GM-12 Gimbal Mount







Newmark’s high precision 12″ motorized gimbal mount is designed for general purpose pointing, scanning and tracking applications for large optics, antennae and other sensors.
Our large 2 axis gimbal mounts are equipped with high performance rotary stages and offer excellent stiffness and load capacity making them suitable for a wide variety of applications.
The GM-12 gimbal mount uses high torque NEMA 23 stepper or servo motors coupled to precision preloaded worm gears providing high resolution positioning. Optical limit and home switches are standard items. The GM-12 is offered with a choice of a mirror cell for 12″ (300 mm) diameter optics or a flat payload mounting plate. The payload mounting plate is available with 1/4-20 or M6 threads. The rear of the GM-12 has connectors for a clean and reliable connection.
The GM-12 is available in vacuum compatible (10^-7 torr) and low temperature (-40°C) variations.
GM-12 Vacuum Compatible Gimbal Mount
Need something specific? Contact us to discuss a custom gimbal solution.
Resolution |
0.36 arc-sec (stepper motor), 4.5 arc-sec (servo motor) |
Accuracy |
±72 arc-sec |
Max. Speed |
20°/sec (stepper motor), 80°/sec (servo motor) |
Repeatability (uni-directional) |
5 arc-sec (uni-directional), 40 arc-sec (bi-directional) |
Max. Output Torque |
10.2 Nm (90 lb-in) |
Max Payload Weight |
23 kg (50 lbs) |
Travel Range |
Azimuth: ± 90° , Elevation: ±90° , Other travel ranges are available |
Encoder |
Optical rotary encoder mounted to rear of motor, 4000 CPR with Index
(Optional on stepper motor) |
Limit Switches |
Optical end of travel limit switches on both axes |
Origin |
Optical home switch located in the middle of travel.
Optical index mark on encoder |
Gear Ratio |
72:1 |
Stage Weight |
15 kg (33 lbs) |
Material |
Aluminum Alloy Construction |
Finish |
Black Anodize |

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-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 Torque: 0.81 Nm (116 oz-in)
- Compatible with the following motion controller: NSC-G Series
3D CAD Files (STEP Format)
Stepper Motor Version
GM-12-1 Gimbal Mount
GM-12-1 with Payload Mounting Plate, 1/4-20 Threads
GM-12-1 with Payload Mounting Plate, M6 Threads
GM-12-1 with Mirror Cell
Stepper Motor with Encoder Version
GM-12-2 Gimbal Mount
GM-12-2 with Payload Mounting Plate, 1/4-20 Threads
GM-12-2 with Payload Mounting Plate, M6 Threads
GM-12-2 with Mirror Cell
Servo Motor Version
GM-12-3 Gimbal Mount
GM-12-3 with Payload Mounting Plate, 1/4-20 Threads
GM-12-3 with Payload Mounting Plate, M6 Threads
GM-12-3 with Mirror Cell