High-precision stage permits rapid linear translation and precise positioning within very small working envelopes
Micromech says that, due to major developments and subsequent demands for nanomotion positioning by the electronics, pharmaceutical and research establishments, it has expanded its MX80 family of high-precision stages with the introduction of the low-profile miniature positioners the MX80L.
This product permits rapid linear translation and precise positioning within very small working envelopes.
Precision grade stages offer exceptional straightness and flatness of travel, position repeatability to +/-0.4um and encoder resolutions down to 10 nanometres.
They have anti-cage creep bearings incorporated to ensure minimum maintenance even at high accelerations.
The linear motor stage offers travels of up to 150mm and a high dynamic performance with speeds of up to 2m/s and acceleration rates up to 5g.
This high performance product is packed into a low-profile cross sectional area of only 80x25mm.
The MX80S is a screw driven variant offering thrusts up to 123N and speed of 200mm/s that are packaged with a choice of servo or stepper motors.
Alternatively the MX80M version features a variety of micrometer driven positioners and free travel slides, providing an ideal mechanism for smooth, low-friction precision linear guidance.
In addition to these models there is the LX80L positioner system that has been designed as an extension to the MX80L family offering extended travel distances of up to 750mm.
With a load capacity of up to 10kg it incorporates recirculating square rail bearings providing the benefit of increased load and moment capacity, plus greater stiffness.
Complete with cable management, linear encoder and limit sensors, they are packaged within a cross-section of just 45x67mm, making it easy to be combined with other MX80 stages to create a highly dynamic multi-axis system.
