Translation, XY, Rotation Stage, Linear Actuator & Gantry System

Translation, XY, Rotation Stage, Linear Actuator & Gantry System


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Translation Stages

  • Single-Axis Linear Motion: Translation stages provide precise single-axis linear motion, ideal for applications requiring controlled movement along one direction.
  • High Accuracy and Resolution: Capable of achieving fine resolutions, often down to microns or even nanometers, essential for tasks like laser alignment or microscopy.
  • Compact and Versatile Designs: Available in compact versions for space-constrained environments or larger versions with high load capacity for industrial use.
  • Drive Mechanism Options: Can be driven by screw drives, linear motors, or piezo actuators, offering choices based on speed, load, and precision needs.
  • High Load Capacity with Low Friction: Precision bearings and guides reduce friction for smoother motion, often allowing for substantial loads in compact form factors.

XY Stages

  • Two-Dimensional Motion: Provide controlled movement in two orthogonal directions (X and Y), suitable for planar positioning applications, such as sample manipulation or part inspection.
  • Crossed Roller or Ball Bearing Guides: High-quality bearings enable smooth, accurate travel, enhancing reliability for repetitive tasks.
  • Wide Range of Travel and Load Options: Available with varying travel ranges, from a few millimeters to several hundred, and capable of handling light to heavy loads.
  • Closed-Loop Feedback Control: Integrated encoders provide precise position feedback, ensuring repeatability and accuracy for demanding applications.
  • Customizable for Multi-Axis Systems: Modular design allows easy integration into multi-axis configurations, making them adaptable for complex setups.

Rotation Stages

  • Precision Rotational Movement: Enable controlled rotation around a single axis, essential for applications like optical alignment or material testing.
  • High Angular Resolution: Capable of sub-degree or even arc-second resolution, providing fine control over rotation, useful in high-precision optical and measurement tasks.
  • Wide Range of Travel Angles: Available with full 360° rotation or limited angular travel, allowing flexibility for different application requirements.
  • Integrated Encoders for Accurate Feedback: High-resolution encoders enable closed-loop control, ensuring precise positioning and repeatability.
  • Low Runout and Tilt: Designed to minimize wobble and maintain alignment, which is critical in precision applications such as spectroscopy or microscopy.

Gantry Systems

  • Large Workspace Coverage: Designed to cover large areas, gantry systems are ideal for applications like 3D printing, large-scale inspection, or laser cutting.
  • High Load and Speed Capacity: Capable of handling heavy loads while maintaining high speed and accuracy, making them suitable for industrial automation.
  • Multi-Axis Synchronized Motion: Typically offers 2- or 3-axis motion, with synchronized control, allowing precise positioning over extended ranges.
  • Rigid and Stable Structure: Built with a sturdy frame to reduce vibration and enhance accuracy, essential for high-speed and high-precision applications.
  • Flexible Mounting Options: Designed for versatility, gantries can be mounted in various orientations, fitting a wide range of industrial layouts.

Linear Actuators:

  • Sub-Micron to Nanometer Precision: PI linear actuators are engineered for extremely high positioning accuracy, with resolutions down to the sub-micron or even nanometer range, ideal for applications requiring ultra precise positioning.
  • Variety of Drive Mechanisms:
    • Piezo Actuators: Offer high-speed, ultra-precise movement with no backlash, suitable for applications like optical alignment.
    • Ball Screw and Lead Screw Drives: Provide high accuracy and load-bearing capabilities for industrial applications.
    • Linear Motor Actuators: Enable smooth, frictionless movement and are ideal for high-speed and high-frequency operations.
  • High Load Capacity: Despite their precision, PI linear actuators can handle substantial loads, allowing their use in both light-duty and heavy-duty industrial applications.
  • Long Lifespan with Minimal Maintenance: High-quality materials and advanced engineering ensure low maintenance requirements and durability, which are critical for industrial environments.
  • High-Speed Operation: Designed to provide rapid acceleration and short settling times, PI actuators are suitable for dynamic applications where high throughput is essential.
  • Vacuum and Cleanroom Compatibility: Many PI actuators are available in versions that are vacuum-compatible and cleanroom-ready, making them suitable for sensitive environments like semiconductor manufacturing and space research.
  • Compact Design for Space-Limited Applications: PI offers compact actuator designs that allow for easy integration into systems with tight spatial constraints, common in fields like microscopy or medical device manufacturing.
  • Low Friction and High Stability: Advanced bearing technologies reduce friction, ensuring smooth operation and enhancing stability, which is especially important for long-term, high-precision tasks.
  • Wide Range of Travel Options: PI actuators come with travel ranges from a few microns to hundreds of millimeters, allowing for use in both fine adjustments and larger displacement applications.

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