BALL SPLINE

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BALL SPLINE

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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 feature.
rotational motion of ball elements that can sustain loads and at the Table B-1 Types of Spline Nut
same time can transfer torque. It can be used in a wide variety of type of nut shape and advantage page
applications including robotics and transport type equipment.

STRUCTURE AND ADVANTAGES ・cylindrical spline nut with key

groove
SSP
・with special key P.B-18
SSPS
The NB ball spline consists of a spline shaft with High Accuracy Torque Transmission ・nominal diameter: SSP4-100

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raceway grooves and a spline nut. The spline nut Due to the effective contact angle between the : SSPS4-25
consists of an outer cylinder (main body), retainer, raceway grooves and the balls, the NB ball spline
side rings, and ball elements that is designed and can transfer large torque. By adjusting preload it cylindrical
manufactured to achieve a reliably smooth motion. is possible to give a higher rigidity and a higher type
High Load Capacity and positioning accuracy.
Long Travel Life Ease of Additional Custom
・cylindrical spline nut without
The raceway grooves are machined to a radius Machining key groove
close to that of the ball elements. The large ball Since a round shaft with raceway grooves is used, SSPM P.B-20
・with two lock plates for fixing
contact area results in high load capacity and long NB ball spline shafts can be machined easily to ・nominal diameter: 6-10
travel life. customized specifications.
Wide Variety of Configurations High-Speed Motion and
Spline shaft sizes with diameters from 4mm to
100mm are available. Several types of Spline nut
High-Speed Rotation
are available: cylindrical types (SSP/SSPM), and The outer cylinder is compact and well balanced,
flange types (SSPF/SSPT ). Material option of resulting in good performance at high speed.
Stainless steel (SUS440C or equivalent) is also ・spline nut with flange
available. They can be specified to suit various SSPF
・nominal diameter: SSPF6-60 P.B-22
applications. SSPFS
　　　　　　　　 : SSPFS6-25

Figure B-1 Basic Structure of NB Ball Spline

flange type

outer cylinder
・spline nut with a two side cut
SSPT flange P.B-24
・nominal diameter: 6-10
side ring with side-seal

spline shaft retainer

ball elements

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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

Table B-2 spline nut

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 a f 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
spline shaft tolerance 13μm／100mm 6μm／100mm
・nominal diameter: 4-60
(refer to page B-26)
Table B-4 Tolerance Relative to Spline Support Area (Max.) unit/μm
radial runout of part perpendicularity of the end of the perpendicularity of
spline shaft section ②
part number attachment area ① (when grinding is requested on the drawing) the flange ③
high-grade precision-grade high-grade precision-grade high-grade precision-grade
・for general industrial use SSP 4 — —
・cost effective
・p o s s i b l e t o m a c h i n e e n d s SSP 6 14 8
9 6 11 8
commercial shaft of s plin e s h a f t a n d s u r fa c e SSP 8
(non-ground) treatment
SSP 10 17 10
・nominal diameter: 20-50
・maximum length: 5000mm SSP 13A
(refer to page B-27) 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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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 SSP6 SSP8 SSP10 SSP13A SSP20A・20 SSP40A・40 SSP60A・60 SSP100 the strength of ball spline shaft.
spline shaft
SSP16A SSP25A・25 SSP50A・50 SSP80 SSP100L Figure B-3 Bending Moment
(mm) 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 shaft.
or less
than grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade grade BendingM Moment Only
σ≧ Z …………………………………
（1）
─ 200 46 26 46 26 46 26 36 20 34 18 32 18 32 16 30 16 30 16
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 Operating Condition and Preload

Me＝ 1｛ ｝
part number standard light (T1) medium (T2) preload preload symbol operating conditions
（M＋（M2＋T2）………………
（3）
SSP 4 minute vibration is applied. 2
SSP 6 −2〜＋1 − 6〜−2 a precise motion is required.
− standard blank
SSP 8 a torque in a given direction is Me: equivalent bending moment （N・mm）
Figure B-5 Deformation of Spline Shaft by Twisting Moment
SSP 10 applied. M: bending moment onto spline shaft
T: twisting moment onto spline shaft
SSP 13A −3〜＋1 − 8〜−3 slight vibration is applied.
−13〜− 8 Rigidity of Spline Shaft
SSP 16A light T1 slight torsional load is applied.
SSP 20A cyclic torque is applied. The rigidity of spline shaft is expressed in the
L
SSP 25A −4〜＋2 −12〜−4 −20〜−12 shock/vibration is applied. torsional angle (θ) caused by twisting moment.
SSP 30A medium T2 over-hang load is applied. For high accuracy smooth motion, it is necessary to
SSP 40A torsional load is applied. keep the torsional angle within 0.25°per 1,000mm. θ
SSP 50A
SSP 60A −6〜＋3 −18〜−6 −30〜−18 T・L 360
SSP 80 θ＝ G・IP・ 2π …………………………
（4）
SSP 80L
1,000
SSP100 Rigidity=0.25°
≧ θ ……………
（5）
−8〜＋4 −24〜−8 −40〜−24 L
SSP100L

SSP 20 θ：torsional angle （°）

T: twisting moment onto spline shaft（N・mm）
SSP 25 −4〜＋2 −12〜−4 −20〜−12 L: spline shaft length
（mm）
SSP 30 G: shearing modulus （SUJ2） 7.9×10（N/mm
4 2
）
SSP 40 　　　　　　 （SUS） 7.69×10（N/mm
4 2
）
IP: polar moment of inertia of area
（mm ）
4
SSP 50 −6〜＋3 −18〜−6 −30〜−18 (refer to Table B-8 on page B-8)
SSP 60
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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-9.
moment of inertia modulus of polar moment of polar modulus
part number SUJ2 SUS440C Table B-9 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
P i1＝ ＝24Pℓ2 C
Pℓ3 2EI
7 ┃ δmax＝
3EI
＝16Pℓ3 C
i1 i 2＝0
free ℓ

uniformly distributed load p pℓ3

fixed

δmax
i1＝ ＝8pℓ3 C
pℓ4 6EI
8 ┃ δmax＝
8EI
＝6pℓ4 C
free ℓ i 2＝0
i1

support ℓ/2 Moℓ

Mo

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

δmax
support i1 ℓ i2 i 2＝ ＝2MoℓC
24EI

fixed ℓ/2 Moℓ

δmax
Mo i1＝ ＝3MoℓC
Moℓ2 2 16EI
10 ┃ δmax＝
216EI
＝ Moℓ2C
9

δmax
fixed i1 ℓ i 2＝0

δ1: deflection at the concentrated load point（㎜）δmax: maximum deflection（㎜）i1: deflection angle at the concentrated load
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
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）

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ALLOWABLE ROTATIONAL SPEED OF SPLINE SHAFT RATED LIFE

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-7 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-6 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-10） 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-8 Example of Dust Prevention
left
（refer to Table B-10） The performance of the ball spline is affected by
the operating conditions of the application. The
λ: coefficient by mounting method λ＝4.730 operating conditions should therefore be carefully
(refer to Figure B-6)
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 for dust prevention bellows cover
Table B-10 Spline Shaft Profile
under normal operating conditions, however, in a
d: maximum d: maximum
diameter with no diameter with no harsh environment it is necessary to attach bellows
part number spline grooves left part number spline grooves left or protective covers.
mm mm
s
D

(refer to Figure B-8)

φ

SSP 4 3.5 SSP 80

73.9 Operating Temperature
SSP 6 5.3 SSP 80L
SSP 8 7.2 SSP100 The retainer is made of resin, so the operating
92 temperature should never exceed 80℃.
SSP 10 9 SSP100L
SSP 13A 11.7 Excessive Moment
One spline nut can sustain high moment, however,
SSP 16A 14.2 SSP 20 16.4
excessive moment makes the spline nut unbalanced
d:m o s

SSP 20A 17.9 SSP 25 20.6 and unstable in motion. Please use more than
n
ax plin
im e

SSP 25A 22.4 SSP 30 24.8 one spline nut for high moment or high accuracy
um gro
dia ove

SSP 30A 26.8 SSP 40 33.1 applications.

me s l
te eft

SSP 40A 35.5 SSP 50 41.4

rw
ith

SSP 50A 44.6 SSP 60 49.7

SSP 60A 54
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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LUBRICATION PRECAUTIONS ON MOUNTING

The spline nut is prelubricated with lithium soap based Figure B-9 Example of Lubrication Mechanism NB ball spline must be handled with care as a precision component. Please note the following points.
grease prior to shipment for immediate use. Please
A Set of Spline Nut and Spline Shaft Figure B-11 NB mark Alignment
relubricate with a similar type of grease periodically
The ball spline 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-11. 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,

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please exercise added care.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Fit between Spline Nut and Housing Table B-12 Fit for the Spline Nut
A transition fit is used for the SSP/SSPM-type spline type of spline nut clearance fit transition fit
nut and its housing bore to minimize the clearance. SSP
Based on customer drawings and requirements NB Table B-11
If high accuracy is not required, then a clearance H7 J6
does shaft-end machining, spline nut machining, Recommended Inner Diameter for Hollow Spline Shaft SSPM
fit can be used. For the SSPT/SSPF type spline
surface treatment, etc. Please contact NB for shaft inner cross-sectional second moment of nut, for a light load and little torque application a
special requirements. Table B-11 shows a list of part diameter diameter coefficient inertia
hole slightly larger than the outer diameter of the
recommended inner diameters for hollow spline number Ds d Z I
nut can suffice. The mounting surface for the flange
shaft. mm mm mm3 mm4
influences the perpendicularity and parallelism.
SSP 4 4 1.5 5.7 11 Please make sure of the accuracy of the mounting
Figure B-10 Example of Shaft-end Machining
SSP 6 6 2 19.4 58 surface.
Figure B-12 Insertion of Spline Nut into Housing
SSP 8 8 3 46.5 186
Insertion of Spline Nut
SSP10 10 4 89.6 448
When inserting a spline nut into the housing, use
SSP13A 13 6 193 1,260 φD
a jig like the one shown in Figure B-12. Carefully
SSP16A 16 8 348 2,780 insert the nut so as not to hit the side ring and seal.
SSP20A 20 10 686 6,860 Table B-13 Recommended Jig Dimensions unit/㎜ jig
SSP25A 25 15 1,230 15,400
part number D d part number D d
SSP 4 9.5 3.5 SSP 20 31.5 16.5
SSP 6 13.5 5 SSP 25 36.5 20.5
SSP 8 15.5 7 SSP 30 44.5 25
SSP 10 20.5 8.5 SSP 40 59.5 33
SSP 13A 23.5 12 SSP 50 74 41 φd
d Ds
SSP 16A 30.5 14.5 SSP 60 89 50
SSP 20A 34.5 18
SSP 25A 41.5 22.5
SSP 30A 46.5 27
SSP 40A 63.5 35.6
SSP 50A 79 44
SSP 60A 89 53.5
SSP 80
119 74
SSP 80L
SSP100
149 92
SSP100L

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Mounting of SSP Type Mounting of SSPM Type

Examples of installing the SSP type are shown in Figures B-13 and B-14. Examples of installing the SSPM type are shown in Figures B-16 to B-19.
Figure B-13 Using a Retaining Ring Figure B-14 Using a Push Plate Figure B-16 Using F Type Lock Plates Figure B-17 Using LP Type Lock Plates

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Key Figure B-15 Key for SSP Type Figure B-19 Using Special Lock Plates (2)
The SSP type spline nut comes with a key shown in L1 h
Figure B-15.

k
Figure B-18 Using Special Lock Plates (1)

Table B-14 Major Dimensions of Key

a h L1 R k
part number tolerance tolerance
mm μm mm μm mm mm mm
SSP 4 2 2 6 1
SSP 6 2.5 2.5 10.5 1.25
＋16 0
SSP 8 2.5 2.5 10.5 1.25
＋ 6 −25 0.2
SSP 10 3 3 13 1.5
SSP 13A 3 3 15 1.5
SSP 16A 3.5 3.5 17.5 1.75
SSP 20A 4 4 29 2 0.5
＋24 0
SSP 25A 4 4 36 2 0.3
＋12 −30
SSP 30A 4 4 42 2 0.5
SSP 40A 6 6 52 3 0.5
SSP 50A 8 ＋30/＋15 7 58 4 0.5
SSP 60A 12 8 0 67 6 0.8
＋36
SSP 80 −36 76
16 ＋18 10 8 0.5
SSP 80L 110
SSP100 ＋43 0 110
20 13 10 0.8
SSP100L ＋22 −43 160

SSP 20 4 ＋24 4 0 26 2 0.2

SSP 25 5 ＋12 5 −30 33 2.5 0.3
SSP 30 7 ＋30 7 41 3.5 0.3
0
SSP 40 10 ＋15 8 55 5 0.5
−36
SSP 50 15 ＋36 10 60 7.5 0.5
SSP 60 18 ＋18 11 0/−43 68 9 0.5

B-14 B-15
 BALL SPLINE

F Type Lock Plate (Standard Plate) Mounting of SSPF Type

The lock plate shown in Figure B-20 is provided with the SSPM spline nut. Examples of installing the SSPF type are shown in Figure B-22.
Material: SUS304CSP Figure B-22 Examples of installing SSPF Type
Table B-15 F Type Lock Plate Figure B-20 F Type Lock Plate
part K G t R applicable
number mm mm mm mm spline nut K t
FP 6 6.8 2.9 1.0 0.5 SSPM 6 φG
FP 8 8.5 3.5 1.2 0.5 SSPM 8
FP10 8.5 3.5 1.2 0.5 SSPM10

4ーR

BALL SPLINE
LP Type Lock Plate (Optional Plate)
The LP type lock plate is also available for purchase with the SSPM spline nut.
Material: SUS304CSP
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

Mounting of SSPT Type

t

m .3
e
or -C0

K X
or

Examples of installing SSPT type are shown in Figure B-23.

2

Figure B-23 Examples of installing SSPT Type

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

Table B-16 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

B-16 B-17
 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 1,029 0.33 3.7 25A
　0 −21
SSP 30A — 47 80 0 4 2.5 42 3 30 307 439 18.6 23.2 181 1,470 0.36 5.38 30A
SSP 40A — 64 0 100 −0.3 6 3.5 52 4 40 0 674 934 30.8 37.5 358 2,940 0.95 9.55 40A
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
1kN≒102kgf　1N・m≒0.102kgf・m

B-18 B-19
 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
1kN≒102kgf　1N・m≒0.102kgf・m

B-20 B-21
 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

blank: standard
2-d
number of nuts attached T1: light （oil hole）
to one shaft T2: medium SSPF6∼10 SSPF13A∼60
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 1,029 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 0 647 934 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

B-22 B-23
 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

B-24 B-25
 BALL SPLINE

STANDARD COMMERCIAL
BALL SPLINE BALL SPLINE

part number structure part number structure

example SSP 10 S - 2 - T1 - 400 example SSPF 25 C - 2 - 436 / CU

standard lengthL
preload symbol
nut shape blank: standard nut shape
SSP: cylindrical type

BALL SPLINE
T1: light SSP: cylindrical type with special
SSPM: keyless type T2: medium SSPF: flange type specification
SSPF: flange type
SSPT: two side cut flange type number of nuts attached to one shaft nominal diameter 　spline shaft total length

nominal diameter standard spline 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 major dimensions applicable nut

Ds standard length Ds standard length
nominal diameter nominal diameter
SSPM
SSPF
SSPT

SSPF
tolerance L L
SSP

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

B-26 B-27
 ROTARY BALL SPLINE

ROTARY BALL SPLINE ACCURACY OF SPR TYPE

The accuracy of SPR type is measured at the points shown in Figure B-26.
Figure B-26 Accuracy Measurement Points
The NB rotary ball spline can be used for both rotational motion and
linear motion. The applications include SCARA robots, the vertical ③ A-B ③ A-B
support area
support area spline shaft rotary ball
shaft 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 of the typical applications. 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 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-17 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 reduce the number of parts greatly, duplex manner. 13μm／100mm
compared to the one for conventional system. SPB type can bear radial, axial, and moment loads in
Table B-18 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-24 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-25 Structure of SPB type
Table B-19 ④Radial Runout of Outer Surface of Rotary Spline Nut Relative to Spline Support Area (Max.) unit／μm
spacer outer ring seal spline shaft part number
flange outer ring total length（㎜） SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR SPR
greater than or less 6、8 10 13、16 20A、20、25A、25、30A、30 40A、40、50A、50 60A、60
− 200 46 36 34 32 32 30
ball elements 200 315 89 54 45 39 36 34
spline nut angular contact bearing retainer 315 400 126 68 53 44 39 36
side-seal 400 500 163* 82 62 50 43 38
500 630 − 102 75 57 47 41
spline shaft 630 800 − − 92 68 54 45
800 1,000 − − 115 83 63 51
1,000 1,250 − − 153 102 76 59
spline nut retainer 1,250 1,600 − − 195* 130 93 70
ball elements 1,600 2,000 − − − 171 118 86
※Please contact NB for spline shafts exceeding 2000㎜. * SPR6 shaft Max. length: 400㎜ SPR13, SPR16 Max.length: 1500㎜

B-28 B-29
 ROTARY BALL SPLINE

ACCURACY OF SPB TYPE PRELOAD AND CLEARANCE

The accuracy of SPB type is measured at the points shown in Figure B-27. The amount of clearance and preload for the spline portion and the cross roller portion are expressed in
Figure B-27 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).
③ A-B
⑤ C-D Table B-24 Preload and Clearance in Rotational and Radial Direction unit／μｍ Table B-25 Preload and Clearance in Rotational Direction（Linear Motion） unit／μｍ
④ C-D ⑥ A-B
support area support area
part number standard light (T1) medium (T2) part number standard light（T1） midium（T2）
① A-B A B ① A-B SPR 6 SPB16 −3〜＋1 − 8〜−3 −13〜− 8

Ds

Ds
−2〜＋1 − 6〜−2
SPR 8 − SPB20
−4〜＋2 −12〜−4 −20〜−12
SPR10 SPB25 　
part attachment area part attachment area SPR13 −3〜＋1 − 8〜−3
−13〜− 8 The preload is properly adjusted by the spacer for
② A-B ② A-B SPR16 the angular contact bearings.
2Ds 2Ds SPR20A

ROTARY BALL SPLINE

C D SPR25A −4〜＋2 −12〜−4 −20〜−12 Table B-26 Operating Conditions and Preload
Note: The support area is the portion where, for example, radial bearings are attached in order to support the spline shaft. SPR30A preload symbol operating conditions
The part attachment area is the portion to which other parts, such as gears, are attached. linear SPR40A
④ and ⑤ indicate radial runout during rotational motion. motion SPR50A −6〜＋3 −18〜−6 −30〜−18 minute vibration is applied.
a precise motion is required.
SPR60A standard blank
moment is applied in a given
Tolerance of Spline Shaft Groove Torsion（Max.） Table B-20 Tolerance of Spline Shaft Groove Torsion（Max.）
direction.
The groove torsion is indicated per 100mm, arbitrarily set as accuracy grade high precision（P） SPR20
the effective length of the spline shaft section. SPR25 −4〜＋2 −12〜−4 −20〜−12 light vibration is applied.
tolerance 13μm/100mm 6μm/100mm light T1 light torsional load is applied.
SPR30
cyclic torque is applied.
Table B-21 Tolerance Relative to Spline Support Area（Max.） SPR40
SPR50 −6〜＋3 −18〜−6 −30〜−18 shock/vibration is applied.
①radial runout of part ②perpendicularity of the end of the spline shaft section ③perpendicularity of the medium T2 over-hang load is applied.
part number attachment area （when grinding is requested on the drawing） flange SPR60
torsional load is applied.
high-grade precision-grade（P） high-grade precision-grade（P） high-grade precision-grade（P） rotational SPR 6
SPB16 〜 −1〜＋3
19 12 11 8 18 13 motion SPR60
SPB20
SPB25 22 13 13 9 21 16

Table B-22 Radial Runout of Outer Surface of Rotary Spline Nut Relative to Spline Shaft Area（Max.） unit／μm
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
④lateral runout of flange
⑤radial runout of outer ring NB provides customization such as shaft-end machining, spline nut machining, and surface treatment per
part number mounting side
high-grade precision-grade（P） high-grade precision-grade（P） customer requests. Table B-27 shows a list of recommended inner diameters for hollow spline shaft. Please
SPB16 contact NB for the inner diameter of SPR20〜SPR60.
18 13
SPB20 21 16
Figure B-28 Examples of Shaft-end Machining Table B-27 Recommended Inner Diameter for Hollow Spline Shaft
SPB25 21 16
outer inner cross-sectional second moment
Table B-23 ⑥Radial Runout of Spline Nut Relative to Spline Support Area （Max.） unit／μm part diameter diameter coefficient of inertia
number Ds d Z I
spline shaft total part number mm mm mm mm4
length（㎜） SPB16 SPB20・25
SPR 6 6 2 19.4 58
greater than or less high-grade precision-grade（P） high-grade precision-grade（P）
− 200 34 18 32 18 SPR 8 8 3 46.5 186
200 315 45 25 39 21 SPR10 10 4 89.6 448
315 400 53 31 44 25 SPR13 13 6 193 1,260
400 500 62 38 50 29 SPR16 16 8 348 2,780
500 630 75 46 57 34 SPR20A 20 10 686 6,860
630 800 92 58 68 42
SPR25A 25 15 1,230 15,400
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 shaft maximum length : 1,500mm
※Please contact NB for spline shafts exceeding 2000㎜.
d Ds

B-30 B-31
 ROTARY BALL SPLINE

MOUNTING OPERATING CONDITIONS

The flange attachment screws of SPR type have Figure B-29 Flange Mounting Method The performance of the rotary ball spline is affected Dust Prevention
been pre-adjusted for smooth rotary movement by the operating conditions of the application. The Foreign particles or dust in the rotary ball spline
and should never be loosened. Shock loading to operating conditions should therefore be carefully

0.6H minimum
the flange assembly should be avoided as this can nut affects the motion accuracy and shortens the
taken into consideration. life time. Standard seals will perform well for dust
degrade the accuracy of movement and deteriorate
the overall performance. Operating Temperature prevention under normal operating conditions,
The spacer of SPB type is properly adjusted to however, in a harsh environment it is necessary to
Resin retainers are used in the rotary ball spline,
produce the best preload condition. attach bellows or protective covers.
Shock loading to the spacer should be avoided so the operating temperature should never exceed
as this can change the preload condition and 80℃.

H
deteriorate the accuracy.
Mounting of Rotary Ball Spline
When the flange of SPR type is to be used with a
greater than D+ (0.3 ∼ 1.0) APPLICATION EXAMPLES
faucet joint (as shown in Figure B-29) the housing D

ROTARY BALL SPLINE

bore should be machined to a tolerance of H7 and
to a minimum depth of 60% of the flange thickness.
If only a light load is applied to the SPR in operation,
the flange can be used without a pilot end.
The housing bore for the SPB type should be
machined to a tolerance of H7 and keep the enough ball screw
Table B-28 Recommended Torque unit／N・m
depth so that the outer ring is inside the housing. If
not, the outer ring may drop off. mounting
Please fix the mounting screws diagonally in steps M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
screw
with progressively applying more torque at each step.
Please use a torque wrench for a uniform torque. The recommended
0.4 0.9 1.4 3.2 6.6 11.2 27.6 NB SPＢ
recommended torque values for medium-hardness torque
steel screws are listed in Table B-28. (for alloy steel screw)
ball screw
Insertion of Spline Shaft
When inserting the spline shaft into the rotary ball
spline nut, ensure that the ball elements do not drop
out. This is done by aligning the raceway grooves of
the shaft with the rows of ball elements and the seal
-lip of the nut. Then carefully insert the spline shaft
through the spline nut.
NB SPR
LUBRICATION
Figure B-30 Example of Installed Grease Fitting
Since NB rotary ball spline nuts are equipped with
grease fitting
seals at both the spline portion and the rotational
portion, the lubricant is retained for an extended
period of time. The spline nut is prelubricated with
lithium soap based grease prior to shipment for
immediate use. Please relubricate with a similar type
of grease periodically depending on the operating
conditions.
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 Figure B-31 Oil Hole
holes is optional (Figure B-30,31), please contact
NB for details.
oil hole

NB SPR

air cylinder
rotary actuator

B-32 B-33
 ROTARY BALL SPLINE

SPR TYPE ＭO 4-d

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

DS
D2

D1
P1

P2
D3
part number structure

example SPR 25 - 2 - T1 - 436 / CU

h
H l 4-S
L SPR6∼10

° θ° G depth F
60 6-d

ROTARY BALL SPLINE

ＭO
(oil hole from back side)

with special
specification

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 58.0 127.4 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-34 B-35
 ROTARY BALL SPLINE

SPB TYPE

MO °
60
6-d

part number structure

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

Ds
D2

D1

D3
P1

P2

ROTARY BALL SPLINE

with special
specification

accuracy grade
blank：high 6-S depth f
P：precision H

SPB type B1 B2
spline shaft total length
L
nominal diameter preload symbol
blank: standard
number of nuts attached to T1: light
one shaft T2: medium

major dimensions major dimensions of angular contact bearing spline shaft ball spline angular contact allowable mass ※
D1 L P1 S f D2 D3 H B1 B2 P2 d DS basic torque rating basic load rating bearings static nut shaft maximum
part number h7 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 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 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 0.45 1.5 4,000 16
　0
SPB20 43.5 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 0.69 2.4 3,600 20
−7
SPB25 53 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 0.92 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-36 B-37
 STROKE BALL SPLINE

STROKE BALL SPLINE ACCURACY

The accuracy of the NB stroke ball spline is measured at the points shown in Figure B-33.
Figure B-33 Accuracy Measurement Points
The NB stroke ball spine SPLFS type is a high accuracy 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
small 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 Small Dynamic Friction All Stainless Steel Type

and Low Noise Since all the components are made of stainless steel, Tolerance of Spline Shaft Groove Torsion (Max.) Table B-29 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 small 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-30 Tolerance Relative to Spline Support Area (Max.) unit／μm
Compact-Size A lubricant groove and two lubrication holes are ① radial runout of part ② perpendicularity of the ③ perpendicularity
part number
provided on the outer surface of the nut, which allow attachment area end of the spline shaft section of the flange
With the nut about 20% smaller than conventional
for an easy designing of lubricant replenishment. SPLFS 6 14 9 11
ball splines, it contributes to space saving.
SPLFS 8 14 9 11
Figure B-32 Structure of SPLFS type SPLFS10 17 9 13
SPLFS13 19 11 13
SPLFS16 19 11 13

ball elements retainer

Table B-31 ④Radial Runout of Outer Surface of Spline Nut Relative to Spline Support Area (Max.) unit／μm
outer cylinder
spline shaft total length（㎜） part number
side-ring greater than or less SPLFS6、8 SPLFS10 SPLFS13、16
− 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

B-38 B-39
 STROKE BALL SPLINE

PRELOAD AND CLEARANCE NOTES ON USE

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-32. Please contact NB if a special preload is Since the stroke ball spline is designed and manufactured for operation with an extremely small dynamic
required. frictional resistance, seals that increase frictional resistance are not equipped as a standard feature. Please
Table B-32 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 a stroke length.

STROKE BALL SPLINE

To prevent the retainer slippage, it is recommended to do 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-34 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)

B-40 B-41
 STROKE BALL SPLINE

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

B-42 B-43