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- 1/2" (13 mm) Travel Vertical Stage
- Precise Micrometer Positioning with 10 µm Repeatability
- Interchangeable Top Platform with 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) Taps
MVS005
1/2" (13 mm) Travel Vertical Stage
Application Idea
MVS005 with MMP1 Grooved Top Plate
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| Item # | MVS005 | MVS005/M |
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| Travel Range | 0.50" | 13.0 mm |
| Working Height Range | 2.48" to 2.98" | 63.0 mm to 76.0 mm |
| Adjustment Per Micrometer Revolution | 0.025" | 0.5 mm |
| Load Capacity (Within Plate Area) | 2 kg (4.4 lbs) | |
| Load Capacity when Stage is Inverted (Within Plate Area) | 0.75 kg (1.65 lbs) | |
| Backlash | <1 µm | |
| Repeatability | 10 µm | |
| Linearitya | 99.9% | |
| Straightness | ±10 µm | |
| Parallelism of Top and Bottom Plates | 140 µm Over Area of Plates | |
| Spring Preload at 0 mm Travel | 30 N | |
| Spring Preload at 13 mm Travel | 45 N | |
| Weight | 0.41 kg (0.9 lbs) | |
| Construction | Solid Aluminum | |
| Finish | Black Anodized | |
| Vertical Manual Stages Selection Guide |
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| 1/2" (13 mm) Travel |
| 1" (25 mm) Travel |
| 4" (101.6 mm) or 10" (254 mm) Travel |
Features
- 1/2" (13 mm) of Vertical Travel
- Micrometer Adjuster for Fine Positioning
- Array of 1/4"-20 (M6) and 8-32 (M4) Mounting Holes
- Grooved and Extended Top Plates for Our Flexure Stage Accessories are Available
- Black Anodized Aluminum Construction
The MVS005(/M) Vertical-Axis Positioning Stage has been developed to meet the stringent requirements associated with aligning optical components. It allows 0.5" (13 mm) of height adjustment and provides a working height range of 2.48" to 2.98" (63.0 mm to 76.0 mm). The stage is constructed from black anodized aluminum and includes crossed roller bearings for uniform performance over the entire range of motion.
The top mounting plate has a generous array of thirteen 1/4"-20 (M6) and twelve 8-32 (M4) tapped holes. If required, the user can replace the top plate with our MMP1(/M) grooved top plate, allowing the stage to be used with our range of flexure stage accessories. Three extended top platforms are also available for use in applications that require extra reach beyond the edge of the vertical stage.The stage is shipped complete with a 148-811ST (148-801ST) fine-adjustment micrometer drive with a 0.001" (10 µm) graduated scale. It delivers 0.025" (500 µm) of height adjustment per revolution, making the stage ideal for aligning a wide range of optical components. For motorized vertical translation, the included micrometer can be replaced with one of our 1/2" (12 mm or 13 mm) ZST, ZFS, or Z8 actuators.
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rbjaculbia
(posted 2016-05-11 00:44:39.48) is it possible to replace the micrometer knob with a differential? If it is, which knob do you recommend? Thanks bhallewell
(posted 2016-05-12 10:18:13.0) Response from Ben at Thorlabs: Thank you for your question. The micrometer drive is held in the stage by two M3 x 8 socket screws which can easily be unscrewed to fit a new drive. The majority of our drives which hold a 3/8" barrel, such as our motorised Z825B or differential DM10 or DRV314 manuals are compatible with the stage.
Please contact our Tech Support team should you wish to look into purchasing a custom version of the MVS005(/M) without an actuator. user
(posted 2014-03-27 11:03:46.003) The screws quality between the base plate and the stage are extremely bad (the steel is just way too soft) and it's usually a type you don't immediately have in the lab. msoulby
(posted 2014-03-28 09:39:54.0) Response from Mike at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. We are currently reviewing the specifications of the screws we use to attach the top plates to the MVS005/M and other stages. We will contact you directly to give you more details of this investigation. |
Manual Linear Translation Stages
Thorlabs' manual translation stages are offered in a range of maximum travel distances, from less than 1/4" (6 mm) to 2" (50 mm) and longer for our long travel, large area platforms. Many of these stages can be ordered in multi-axis configurations, providing XY or XYZ translation. For fiber coupling applications, please see our Multi-Axis Stages, which offer finer adjustment than our standard manual translation stages. In addition to linear translation stages, we offer rotation stages, pitch and yaw platforms, and goniometers. We also offer motorized translation stages that are powered by DC Servo motors, stepper motors, or direct drive technology.
Crossed-Roller Bearing Stages
These linear translation stages feature crossed roller bearings travel mechanisms for precision motion, high load capacity, and low angular deviation. The LNR Series stages feature all-steel body construction, while the LX, XRN, and XR Series stage bodies are constructed of aluminum.
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| Product Family | LNR Series 25 mm Stages | LX Series 25 mm Stages |
XRN Series 25 mm Stages | XR Series 25 mm Stages | XR Series 50 mm Stages | LNR Series 50 mm Stages |
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| Travel | 25 mm (0.98") | 25 mm (0.98") | 25 mm (0.98") | 25 mm (0.98") | 50 mm (1.97") | 50 mm (1.97") |
| Drive Type | Multiple | Micrometer | Micrometer | Micrometer | Micrometer | Multiple |
| Platform Size | 2.34" x 2.36" (59.4 mm x 60.0 mm) |
2.56" x 2.56" (65.0 mm x 65.0 mm) |
2.00" x 3.35" (50.7 mm x 85.0 mm) |
2.98" x 4.33" (75.7 mm x 110.0 mm) |
2.98" x 5.51" (75.7 mm x 140.0 mm) |
3.94" x 3.94" (100.0 mm x 100.0 mm) |
| Possible Axis Configurations |
X, XZ, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ |
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Ball Bearing Stages
These translation stages feature hardened steel linear bearings for precise motion and long life. They are available with a variety of actuators and in single-axis or preassembled multi-axis configurations.
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| Product Family | MS Series 1/4" Stages | T12 Series 1/2" Stages | MT Series 1/2" Stages | PT Series 1" Stages | LT Series 2" Stages |
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| Travel | 1/4" (6.4 mm) | 1/2" (12.7 mm) | 1/2" (12.7 mm) | 1" (25.4 mm) | 2" (50 mm) |
| Drive Type | Multiple | Thumbscrew | Multiple | Multiple | Differential Micrometer |
| Platform Size | 1.17" x 1.17" (29.7 mm x 29.7 mm) |
0.76" x 0.81" (19.3 mm x 20.6 mm) |
2.40" x 2.41" (61.0 mm x 61.2 mm) |
3.00" x 4.00" (76.2 mm x 101.6 mm) |
3.75" x 3.75" (95.3 mm x 95.3 mm) |
| Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ |
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Dovetail Stages
These compact stages incorporate dovetails and a leadscrew for the translation mechanism. They are suitable in general purpose motion control applications.
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| Product Family | DT Series 1/2" Stages | DTS Series 1" Stage | DTS Series 2" Stage |
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| Travel | 1/2" (12.7 mm) | 1" (25 mm) | 2" (50 mm) |
| Drive Type | Thumbscrew | Thumbscrew | Thumbscrew |
| Platform Size | 1.00" x 1.00" (25.4 mm x 25.4 mm) | 2.68" x 2.95" (68.0 mm 75.0 mm) | 2.68" x 3.74" (68.0 mm x 95.0 mm) |
| Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ |
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Flexure Stages
Thorlabs' Nanoflex™ translation stages feature frictionless flexure mechanisms for improved positioning and resolution when compared to similar stages made using bearings. The translation of the stage is accomplished by the elastic deformation (flexing) of a linkage attached to the mounting platform. Most models also include piezo actuators for small position adjustments.
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| Product Family | Nanoflex™ 1.5 mm Stage | Nanoflex™ 5 mm Stages | ||
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| Travel | 1.5 mm (0.06") + 25 µm Piezo | 5 mm (0.20") | 5 mm (0.20") + 20 µm Piezo | |
| Drive Type | Thumbscrew and Piezo Actuator | Differential Micrometer | Differential Micrometer and Open-Loop Piezo Actuator |
Differential Micrometer and Closed-Loop Piezo Actuator |
| Platform Size | 1.18" x 1.18" (30.0 mm x 30.0 mm) | 2.95" x 2.95" (75.0 mm x 75.0 mm) | ||
| Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ |
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Vertical Stages
We offer vertical translation stages with crossed roller bearings for precise motion as well as long travel vertical stages for heavy-duty applications.
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| Product Family | MVS Series 1/2" Vertical Stage | MVS Series 1" Vertical Stage | VAP Series 4" and 10" Vertical Stages | |
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| Travel | 1/2" (13.0 mm) | 1" (25.0 mm) | 4" (101.6 mm) | 10" (254 mm) |
| Drive Type | Micrometer | Micrometer | Adjuster Knob and Coarse Manual Positioning | |
| Platform Size | 2.36" x 2.36" (60.0 mm x 60.0 mm) | 3.00" x 6.00" (76.2 mm 152.4 mm) | ||
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- Array of 1/4"-20 (M6) and 8-32 (M4) Tapped Mounting Holes
- Replacement Top Plate for the MVS010(/M) Vertical Stage
- Allows One to Switch Between an Imperial and Metric Mounting Surface on Our Stages
The RB13P1(/M) Mounting Plate is the same as the top plate that is included with the MVS005(/M) vertical stage. It has a generous array of thirteen 1/4"-20 (M6) and twelve 8-32 (M4) tapped holes. For more details, please see the mechanical drawings of the imperial and metric top plates included in the table above and to the right.
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| Item # | MMP1 | MMP1/M |
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The MMP1(/M) replacement grooved top plate allows MVS005(/M) stages to be used with our range of flexure stage accessories (such as the HCS030 Optic Mount shown to the right). The top plate is easily changed by removing four attachment screws with a 2 mm hex key or balldriver.
Our range of flexure stage accessories includes mounts to hold and manipulate optical fibers, laser diodes, gradient-index lenses, spherical lenses, and other commonly used optical components. Accessories are mounted to the top platform using a tongue-in-groove system and are retained with cleats and cap screws. The plate includes sixteen 6-32 (M3) tapped holes for cleats and other hardware, as well as four 4-40 (M2) taps and nine 8-32 (M4) taps. For more details, please see the mechanical drawings of the imperial and metric top plates included in the table above.
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- Extend the Mounting Surface of the MVS005(/M) Stage
- Array of 8-32 (M4), 6-32 (M3), and 4-40 (M2) Tapped Holes
- Three Mounting Surface Length Options:
- 88 mm (3.46")
- 95 mm (3.74")
- 105 mm (4.13")
- Groove for Flexure Stage Accessories
These extended platforms are designed to be replacements for the top plate of the MVS005(/M) vertical stage. The extended mounting surface contains an array of 8-32 (M4), 6-32 (M3), and 4-40 (M2) tapped holes, which are convenient for attaching components or accessories that need to reach into smaller spaces. Three sizes are available, offering platform lengths of 88.0 mm (3.46"), 95.0 mm (3.74"), or 105 mm (4.13"). Two AMA010 (AMA010/M) accessory mounting cleats are also included with the purchase of each platform. These platforms can also be used with our Multi-Axis Flexure Stages.
Vertical Axis Stage