T12 Series Miniature Translation Stages
OVERVIEW
| T12 Series | |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 1/2" (12.7 mm) |
| Leadscrew Pitch | 0.25 mm |
| Static Load (Max) | 8 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Dynamic Load | 5 lbs (22 N) |
| Adjustment | 250 µm per Revolution |
| Straightness | 4 µm over 1/2" |
| Parallelism | 3 µm over 1/2" |
| Static Moment Ratings | |
| Roll | 3 Nm |
| Pitch | 4 Nm |
| Yaw | 3 Nm |
Features
- 1/2" (12.7 mm) Travel
- Unibody Construction for Small Form Factor and Long-Term Stability
- 2-56 Mounting Holes
- Precision Recirculating Ball Bearing Design
The T12 Series of Translation Stages features a hardened steel linear rail and recirculating ball bearing carriage for precise linear motion and high load capacity. The compact form of this design has been achieved without sacrificing the precision of the translator. This series features a miniature M3-0.25 mm stainless steel adjuster and phosphorous bronze mating nut, a combination that provides 250 µm of displacement per revolution of the adjuster screw. Incremental movements on the order of 0.4 µm are readily achievable with this design.
Unlike other linear stages, where multiple axis stages are created using adapter plates, the T12 Series has a unibody construction. For example, the XY stage is constructed by machining the movable carriage of the first axis and the body of second axis out of one part. This design leads to long-term stability and the most compact form with the perpendicularity of the various axes being fixed and accurate. This approach is used for all the configurations offered: XY, XZ, and XYZ. Four 2-56 mounting holes are provided on the top surface of the stage. Breadboard mounting is best accomplished using the T12B Breadboard Mounting Plate, sold below.
Single-Axis Miniature Translation Stage, 1/2" Travel
- One-Axis Translation
- 1/2" (12.7 mm) Travel
The T12X model is a one-axis translator. This stage features unibody construction, low drift, and smooth motion over the entire 1/2" travel range.
Part Number |
Description |
Price |
Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
T12X |
Miniature 1/2" Translator, X Configuration |
$265.00 |
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T12X/M |
Miniature 1/2" Translator, X Configuration, Metric |
$265.00 |
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XY Two-Axis Miniature Translation Stage, 1/2" Travel
- Two-Axis Translator
- XY Configuration
- 1/2" (12.7 mm) Travel
The T12XY is a compact, two-axis stage built from only three main components. The perpendicularity between the two axes of motion is set by machining the movable carriage of the first axis and the body of the second axis out of one part. This design approach minimizes the overall size of the translator while ensuring the long-term stability and perpendicularity of the two axes of motion.
Part Number |
Description |
Price |
Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
T12XY |
Miniature 1/2" Translator, XY Configuration |
$530.00 |
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T12XY/M |
Miniature 1/2" Translator, XY Configuration, Metric |
$530.00 |
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XZ Two-Axis Miniature Translation Stage, 1/2" Travel
- Two-Axis Translator
- XZ Configuration
- 1/2" (12.7 mm) Travel
The T12XZ is a compact, two-axis stage built from only three main components. The perpendicularity between the two axes of motion is set by machining the movable carriage of the first axis and the body of the second axis out of one part. The one-piece construction of the vertical support minimizes the overall size of the translator while ensuring the long-term stability and perpendicularity of the two axes of motion.
Part Number |
Description |
Price |
Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
T12XZ |
Miniature 1/2" Translator, XZ Configuration |
$546.00 |
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T12XZ/M |
Miniature 1/2" Translator, XZ Configuration, Metric |
$546.00 |
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XYZ Three-Axis Miniature Translation Stage, 1/2" Travel
- Three-Axis Translator
- XYZ Configuration
- 1/2" (12.7 mm) Travel
The T12XYZ translator is a compact, three-axis stage built from only four main components. The perpendicularity between the three axes of motion is set by machining the movable carriage of the one axis and the body of the next axis out of one part. This design approach minimizes the overall size of the translator while ensuring the long-term stability and perpendicularity of the two axes of motion.
Part Number |
Description |
Price |
Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
T12XYZ |
Miniature 1/2" Translator, XYZ Configuration |
$799.00 |
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T12XYZ/M |
Miniature 1/2" Translator, XYZ Configuration, Metric |
$799.00 |
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Breadboard Mounting Plate
- Mounts to T12 Series Imperial and Metric Stages via 8-32 Screw Counterbore
- Holes for 2 mm Alignment Pins
- Couterbored Slots for 1/4"-20 Socket Head Cap Screw
The T12B is a universal base plate with counterbored slots on either side that enable obstruction-free mounting of our T12 Series Translation Stages onto an optical breadboard. The T12 translation stage is secured to the mounting plate using one 8-32 or M4 cap screw (both are included).
Part Number |
Description |
Price |
Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
T12B |
Breadboard Mounting Plate for T12 Stages |
$26.50 |
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