Linear Stage, High-Performance, Low-Profile, 4.0 in. Travel, 1/4-20

Model 443-4 is a low-profile, precision ball bearing linear stage with a maximum travel range of 4 in. It features exceptional performance, usability and value with a 58-lb. centered load capacity and 1/4-20 mounting holes. Hardened balls rolling between opposing pairs of hardened and polished stainless steel rods allow for stability, repeatability, and exceptionally smooth motion. Two actuators (sold separately) bear against each other, tip-to-tip, to enable up to 4 in. of travel. Springs provide preload against the actuator tips to eliminate backlash.

A stable stainless steel actuator mounting system allows your choice of manual or motorized actuators to be attached. Note that this stage does not have a lock and does not include the required two actuators. The following 2-in. travel actuators are recommended and may be ordered separately: AJS100-2 adjustment screw, SM-50 micrometer, and LTA-HS motorized actuator.

Ball-bearings Provide Smooth Linear Translation

Ball bearings in these stages reduce friction compared with rolling motion to guide linear translation. Although the guide ways are externally loaded to eliminate unwanted runout in the bearings, friction remains negligible to provide smooth travel over the entire range. The motion of each axis can easily be locked in place.

Designed to be Reconfigured to Left or Right-Handed

These extended range stages are designed with symmetrical features allowing them to be reconfigured for left or right-handed operation. This video shows a 423 stage being reconfigured to have the micrometer accessible from the opposite side of the stage. This is needed to allow the stage to be used for vertical travel but is also useful for improving adjustment accessibility. Note, also, that the lock and the micrometer locations can be switched.

Specifications

Technical Specs

Axes of Travel
X
Maximum Stage Travel
102 mm
Centered Normal Load Capacity
258 N
Vertical Axial Load Capacity
67 N
Angular Deviation
<200 µrad
Material
Aluminum
Bearings
Single-Row Ball Bearings
Drive Location
Side drive

Platform Size
3.0 x 6.0 in.
Height
1.0 in.
Thread Type
1/4-20
Recommended Adjustment Screw
AJS100-2 x2
Recommended Vernier Micrometer
SM-50 x2
Recommended LTA Motorized Actuator
LTA-HS x2

Axes of Travel
X
Maximum Stage Travel
102 mm
Centered Normal Load Capacity
258 N
Vertical Axial Load Capacity
67 N
Angular Deviation
<200 µrad
Material
Aluminum
Bearings
Single-Row Ball Bearings
Drive Location
Side drive

Platform Size
3.0 x 6.0 in.
Height
1.0 in.
Thread Type
1/4-20
Recommended Adjustment Screw
AJS100-2 x2
Recommended Vernier Micrometer
SM-50 x2
Recommended LTA Motorized Actuator
LTA-HS x2

Resources & Downloads

Drawings And Cad

443-2-DW-G-S(108.4 kB, PDF)

Other

443-4 RoHS Certificate(283.5 kB, PDF)
REACH Supplier Statement - 4xx Series Linear Stage(509.4 kB, PDF)

Related Products

Frequently Purchased Together

Description	Compatibility	Price
SM-50Vernier Micrometer, 50 mm Travel, 23 lb. Load Capacity, 50.8 TPI	UNIVERSAL	$323
AJS100-2Adjustment Screw, 100 TPI, 50.8 mm Travel, Small Knob, Side Lock	UNIVERSAL	$43
360-90Angle Bracket, 90°, 1/4-20 (M6) Slots, 1 in. Spacing	IMPERIAL	$103
AJS20-2Adjustment Screw, 20 TPI, 50.8 mm Travel, Small Knob, Side Lock	UNIVERSAL	$104
AB-4Actuator Push Block, Spare, 423/433/443/426/436 Stages	UNIVERSAL	$30

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Compatible

Description	Compatibility	Price
AJS100-2Adjustment Screw, 100 TPI, 50.8 mm Travel, Small Knob, Side Lock	UNIVERSAL	$43
AJS20-2Adjustment Screw, 20 TPI, 50.8 mm Travel, Small Knob, Side Lock	UNIVERSAL	$104
SM-50Vernier Micrometer, 50 mm Travel, 23 lb. Load Capacity, 50.8 TPI	UNIVERSAL	$323
LTA-HSMotorized Actuator, High Speed, 50 mm Travel, 3/8-40 Thread	UNIVERSAL	$2,463