522522
Chengdu tel: 028-8661-4200
Shenzhen tel: 0755-25904886
Changchun tel: 0431-8988682
NSK (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Shanghai tel: 021-6235-0198
India:
Rane NSK Steering Systems Ltd.
Chennai tel: 044-274-66002
NSK Ltd. India Blanch Ofce
Chennai tel: 044-2446-6862
Indonesia:
PT. NSK Bearings Manufacturing Indonesia
Jakarta tel: 021-898-0155
PT. NSK Indonesia
Jakarta tel: 021-252-3458
Korea:
NSK Korea Co., Ltd. www.kr.nsk.com
Seoul tel: 02-3287-0300
Changwon Plant tel: 055-287-6001
Malaysia:
NSK Bearings (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Kuala Lumpur tel: 03-7722-3373
NSK Micro Precision (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Malaysia Plant tel: 03-8961-6288
New Zealand:
NSK New Zealand Ltd. www.nsk-rhp.co.nz
Auckland tel: 09-276-4992
Philippines:
NSK Representative Ofce
Manila tel: 02-759-6246
Singapore:
NSK International (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
Singapore tel: 65-6278-1711
NSK Singapore (Pte) Ltd. www.nsk-singapore.com.sg
Singapore tel: 65-6278-1711
Taiwan:
Taiwan NSK Precision Co., Ltd.
Taipei tel: 02-2509-3305
Thailand:
NSK Bearings (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Bangkok tel: 02-6412-150
NSK Bearings Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Chonburi tel: 038-454010~454016
SIAM NSK Steering Systems Co., Ltd.
Chachoengsao tel: 038-522-343~350
NSK Asia Pacic Technology Center (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Chonburi tel: 038-454631~454633
Vietnam:
NSK Representative Ofce
Hanoi tel: 04-935-1269
Europe
NSK Europe Ltd.
(European Headquarters) www.eu.nsk.com
Maidenhead, U.K. tel: 01628-509800
France:
NSK France S.A.S
Paris tel: 01-30-57-39-39
Germany:
NSK Deutschland GmbH
Dsseldorf tel: 02102-481-0
NSK Precision Europe GmbH
Dsseldorf tel: 02102-481-0
NSK Steering Systems Europe Ltd.
Stuttgart tel: 0771-79082-277
Neuweg Fertigung GmbH
Munderkingen tel: 07393-540
Italy:
NSK Italia S.p.A.
Milano tel: 02-995-19-1
Industria Cuscinetti S.p.A.
Torino Plant tel: 0119824811
Worldwide Sales Ofces
Netherlands:
NSK European Distribution Centre B.V.
Tilburg tel: 013-4647647
Poland:
NSK Europe Ltd. Warsaw Liaison Ofce
Warsaw Liaison tel: 022-645-1525, 1526
NSK Iskra S.A.
Kielce tel: 041-367-0505
NSK European Technology Center, Poland Ofce
Kielce tel: 041-366-5812
NSK Steering Systems Europe (Polska) Sp.zo.o
Walbrzych tel: 074-664-4101
Spain:
NSK Spain S.A.
Barcelona tel: 093-289-27-63
Turkey:
NSK Bearings Middle East Trading Co., Ltd.
Istanbul tel: 0216-442-7106
United Kingdom:
NSK Bearings Europe Ltd.
Peterlee Plant tel: 0191-586-6111
NSK European Technology Centre
Newark tel: 01636-605123
NSK UK Ltd.
Newark tel: 01636-605123
NSK Precision UK Ltd.
Newark tel: 01636-605123
NSK Steering Systems Europe Ltd.
Coventry tel: 024-76-588588
North and South America
NSK Americas, Inc. (American Headquarters)
Ann Arbor tel: 734-913-7500
Argentina:
NSK Argentina SRL
Buenos Aires tel: 11-4704-5100
Brazil:
NSK Brasil Ltda. www.br.nsk.com
So Paulo tel: 011-3269-4723
Canada:
NSK Canada Inc. www.ca.nsk.com
Toronto tel: 905-890-0740
Mexico:
NSK Rodamientos Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. www.mx.nsk.com
Mexico City tel: 55-5390-4312
United States of America:
NSK Corporation www.us.nsk.com
Ann Arbor tel: 734-913-7500
NSK American Technology Center
Ann Arbor tel: 734-913-7500
NSK Precision America, Inc. www.npa.nsk.com
Franklin tel: 317-738-5038
NSK Steering Systems America, Inc. www.nssa.nsk.com
Bennington, Vermont tel: 802-442-5448
NSK Latin America, Inc. www.la.nsk.com
Miami tel: 305-477-0605
For more information about NSK products, please contact:
NSKs advanced, high performance seal delivers
more than four times longer service life under
contaminated environments than existing products.
High Dust-resistant Ball Screws
V1 Series
New!
Patent Pending
1
With dramatically improved sealing performance, the V1 series
delivers outstanding functionality and long operating life under
contaminated environments.
A wide range of options enables users to select the ideal choice
for specic application needs, from processing machinery to
large-sized tables and conveyors.
Features
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Penetration rate, %
Standard seal
High performance seal
Test conditions
Specimen : Shaft diameter 32 mm,
Lead 32 mm
Speed : 100 min
-1
Foreign matter: Iron particles mixed into grease
(particle size: less than 30 m)
applied to the screw shaft
Penetration rate,
more than 15%
Penetration rate,
less than 1%

Fig. 1 Particle penetration rate

0 500 1 000 1 500 2 000 2 500 3 000 3 500 4 000
Distance traveled, km
Standard seal
High performance seal
Test conditions
Specimen: Shaft diameter 32 mm
Lead 32 mm
Speed: 40 m/min
Stroke: 700 mm
Load: 1.4 kN
Lubrication: LRL 3 grease
Preload revealed
after approx. 700 km
Preload remained
after approx. 3 000 km
Fig. 2 Extreme durability test results using iron particles
More than four times longer service life under contaminated environments
High performance seals extend ball screw durability under severely contaminated environments with
iron powder.
Extreme durability tests under contaminated environments show the durability of the V1 series
extends more than four times longer than our existing series with a standard seal.
High-speed operation up to 150 000 dn
For ultimate smoothness of ball recirculation, the internal ball recirculation
method enables high-speed operation at a maximum of dn 150 000. Large lead
specications allow high-speeds of 150 m/min.
Note: Critical speed due to resonance of the screw shaft should be examined for individual
strokes. To determine critical speed, refer to the NSK General Catalog of Precision
Machine Components (CAT No. E3161).
Quieter by 6 dB
Reduces noise level by more than 6 dB compared with our conventional
tube-type ball screws, thereby providing low-noise and good noise tone features.
Before passage through
high performance seal
After passage through
high performance seal
All contaminants adhering to the screw shaft are swept away after
passage through high performance seals.
Contamination before and after particle penetration test
Reduces particle penetration rate to less than 1/15
Specially proled screw shaft grooves and high performance seals prevent the entry of ne contaminants.
Reduces particle penetration rate to less than 1/15 of existing standard products.
Long life Long life
High speed High speed
Low-noise Low-noise
25% smaller diameter saves space
Ball nut external diameter is up to 25% smaller than our conventional models,
making possible compact congurations for low-prole XY tables as well as for
other devices and equipment.
Compact
size
Compact
size
High
dust-resistance
High
dust-resistance
High performance seal
Protector
(optional)
Screw shaft
(with specially proled grooves)
High Dust-resistant Ball Screws V1 Series
2
Applications
Laser cutting machines, Tire bufng machines
Woodworking machines, Chip mounter
Precision transporting equipments,
Positioning units, Robots, Welding lines, and others
Observe the following precautions to maintain the long-term efciency of
these high performance seals:
1. Permissible
temperature range

Maximum operating temperature: 50 C

Maximum momentary operating temperature: 80 C
Note: High performance seals may increase torque, which may in turn increase
temperature. Please consult with NSK prior to usage under severe service
conditions.
2. Chemical precautions

Never expose the ball screw to grease-removing

organic solvents such as hexane or thinner. Never immerse the ball
screw in kerosene or rust preventive oils which contain kerosene.
Handling Precautions
Specications
1. High performance seal
High performance seal (Japan patents: 3646452, 3692203) with special
lip that contacts screw shaft cross-section and prevents entry of ne
contaminants.
2. NSK K1

lubrication unit
Incorporates NSK K1

lubrication unit to sufciently lubricate the high

performance seal lip, reduce friction, and improve durability.
3. Recirculation method
Adopts end deector recirculation method instead of conventional ball
recirculation method using a return tube; deector mounted inside the
nut smoothly scoops up balls in their moving direction.
4. Accuracy
JIS C5 lead accuracy is available as standard.
For additional information about accuracy, please contact NSK.
5. Preload and axial play
Preloading

Adopts oversized ball preload, suitable for compact

devices.
Axial play

Axial play can be selected from less than or equal to

0 (code Z), 0.005 mm (code T), or 0.02 mm (code S).
6. Screw shaft design
Ball screw shaft diameter on either shaft end should be less than or
equal to root diameter (d
r
in Table 1).
7. Protector (optional)
Non-contact metal protector that traces the ball screw grooves and
safeguards the seal against high-temperature foreign matter.
NSK K1

lubrication unit
End deector type ball nut
V1 Series Dimensions
3
M6 1.0 tap
(Oil hole)
6-X Bolt hole
Type I Flange
XX
G
4
5

4
5

4
5

4
5

2
2
.
5

P
C
D

W
VSS3210-6E
VSS3216-5E
VSS3220-5E
VSS3232-4E
VSS4040-4E
VSS5050-4E
Model No.
Screw shaft
diameter
d (mm)
Lead
(mm)
Root diameter
d
r
(mm)
Effective turns
of balls
32
40
50
10
16
20
32
40
50
27.2
34.4
44.4
6
5
5
4
4
4
Table 1 Dimensions
NSK K1

lubrication unit
End deector type ball nut
4
High Dust-resistant Ball Screws V1 Series
Specication number
Specication numbers may be used as a guide for customers and NSK prior to nalizing specications. It is used when
requesting estimates or inquiring about specications. Please provide a drawing to specify shaft end prole.
Example: VSS 32 16 - C5 Z 850 / 1234
VSS
(High dust-resistant ball screws V1 series)
Screw shaft diameter (mm): 32, 40, 50
Lead (mm): 10, 16, 20, 32, 40, 50
Total screw shaft length (mm)
Screw length (mm)
Axial play code (Z, T, S)

Accuracy grade code (C5)
M6 1.0 tap
(Oil hole)
8-X Bolt hole
Type II Flange
B F VC
VC
L
High performance seal + K1 + (Protector)
(Both ends)
XX
G
A

D

g
6
X
X

d

d
r
3
0

3
0

3
0

3
0

3
0

1
5

1
5

1
5

1
5

P
C
D

W

Dynamic
C
a
(N)
Basic load rating Nut dimensions (mm)
Maximum shaft
length
2

(mm)
Static
C
0a
(N)
D A L B F G VC TYPE W X
43 300
36 700
36 700
25 000
33 600
37 300
111 000
90 800
90 800
58 300
83 900
105 000
682
563
561
387
472
559
56
70
82
86
100
118
132
150
169
122
144
164
18
22
22
89.5
107.5
126.5
79.5
94
114.5
34
38.5
46
24.5
27.5
27.5
I
II
II
71
85
100
M8
M8
M10
2 800
3 800
5 000
Axial rigidity
1
(N/ m)

1 Rigidity values in this table are theoretical values derived from elastic deformation between screw grooves and balls when axial load is applied to a ball nut for which
preload is set at 1.5% of the basic dynamic load rating (Ca).

2 Products with axial play may have a partially negative play (preloaded condition) depending on screw length. Refer to the NSK general catalog of Precision Machine
Components CAT. No. E3161: Manufacturing range of effective screw length in combination of accuracy grade and axial play.
CAT. No. E3233 2006 E-3 Printed in Japan NSK Ltd. 2005
Printed on 100% recycled paper.
NSK Ltd. has a basic policy not to export any products or technology designated as controlled items by export-related laws. When exporting the products in this brochure,
the laws of the exporting country must be observed. Specications are subject to change without notice and without any obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Every
care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the data contained in this brochure, but no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage suffered through errors or
omissions. We will gratefully acknowledge any additions or corrections.
NSK Ltd.-Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan www.nsk.com
ASIA BUSINESS STRATEGIC DIVISION-HEADQUARTERS tel: 03-3779-7145
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY BEARINGS DIVISION-HEADQUARTERS tel: 03-3779-7227
AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION-HEADQUARTERS tel: 03-3779-7189
NEEDLE ROLLER BEARINGS STRATEGIC tel: 03-3779-2563
DIVISION-HEADQUARTERS
PRECISION MACHINERY & PARTS tel: 03-3779-7219
DIVISION-HEADQUARTERS
Africa
South Africa:
NSK South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Johannesburg tel: 011-458-3600
Asia and Oceania
Australia:
NSK Australia Pty. Ltd. www.nskaustralia.com.au
Melbourne tel: 03-9764-8302
China:
NSK Hong Kong Ltd.
Hong Kong tel: 2739-9933
Kunshan NSK Co., Ltd.
Kunshan Plant tel: 0512-5771-5654
Changshu NSK Needle Bearing Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Plant tel: 0512-5283-2938
Guizhou HS NSK Bearings Co., Ltd.
Anshun Plant tel: 0853-3521505
NSK Steering Systems Dongguan Co., Ltd.
Dongguan Plant tel: 0769-262-0960
Zhangjiagang NSK Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Plant tel: 0512-5867-6496
Timken-NSK Bearings (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Plant tel: 0512-6665-5666
NSK China Technology Center
Jiangsu tel: 0512-5771-5654
NSK (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
Shanghai tel: 021-6235-0198
NSK Representative Ofces www.nsk.com.cn
Beijing tel: 010-6590-8161
Guangzhou tel: 020-3786-4833
Anshun tel: 0853-3522522
Chengdu tel: 028-8661-4200
Shenzhen tel: 0755-25904886
Changchun tel: 0431-8988682
NSK (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Shanghai tel: 021-6235-0198
India:
Rane NSK Steering Systems Ltd.
Chennai tel: 044-274-66002
NSK Ltd. India Blanch Ofce
Chennai tel: 044-2446-6862
Indonesia:
PT. NSK Bearings Manufacturing Indonesia
Jakarta tel: 021-898-0155
PT. NSK Indonesia
Jakarta tel: 021-252-3458
Korea:
NSK Korea Co., Ltd. www.kr.nsk.com
Seoul tel: 02-3287-0300
Changwon Plant tel: 055-287-6001
Malaysia:
NSK Bearings (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Kuala Lumpur tel: 03-7722-3373
NSK Micro Precision (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Malaysia Plant tel: 03-8961-6288
New Zealand:
NSK New Zealand Ltd. www.nsk-rhp.co.nz
Auckland tel: 09-276-4992
Philippines:
NSK Representative Ofce
Manila tel: 02-759-6246
Singapore:
NSK International (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
Singapore tel: 65-6278-1711
NSK Singapore (Pte) Ltd. www.nsk-singapore.com.sg
Singapore tel: 65-6278-1711
Taiwan:
Taiwan NSK Precision Co., Ltd.
Taipei tel: 02-2509-3305
Thailand:
NSK Bearings (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Bangkok tel: 02-6412-150
NSK Bearings Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Chonburi tel: 038-454010~454016
SIAM NSK Steering Systems Co., Ltd.
Chachoengsao tel: 038-522-343~350
NSK Asia Pacic Technology Center (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Chonburi tel: 038-454631~454633
Vietnam:
NSK Representative Ofce
Hanoi tel: 04-935-1269
Europe
NSK Europe Ltd.
(European Headquarters) www.eu.nsk.com
Maidenhead, U.K. tel: 01628-509800
France:
NSK France S.A.S
Paris tel: 01-30-57-39-39
Germany:
NSK Deutschland GmbH
Dsseldorf tel: 02102-481-0
NSK Precision Europe GmbH
Dsseldorf tel: 02102-481-0
NSK Steering Systems Europe Ltd.
Stuttgart tel: 0771-79082-277
Neuweg Fertigung GmbH
Munderkingen tel: 07393-540
Italy:
NSK Italia S.p.A.
Milano tel: 02-995-19-1
Industria Cuscinetti S.p.A.
Torino Plant tel: 0119824811
Worldwide Sales Ofces
Netherlands:
NSK European Distribution Centre B.V.
Tilburg tel: 013-4647647
Poland:
NSK Europe Ltd. Warsaw Liaison Ofce
Warsaw Liaison tel: 022-645-1525, 1526
NSK Iskra S.A.
Kielce tel: 041-367-0505
NSK European Technology Center, Poland Ofce
Kielce tel: 041-366-5812
NSK Steering Systems Europe (Polska) Sp.zo.o
Walbrzych tel: 074-664-4101
Spain:
NSK Spain S.A.
Barcelona tel: 093-289-27-63
Turkey:
NSK Bearings Middle East Trading Co., Ltd.
Istanbul tel: 0216-442-7106
United Kingdom:
NSK Bearings Europe Ltd.
Peterlee Plant tel: 0191-586-6111
NSK European Technology Centre
Newark tel: 01636-605123
NSK UK Ltd.
Newark tel: 01636-605123
NSK Precision UK Ltd.
Newark tel: 01636-605123
NSK Steering Systems Europe Ltd.
Coventry tel: 024-76-588588
North and South America
NSK Americas, Inc. (American Headquarters)
Ann Arbor tel: 734-913-7500
Argentina:
NSK Argentina SRL
Buenos Aires tel: 11-4704-5100
Brazil:
NSK Brasil Ltda. www.br.nsk.com
So Paulo tel: 011-3269-4723
Canada:
NSK Canada Inc. www.ca.nsk.com
Toronto tel: 905-890-0740
Mexico:
NSK Rodamientos Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. www.mx.nsk.com
Mexico City tel: 55-5390-4312
United States of America:
NSK Corporation www.us.nsk.com
Ann Arbor tel: 734-913-7500
NSK American Technology Center
Ann Arbor tel: 734-913-7500
NSK Precision America, Inc. www.npa.nsk.com
Franklin tel: 317-738-5038
NSK Steering Systems America, Inc. www.nssa.nsk.com
Bennington, Vermont tel: 802-442-5448
NSK Latin America, Inc. www.la.nsk.com
Miami tel: 305-477-0605
For more information about NSK products, please contact: