The RMS-5 is completely sealed from the outside environment. Perfect for applications such as semi-conductor wafer cutting.
The RMS-5 features IP68 construction for submersible rotary applications. The RMS-5 is also suitable for outdoor applications where dust and moisture protection is required. The design takes advantage of a single preloaded crossed roller bearing for the table movement. This design approach eliminates the use of a dual bearing configuration thus improving on axial runout and wobble. This submersible rotary stage utilizes a worm gear drive with a gear ratios of 72:1 and 36:1. The worm gear is preload to minimize the backlash in the gear train. The RMS-5 comes standard with integrated optical home switch, size 23 stepper motor, and 10 foot long motor and signal cables. An optional rotary encoder is available for the stepper motor. For high speed applications the RMS-5 Underwater Rotary Table is available with a size 23 brushless servo motor.
Ordering
RMS-5 Submersible Rotary Stage
Typical lead-time: 4 Weeks
SKU: RMS-5 Category: Uncategorized
$3,400.00
Specifications
Resolution | up to 0.36 arc-sec (depends on gear ratio and motor type) |
Accuracy | 70 arc-sec |
Max. Speed | Stepper Motor: 25°/sec (72:1 gear ratio), 50°/sec (36:1 gear ratio)
Servo Motor: 125°/sec (72:1 gear ratio), 250°/sec (36:1 gear ratio) |
Unidirectional Repeatability | 5 arc-sec |
Bi-directional Repeatability | 45 arc-sec |
Max. Output Torque | 10.2 Nm (90 lb-in) |
Max Load Capacity | 36.3 kg (80 lbs) |
Travel Range | 360° Continuous |
Encoder | Optical rotary encoder mounted to rear of motor, 4000 CPR with Index
(Optional) |
Limit Switches | None |
Origin | Optical home switch
Optical index mark on encoder (with encoder option) |
Gear Ratio | 72:1 or 36:1 |
Stage Weight | 5 kg (11 lbs) |
Material | Aluminum Alloy Construction |
Finish | Black Anodize |
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-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
CAD Files
CAD Files – STEP File Format
RMS-5 Submersible Stage (STEP)
RMS-5 Submersible Stage (STEP)