513-1E

SHS
Caged Ball LM Guide Global Standard Size Model SHS

LM rail
LM block

Endplate

End seal

45°
Ball

45°
Ball cage
Cross section

* For the Ball Cage, see A1-88.

Point of Selection A1-10

Point of Design A1-454
Options A1-477
Model No. A1-543
Precautions on Use A1-549
Accessories for Lubrication A24-1
Mounting Procedure and Maintenance B1-89

Equivalent moment factor A1-43

Rated Loads in All Directions A1-59
Equivalent factor in each direction A1-61
Radial Clearance A1-71
Accuracy Standards A1-77
Shoulder Height of the Mounting Base and the Corner Radius A1-464
Permissible Error of the Mounting Surface A1-470
Dimensions of Each Model with an Option Attached A1-491

A1-92
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SHS

Structure and Features

Balls roll in four rows of raceways precision-ground on an LM rail and an LM block, and ball cages
and endplates incorporated in the LM block allow the balls to circulate.
Each row of balls is placed at a contact angle of 45 so that the rated loads applied to the LM block
are uniform in the four directions (radial, reverse-radial, and lateral directions), enabling the LM

LM Guide
Guide to be used in all orientations. In addition, the LM block can receive a well-balanced preload,
increasing the rigidity in the four directions while maintaining a constant, low friction coefficient.

[4-way Equal Load]

Each row of balls is placed at a contact angle of 45 so that the rated loads applied to the LM block
are uniform in the four directions (radial, reverse radial and lateral directions), enabling the LM
Guide to be used in all orientations and in extensive applications.

[Self-adjustment Capability]
The self-adjustment capability through front-to-front configuration of THK’s unique circular-arc
grooves (DF set) enables a mounting error to be absorbed even under a preload, thus to achieve
highly accurate, smooth straight motion.

[Global Standard Size]

SHS is designed to have dimensions almost the same as that of Full Ball LM Guide model HSR,
which THK as a pioneer of the linear motion system has developed and is practically a global stan-
dard size.

[Stainless Steel Type also Available]

A special type whose LM block, LM rail, and balls are made of stainless steel is also available.
Applicable only to models 15 through 25.

A1-93
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Types and Features

Model SHS-C Specification Table⇒A1-96

The flange of the LM block has tapped holes.
Can be mounted from the top or the bottom.
Used in places where the table cannot have
through holes for mounting bolts.

Model SHS-V Specification Table⇒A1-98

With this type, the LM block has a smaller width
(W) and tapped holes.
Used in places where the space for table width is
limited.

Model SHS-R Specification Table⇒A1-100

The LM block has a smaller width (W) and the
mounting holes are tapped.
It succeeds the height dimension of full-ball type
LM Guide HSR-R.

A1-94
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SHS

Model SHS-LC Specification Table⇒A1-96

The LM block has the same cross-sectional shape
as model SHS-C, but has a longer overall LM
block length (L) and a greater rated load.

LM Guide
Model SHS-LV Specification Table⇒A1-98
The LM block has the same cross-sectional shape
as model SHS-V, but has a longer overall LM
block length (L) and a greater rated load.

Model SHS-LR Specification Table⇒A1-100

The LM block has the same cross-sectional shape
as model SHS-R, but has a longer overall LM
block length (L) and a greater rated load.

A1-95
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Models SHS-C, SHS-CM, SHS-LC and SHS-LCM

W
4-S B
( φ H through)

T1 T

M （K）

（H3）
W2 W1

Outer dimensions LM block dimensions Pilot hole for side nipple

Height Width Length

Model No. Grease
nipple
M W L B C S H L1 T T1 K N E e0 f0 D0

SHS 15C
24 47 64.4 38 30 M5 4.4 48 5.9 8 21 5.5 5.5 PB1021B 4 4 3
SHS 15CM
SHS 15LC
24 47 79.4 38 30 M5 4.4 63 5.9 8 21 5.5 5.5 PB1021B 4 4 3
SHS 15LCM
SHS 20C
30 63 79 53 40 M6 5.4 59 7.2 10 25.4 6.5 12 B-M6F 4.3 5.3 3
SHS 20CM
SHS 20LC
30 63 98 53 40 M6 5.4 78 7.2 10 25.4 6.5 12 B-M6F 4.3 5.3 3
SHS 20LCM
SHS 25C
36 70 92 57 45 M8 6.8 71 9.1 12 30.2 7.5 12 B-M6F 4.5 5.5 3
SHS 25CM
SHS 25LC
36 70 109 57 45 M8 6.8 88 9.1 12 30.2 7.5 12 B-M6F 4.5 5.5 3
SHS 25LCM
SHS 30C 106 80
42 90 72 52 M10 8.5 11.5 15 35 8 12 B-M6F 5.8 6 5.2
SHS 30LC 131 105
SHS 35C 122 93
48 100 82 62 M10 8.5 11.5 15 40.5 8 12 B-M6F 6.5 5.5 5.2
SHS 35LC 152 123
SHS 45C 140 106
60 120 100 80 M12 10.5 14.1 18 51.1 10.5 16 B-PT1/8 8 8 5.2
SHS 45LC 174 140
SHS 55C 171 131
70 140 116 95 M14 12.5 16 21 57.3 11 16 B-PT1/8 10 8 5.2
SHS 55LC 213 173
SHS 65C 221 175
90 170 142 110 M16 14.5 18.8 24 71 19 16 B-PT1/8 10 12 5.2
SHS 65LC 272 226

Model number coding

SHS25 LC 2 QZ KKHH C0 M +1240L P Z T M -Ⅱ

Model Type of With QZ Contamination Stainless LM rail length With steel Stainless steel
number LM block Lubricator protection steel (in mm) tape LM rail
accessory LM block
No. of LM blocks symbol (*1) Accuracy symbol (*3) Symbol for LM rail
used on the same rail Normal grade (No Symbol) jointed use
Radial clearance symbol (*2) High accuracy grade (H)
Normal (No symbol) Symbol for
Precision grade (P) No. of rails used
Light preload (C1) Super precision grade (SP)
Medium preload (C0) on the same
Ultra precision grade (UP) plane (*4)

(*1) See contamination protection accessory on A1-516. (*2) See A1-71. (*3) See A1-77. (*4) See A1-13.
Note) This model number indicates that a single-rail unit constitutes one set. (i.e., required number of sets when 2 rails are
used in parallel is 2 at a minimum.)
Those models equipped with QZ Lubricator cannot have a grease nipple. When desiring a grease nipple for a model attached with QZ, contact THK.

Download data by searching for the corresponding

A1-96 model number on the Technical Support site. https://tech.thk.com
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SHS
（E） L
L1 e0 4- φ D0
＊＊

C
f0
φ d2
N
h

LM Guide
M1

φ d1
F
Unit: mm
＊
LM rail dimensions Basic load rating Static permissible moment kN•m Mass
MA MB MC LM LM
Width Height Pitch Length＊ C C0
block rail

  W1
1 Double 1 Double 1
H3  0 W2 M1 F d1×d2×h Max kN kN kg kg/m
  -0.05 block blocks block blocks block
3000
3 15 16 13 60 4.5×7.5×5.3 14.2 24.2 0.175 0.898 0.175 0.898 0.16 0.23 1.3
(1240)
3000
3 15 16 13 60 4.5×7.5×5.3 17.2 31.9 0.296 1.43 0.296 1.43 0.212 0.29 1.3
(1240)
3000
4.6 20 21.5 16.5 60 6×9.5×8.5 22.3 38.4 0.334 1.75 0.334 1.75 0.361 0.46 2.3
(1480)
3000
4.6 20 21.5 16.5 60 6×9.5×8.5 28.1 50.3 0.568 2.8 0.568 2.8 0.473 0.61 2.3
(1480)
3000
5.8 23 23.5 20 60 7×11×9 31.7 52.4 0.566 2.75 0.566 2.75 0.563 0.72 3.2
(2020)
3000
5.8 23 23.5 20 60 7×11×9 36.8 64.7 0.848 3.98 0.848 3.98 0.696 0.89 3.2
(2020)
44.8 66.6 0.786 4.08 0.786 4.08 0.865 1.34
7 28 31 23 80 9×14×12 3000 4.5
54.2 88.8 1.36 6.6 1.36 6.6 1.15 1.66
62.3 96.6 1.38 6.76 1.38 6.76 1.53 1.9
7.5 34 33 26 80 9×14×12 3000 6.2
72.9 127 2.34 10.9 2.34 10.9 2.01 2.54
82.8 126 2.05 10.1 2.05 10.1 2.68 3.24
8.9 45 37.5 32 105 14×20×17 3090 10.4
100 166 3.46 16.3 3.46 16.3 3.53 4.19
128 197 3.96 19.3 3.96 19.3 4.9 5.35
12.7 53 43.5 38 120 16×23×20 3060 14.5
161 259 6.68 31.1 6.68 31.1 6.44 6.97
205 320 8.26 40.4 8.26 40.4 9.4 10.7
19 63 53.5 53 150 18×26×22 3000 23.7
253 408 13.3 62.6 13.3 62.6 11.9 13.7
Note) The maximum length under “Length＊” indicates the standard maximum length of an LM rail. (See A1-102.)
Static permissible moment＊ 1 block: the static permissible moment with one LM block
Double blocks: static permissible moment when two LM blocks are in close contact with each other
Total block length L : The total block length L shown in the table is the length with the dust proof parts, code UU or SS.
If other contamination protection accessories or lubricant equipment are installed, the
total block length will increase.
(See A1-491 or A1-512)
＊＊
A pilot hole for side nipples, when a grease nipple for a model equipped with LaCS or QZ Lubricator is needed.
Pilot holes for side nipples are not drilled through for models other than those stated above.
For grease nipple mount machining, contact THK.

Options⇒A1-477 A1-97
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Models SHS-V, SHS-VM, SHS-LV and SHS-LVM

W
4-S×ℓ
B

M （K）

（H3）
W2 W1

Outer dimensions LM block dimensions Pilot hole for side nipple

Height Width Length

Model No. Grease
nipple
M W L B C S×ℓ L1 T K N E e0 f0 D0

SHS 15V
24 34 64.4 26 26 M4×4 48 5.9 21 5.5 5.5 PB1021B 4 4 3
SHS 15VM
SHS 15LV
24 34 79.4 26 34 M4×4 63 5.9 21 5.5 5.5 PB1021B 4 4 3
SHS 15LVM
SHS 20V
30 44 79 32 36 M5×5 59 8 25.4 6.5 12 B-M6F 4.3 5.3 3
SHS 20VM
SHS 20LV
30 44 98 32 50 M5×5 78 8 25.4 6.5 12 B-M6F 4.3 5.3 3
SHS 20LVM
SHS 25V
36 48 92 35 35 M6×6.5 71 8 30.2 7.5 12 B-M6F 4.5 5.5 3
SHS 25VM
SHS 25LV
36 48 109 35 50 M6×6.5 88 8 30.2 7.5 12 B-M6F 4.5 5.5 3
SHS 25LVM
SHS 30V 106 40 80
42 60 40 M8×8 8 35 8 12 B-M6F 5.8 6 5.2
SHS 30LV 131 60 105
SHS 35V 122 50 93
48 70 50 M8×10 14.7 40.5 8 12 B-M6F 6.5 5.5 5.2
SHS 35LV 152 72 123
SHS 45V 140 60 106
60 86 60 M10×15 14.9 51.1 10.5 16 B-PT1/8 8 8 5.2
SHS 45LV 174 80 140
SHS 55V 171 75 131
70 100 75 M12×15 19.4 57.3 11 16 B-PT1/8 10 8 5.2
SHS 55LV 213 95 173
SHS 65V 221 70 175
90 126 76 M16×20 19.5 71 19 16 B-PT1/8 10 12 5.2
SHS 65LV 272 120 226

Model number coding

SHS25 V 2 QZ KKHH C1 M +1240L P Z T M -Ⅱ

Model Type of With QZ Contamination Stainless LM rail length With steel Stainless steel
number LM block Lubricator protection steel (in mm) tape LM rail
accessory LM block
No. of LM blocks symbol (*1) Accuracy symbol (*3) Symbol for LM rail
used on the same rail Normal grade (No Symbol) jointed use
Radial clearance symbol (*2) High accuracy grade (H)
Normal (No symbol) Symbol for
Precision grade (P) No. of rails used
Light preload (C1) Super precision grade (SP)
Medium preload (C0) on the same
Ultra precision grade (UP) plane (*4)
(*1) See contamination protection accessory on A1-516. (*2) See A1-71. (*3) See A1-77. (*4) See A1-13.
Note) This model number indicates that a single-rail unit constitutes one set. (i.e., required number of sets when 2 rails are
used in parallel is 2 at a minimum.)
Those models equipped with QZ Lubricator cannot have a grease nipple. When desiring a grease nipple for a model attached with QZ, contact THK.

Download data by searching for the corresponding

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 513-1E

SHS

（E） L
L1 e0
＊＊
4- φ D0

C
f0
φ d2 N
h

LM Guide
M1

φ d1
F
Unit: mm
LM rail dimensions Basic load rating Static permissible moment kN•m＊ Mass
MA MB MC LM LM
Width Height Pitch Length＊ C C0
block rail

   W1
1 Double 1 Double 1
H3  0 W2 M1 F d1×d2×h Max kN kN kg kg/m
  -0.05 block blocks block blocks block
3000
3 15 9.5 13 60 4.5×7.5×5.3 14.2 24.2 0.175 0.898 0.175 0.898 0.16 0.19 1.3
(1240)
3000
3 15 9.5 13 60 4.5×7.5×5.3 17.2 31.9 0.296 1.43 0.296 1.43 0.212 0.22 1.3
(1240)
3000
4.6 20 12 16.5 60 6×9.5×8.5 22.3 38.4 0.334 1.75 0.334 1.75 0.361 0.35 2.3
(1480)
3000
4.6 20 12 16.5 60 6×9.5×8.5 28.1 50.3 0.568 2.8 0.568 2.8 0.473 0.46 2.3
(1480)
3000
5.8 23 12.5 20 60 7×11×9 31.7 52.4 0.566 2.75 0.566 2.75 0.563 0.54 3.2
(2020)
3000
5.8 23 12.5 20 60 7×11×9 36.8 64.7 0.848 3.98 0.848 3.98 0.696 0.67 3.2
(2020)
44.8 66.6 0.786 4.08 0.786 4.08 0.865 0.94
7 28 16 23 80 9×14×12 3000 4.5
54.2 88.8 1.36 6.6 1.36 6.6 1.15 1.16
62.3 96.6 1.38 6.76 1.38 6.76 1.53 1.4
7.5 34 18 26 80 9×14×12 3000 6.2
72.9 127 2.34 10.9 2.34 10.9 2.01 1.84
82.8 126 2.05 10.1 2.05 10.1 2.68 2.54
8.9 45 20.5 32 105 14×20×17 3090 10.4
100 166 3.46 16.3 3.46 16.3 3.53 3.19
128 197 3.96 19.3 3.96 19.3 4.9 4.05
12.7 53 23.5 38 120 16×23×20 3060 14.5
161 259 6.68 31.1 6.68 31.1 6.44 5.23
205 320 8.26 40.4 8.26 40.4 9.4 8.41
19 63 31.5 53 150 18×26×22 3000 23.7
253 408 13.3 62.6 13.3 62.6 11.9 10.7
Note) The maximum length under “Length＊” indicates the standard maximum length of an LM rail. (See A1-102.)
Static permissible moment＊ 1 block: the static permissible moment with one LM block
Double blocks: static permissible moment when two LM blocks are in close contact with each other
Total block length L : The total block length L shown in the table is the length with the dust proof parts, code UU or SS.
If other contamination protection accessories or lubricant equipment are installed, the
total block length will increase.
(See A1-491 or A1-512)
＊＊
A pilot hole for side nipples, when a grease nipple for a model equipped with LaCS or QZ Lubricator is needed.
Pilot holes for side nipples are not drilled through for models other than those stated above.
For grease nipple mount machining, contact THK.

Options⇒A1-477 A1-99
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Models SHS-R, SHS-RM, SHS-LR and SHS-LRM

W
4-S×ℓ
B

（K）
M

（H3）

W2 W1

Outer dimensions LM block dimensions Pilot hole for side nipple

Height Width Length

Model No. Grease
nipple
M W L B C S×ℓ L1 T K N E e0 f0 D0

SHS 15R
28 34 64.4 26 26 M4×5 48 5.9 25 9.5 5.5 PB1021B 4 8 3
SHS 15RM
SHS 25R
40 48 92 35 35 M6×8 71 8 34.2 11.5 12 B-M6F 6 9.5 3
SHS 25RM
SHS 25LR
40 48 109 35 50 M6×8 88 8 34.2 11.5 12 B-M6F 6 9.5 3
SHS 25LRM
SHS 30R 106 40 80
45 60 40 M8×10 8 38 11 12 B-M6F 5.8 9 5.2
SHS 30LR 131 60 105
SHS 35R 122 50 93
55 70 50 M8×12 14.7 47.5 15 12 B-M6F 6.5 12.5 5.2
SHS 35LR 152 72 123
SHS 45R 140 60 106
70 86 60 M10×17 14.9 61.1 20.5 16 B-PT1/8 8 18 5.2
SHS 45LR 174 80 140
SHS 55R 171 75 131
80 100 75 M12×18 19.4 67.3 21 16 B-PT1/8 10 18 5.2
SHS 55LR 213 95 173

Model number coding

SHS25 LR 2 QZ KKHH C0 M +1240L P T M -Ⅱ

Model Type of With QZ Contamination Stainless LM rail length (in mm) Stainless steel
number LM block Lubricator protection steel Accuracy symbol (*3) LM rail Symbol for
accessory symbol (*1) LM block Normal grade (No Symbol)
No. of LM blocks Symbol for No. of rails used
used on the same rail Radial clearance symbol (*2) High accuracy grade (H) LM rail on the same
Normal (No symbol) Precision grade (P) jointed use plane (*4)
Light preload (C1) Super precision grade (SP)
Medium preload (C0) Ultra precision grade (UP)
(*1) See contamination protection accessory on A1-516. (*2) See A1-71. (*3) See A1-77. (*4) See A1-13.
Note) This model number indicates that a single-rail unit constitutes one set. (i.e., required number of sets when 2 rails are
used in parallel is 2 at a minimum.)
Those models equipped with QZ Lubricator cannot have a grease nipple. When desiring a grease nipple for a model attached with QZ, contact THK.

Download data by searching for the corresponding

A1-100 model number on the Technical Support site. https://tech.thk.com
 513-1E

SHS

（E） L
＊＊
4- φ D０
L1 e0
C

φ d２ N f0

LM Guide
h

M１

φ d１
F
Unit: mm

LM rail dimensions Basic load rating Static permissible moment kN•m＊ Mass
MA MB MC
LM LM
Width Height Pitch Length＊ C C0
block rail

  W1
1 Double 1 Double 1
H3  0 W2 M1 F d1×d2×h Max kN kN kg kg/m
  -0.05 block blocks block blocks block

3000
3 15 9.5 13 60 4.5×7.5×5.3 14.2 24.2 0.175 0.898 0.175 0.898 0.16 0.22 1.3
(1240)
3000
5.8 23 12.5 20 60 7×11×9 31.7 52.4 0.566 2.75 0.566 2.75 0.563 0.66 3.2
(2020)
3000
5.8 23 12.5 20 60 7×11×9 36.8 64.7 0.848 3.98 0.848 3.98 0.696 0.8 3.2
(2020)
44.8 66.6 0.786 4.08 0.786 4.08 0.865 1.04
7 28 16 23 80 9×14×12 3000 4.5
54.2 88.8 1.36 6.6 1.36 6.6 1.15 1.36
62.3 96.6 1.38 6.76 1.38 6.76 1.53 1.8
7.5 34 18 26 80 9×14×12 3000 6.2
72.9 127 2.34 10.9 2.34 10.9 2.01 2.34
82.8 126 2.05 10.1 2.05 10.1 2.68 3.24
8.9 45 20.5 32 105 14×20×17 3090 10.4
100 166 3.46 16.3 3.46 16.3 3.53 4.19
128 197 3.96 19.3 3.96 19.3 4.9 5.05
12.7 53 23.5 38 120 16×23×20 3060 14.5
161 259 6.68 31.1 6.68 31.1 6.44 6.57
Note) The maximum length under “Length＊” indicates the standard maximum length of an LM rail. (See A1-102.)
Static permissible moment＊ 1 block: the static permissible moment with one LM block
Double blocks: static permissible moment when two LM blocks are in close contact with each other
Total block length L : The total block length L shown in the table is the length with the dust proof parts, code UU or SS.
If other contamination protection accessories or lubricant equipment are installed, the
total block length will increase.
(See A1-491 or A1-512)
＊＊
A pilot hole for side nipples, when a grease nipple for a model equipped with LaCS or QZ Lubricator is needed.
Pilot holes for side nipples are not drilled through for models other than those stated above.
For grease nipple mount machining, contact THK.

Options⇒A1-477 A1-101
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Standard Length and Maximum Length of the LM Rail

Table1 shows the standard and maximum lengths of the SHS model rail. If a rail length longer than the
listed max length is required, rails may be jointed to meet the overall length. Contact THK for details.
For special rail lengths, it is recommended to use a value corresponding to the G,g dimension from
the table. As the G,g dimension increases, this portion becomes less stable, and the accuracy per-
formance is severely impacted.

G F (g)
L0

Table1 Standard Length and Maximum Length of the LM Rail for Model SHS Unit: mm

Model No. SHS 15 SHS 20 SHS 25 SHS 30 SHS 35 SHS 45 SHS 55 SHS 65
160 220 220 280 280 570 780 1270
220 280 280 360 360 675 900 1570
280 340 340 440 440 780 1020 2020
340 400 400 520 520 885 1140 2620
400 460 460 600 600 990 1260
460 520 520 680 680 1095 1380
520 580 580 760 760 1200 1500
580 640 640 840 840 1305 1620
640 700 700 920 920 1410 1740
700 760 760 1000 1000 1515 1860
760 820 820 1080 1080 1620 1980
820 940 940 1160 1160 1725 2100
940 1000 1000 1240 1240 1830 2220
1000 1060 1060 1320 1320 1935 2340
1060 1120 1120 1400 1400 2040 2460
LM rail standard
1120 1180 1180 1480 1480 2145 2580
length (L0)
1180 1240 1240 1560 1560 2250 2700
1240 1360 1300 1640 1640 2355 2820
1360 1480 1360 1720 1720 2460 2940
1480 1600 1420 1800 1800 2565 3060
1600 1720 1480 1880 1880 2670
1840 1540 1960 1960 2775
1960 1600 2040 2040 2880
2080 1720 2200 2200 2985
2200 1840 2360 2360 3090
1960 2520 2520
2080 2680 2680
2200 2840 2840
2320 3000 3000
2440

Standard pitch F 60 60 60 80 80 105 120 150

G,g 20 20 20 20 20 22.5 30 35
3000 3000 3000
Max length 3000 3000 3090 3060 3000
(1240) (1480) (2020)
Note1) The maximum length varies with accuracy grades. Contact THK for details.
Note2) If jointed rails are not allowed and a greater length than the maximum values above is required, contact THK.
Note3) The figures in the parentheses indicate the maximum lengths of stainless steel models.

A1-102
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SHS

Tapped-hole LM Rail Type of Model SHS

SHS model rails also include a type where the LM rail is tapped from the bottom. This type is useful
when mounting from the bottom of the base and when increased contamination protection is desired.

Clearance

LM Guide
ℓ1

S1 F

(1) Determine the bolt length so that a clearance Table2 Dimensions of the LM Rail Tap
Unit: mm
of 2 to 5 mm is secured between the bolt
end and the bottom of the tap (effective tap Model No. S1 Effective tap depth ℓ1
depth). (See figure above.) SHS 15 M5 8
(2) For standard pitches of the taps, see Table1 SHS 20 M6 10
on A1-102. SHS 25 M6 12
SHS 30 M8 15
SHS 35 M8 17
SHS 45 M12 20
SHS 55 M14 24
SHS 65 M20 30

Model number coding

SHS35 LC2UU +1000LH K

Symbol for
tapped-hole LM rail type

A1-103