Linear Positioner has air-bearing stages.
Press Release Summary:
Miniature three axis ABL1000 3D has preloaded air-bearing stages for alignment, assembly, and positioning applications. Linear encoder feedback provides up to 2 nm resolution, and 62 pm resolution is available with optional Automation 3200 soft controller. Cable management system and low particulate generation materials provide compliance for Class 1 clean rooms. Options include several controllers and rack or panel-mount amplifiers.
Original Press Release:
ABL1000 3D Three Axis Air-Bearing Stages
- Designed for high-performance alignment, assembly, and positioning
- Linear encoder feedback provides up to 2 nm resolution
- 62-picometer resolution available with the Automation 3200 "soft" controller
- Fully preloaded air bearing
- Complete noncontact design
- Ultra-smooth velocity control
The ABL1000 3D series is the highest performance miniature, three-axis air-bearing stage available. Aerotech has combined over 30 years of precision motion control and positioning system experience with the latest technologies to produce a truly outstanding miniature, linear air-bearing stage.
The linear positioner is a fully preloaded, noncontact design. Inherently frictionless, air bearings have proven to be the standard in precision applications, and Aerotech has now produced a miniature version that is well suited for fiberoptics, photonics, and general purpose nano-positioning applications. Driven by a noncontact linear brushless servomotor, this stage proves the ultimate solution whether the application requires small, accurate steps or constant smooth velocity. Years of research have resulted in a robust and perturbation-free cable management system.
Feedback and Control System
Directly coupled noncontact linear encoder position feedback is available with different options. A wide selection of state-of-the-art controllers is available, including the Automation 3200 software controller with digital drives, our PCI-bus-based U500, or the stand-alone U511.
Options
Convenient rack or panel-mount amplifiers are included with all systems. Aerotech's expert technical staff is experienced in custom system designs and will work with you to generate a system to meet the unique needs of your application.
Clean Room Compatibility
The air-bearing design is inherently clean-room compatible. A high quality cable management system, together with low particulate generation materials, provides compliance to Class 1 with proper integration.
To learn more about the ABL1000 3D series, please contact Aerotech, Inc., 101 Zeta Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, 412-963-7470, 412-963-7459, sales@aerotech.com. Additional information on the ABL1000 3D series is available on the Aerotech website at www.aerotech.com.
