50 to 200 mm travel
Many sizes available to maximise space efficiency with your travel requirement.
VSM17
UHV Stages
Modular, motorised vacuum mechanisms. High-performance stages with standardised mounting patterns, angle brackets and adapters which enable customers to configure complex multi-axis positioning systems.
LINEAR
VSM17-X
STARTING AT
£2,820.00$3,550.00€3,270.00
TRAVEL
50 - 200 mm
STEP RESOLUTION
Up to 1 µm
VERTICAL
VSM17-Z
STARTING AT
£3,656.00$4,605.00€4,235.00
TRAVEL
5 - 100 mm
STEP RESOLUTION
Up to 1 µm
ROTATION
VSM17-R
STARTING AT
£4,141.00$5,215.00€4,800.00
TRAVEL
Continuous
STEP RESOLUTION
Up to 0.005°
GONIOMETER
VSM17-G
STARTING AT
£5,747.00$7,235.00€6,660.00
TRAVEL
± 15° - ± 180°
STEP RESOLUTION
Up to 0.005°
Highly modular
An array of hole positions allow for additional VSM17 stages, detectors and sample holders to be mounted in a variety of configurations.
Crossed roller bearings
Provide high rigidity, high running accuracy and high load capacity. Unlike other bearing solutions they can support high moment loads, radial forces or tilting loads.
Ultra-high vacuum compatible
Manufactured with UHV compatible material and construction methods and utilize AML’s proven UHV stepper motors. Suitable for use below 1 x 10-10 mbar and bakeable to 200 °C.
Uses hand-built UHV compatible stepper motors
All hand-build and test processes are performed in our ISO Class 7 cleanroom.
Limit switch/encoder options available
Accurate and responsive position data can be fed in to your control system to regulate speed and stage position commands.
Manufactured in our UK-based factory
Manufactured in West Sussex, UK, we extensively test every motor and stage to meet our high standards.
LINEAR
VSM17-X
Linear translation stage suitable for use in UHV. Can support loads of up to 50 kg and travel from 50 to 200 mm. 1 µm or 5 µm resolution and zero backlash allows for precise in-vacuum motion.
XY & Z
Directly stackable for X and Y, and standard brackets available for Z.
5 μm resolution
The accurate and repeatable resolution of 5 μm makes VSM17-X stages suited for high-precision applications. 1 μm option is available.
Bakeable to 200 °C
For use in UHV, baking at up to 200°C is essential to achieve low outgassing rates (maximum bake temperature for stages with the encoder option is 120 °C).
Customisable
Contact our sales team to discuss the feasibility of your specific, custom requirements
Uses AML D35.1 motor
VSM17-X stages use our popular D35.1 UHV-compatible stepper motor, hand-built in our ISO Class 7 cleanroom.
Options available
High resolution (1 μm), radiation resistant and dry lubricated versions available.
| Order Code | Description |
Price
|
|---|---|---|
| VSM17-X-050 | 50 mm Travel, 5 µm Resolution | 2,820.003,550.003,270.00 |
| VSM17-X-100 | 100 mm Travel, 5 µm Resolution | 3,734.004,700.004,325.00 |
| VSM17-X-150 | 150 mm Travel, 5 µm Resolution | 4,792.006,035.005,550.00 |
| VSM17-X-200 | 200 mm Travel, 5 µm Resolution | 6,662.008,385.007,720.00 |
VERTICAL
VSM17-Z
Vertical translation stage suitable for Z axis use in UHV. Can support loads of up to 20 kg and travel of 50 mm with an unobstructed sample table.
Unobstructed sample table
The sample table is always above the mechanism throughout its full range of travel.
Constructed of UHV-compatible materials
VSM17 stages are designed for use in ultra-high vacuum environments. They are manufactured using only UHV-compatible materials and manufacturing techniques.
| Order Code | Description |
Price
|
|---|---|---|
| VSM17-Z-050 | 50 mm Travel, 1 µm Resolution | 3,656.004,605.004,235.00 |
ROTATION
VSM17-R
Wide temperature range
A standard VSM17 has a wide temperature range of −65 °C to 200 °C
Continuous rotation and a range of resolutions
A fully continuous 360° rotation can be achieved, with resolutions to meet your application's requirements.
18 mm diameter aperture
The central hole makes it possible to pass leads and other mechanical features through, increasing the configuration posibilities.
| Order Code | Description |
Price
|
|---|---|---|
| VSM17-R-3K6 | 0.1° Resolution, Continuous Rotation | 4,934.006,210.005,715.00 |
| VSM17-R-72K | 0.005° Resolution, Continuous Rotation | 4,141.005,215.004,800.00 |
GONIOMETER
VSM17-G
Euler gonimeter system
Combining the VSM17-G-070 and VSM17-G-114 attains a common center of rotation.
Rigid construction, high load capacity, smooth motion
The rigid construction allows for a high centred load capacity of 40 kg, whilst maintaining smooth motion.
May be customised for specific requirements
Various options such as limit switches, encoder and radiation hardening are available, as well as one-off customisations.
| Order Code | Description |
Price
|
|---|---|---|
| VSM17-G-070 | 0.005° Resolution, ±15° Travel. Rotational Centre 70mm | 5,747.007,235.006,660.00 |
| VSM17-G-114 | 0.005° Resolution, ±180° Travel. Rotational Centre 114mm | 6,563.008,265.007,605.00 |