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Heason Launches New Range of Manual Stages
Date: 02 January 2011
Heason Technology has added a new range of manual translation stages for linear and rotary multi-axis micropositioning applications.
The comprehensive and modular 'Mini Stage'
range from GMT Global includes a diverse selection of bearing
technologies, mounting/assembly configurations and build
specifications that allow a flexible choice for each individual
micropositioning task and combine for a very cost-effective overall
solution. Complete photonics or bio-lab set-ups can be quickly and
efficiently assembled with a broad selection of accessories
available. The Mini Stage range is very competitively priced with
average list pricing typically 35% below other manufacturers 'like
for like' product lines, and the high quality products are built to
ISO 9001-2000 manufacturing standards by GMT Global.
"We are sure that this impressive new range will be of interest for
manual micro-adjustment and positioning applications across
manufacturing and research," says Jason Breslin - Heason
Techology's Sales Manager. " We will offer the new Mini Stage range
individually to research facilities and OEMs as well as combine the
products with our own custom design and manufacturing service for
fully automated multi-axis motion control systems."
The new Mini Stage linear stages are available with cross roller,
linear ball and dovetail slide bearings with typical travel from 13
mm to over 100 mm . Offering the best positioning sensitivity, load
bearing capacity and rigidity, the cross roller bearing versions
have anodised aluminium construction and are supplied in horizontal
or vertical single-axis configurations, or as dual X-Y mounted
assemblies. Precision micrometers are included within the unit
price for all of the cross-roller and linear ball stages and used
throughout with face drive or alternatively small footprint/low
profile side drive configurations where space is at a
premium.
The linear ball bearing range has stainless steel construction and
single or X-Y configuration. With precision micrometer drives, the
range has similar sensitivity to the cross roller with slightly
less rigidity and load capacity but will suit applications where
more durable materials are necessary. The dovetail linear slide
range has high rigidity for general purpose manual positioning and
is supplied with threaded screw or rack and pinion drive options.
Complementary vertical translation stages are available with cross
roller and dovetail slides and laboratory jacks are also offered.
All linear stages have lock mechanisms that securely fix the stage
position after adjustment.
Rotary stages are available in precision grades up to 125 mm
diameter with fine adjustment screws and vernier scales reading to
five arc-sec. For basic rotary positioning, an 'Economy' rotary
stage range is also offered with rotatable and lockable top plate
with a simple 0 - 360 degree scale. Goniometer stages in single and
dual axis configuration are also available with lockable dovetail
slideways in brass material.
The complete range also includes low profile magnetic bases,
mounting plates, tilt stages and separate micrometers.