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Linear Stages

Zaber's motorized linear stages
  • Variety of Linear Stage Options
    Travels lengths from 10 - 3500 mm; loads up to 500 kg; speeds up to 3 m/s
  • High Precision
    Accuracies down to 1 µm; repeatabilities down to 80 nm; resolutions down to 1 nm
  • Multiple Feedback Options
    Limits switches, motor encoders provide slip/stall detection and recovery; linear encoders add high accuracy; digital I/O or encoder output options.
  • Time-Saving Options
    Save time integrating, testing, and sourcing with optional built-in motors, encoders, & controllers.
Multiple Ranges

Various Lengths & Drive Systems

Multi-Axis

Easy Multi-Axis
Systems

Plug-N-Play

Plug & Play
In Minutes

User-friendly software

User-Friendly
Software & API

Lead Time

Shipping
Within 1 Week

Customization

Customizations Available

LSM Family — Compact, Screw Drive Linear Stage

Starting Price
$1,662 (USD)

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  • Small form factor ideal for many desktop applications
  • 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 mm travel
  • Recirculating ball bearings for high load and long lifetime
  • Dust cover and vacuum options available
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoad
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)

LSQ Family — Moderate Load, Screw Drive Linear Stage

Starting Price
$1,845 (USD)

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  • Recirculating ball bearings for high load and long lifetime
  • 75, 150, 300, 450, 600 mm travel
  • Motor encoder option for slip/stall detection and automatic recovery
  • Dust cover options to keep out moderate debris
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoad
75 mm
(2.953")
600 mm
(23.622")
35 µm
(0.001378")
< 2 µm
(< 0.000079")
1000 mm/s
(39.370"/s)
275 N
(61.7 lb)
500 N
(112.1 lb)

LRM Family — Compact, High Stiffness, Screw Drive Linear Stage

Starting Price
$2,413 (USD)

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  • Steel construction for excellent stiffness and thermal stability
  • 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 mm travel
  • Recirculating ball bearings for high load and long lifetime
  • Built-in controller or motor-only models
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoad
25 mm
(0.984")
200 mm
(7.874")
8 µm
(0.000315")
< 2.5 µm
(< 0.000098")
100 mm/s
(3.937"/s)
50 N
(11.2 lb)
500 N
(112.1 lb)

LC40 Family — Configurable, Belt Drive, T-Slot Profile Linear Stage

Starting Price
$319 (USD)

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  • T-slot extrusion with integrated linear bearing
  • Recirculating ball bearings for high load and lifetime
  • Power-off brake option for load protection during power interrupts
  • Standard travel from 100 - 3500 mm in 50 mm increments
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoad
30 mm
(1.181")
3500 mm
(137.795")
250 µm
(0.009842 ")
< 20 µm
(< 0.000787")
3000 mm/s
(118.110"/s)
90 N
(20.2 lb)
1000 N
(224.3 lb)

LRQ Family — Moderate Load, High Stiffness, Screw Drive Linear Stage

Starting Price
$2,455 (USD)

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  • Recirculating ball bearings for high load and long lifetime
  • 75, 150, 300, 450, 600 mm travel
  • Ball screw and lead screw options
  • Inline and parallel drive configurations
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoad
75 mm
(2.953")
600 mm
(23.622")
10 µm
(0.000394")
< 2 µm
(< 0.000079")
840 mm/s
(33.071"/s)
500 N
(112.1 lb)
1000 N
(224.3 lb)

LRT Family — High Load, Screw Drive Linear Stage

Starting Price
$3,372 (USD)

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  • Recirculating ball bearings for high load and long lifetime
  • 100, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500 mm travel
  • Ball screw and lead screw options
  • Power-off brake option for load protection during power interrupts
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoad
100 mm
(3.937")
1500 mm
(59.055")
20 µm
(0.000787")
< 1 µm
(< 0.000039")
700 mm/s
(27.559"/s)
1200 N
(269.1 lb)
2940 N
(659.3 lb)

BLQ Family — Long Travel, Belt Drive Linear Stage

Starting Price
$1,851 (USD)

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  • Belt drive for long travel and high speed
  • 70, 145, 295, 445, 595, 1045, 1495, 2095, 3000 mm travel
  • Dust cover options to keep out moderate debris
  • Built-in controller
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoad
70 mm
(2.756")
3000 mm
(118.110")
200 µm
(0.007874")
< 20 µm
(< 0.000787")
2000 mm/s
(78.740"/s)
55 N
(12.3 lb)
200 N
(44.9 lb)

LDA Family — Compact, Linear Motor Stage (Horizontal & Vertical)

Starting Price
$5,467 (USD)

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  • Linear motor drive for high speed silent operation
  • 20, 25, 75, 150 mm travel
  • Crossed-roller bearing design for high accuracy
  • 1 nm resolution linear encoder
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoad
20 mm
(0.787")
150 mm
(5.905")
1.5 µm
(0.000059")
< 0.2 µm
(< 0.000008")
800 mm/s
(31.496"/s)
16 N
(3.6 lb)
100 N
(22.4 lb)

LRU-E Series — High Load, High Stiffness, Screw Drive Linear Stage

Starting Price
$6,995 (USD)

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  • 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 mm travel
  • Up to 400 mm/s speed and up to 2850 N thrust
  • Large mounting platform with high stiffness and moment load capacity
  • Built-in, 500 CPR motor encoder provides slip/stall detection and recovery
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoadBest Maximum Moment (Roll)
250 mm
(9.843")
2000 mm
(78.740")
< 3 µm
(< 0.000118")
400 mm/s
(15.748"/s)
2850 N
(639.1 lb)
5000 N
(1121.3 lb)
360 N⋅m
(265.7 ft⋅lb)

LDQ Family — Long Travel, Linear Motor Stage

Starting Price
$6,178 (USD)

Linear Motor Stage - X-LDQ-AE

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  • Linear motor drive for high speed silent operation
  • 75, 150, 300, 450, 600, 1000 mm travel
  • 1 nm resolution linear encoder for direct position measurement and correction
  • Built-in controller or motor-only models
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoad
75 mm
(2.953")
1000 mm
(39.370")
2.5 µm
(0.000098")
< 0.3 µm
(< 0.000012")
1500 mm/s
(59.055"/s)
95 N
(21.3 lb)
200 N
(44.9 lb)

LDM Family — Ultra Precision, Linear Motor Stage (Horizontal & Vertical)

Starting Price
$7,650 (USD)

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  • Linear motor drive for high speed silent operation
  • 40, 60, 110, 210 mm travel
  • Crossed-roller bearing design for high accuracy
  • 1 nm resolution linear encoder
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoad
40 mm
(1.575")
210 mm
(8.268")
1 µm
(0.000039")
< 0.08 µm
(< 0.000003")
1200 mm/s
(47.244"/s)
100 N
(22.4 lb)
185 N
(41.5 lb)

LSA Series — Micro Linear Stage

Starting Price
$1,481 (USD)

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  • Tiny footprint fits the most restrictive spaces
  • 10 or 25 mm travel
  • Multiple stages can be directly mounted in XY configuration
  • Compatible with X-MCC controllers
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoad
10 mm
(0.394")
25 mm
(0.984")
18 µm
(0.000709")
< 1 µm
(< 0.000039")
14 mm/s
(0.551"/s)
35 N
(7.8 lb)
30 N
(6.7 lb)

TSB Family — Manual Translation Stage

Starting Price
$432 (USD)

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  • 25, 28, 50 and 60 mm travel
  • 10 kg load capacity
Shortest TravelLongest TravelLoad
25 mm
(0.984")
60 mm
(2.362")
100 N
(22.4 lb)

DMQ Family — Compact, High Speed Direct Drive Linear Stage

Starting Price
$4,300 (USD)

Voice Coil Stage - X-DMQ-DE

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  • Voice coil drive for high frequency response
  • 12 mm travel
  • Capable of end-to-end travel at up to 25 Hz full-travel cycling
  • 1 nm resolution linear encoder
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityHighest SpeedHighest ThrustLoad
12 mm
(0.472")
12 mm
(0.472")
4 µm
(0.000157")
< 0.5 µm
(< 0.000020")
1400 mm/s
(55.118"/s)
26 N
(5.8 lb)
100 N
(22.4 lb)

DMA Family — DMA Objective Focus Stage

Starting Price
$3,159 (USD)

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  • Non-contact direct-drive motor for maximum throughput and reliability
  • 1 nm resolution encoder and 10 nm step size
  • Maximize imaging throughput with 15 ms move and settle time
  • Adjustable frictionless magnetic counterbalance available for vertical orientations
Shortest TravelLongest TravelBest AccuracyBest RepeatabilityBest Minimum Incremental Move
10 mm
(0.394")
10 mm
(0.394")
8 µm
(0.000315")
< 0.05 µm
(< 0.000002")
10 nm

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