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VSR Family
Telescoping, Screw Drive
- 20 or 40 mm travel
- 10 kg load capacity
- Vacuum rated versions available
- Built-in controller or motor models only
- Motor encoder option for slip/stall detection and automatic recovery
- 55 or 85 mm retracted height
| Shortest Travel | Longest Travel | Best Accuracy | Best Backlash | Highest Speed | Highest Thrust | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 mm (0.787") | 40 mm (1.575") | 35 µm (0.001378") | < 35 µm (< 0.001378") | 55 mm/s (2.165"/s) | 200 N (44.9 lb) | 100 N (22.4 lb) |
| Series Name | Built-In Controller | Built-In Encoder | Built-In Motor | Vacuum Rating | Price Range ( USD ) * | Current Lead Times | Add To Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-VSR-E | Motor/rotary | Stepper Motor | $3,025 – $3,193 | 1-5 Days | |||
| X-VSR | Stepper Motor | $2,692 – $3,183 | 1-5 Days | ||||
| VSR-E | Motor/rotary | Stepper Motor | $2,671 – $2,704 | 1-5 Days | |||
| VSR | Stepper Motor | $2,148 – $2,504 | 1-5 Days | ||||
| X-VSR-SV2 | Stepper Motor | High (10-6 torr) | $6,003 – $6,963 | 7-10 Days | |||
| VSR-V2 | Stepper Motor | High (10-6 torr) | $5,515 – $6,218 | 7-10 Days | |||
| X-VSR-SV1 | Stepper Motor | Low (10-3 torr) | $3,844 – $4,640 | 4-7 Days | |||
| VSR-V1 | Stepper Motor | Low (10-3 torr) | $3,584 – $4,137 | 4-7 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.
VSR 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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Large Platform Vertical Stage
This image shows two VSR stages connected in parallel using an AP181 adaptor to form a large platform vertical stage. The VSR stages use the lockstep synchronization feature of the X-MCC to move together. This type of system is recommended for applications requiring higher stiffness, load capacity, and parallelism than individual VSR stages. Many different configurations with up to 4 VSR stages and 40 mm of travel can be arranged depending on application requirements.