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The M-MVN50 Precision Ball Bearing Vertical Linear Stage provides precise 8 mm manual height control with micron-scale sensitivity. Its high load capacity makes it especially suited to vertical positioning of heavy payloads. The stage utilizes an inclined plane design consisting of two precision-machined, opposing wedge blocks. Horizontal translation of the lower wedge is transformed into vertical motion of the upper wedge by means of inclined ball races. For linear, backlash-free travel, ball races are fabricated from precision-ground tool steel and are pre-loaded by a spring. A rotation of one division on the micrometer scale corresponds to a vertical displacement of half the linear displacement distance, thereby doubling the sensitivity. Manual positioning sensitivity can be approximately 50 nm using the DM series of differential micrometers. This stage has a large mounting platform that incorporates an array of tapped metric mounting holes for the convenient attachment of components.
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Axes of Travel | Z |
Bearings | Ball Bearing |
Drive Location | Center drive |
Load Capacity | 60 N |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Maximum Height | 60.1 mm |
Minimum Height | 52.1 mm |
Platform Size | 50 x 50 mm |
Recommended Actuators | DM11-16 or BM11.16 |
Recommended BM Micrometer | BM11.16 |
Recommended DM Differential Micrometer | DM11-16 |
Thread Type | M3 and M6 |
Travel Range | 8 mm |
Weight | 0.8 kg |