Linear Positioning Stages offer travel lengths up to 6 m.
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Featuring 0.2 mm/300 mm accuracy and 0.1 mm repeatability, Slipstream Series 1 operates with NEMA 23 stepper motor as well as 100 or 200 W servo-motor with encoder. Available with optional fail-safe brake, motors can be mounted on left or right side. Steel profile rails handle dynamic loads to 22.3 KN, while 50 mm wide, steel-reinforced polyurethane timing belt provides max belt strength of 1,300 N at 3,000 rpm for high duty cycle applications.
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Off-The-Shelf, Low Cost, High Precision Linear Positioning Stages
E. Longmeadow, MA - New "Slipstream" Series 1 linear stages are available from LM76, Inc.! These low cost, ready-to-run, compact linear stages feature 0.2 mm/300 mm accuracy and 0.1 mm repeatability. Available in travel lengths to 6 meters these easy to install precision stages have "T-Slots" on three sides for installation and/or accessories. The "Slipstream" linear stages are ideal for: Robotics, pick-and-place, assembly, packaging, sampling, testing and other precision positioning applications.
Motor options for "Slipstream" linear stages include a NEMA 23 Stepper, and a 100 W or 200 W servo-motor with encoder. Motors can be mounted on the left or right side and a fail-safe brake is available as an option. Mounting configurations include: X, Y, and Z axes, and gantries
Stock "Off-the-Shelf" travel lengths to 3 meters are shipped in less than 2 weeks. Steel precision profile rails handle dynamic loads to 22.3 KN, and the 50 mm wide, steel reinforced polyurethane timing belt features a max belt strength @3000 rpm of 1300 N for long life in high duty cycle applications.
On the LM76 Web site (http://www.lm76.com) 3D CAD drawings of the "Slipstream" linear stages can be downloaded for easy integration of the positioning stages into new and existing applications. Stainless steel models of these compact, low profile (83 mm wide x 73 mm high) stages are also available.
Founded in 1976, LM76 has been a leading designer/manufacturer of linear bearings, slides and linear motion systems. LM76 is renowned for its industry leading Minuteman Teflon® Composite linear bearings. LM76 is a leading supplier of precision linear shafting: RC60, 300 Series Stainless Steel, and ceramic coated aluminum shafting. LM76 also offers several FDA/USDA compliant linear bearings and slides for the food processing, pharmaceutical, medical, and packaging industries.
For additional information contact, Mike Quinn at: LM76, 140 Industrial Dr.
E. Longmeadow, MA 01028; Telephone: 413-525-4166, Fax: 413-525-3735 or E-Mail: mquinn@lm76.com or visit the Web site at: www.lm76.com.
