New Release - VSM30-X Extra Long Travel UHV Linear Stage
Posted on Monday 29th July 2024 at 15:00
The VSM30-X is a new addition to AML's VSM range of ultra high vacuum compatible stages. This stage features extra long travel ranges, enabling AML to provide UHV linear stages with travels from 50 mm with the VSM17-X-050, up to 1000 mm with the VSM30-X-1000.
VSM30-X
Vacuum Environment: 1x10-10 mbar
5 µm resolution (1 µm with option HR)
D42.1 UHV stepper motor
Bakeable to 150 °C
Limit switches included as standard
With travel ranges from 500 to 1000 mm, the VSM30-X is suited for applications where extra long travel ranges are required. The VSM30-X is directly stackable with VSM23 stages, VSM17 stages, and VSM mounting brackets and tables.
Limit switches are featured on the stage as standard. The endcaps are designed to accommodate AML's new VLS3 limit switches. This eliminates the need for additional components for limit switches to be fitted as the carriage is used as the actuator. Incremental or absolute encoders are also an option for the VSM30-X. Due to the limit switch design, limit switches and encoders can specified at the same time if required.
Option HR is also available as an option on the VSM30-X. This increases the full step resolution from 5 to 1 µm with added gearing. This option also increases the axial load capacity from 20 kg to 40 kg @500 Hz/s 1000 Hz 1A phase current, making the stage particularly suited for transporting large loads when oriented in a Z-axis position. The 40 kg axial load capacity achieved with option HR is better than the axial load capacity achieved by the VSM17-X and VSM17-Z stages.
The VSM30-X uses the same uhv-prepared aluminium construction as the VSM23-X and VSM17-X stages.
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If you would like to discuss you in-vacuum motion requirements, or are interested in learning more about our the VSM30-X, please contact AML at sales@arunmicro.com.