NLS8 Linear Stage

Heavy-duty Precision Linear Slide NLS8 linear slides are designed for a variety of applications in research and other industrial areas requiring precision positioning such as in semiconductor processing, fiber optics manufacturing and biotech automation.

The design of the NLS8 series slides was optimized for maximum stability and performance with the use of FEA analysis and incorporates the best in materials and component selection. For more reliability and durability, the ways and leadscrews are protected with a strong machined cover and the encoder is mounted internally directly to the leadscrew rather than being exposed to shock and contamination when mounted in the rear of the motor.

All NLS8 series slides are machined from 6061 aluminum alloy to provide a light yet stiff and stable linear slide.

The drive system utilizes a stainless steel ACME leadscrew with internally lubricated plastic drive nut. The drive nut offers zero backlash operation that automatically adjusts for wear to insure zero backlash for the life of the stage. The use linear guide bearings provide a smooth motion with high load capacity and stiffness. Since the carriage is supported over the entire travel of the stage, a good cantilevered load capacity can be achieved. Separate connectors for motor power and limit/encoder signals are provided for ease of operation. Integrated limit switches and a high torque size 23 stepper motor are supplied as standard items.

Specifications

Dimensions

NLS8 Series	NLS8 XY Assembly
NLS8 XYZ Assembly

Motor Options

	Size 23 Stepper Motor NEMA 23 high torque stepper motor 2.8 Amp/Phase 0.9 Ohm/Phase 2.5 mH/Phase 1.8 degrees/step Compatible with the following motion controllers: NSC-1 Series | NSC-A1 Series | NSC-G Series
	Size 23 Brushless DC Servo Motor NEMA 23 brushless DC servo motor 4000 Count/rev optical rotary encoder with index mark Continuous Stall Torque: 0.51 Nm (73 oz-in) Peak Torque: 1.34 Nm (190 oz-in) Compatible with the following motion controller: NSC-G Series
	Size 23 MDrive Intelligent Stepper Motor Integrated microstepping driver, motion controller and high torque motor Two +5 to +24 VDC I/O lines One 10 bit analog input selectable: 0 to +10 VDC, 0 to +5 VDC RS-422/485 Communications Input Voltage: +24 VDC Download MDrive Software and User Manual

Order information

Downloads

Select a File NLS8-8(IGES) NLS8-8(STEP) NLS8-12(IGES) NLS8-12(STEP) NLS8-16(IGES) NLS8-16(STEP) NLS8-20(IGES) NLS8-20(STEP)