Manual Linear X Axis Translation Stage
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Stage Bearing Performance Selection Guide |
Precision EXC™ Bearing 
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Crossed-Roller Bearing 
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Ball Bearing 
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Dove Tail/Lapped Bearing 
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Description |
EXC™ bearing technology is used exclusively in our highest performing stages. |
Crossed Roller bearing stages provided a good balance of straightness and load capacity |
Ball-bearing stages provide cost-effective solutions for standard research applications |
Dove Tail/Lapped Bearing stages |
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Advantages |
Highest tolerances provide best overall performance with the lowest profile |
Largest platform and longest travel range options |
Most affordable with many size options |
Best for use in OEM Set-and-Lock Applications |
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Primary Stage Material |
Hardened Black Steel or Stainless Steel |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
Brass |
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Standard Platform Sizes |
□(25, 40, 60, 65, 80, 100, 120) mm |
□(25, 40, 60, 65, 80, 100, 120, 200, 300) mm |
□(25, 40, 60, 65) mm |
□(15, 25, 40, 60, 65) mm |
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Relative Comparison of 40x40 Stages |
Height Profile (The lowest value is best) |
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4th Best (19 mm) |
2nd Best (16 mm) |
3rd Best (18 mm) |
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Relative Straightness (The lowest value is best) |
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2nd Best (2 µm) |
3rd Best (3 µm) |
4th Best (10 µm) |
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Relative Load Capacity (The highest value is best) |
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3rd/4th Best (5 kgf) |
3rd/4th Best (5 kgf) |
2nd Best (10 kgf) |
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Relative Bending Stiffness (The lowest value is best) |
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3rd/4th Best (0.66 “/N·cm) |
3rd/4th Best (0.66 “/N·cm) |
2nd Best (0.61 “/N·cm) |
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Relative Mass/Weight (The lowest value is best) |
3rd Best (0.20 kg) |
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2nd Best (0.15 kg) |
4th Best (0.30 kg) |
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Relative sliding friction |
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4th Best |
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Relative Shock-load Damage Resistant (Qualitative) |
2nd Best |
4th Best |
3rd Best |
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Relative Price (The lowest is best) |
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Best (10 or 16 mm)