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LSM Family
Compact, Screw Drive Linear Stage
- Small form factor ideal for many desktop applications
- 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 mm travel
- Recirculating ball bearings for high load and long lifetime
- Vacuum rated versions available
- Multiple stages can be directly mounted in XYZ configuration
- Built-in controller or motor-only models
- Motor encoder option for slip/stall detection and automatic recovery
- Suitable for use in Class 5 cleanrooms per ISO 14644. Contact us for more information and custom options
| Shortest Travel | Longest Travel | Best Accuracy | Best Repeatability | Highest Speed | Highest Thrust | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25.4 mm (1.000") | 203.2 mm (8.000") | 15 µm (0.000591") | < 3 µm (< 0.000118") | 104 mm/s (4.094"/s) | 55 N (12.3 lb) | 250 N (56.1 lb) |
| Series Name | Built-In Controller | Built-In Encoder | Built-In Motor | Vacuum Rating | Price Range ( USD ) * | Current Lead Times | Add To Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-LSM-E | Motor/rotary | Stepper | $2,421 – $3,240 | 1-5 Days | |||
| X-LSM | Stepper | $2,165 – $2,985 | 1-5 Days | ||||
| LSM-E | Motor/rotary | Stepper | $1,780 – $2,489 | 1-5 Days | |||
| LSM | Stepper | $1,629 – $2,256 | 1-5 Days | ||||
| X-LSM-SV2 | Stepper | High (10-6 torr) | $5,832 – $6,969 | 7-10 Days | |||
| LSM-V2 | Stepper | High (10-6 torr) | $5,274 – $6,141 | 7-10 Days | |||
| X-LSM-SV1 | Stepper | Low (10-3 torr) | $4,560 – $5,719 | 4-7 Days | |||
| LSM-V1 | Stepper | Low (10-3 torr) | $4,042 – $4,929 | 4-7 Days | |||
| XY & XYZ Stages | |||||||
| XY | Stepper | $4,490 – $9,051 | 1-5 Days | ||||
| XYZ | Stepper | $6,665 – $11,540 | 1-5 Days | ||||
* These are our direct prices in USD to customers in North America. If you are in Canada, click the Canadian flag icon at the top right of the page to see CAD prices. If you are in a country outside North America where we have an exclusive distributor, please check with the distributor for pricing. Distributor prices might be slightly higher to factor in shipping and import fees. Click here for a list of Zaber's Distributors.
LSM Customization Examples
Whether you need modifications to standard products or have unique stage or system needs, our Product Customization team is dedicated to building tailored solutions.
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Custom Mounting Plate for X-LSM
This custom mounting plate wraps around the sides of the X-LSM linear stage to create a stationary mounting surface that is flush with the surface of the moving stage top. This custom adaptor also has locating holes for easy mounting.
