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RSW Family

Compact Worm Gear Drive Rotary Stage

  • Two lens holders allow for use as a polarizer mount
  • Vacuum rated versions available
  • Built-in controller or motor-only models
  • Motor encoder option for slip/stall detection and automatic recovery
  • Engineered for low particle generation in sensitive, high-cleanliness environments (ISO Class 4 suitable). Review our cleanroom guide for more information.
Best AccuracyBest BacklashBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest TorqueLoad
0.08°
(1.396000 mrad)
< 0.04°
(< 0.698 mrad)
< 0.02°
(< 0.349 mrad)
450°/s
(75 rpm)
280 N⋅cm
(396.5 oz⋅in)
200 N
(44.9 lb)

* 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.

RSW 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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Zaber Technologies Gimbal

This customized gimbal system consists of two RST rotary stages, an X-MCB2 external controller, and custom-sized brackets. This setup can be changed to accommodate different size working envelopes. Some additional options include rotary stages with built-in controllers, motor encoders, or direct encoders. It is also possible to connect device cables through a slip ring, which allows daisy-chaining power and data to the stages without tangling wires as the stage rotates.

Custom Rotary Stage with a Built-In Slip Ring

This custom rotary stage has a built-in slip ring that can pass electrical service to a device mounted to the rotary stage. The slip ring allows for continuous rotation without cable tangling or wrap up. This customization is available to simplify integration of daisy-chaining to rotating Zaber devices or customer devices.

Electrical Slip Ring for Daisy Chaining Through Rotary Stages

This X-RSW-E rotary stage is equipped with a built-in slip ring. The slip ring allows daisy chaining power and data to products on top of the X-RSW-E without tangling wires as the stage rotates.

Custom Two-Axis Rotary Gimbal

This gimbal system consists of an X-RSB for the lower axis with an X-RSW driving the upper axis. The devices are daisy-chained together through a slip ring, which allows daisy-chaining power and data to the X-RSW without tangling wires as the stage rotates. This setup can easily be customized to accommodate different size working envelopes or be mounted to work with an X-RST for higher accuracy systems.