Industrial Dovetail Aluminum Vertical Stages

DS Series compact dovetail manual vertical stages are an even more compact version of the MT Series dovetail stages utilizing the same mechanism, in a cube-like package, driven by a hex-turned screw and are available with two sets of travel ranges.

Dovetail slide bearings for smooth motion
Precise, 1 µm step control with hex-driven, 80 TPI screw
Stage locks in place for secure hold over long lifetimes

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Description	Compatibility	Price
DS25-Z Dovetail Slide Aluminum Vertical StagesVertical Linear Stage, Dovetail, 0.12 in. Travel, 0.98 x 0.98 in. Platform	IMPERIAL	$209
DS40-Z Dovetail Slide Aluminum Vertical StagesVertical Linear Stage, Dovetail, 0.20 in. Travel, 1.57 x 1.57 in. Platform	IMPERIAL	$243
DS65-Z Dovetail Slide Aluminum Vertical StagesVertical Linear Stage, Dovetail, 0.55 in. Travel, 2.56 x 2.56 in. Platform	IMPERIAL	$355
M-DS25-Z Dovetail Slide Aluminum Vertical StagesVertical Linear Stage, Dovetail, 3 mm Travel, 25 x 25 mm Platform, M2 and M4	METRIC	$209
M-DS40-Z Dovetail Slide Aluminum Vertical StagesVertical Linear Stage, Dovetail, 5 mm Travel, 40 x 40 mm Platform, M3 and M6	METRIC	$243
M-DS65-Z Dovetail Slide Aluminum Vertical StagesVertical Linear Stage, Dovetail, 14 mm Travel, 65 x 65 mm Platform, M6	METRIC	$355

Specifications

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M- versions feature the same specifications as the imperial versions except for mounting threads listed in the order table.

Features

Dovetail Slide Bearings for Smooth Motion in a Compact Size

Dovetail stages are ideal for small, controlled travel to eventually remain locked in place for long time periods. These further compact version of the MT Dovetail stages also do not employ typical roller bearings of cylindrical rails, which makes them less susceptible to shock and vibration. These DS series dovetail stages slide along precision preloaded dovetail slides, whose unique shape ensures accurate, repeatable motion. These compact, modular stages are available in X, XY, or XYZ configurations with a lower footprint than the MT Dovetail series for the DS25 version.

Precise, 1 µm Step Control With Secure Hold Over Long Lifetimes

Each stage come equipped with an 80 TPI hex-driven drive screw for precision positioning of 1 µm while maintaining a low footprint. The motion can then be locked in place using an additional hex-screw controlled locking mechanism that insures placement over long times.

Easily Combined for Multi-axis Motion

The DS Series Vertical Stages are compatible with DS Series Linear Stages, RS Series Rotation Stages and GON Series Goniometric Stages of matching size (for example, DS40-Z with DS40-XY, RS65 with DS65). They can be combined to provide multi-axis motion and can be easily adapted to fit a specific system's needs. A six-axis manual positioning system is shown using matched 65 x 65 mm stages.