LC40C-KM04 Series

Belt-driven T-slot cantilever axis with stepper motors, for external controllers

About This Series

Zaber’s LC40C-KM04 Series of cantilever axes are ideal as a vertical axis on gantry systems for applications such as pick and place, liquid handling, and a wide range of other automation tasks. They are designed to be mounted from the carriage to be a moving column that can retract from the working area to stay clear of items below. The LC40C is capable of reaching speeds above 2 m/s with its carriage-mounted belt-drive system, which keeps the motor stationary to maintain a low moving mass.

Lightweight recirculating ball bearing guides with excellent stiffness, straightness, and load capacity are produced by combining hardened bearing steel rails with high strength aluminum extrusion. The extrusion is also designed to interface seamlessly with most 40 mm T-slot extrusion framing systems and accessories.

The LC40C-KM04 Series is an all-in-one package that combines an LC40C linear guide with an NMS23-E08P1T3A motor with encoder. NMS23-BE08P1T10A is available with a power-off brake for vertical applications. LC40 products are designed to be modular, providing a flexible platform for creating custom automated motion systems.

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  1. Recirculating ball bearing carriage for rigid linear travel.
  2. Included motor can be installed in left or right handed orientation.
  3. Integrated carriage-mounted belt drive.
  4. Hardened steel rails for high load and lifetime.
  5. 8 mm T-slots on 3 sides.
  6. Travel lengths up to 500 mm.
  7. An optional power-off brake is available for enabling vertical use of the LC40C.

Easy Set-Up

Please follow the instructions in the User's Manual to assemble and configure the LC40C-KM04.

With AutoDetect, the X-MCC controller will automatically detect and configure the peripheral. Zaber's devices can share both data and power through a daisy-chain, which reduces cabling and makes set-up as easy as 1, 2, 3:

  1. Connect the X-MCC controller to your computer.
  2. Connect the controller to the peripheral and plug in the power supply.
  3. Send instructions or automate your set-up using the Zaber Launcher.
Photo instructions of Daisy-Chaining Peripherals

For more details on daisy-chaining, read our technical article, "Daisy-chaining Data and Power to Reduce Cabling", or to determine which accessories you need for your system, try our Connection Guide Tool.

For additional information about setting up our devices, please visit our Support page, which includes our Getting Started Guide, Troubleshooting Guides, product user manuals, and other resources.