High-Load Vertical Linear Stages
High-Load Vertical Linear Stages
The IMS-V delivers high efficiency vertical motion even for long travels and heavy loads. Using the same industry-proven technology as the IMS linear stages, the IMS-V provides very high performance in a cost-effective package, making them ideal for precision industrial and laboratory applications. With a linear encoder, repeatability is ensured across the full travel. The stage utilizes a self-locking lead screw to keep the load in place and a low-friction nut to minimize wear.
- Highest vertical load capacity (400 N) and longest travel range (300 mm)
- Self-locking lead screw ensures best position stability even with power off
- FEM-optimized aluminum body allows for high stiffness and minimizes bi-metal bending
- Proprietary nut design minimizes wear
- Direct position feedback provides superior accuracy and repeatability with minimum hysteresis
- Recirculating ball bearings offer support for high loads and counteract moment loads See All Features
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | IMS100V High Performance, Long Travel, Vertical Stages, IMS-V SeriesMotorized Vertical Stage, 100 mm Travel, 400 N Load, DC motor, 1/4-20 | |||||
| IMS300V High Performance, Long Travel, Vertical Stages, IMS-V SeriesMotorized Vertical Stage, 300 mm Travel, 400 N Load, DC motor, 1/4-20 | |||||
| M-IMS100V High Performance, Long Travel, Vertical Stages, IMS-V SeriesMotorized Vertical Stage, 100 mm Travel, 400 N Load, DC motor, M6 | |||||
| M-IMS300V High Performance, Long Travel, Vertical Stages, IMS-V SeriesMotorized Vertical Stage, 300 mm Travel, 400 N Load, DC motor, M6 |
Compatible Controllers
Compatible motion controllers for the IMS-V stages are:
- XPS-RLD Motion Controller (2 or 4 Axis): Requires an XPS-DRV11 Driver Module.
- XPS-D Motion Controller (2, 4, 6 or 8 Axis): Requires an XPS-DRV11 Driver Module.
- ESP302 Motion Controller (1, 2, or 3 Axis): Plug and Play compatible with ESP302 Motion Controller.
The maximum power consumption of the IMS-V stage is 80 W.
Specifications
Features
FEM-Optimized Aluminum Body
Similar to the finite element method (FEM) used to optimize the structural design of IMS series DC and stepper motor linear stages, the optimized aluminum body of the IMS-V is designed for extreme stiffness and minimizes bi-metal bending without compromising weight. This results in a light and stable stage whose rigid body reduces deflection under load.
Recirculating Ball Bearings for High Load Capacity
Direct Position Feedback
Efficient Drive System
The drive system utilizes a self-locking lead screw with a proprietary, low-friction and wear-resistant nut optimized for carrying high axial loads. Consequently, these features decrease settling time by minimizing oscillation and unwanted motion. Additionally, the self-locking lead screw is not back drivable. This offers the best position stability, and (in contrast to braked ball screw drives) when the stage is within proper loading conditons, its position will not change when power is off.
Metrology Report Included at No Additional Cost
Right-Angle Bracket
Newport's EQ180 bracket offers convenient and stable mounting of IMS-V stages. Constructed of black anodized aluminum, the bracket also mounts to IMS series DC and stepper motor linear stages to provide stiff multi-axis positioning systems. Please note that IMS300V load capacity is limited to 100 N when used with EQ180 bracket. Contact us for alternative bracket options for larger payload.
IMS-V Load Diagram
This loading diagram defines compliance in pitch, roll, and yaw. It can also be used to calculate off-center loads when the cantilever distance is known.
Accessories
Angle Brackets
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | EQ180 Right-Angle Bracket, IMS, RV120 and RV160 |
Resources
Literature
IMS Data Sheet(1.8 MB, PDF) IMS-V Data Sheet.pdf(1.4 MB, PDF) XPS Error Compensation Tech Note(919.6 kB, PDF)
Manuals
IMS-V Vertical Linear Stages User's Manual(1.3 MB, PDF)
