(Discontinued) T-LS Series

An XY configuration makes an excellent microscope stage, especially when combined with our X-JOY3 joystick controller allowing manual control of both X and Y or XYZ axes from a single interface as well as allowing microscope stage positions to be saved and recalled at the touch of a button. T-LS stages are also commonly used in micromanipulator applications.

The T-LS stage is great for a lot of applications, but it has some limitations:
• The stage top can deflect up to 0.5 mm away from the motor under a force of 15 N. When the load is released, the stage top springs back to its original position. Consider this when pulling forces such as lifting a weight in a vertical configuration with the motor end facing upward. This isn't a factor in most horizontal applications.
• It is more delicate, less accurate, and has lower performance specifications than the X-LSM.

If either of these issues are of concern to you, consider purchasing a X-LSM Series stage instead.

Note: For applications with lighter loads, you can get up to 60 mm of travel by using the T-LA linear actuators with TSB translation stages. For even longer travel and heavier loads, we recommend using the X-LSM motorized linear slides.