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Micropositioning: Vertical & Linear Translation Stages
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PI motorized translation stages are available with a number of different drive options, from stepper motors to ceramic ultrasonic linear motors. All models provide sub-micron resolution, the hybrid models achieve true 2 nanometer resolution. Speeds reach up to 400 mm/sec.

Linear Actuators Translation Stages 2 to 6-Axis Stages Rotary Stages 6-Axis Hexpods Mini Linear Stages

Selection Guide: Linear Translation Stages
*Models Description Precision Max Speed
[mm/s]
Load Capacity
[kg]
Travel
[mm]
M-511-HD M-511.HD,
M-714
Hybrid drive, DC motor & piezo. Extremely accurate, 2 nm linear encoder +++++ 125, 0.2 100, 20 102, 7
M-511, M-521, M-531 M-511,
M-521,
M-531
Ballscrew drive, compact, high load capacity and lifetime, optional linear encoder, choice of motors +++oo/
++++o
6 to 125 100 102, 204, 306
M-405, M-410, M-415 M-405,
M-410,
M-415
Crossed roller bearings, very high resolution, choice of motors +++oo 1 to 6 50 50, 100, 150
M-413 M-413,
M-414
For cost-sensitive precision positioning applications. Choice of leadscrew and ballscrew drive +oooo/
++ooo
1.5 to 50 50 100-300
M-403 M-403,
M-404
Low cost translation stages. Choice of leadscrew and ballscrew drive +oooo/
++ooo
1.5 to 50 20 25-200
M-403ksts M-403KSTS With integrated stepper motor controller, 0.5 µm resolution ++ooo 10 50 200
M-605 M-605 Compact integrated linear encoder, very high accuracy, protective bellow. ++++o 50 20 25, 50
M-126 M-126 Compact, crossed roller bearings, very high resolution, choice of motors. +++oo 1 to 50 20 25
M-122 M-122.2DD Fast mini translation stage w/ linear encoder, DC direct drive, ballscrew +++oo 20 5 25
M-1101.1 M-110.1,
M-111.1,
M-112.1
Miniature translation stage, choice of DC, stepper, ballscrew, leadscrew ++ooo to 2 3 5, 15, 25
N-661 N-661 Miniature Linear Stage with NEXACT® Drive, subnanometer resolution ++++o 10 20
M-664KCEP M-664KCEP High-speed stackable PILine® actuator ++ooo 400 0.5 50
M-683 M-683 Low-profile, high-speed translation stages, 0.1 µm linear encoders. +++oo 350 5 50
M-664 M-664 Low-profile, high-speed translation stages, 0.1 µm linear encoders. +++oo 400 0.5 25
M-663 M-663 Smallest stage with linear motor drive and linear encoder, speed to 400 mm/s,
0.1 µm resolution. XY-combinations possible.
+++oo 400 0.5 19
M-661, M-662 M-661,
M-662
Piezo motor-driven stage, speed to 400 mm/s, 0.1 µm resolution. +oooo 400 0.5 19
V-106 V-106 Voice-coil scanner, fast, to 25 Hz scanning frequency. +++oo to 270 0.1 6, 20
M-011, M-014 M-011,
M-014
Magnetic bearings. Low-profile, excellent guidance, 10 nm resolution with piezo resolution ++++o - 1 to 5 15, 25
M-105, M-106 M-105,
M-106
Manual stages with motor and piezo options, crossed roller bearings - - 10 6, 18
Selection Guide: Micropositioning Z-Stages
*Models Description Min. Inc Motion Load Capacity
[kg]
Travel
[mm]
M-451 M-451 Vertical stage, wedge drive, high stiffness, choice of servo and stepper motors 0.1 µm 12 12.5
M-501 M-501 Vertical stage, ballscrew drive, high resolution, fast, choice of closed-loop motors <0.1 µm 10 12.5
M-714 M-714 Hybrid stage for Z applicaitons. DC-servo + piezo drive. Extremely Accurate. 2 nm linear encoder, self-locking 2nm 10 7
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