Manual Drives, 8 mm Travel


  • Modular and Differential Drives
  • Compatible with NanoMax™ or RollerBlock™ Stages
  • Quick-Connect Adapters for Ø3/8" or Ø10 mm Mounting

DRV3

Modular Differential Drive

DRV004

Modular Thumbscrew Drive

DM10B

Differential Drive with
Ø3/8" Mounting Barrel

Application Idea

MAX301 3-Axis NanoMax Stage Fitted with DRV3 Drives

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Installing a DRV3 Micrometer
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DRV3 Differential Micrometer with MCA1 Adapter Fitted into a 3-Axis NanoMax™ Stage
DRV3 Drawing
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Assembly of the DRV3 Differential Micrometer with the MCA1 Adapter

Features

  • Modular Thumbscrew Drive and Differential Drive for NanoMax™ Stages
    • Quick-Connect Adapters Enable Mounting to Standard Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) or Ø10 mm Barrels
  • Differential Drive with Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) Mounting Barrel for RollerBlock™ Stages

Thorlabs offers manual drives for use with our NanoMax™ and RollerBlock™ Stages. The DRV004 thumbscrew and DRV3 differential drive can also be used with modular quick-connect adapters to fit components with a standard Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) or Ø10 mm mounting clamp; see the example to the right.


Posted Comments:
antoine reserbat  (posted 2022-11-30 14:32:24.827)
Hello, when unscrewing the micro adjustment part, it eventually came off. We tried to screw it back but then how to replace the small ball inside ?
cwright  (posted 2022-12-06 06:50:01.0)
Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Thank you for your query. I will reach out to you to confirm I understand the ball bearing you refer to, as there are multiple in this assembly, but you should be able to reassemble this without much trouble. Once I have confirmed the exact issue I will assist with this.
phycfc  (posted 2017-03-28 15:12:59.427)
I am designing to use this part as a micrometer fine adjustment for a microscope stage. What is the load limit (weight) for DM10B?
bhallewell  (posted 2017-05-19 10:26:23.0)
Response from Ben at Thorlabs: This matches the same load capacity as our DRV001, rated at 48 lbs (21.8 kg)
kirk.strozewski  (posted 2016-06-22 11:47:11.343)
I have a question on the DM10B actuator. I think I get how the fine resolution is 0.5um: 50 um per turn, 50 divisions per turn so 1 um per division ... assume I can do a half division turn so 0.5um for fine resolution. With this same reasoning wouldn't I get 5um sensitivity for the coarse resolution ... how does one get to the 1um coarse sensitivity that's listed ?
besembeson  (posted 2016-06-23 03:38:18.0)
Response from Bweh at Thorlabs USA: We are reviewing this and I will follow-up with you please.
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Modular Drive, 8 mm Thumbscrew

Specification Value
Travel Range 8 mm (0.31")
Travel Per Revolution 500 µm
Resolution 1 µm
Directly Compatible Stages MAX300 and MAX600 Series
Stage Compatibility with MCAx
Mounting Adapter
Any Stage with Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) or
Ø10 mm Mounting Clamp
  • Ideal for Our MAX300 and MAX600 Series Multi-Axis Stages
  • Large-Diameter Knurled Knob
  • Compatible with Modular Quick-Connect Adapters

The DRV004 Thumbscrew Drive is compatible with our NanoMax MAX300 and MAX600 series stages. The large-diameter knurled knob provides excellent sensitivity with 1 µm resolution over an 8 mm adjustment range. Simply unscrew the existing drive and fit the DRV004 drive.

When used with the optional MCA1 or MCA2 Modular Quick-Connect Adapters, the DRV004 drive can also be fitted to components with a standard Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) or Ø10 mm mounting clamp. Additionally, the DRV004 drive can be combined with the DRV120 piezo drive, which adds 20 µm of electronically controlled piezo-actuated travel.

DRV3 Drawing
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For complete dimensions, please refer to the engineering drawings, which can be accessed by clicking on the red docs icon () next to the Item # below
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Universal Price Available
DRV004 Support Documentation
DRV004Modular NanoMax Thumbscrew Drive, 8 mm Travel
$121.17
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MCA1 Support Documentation
MCA1Modular Quick-Connect Adapter, Ø9.525 mm (Ø3/8") Mounting
$22.37
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MCA2 Support Documentation
MCA2Modular Quick-Connect Adapter, Ø10 mm Mounting
$22.37
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Modular Drive, 8 mm Differential Precision Adjuster

Specification Value
Travel Range 8 mm (0.31") Coarse, 300 µm Fine
Travel Per Revolution 500 µm (Coarse)
50 µm (Fine, Nominal)
Resolution 5.0 µm (Coarse)
0.5 µm (Fine)
Directly Compatible Stages MAX300 and MAX600 Series
Stage Compatibility with MCAx
Mounting Adapter
Any Stage with Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) or
Ø10 mm Mounting Clamp
  • Ideal for Our MAX300 and MAX600 Series Multi-Axis Stages
  • Backlash: <0.5 µm 
  • Graduated Control Knob (50 Divisions)
  • Positive Travel Limit Stops on Control Knob
  • Non-Rotating Hard Steel Ball Tip
  • Soft Rubber Grip Reduces Heat Transfer
  • Compatible with MCA1 and MCA2 Modular Quick-Connect Adapters

The DRV3 8 mm Differential Adjuster is a modular, quick-connect version of our DM10B adjuster featured below and is compatible with our NanoMax MAX300 and MAX600 series stages. Simply unscrew the existing drive and fit the DRV3 drive.

Two large knobs are provided for coarse and fine adjustment. The coarse adjustment provides 8 mm of travel at 500 µm per revolution, while the fine adjustment provides 300 µm travel at nominally 50 µm per revolution (fine graduation scale does not scale linearly with distance). When used with the optional MCA1 or MCA2 Modular Quick-Connect Adapters, the DRV3 drive can also be fitted to components with a standard Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) or Ø10 mm mounting clamp. Additionally, the DRV3 drive can be combined with the DRV120 piezo drive, which adds 20 µm of electronically controlled piezo-actuated travel.

DRV3 Drawing
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For complete dimensions, please refer to the engineering drawings, which can be accessed by clicking on the red docs icon () next to the Item # below
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Universal Price Available
DRV3 Support Documentation
DRV38 mm High Precision Differential Micrometer
$386.07
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MCA1 Support Documentation
MCA1Modular Quick-Connect Adapter, Ø9.525 mm (Ø3/8") Mounting
$22.37
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MCA2 Support Documentation
MCA2Modular Quick-Connect Adapter, Ø10 mm Mounting
$22.37
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8 mm Differential Precision Adjuster with Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) Mounting Barrel

Specification Value
Coarse Travel Range 8 mm (Coarse)
300 µm (Fine)
Travel Per Revolution 500 µm (Coarse)
50 µm (Fine, Nominal)
Resolution 0.5 µm (Fine)
Directly Compatible Stages RollerBlock™ RB13 Series
or Any Stage with Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) Mounting Clamp
Stage Compatibility with MCAx
Mounting Adapter
N/A
  • Ideal for Our RollerBlock™ Series of Linear Stages
  • Backlash: <0.5 µm
  • Graduated Control Knob (50 Divisions)
  • Positive Travel Limit Stops on Control Knob
  • Non-Rotating Hard Steel Ball Tip
  • Soft Rubber Grip Reduces Heat Transfer

The DM10B High-Precision Adjuster offers high resolution and repeatability. The lever mechanism design multiplies the resolution of its high-precision fine adjustment threads, resulting in a small displacement of the spindle. This unique approach provides uniformly smooth motion that is largely independent of loading.

Two large knobs are provided for coarse and fine adjustment. The coarse adjustment provides 8 mm of travel, while the fine adjustment provides 300 µm travel. The DM10B drive has a Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) mounting barrel and is compatible with our RollerBlock™ series of linear stages or any stage with a Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) mounting clamp. This adjuster is not compatible with our MCA1 and MCA2 modular quick-connect adapters.

DM10B Drawing
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For complete dimensions, please refer to the engineering drawings, which can be accessed by clicking on the red docs icon () next to the Item # below
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Universal Price Available
DM10B Support Documentation
DM10BHigh Precision Differential Adjuster with 3/8" (9.5 mm) Mounting Barrel
$370.63
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