Ultra-high Precision Linear Motor Vertical Stages
Ultra-high Precision Linear Motor Vertical Stages
MLT series compact, low profile, high precision linear stages bridges the ultra-precision performance of the XM family and the compact VP family of linear stages. The MLT-Z vertical stages maintain excellent positioning performance with a magnetic spring balancing system.
The MLT stages are ideal for typical scanning or point-to-point applications in semiconductor, industrial, or research markets for metrology, sensor test and calibration, alignment, and pick-and-place assembly.
- Best MIM and superior precision
- Stiff, FEM-optimized aluminum body prevents thermal bending effects
- Precision crossed roller bearing slides provide accurate linear motion
- Plug and Play - ESP compatible See All Features
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | MLT25-Z Ultra-High Precision, Linear Motor Vertical Stages, MLT-Z SeriesMotorized Vertical Stage, 25 mm Travel, Linear Motor, 5 N Load | |||||
| MLT50-Z Ultra-High Precision, Linear Motor Vertical Stages, MLT-Z SeriesMotorized Vertical Stage, 50 mm Travel, Linear Motor, 5 N Load |
Compatible Controllers
Compatible motion controllers for these XM series linear motor/direct drive driven stages are:
- XPS-RLD Motion Controller (2 or 4 Axis): Requires an XPS-DRV11 Driver Module. Not compatible with XPS-RLDM (1-Axis)
- XPS-D Motion Controller (2, 4, 6 or 8 Axis): Requires an XPS-DRV11 Driver Module.
See our Stage-Controller Compatibility technical note for complete stages and controllers compatibility.
Specifications
Features
Ironless Motor
MLT series stages are equipped with MKS designed ironless motors that include hall effect sensors and thermistor in a very compact size. Compared to iron core motors, the main advantage of ironless motors is better speed stability (no cogging) and shorter settling time, which is critical for fiber alignment applications.
Low Cost of Ownership
MLT series compact, low profile and fast stages utilize less space, operate with higher accelerations and speeds, reducing operating costs. Also, due to their high reliability design they require low initial investment and need less maintenance.
Plug and Play ESP Compatible
The MLT is compatible with XPS series standard MKS controllers that support plug and play ESP technology, making startup really easy without the need for complex driver configuration. (Note that for XY configurations, manual parameter setting is required.)
Reliable Design
Built with high strength aluminum alloy, the base of each MLT stage is optimized with Finite Element Method (FEM) for the highest rigidity and best thermal performance. Select components like long life and high load crossed roller bearings, high force linear motors and high precision linear encoders are added with not only performance, but also reliability in mind. Built in limit switches prevent over travel and collision. Significant tests were conducted to ensure the high reliability performance of the MLT.
A Variety of Configurations
The MLT series also offers linear translation stages with travel range from 25 mm to 250 mm. They can be built into XY stacks utilizing the available mounting holes. Pre-assembled XYZ stacks are available in the short travel 25 mm and 50 mm ranges.
Counter Balance Sheets
The vertical stages come with 4 removable magnetic counter balance sheets to accommodate a range of vertical loads, while maintaining excellent positioning performance. The number of sheets in use depends on customer payload.
Resources
Manuals
Literature
MLT Cross Roller Linear Stages Datasheet(1.8 MB, PDF)
Other
MLT EU27 Dec of Conf.pdf(240.4 kB, PDF)
Solutions
Technical Notes
Methods to Determine Optimized Scaling Acceleration(3.4 MB, PDF)
