This stiff, heavy load YZ wedge stage is designed to for the horizontal and vertical positioning of heavy components and beam optics which are attached through bellows. This requires stable and high precision control over motions. The heavy load wedge stage is built in such a way that the in-air vertical and lateral stages are based on a wedge system, which results in high mechanical stability. The movement is guided by rail/carriage systems. Both motions have direct encoders and are driven through worm-wheel reduction gearboxes, which offers inherently self-locking movements and high resolutions via a gearing ratio of 1:60. The travel ranges are limited by adjustable limit switches and hard stops to fulfill specific requirements.

Have a look at our other linear positioning stages here.