Multi-Axis Mounting Guide
Building custom multi-axis systems (XY, XYZ, Theta, or Tilt) is simple with Zaber's modular design.
Many stage families share mounting patterns and can be screwed together directly ( ). Others may require a specific adaptor plate or angle bracket to ensure a secure connection.
How to use this guide:
- Direct Stacking: The first table shows which stages mount directly to one another and which require an adaptor plate (flat).
- Vertical Mounting: The subsequent tables list angle bracket(s) to mount stages in an L-shaped (XZ) configuration.
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✓ | AP257  AP257 is only compatible with the dust cover (BLQ-C) variant. It will interfere with travel a standard BLQ. | AP257 AP257 is only compatible with the dust cover (BLQ-C) variant. It will interfere with travel a standard BLQ. | AP257 Only LDM040 and LDM060 can fit on the AP257 adaptor plate. AP257 is only compatible with the dust cover (BLQ-C) variant. It will interfere with travel a standard BLQ. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | AP257 AP257 is only compatible with the dust cover (BLQ-C) variant. It will interfere with travel a standard BLQ. | AP257 AP257 is only compatible with the dust cover (BLQ-C) variant. It will interfere with travel a standard BLQ. | ✓ The RSW will limit the travel of the BLQ stage unless it is a dust cover (BLQ-C) variant. | ✓ The integrated controller VSR variant (X-VSR) will limit the travel of the BLQ stage unless it is a dust cover (BLQ-C) variant. | |||||
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