# VSM23-X

> Modular UHV Compatible Stage

Canonical product page: [https://arunmicro.com/products/vsm23-x/](https://arunmicro.com/products/vsm23-x/)

Versatile modular UHV compatible stage. Travel ranges from 100 to 450 mm and can support loads up to 20 kg.

## Product details

- Product code: `VSM23-X`
- Category: [Linear](https://arunmicro.com/products/category/linearstages/)
- Made in the UK
- UK-based support

## Order codes

| Order code | Description | Price |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VSM23-X-100 | 100 mm travel, 5 µm resolution | £2,897.00 |
| VSM23-X-150 | 150 mm travel, 5 µm resolution | £3,268.00 |
| VSM23-X-200 | 200 mm travel, 5 µm resolution | £3,891.00 |
| VSM23-X-250 | 250 mm travel, 5 µm resolution | £4,063.00 |
| VSM23-X-300 | 300 mm travel, 5 µm resolution | £4,423.00 |
| VSM23-X-350 | 350 mm travel, 5 µm resolution | £4,681.00 |
| VSM23-X-400 | 400 mm travel, 5 µm resolution | £5,303.00 |
| VSM23-X-450 | 450 mm travel, 5 µm resolution | £5,415.00 |

## Overview

Linear translation stage for ultra high vacuum applications. Travel ranges from 100 to 450 mm and can support loads up to 20 kg. 1 µm or 5 µm resolution available. Modular design enables direct compatibility with all VSM23 and VSM17 stages.

Compatible with AML's vacuum stage mounting brackets. These can be used to create multi-axis mechanisms with VSM stages.

- Standard travels from 100 to 450 mm

- 5 µm resolution (1 µm for option HR)

- Maximum speed 25 mm/s (5 mm/s for option HR)

- Suitable for use to 1 x 10-10 mBar

- Directly stackable for XYZ orientations with all VSM23 and VSM17 stages

- Lightweight design using UHV-prepared aluminium construction as standard

- Limit switches and encoder options available

- Stainless steel construction available (option SS)

- Bakeable to 150°C (200°C for option SS)

## Documentation and downloads

- [Datasheet](https://arunmicro.com/documentation/Datasheet_VSM23-X.pdf)
- [Encoder Pinout Datasheet](https://arunmicro.com/documentation/Datasheet_Encoder_Pinout.pdf)
- [Operating Instructions](https://arunmicro.com/documentation/Manual_VSM23-X.pdf)
- [VSM23-X-100 (.zip)](https://arunmicro.com/downloads/CAD_VSM23-X-100.zip)
- [VSM23-X-150 (.zip)](https://arunmicro.com/downloads/CAD_VSM23-X-150.zip)
- [VSM23-X-200 (.zip)](https://arunmicro.com/downloads/CAD_VSM23-X-200.zip)
- [VSM23-X-250 (.zip)](https://arunmicro.com/downloads/CAD_VSM23-X-250.zip)
- [VSM23-X-300 (.zip)](https://arunmicro.com/downloads/CAD_VSM23-X-300.zip)
- [VSM23-X-350 (.zip)](https://arunmicro.com/downloads/CAD_VSM23-X-350.zip)
- [VSM23-X-400 (.zip)](https://arunmicro.com/downloads/CAD_VSM23-X-400.zip)
- [VSM23-X-450 (.zip)](https://arunmicro.com/downloads/CAD_VSM23-X-450.zip)

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