Category Archives: Z Axis Stages

Motion Control – Motorized Linear Vertical (Z Axis) Stages from OES!

February 28, 2022 Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – Vertical Lift Stage

Van Nuys, CA – Motion Control Stage – Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) offers a variety of low cost Motorized Linear Vertical (Z Axis) Stages. The AT10-120 Vertical Stage is a high resolution, low profile, high load stage (to 15 kg 33 lbs) that can be easily integrated into almost any application. The 220 mm x 140 mm stage (8.7 in. 5.5 in.) has a vertical travel of 110 mm (4.3 In.), and up to 0.25µ(20 MicroStep) resolution.

Key Features

Unique inclined plane concept delivers 110 mm of vertically motion in an ultra-low profile design
Higher load capacity compared to vertically mounted stages
Access to the moving platform from any side
Optional Integrated linear encoder provides for highly repeatable and accurate motion

Motion Control – Compact, Four Axis YY’ZZ’ Linear Motor Driven Stage Features High Speed and 1.0 Micron Resolution!

December 20, 2021 Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – YY’ZZ’ Linear Motor Stage

Santa Clarita, CA —– Motion Control – When an application requires fast motion with a stroke over a couple of inches, a brushless linear motor stage will meet the needs of long travel and fast motion when coupled with a motion control system with servo amplifiers and a motion controller. Brushless linear motor stages can be coupled as a gantry for pick-and-place manufacturing or inspection equipment. The fast motion allows for high throughput when manufacturing or examining parts.

Motion Control – ZrO2 Zirconia Ceramic Radial Ball Bearings For High Loads available from LM76 are FDA/USDA/3A-Dairy Compliant!

November 12, 2021 Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – Zirconia Ceramic Radial Bearings

E. Longmeadow, MA — Motion Control – LM76 has announced the release of their new line of Radial Ball Bearings featuring ZrO2 (Zirconia) Ceramic balls. To Complement LM76’s broad range of Linear Bearings that are FDA/UDSA/3A Dairy compliant, as well as linear bearings for extreme environments; they have added Deep Groove bearings which accommodate radial and axial loads, Angular Contact bearings for simultaneously handling radial and axial loads, Spherical Bearings which are self aligning, and Thrust Bearings for high axial loads. Each of the four types of metric bearings are available in a wide range sizes.

The advantages of ZrO2 ceramic balls are: FDA/USDA/3A Dairy/Caustic washdown compliant, lighter than steel balls and can be used at extreme RPMs, they withstand higher loads without spalling, have a lower coefficient of friction, are inert to chemicals, have no magnetic signature, and are non conductive.

Motion Control -What To Consider When Specifying A Linear Slide

July 23, 2021 Editor-Publisher

Motion Control – Tutorial

Considerations when specifying a linear slide for a new or existing application.

By Mike Quinn • LM76

When a design engineer has fully defined a linear-motion application’s requirements regarding travel length, speed, force, and accuracy as well as repeatability, the next question to answer is this:

Does an off-the-shelf linear slide (or a stock linear slide from a catalog) fully satisfy the application?

Off-the-shelf linear slides are advantageous for their quick delivery and lower cost than that of custom components. No wonder most linear-motion designs do in fact employ off-the-shelf linear slides from various component and system suppliers.