Atlas IA & IB Motorized Linear Air Bearing Stages
Description:
Atlas stages from Nelson Air are a fully integrated positioning solution. We have combined the highest precision air bearings with linear motors and optical encoders to deliver outstanding performance in an extremely compact package. Contact us to learn more!
The smallest in Nelson Air's Atlas line of motorized air bearing stages, the Atlas I offers superior positioning performance in an extremely compact package.
Ideal for light loads and smaller payload sizes, the Atlas I series of stages are offered in a number of sizes and capacities to suit a variety of applications.
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Features:
- Travel of 4" and 6" available
- Payload from 60 to 90 lbs
- Acceleration up to 1 g
- Resolution from 5 micrometers to 5nm available
- Up to +/-0.25 micrometers straightness/flatness
Key Specifications
Model Number |
Atlas IA-100 |
Atlas IA-150 |
Atlas IB-100 |
Atlas IB-150 |
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Stage Travel |
100mm [4 in] |
150mm [6 in] |
100mm [4 in] |
150 mm [6 in] |
Drive System |
Brushless Linear Motor |
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Encoder |
Noncontact Optical Linear Encoder |
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Resolution |
5.0 microns, 1.0 microns, 0.5 microns, 0.1 microns, 0.05 microns, 0.005 microns |
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Max. Speed |
2.0 m/s |
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Max. Acceleration |
10 m/s2 |
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Continuous Linear Force |
22.2N [5.0 lbs] |
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Peak Linear Force |
66.8N [15 lbs] |
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Maximum Load - Normal |
27 kg [60 lbs]
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41 kg [90 lbs]
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Maximum Load - Transverse |
237 kg [50 lbs]
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34 kg [76 lbs]
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Overall Accuracy |
+/-1.25 microns [+/-50 microin] |
+/-2.0 microns [+/-80 microin] |
+/-1.25 microns [+/-50 microin] |
+/-2.0 microns [+/-80 microin] |
Repeatability |
+/-0.2 microns [+/-8 microinches] |
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Straightness and Flatness |
+/-0.25 microns [+/-10 microin] |
+/-0.35 microns [+/-14 microin] |
+/-0.25 microns [+/-10 microin] |
+/-0.35 microns [+/-14 microin] |
Pitch/Roll/Yaw |
0.25 arc-sec/25 mm |
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* Load Capacity and Stiffness specs are at 60 psig
Configurations & Accessories
Atlas stages are available in a variety of configuration options as standard and custom products. XY stages, cable carrier assemblies and granite baseplates are just some of the available options. Contact us to discuss your application and we can take you through the entire specification and selection process for choosing the right stage for your project.
Configuration Options:
- XY and XYZ Stage Assemblies
- Pneumatic Counterbalance for Vertical Operation
- Additional Encoder Accuracy and Resolution Options
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