- 10, 25 & 50 mm Travel Ranges
- Resolution 0.25 µm
- 5 Phase Stepper Motor
- Manual Positioning Knob
- Sub-nm Resolution with Optional PZT Actuator
M-168 are compact high resolution linear actuators providing high resolution linear motion up to 50 mm with sub-micrometer resolution and excellent repeatability. They consist of a micrometer screw drive with non-rotating tip driven by a 2000 half step/revolution 5-phase stepper motor. Compared to conventional rotating tip micrometer drives the non-rotating tip design offers the following advantages:
- elimination of torque-based stage platform tilting
- elimination of wear at the contact point
- elimination of tip angle dependent wobble
For High speed linear actuators and linear modules linear motors are recommended.
M-168 Stepper-Mikes feature an extremely low stiction/friction construction allowing for highest resolution and repeatability. A manual positioning knob provides coarse resolution of 5 µm. All models come with standard flat tips.
An optional piezo motor insert provides nanometer precision and dynamic scanning and tracking.
For mounting, the Stepper-Motor Linear Actuators are clamped around the 19 mm diameter. Clamping around the 16 mm diameter sleeve should only have a supporting function; high forces at this point will increase friction and reduce accuracy and resolution. For the same reason, lateral forces on the tip must be avoided.
ORDERING INFORMATION:
M-168.10 Stepper-Motor High Precision Linear Actuator, 10 mm, 0.25 µm Resolution
M-168.30 Stepper-Motor High Precision Linear Actuator, 25 mm, 0.25 µm Resolution
M-168.40 Stepper-Motor High Precision Linear Actuator, 50 mm, 0.25 µm Resolution
TECHNICAL DATA: | |||||
Models | M-168.10 | M-168.30 | M-168.40 | Units | <link>Notes |
Travel range | 10 | 25 | 50 | mm | |
Design resolution | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | µm | A3 |
Min. incremental motion | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | µm | A4 |
Unidirectional repeatability | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | µm | |
Backlash | 2 | 2 | 2 | µm | |
Max. velocity | 3 | 3 | 3 | mm/sec | |
Max. push/pull force | 50 | 50 | 50 | N | |
Max. lateral force | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | N (at tip) | |
Motor resolution | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | steps/rev. | |
Drive screw pitch | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | mm | |
* Motor type | C-545 | C-545 | C-545 | ||
Weight | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.5 | kg |
This is a legacy product that may have limited availability or may have been replaced. Ask a PI engineer for an equivalent new model.