Industrial-grade linear stages

Newport Corporation (Irvine, CA) has introduced the IDL165-BL series industrial-grade linear stages, which feature a ballscrew drive and brushless DC motor for high duty cycle and high-throughput applications. The stages are available with 150 or 300mm travel range and have a load capacity of up to 450 or 250N in the axial direction. They can be configured in XY or XYZ stacks, and are compatible with several industrial motion controllers. A version with a brake is available for vertical applications and a pneumatic counterweight can be added for high loads. Other features include an air purge, self-sealing side protection bands, angled sides to deflect debris, and stiff, metal hardtop covers. Applications for the stages include cutting, ablation, marking, welding, and micromachining, among others.

For more information, please visit www.newport.com.