NLS4 Series Precision Linear Slides

Newmark’s NLS4 series linear slides offer high resolution and repeatability in a small footprint.

NLS4 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 NLS4 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 NLS4 series slides are machined from 6061 aluminum alloy to prov ide a light yet stiff and stable linear stage.

NLS4 stage in a XY configuration with servo motors installed for high speed applications.

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.

motorized linear 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 17 stepper motor are supplied as standard items.

Motor Options

Standard NEMA 17 Stepper Motor

NEMA 17 high torque brushless motor
0.95 Amp/Phase
Six lead motor connection
Low inductance
1.8 degrees/step
Compatible with the following motion controllers:
NSC-1 Series | NSC-M Series | NSC-G Series

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MDrive Intelligent Stepper Motor

Highly integrated microstepping driver, motion controller and NEMA 17 high torque brushless 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

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Brushless DC Servo Motor

For high speed aplications the NLS4 is avalible with a size 17 brushless DC servo motor.
Speeds up to 250mm/sec (10"/sec)
4000 Count/rev optical rotary encoder with index mark
Continuous Motor Torque: 0.21 Nm (30 oz-in)
Peak Motor Torque: 1.06 Nm (150 oz-in)
Maximum Voltage: 90 Vdc

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linear stage table

Can be configured in XY ,XZ and XYZ assemblies. Vacuum compatible XY Table versions available.

Compact size
High resolution
Linear guide bearings
Aluminum waycover
Size 17 stepper motor
Integrated limit switches
Optional integrated rotary encoder