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Motion Control
Single Axis Stages
1/4" Travel Translation Stage
The MS1 series translation stage features a ball-bearing design for precise motion and
long life. Its compact size makes this stage ideal where space is limited. The modular
design allows the user to reconfigure the stages quickly if an application
changes. This quick-change design is achieved by utilizing precision-aligned
dowel pins to ensure orthogonality
between stages.
MS1
MS3
Multi-Axis Stages
Flexure Stage
Accessories
Motorized
Mirror Mounts
Rotation Stages
Drive Electronics
& Auto-Alignment
Actuators &
Adjusters
Brief Tutorials
Specifications
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Features
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Compact and Lightweight
Lockable Design
Modular Construction
Good Performance at a
Moderate Price
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Maximum Stage Travel: 1/4" (6.4mm)
Angular Deviation: 150µrad
Horizontal Load: 7lbs (3.2kg) Max
Vertical Load: 2.5lbs (1.1kg) Max
Orthogonality: <2mrad (With Alignment Pins)
Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
Material: Aluminum Body With Hardened Steel Linear Guides
Adjuster: M3-0.25 Fine Adjustment Screw; Provides 250µm/rev
Mounting Holes: #8-32 (M4)
Mounting Options
The photograph below shows the MS3 with a rotation mount
for Ø1/2" optics, which provides continuous rotation; in
addition to this accessory, there are a number of other mounts
that can be attached to the MS series translator using the
MS103 adapter plate.
0.50"
(12.7mm)
0.45"
(11mm)
MS101
MS103
See Page 241 for Additional
Accessories
ITEM#
METRIC ITEM#
$
£
€
MS1
MS3
MS101
MS102*
MS103
MS1/M
MS3/M
MS101*
MS102*
MS103/M
$ 172.40
$ 509.00
$ 19.40
$ 29.60
$ 26.50
£ 108.60
£ 320.70
£ 12.20
£ 18.60
£ 16.70
€ 160,30
€ 473,40
€ 18,00
€ 27,50
€ 24,60
* Both Imperial and Metric parts are equivalent.
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MS102
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RMB
¥
¥
¥
¥
¥
1,646.40
4,861.00
185.30
282.70
253.10
DESCRIPTION
1/4" (6.4mm) Travel Mini Translation Stage
1/4" (6.4mm) XYZ Mini Translation Stage
Base Plate
Angle Bracket
MS Series Adapter Plate