3. Gantry

Step #06 - Preparing the Ballscrew

List of Components

ItemSpecQty 
 Ballscrew (+premounted nut)1500mm1
 Ballscrew nut housing-1
 Bearing supportFK121
 Counter nutM101
 DIN912 screwM5x166

Tools needed

Allen Key 4mm Allen Key 3mm Spanner 14mm

Instructions

Never remove the ballscrew nut! It is always premounted in the correct position.
  1. Slide the nut housing over the ballscrew and use the screws to attach to the nut.
    1. On the threaded side of the ballscrew, install the FK12 bearing block with the flat surface towards the tip of the screw.
      1. Tighten the counter nut on the FK12 bearing block, don't forget to tighten the small side screws.

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