Precision translation stage in 48 variations

PI (Physik Instrumente), a manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications, offers the new M-403/M-414 series of precision linear translation stages.

Combined with the low-cost Mercury servo motor controller, these stages form very affordable, high-value, motion control systems.

Features and advantages.

Four different precision/load classes.

Motor resolution to 0.012um, true min incremental motion 0.1um.

Very cost-effective servo controllers.

Two drive options: leadscrews (lower cost) and recirculating ball screws (higher speed and longer lifetime).

Three motor options: DC-Gearhead (low power), DC Activedrive direct (faster) and stepper motors (lower cost).

Travel ranges 25mm to 300mm.

Load capacity to 50kg.

These micropositioning stages provide high-performance at a very attractive price.

The integrated low-friction ball-screws combine high duty-cycles and velocities with minimum incremental motion of 0.1um.

High load and maintenance free.

All models of the M-400 family are equipped with high-precision linear guiding rails and recirculating ball bearings.

Their high load capacity allows them to carry up to 50kg and to push/pull up to 100N.

The recirculating ball bearings are maintenance free and immune to the cage migration which can plague crossed roller bearings.

Typical applications: research and development, quality control, semiconductor test equipment, precision automation, metrology.

A variety of low-cost stand alone and plug-in-board motor controllers is available.

These micropositioning stages are especially cost effective in high performance, high-duty-cycle applications, when combined with the with the networkable C-862 Mercury controller.