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NLS4 Series Linear Stage
Vacuum Compatible XYZ Linear Stage
Custom XY Gantry Stage
Newmark’s NLS4 series linear stages offer high resolution and repeatability in a small footprint.
Vacuum compatible versions of the NLS4 Series are available.
NLS4 have been 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 stages 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 stages are machined from 6061 aluminum alloy to provide a light yet stiff and stable linear stage.
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 17 stepper motor are supplied as standard items.
Ordering
Part Number Configuration
Select a travel length, leadscrew pitch, and motor option.
Typical lead-time: 4 Weeks
Z Gusset Assemblies
NLS4 Vertical Gusset Assembly
Typical lead-time: 1-2 Weeks
NLS4 Vertical Gusset Assembly
Typical lead-time: 1-2 Weeks
Accessories for MDrive Motor Option
RS-485/422 to USB adapter with ribbon cable for MDrive motor.
In Stock
$125.00
Universal AC/DC Power Supply
Input: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Output: 24V, 2.5A
Plug: 2.1 x 5.5 mm
In Stock
$52.00
RS-485/422 to USB adapter with ribbon cable for MDrive motor.
In Stock
$125.00
Universal AC/DC Power Supply
Input: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Output: 24V, 2.5A
Plug: 2.1 x 5.5 mm
In Stock
$52.00
NLS4 Adapter Plates
MP-1 Optical Bench Adapter Plate for NLS4
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MP-1 Optical Bench Adapter Plate for NLS4
In Stock
Specifications
| Travel | 50mm (2″), 100mm (4″), 150mm (6″), 200mm (8″), 250mm (10″), 300mm (12″), 350mm (14″), 400mm (16″), 500mm (20″), 600mm (24″) | |
| Resolution | 1.5875 mm/rev lead | 0.03 µm @ 50,000 steps/rev motor resolution |
| 6.35 mm/rev lead | 0.13 µm @ 50,000 steps/rev motor resolution | |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 1.5875 mm/rev lead | 12 mm/second |
| 6.35 mm/rev lead | Stepper Motor: 50 mm/second Servo Motor: 100 mm/sec (2″ to 16″ travel), 50 mm/sec (20″ & 24″ Travel) |
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| Maximum Load | Horizontal | 50 lbs |
| Lifting Capacity | 15 lbs | |
| Repeatability Bidirectional | 15 µm | |
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Accuracy
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0.0006 mm/mm
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| Stage Weight | NLS4-2 = 3 lbs | NLS4-4 = 4.7 lbs | NLS4-6 = 5.3 lbs | |
| NLS4-8 = 5.7 lbs | NLS4-10 = 6.3 lbs | NLS4-12 = 6.9 lbs | ||
| Material | Aluminum | |
| Finish | Black Anodize | |
Motor Options
Size 17 Brushless Servo Motor
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- NEMA 17 brushless DC servo motor
- 4000 Count/rev optical rotary encoder with index mark
- Continuous Stall Torque: 0.25 Nm (36 oz-in)
- Peak Torque: 0.70 Nm (100 lb-in)
Size 17 MDrive Intelligent Stepper Motor
The MDrive motor is a NEMA size 17 high torque 1.8° stepper motor integrated with an advanced, high resolution microstepping driver and a full featured programmable motion controller. With the MDrive motor there is no need for an external motion controller.
- 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
CAD Files
CAD Files – STEP File Format
NLS4 with Stepper Motor
NLS4-2-X1 (STEP)
NLS4-4-X1 (STEP)
NLS4-6-X1 (STEP)
NLS4-8-X1 (STEP)
NLS4-10-X1 (STEP)
NLS4-12-X1 (STEP)
NLS4-14-X1 (STEP)
NLS4-16-X1 (STEP)
NLS4-20-X1 (STEP)
NLS4-24-X1 (STEP)
NLS4 Z Gusset CAD Files – STEP File Format
2 inch Travel Z Gusset
4-8 inch Travel Z Gusset
10-20 inch Travel Z Gusset
24 inch Travel Z Gusset
Adapter Plates – STEP File Format