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Linear Drives and Motors
News Release from: Aerotech | Subject: ALS130 linear motor stage
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 June 2000
Ultra-high acceleration from linear
motor stage
With the Aerotech ALS130 Series, bi-directional repeatability of a staggering 0.1 microns is paired with a maximum speed of 300mm/sec and a breathtaking no-load acceleration of 1G!
Aerotech has carved an enviable reputation for the quality and accuracy of its linear motors Now the company has applied that same technology within its latest range of linear motor stages, called the ALS130 Series
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Bi-directional repeatability of a staggering 0.1 microns is paired with a maximum speed of 300mm/sec and a breathtaking no load acceleration of 1G! The direct drive nature of the linear motors also means the stages are backlash free, and have no wind up or "stiction" associated with ballscrew or leadscrew drives.
Linear motors also have no cogging effect.
The low profile ALS130 stages have extremely stiff two piece construction with unmatched geometrical tolerances.
The straightness and flatness for the standard stages is >+/-2 micron, vastly improving the overall systems accuracy.
Precision cross roller bearings are also used for outstanding smoothness of travel.
Since there are therefore no recirculating elements, the stages deliver ripple free motion that is essential for applications such as scanning and inspection systems.
The encoders and the motor itself are non-contact devices making the ALS130 totally maintenance free.
A moving magnet track eliminates the need for cable management, further improving reliability.
The ALS130 stages are very easy to configure as X-Y assemblies for a broad variety of precision alignment and positioning systems. Request a free brochure from Aerotech ...
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