Products Home / Multi-Axis Stages / 2-Axis Stages / 25 mm Travel Compact 2-Axis Manual Stages, Crossed-Roller Bearings25 mm Travel Compact 2-Axis Manual Stages, Crossed-Roller Bearings
- 25 mm Travel Provided by Metric Micrometers
- Crossed-Roller Bearings for Superior Angular Deviation and Load Capacity
- Each Stage Ships with Individual Test Data Certificate
LX20
XY Stage
The two included locking brackets guard against accidental movement. One is engraved with a unique serial number.
LX20YZ
YZ Stage
LX20XZ
XZ Stage
LXP1
Grooved Mounting Plate
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| Specifications | ||||||
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| Item # | LX20 | LX20/M | LX20XZ | LX20XZ/M | LX20YZ | LX20YZ/M |
| Translation Axes | XYa | XZa | YZa | |||
| Travel | 25 mm | |||||
| Angular Deviationb | <125 µrad | |||||
| Vertical Straightnessb,c | <10.0 µm | |||||
| Deck Height | 1.50" | 38.0 mm | - | |||
| Platform Size | 2.56" x 2.56" (65.0 mm x 65.0 mm) |
2.55" x 2.56" (64.8 mm x 65.0 mm) | ||||
| Top Plate Mounting Holes | Seven 1/4"-20 | Seven M6 x 1.0 |
Seven 1/4"-20 | Seven M6 x 1.0 |
Seven 1/4"-20 | Seven M6 x 1.0 |
| Bottom Plate Mounting Holes | Four 1/4" (M6) Counterbores Four Ø0.095" (Ø2.4 mm) Alignment Holes |
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| Horizontal Load Capacity | 41 kg (90 lbs) Max | - | ||||
| Vertical Load Capacity | 4 kg (8.8 lbs) Maxd | |||||
| Bearing Type | Crossed-Roller Bearings | |||||
| Micrometer Specifications | ||||||
| Micrometer Item # | 150-801ME-H | |||||
| Resolution | 500 µm Translation Per Revolution | |||||
| Travel | 25 mm | |||||
| Micrometer Barrel Size | Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) | |||||
Features
- XY, XZ, or YZ Configuration
- Self-Contained Stages with Integrated Micrometer Mounts
- Crossed-Roller Bearings for High Load Capacity and Low Angular Deviation
- Seven 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) Mounting Holes
- Side-Mounted Metric Micrometers with Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) Barrel
- Each Stage Individually Tested and Shipped with Test Data Certificate
- Mounts to Optical Table Using Four 1/4" (M6) Counterbores
- Grooved Mounting Plate Available for Keyway Accessories
Thorlabs' 2-axis compact translation stages provide 25 mm of linear translation with less than 125 µrad of deviation per axis in pitch and yaw over the full range of travel. These stages use crossed-roller steel bearings to support precision motion. The monolithic top and bottom plates feature integrated micrometer mounts and are machined from cast tool and jig aluminum for high stability and minimal internal stress.
After each stage is manufactured, the pitch, yaw, and vertical straightness of the stage are tested. This ensures that each stage meets the stated specifications over the full translation range. A summary of the test results is provided on an individualized data sheet that ships with each stage. Click here for a sample LX20 data sheet.
The mounting surface includes an array of seven 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes with 1/2" (12.5 mm) spacings. Each stage axis is lockable via a side-located 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex screw in a locking bracket to guard against accidental movement. The stages can be bolted directly to the optical table using four counterbored 1/4" (M6) holes that are revealed by translating the middle plate. On the LX20(/M) stage, the micrometer attached to this plate partially blocks one of the mounting holes beneath it, so it may be necessary to first remove this micrometer depending on the screw and hex driver used. The base of the stage also has four Ø2.4 mm alignment holes for use with Ø3/32" dowel pins.
These stages come equipped with a metric micrometer head for each axis, graduated in millimeters, with 500 µm of travel per revolution. The micrometer can be translated using the knurled knob or, for finer control, a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. The micrometer can be removed and replaced by loosening the side-located flexure clamp with a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. This flexure clamp can hold any micrometer that has a Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) mounting barrel.
Each stage is designed as a standalone stage with a specific number of axes; as such, single-axis stages cannot be combined into multi-axis stages and multi-axis stages cannot be disassembled into single-axis stages. We also offer single- and three-axis versions of these stages. For modular multi-axis stages, please see our quick-connect 25 mm travel stages and compact, quick-connect 25 mm travel stages.
We also offer the LXP1(/M) Mounting Plate with a 3 mm 'crossed groove' design that is ideal for use with our keyway accessories, which can be secured with AMA010(/M) cleats in 6-32 (M3) taps. The 6-32 (M4) taps are suited for use with our Adjustable Clamping Arms.
Note: If removing the micrometer, ensure either that the locking bracket is fully tightened or that the spindle is fully retracted and no longer engaged with the moving body of the stage. Failure to do so could result in damage to the stage or require it to be recalibrated to meet its specified performance.
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The upper micrometer must be removed to access one of the mounting holes in the base.
- 25 mm Translation in X and Y Axes
- 1.50" (38.0 mm) Deck Height
- 500 µm Translation per Micrometer Revolution
- Compact Monolithic Construction for Superior Performance
The LX20(/M) stage allows for 25 mm of travel along the X and Y axes. The stage comes with two 150-801ME-H micrometers. Please note that this stage is taller than the single-axis LX10(/M) stage by 0.52" (13 mm). Directly replacing one with the other might require realignment of other fixtures.
This stage can be bolted directly to the optical table using four counterbored 1/4" (M6) holes that are revealed by translating the middle plate. The micrometer attached to this plate blocks one of the mounting holes beneath it; to access this hole, the micrometer must first be removed, as illustrated in the photo to the right. The base of the stage also has four Ø2.4 mm alignment holes for use with Ø3/32" dowel pins.
Note: If removing the micrometer, ensure either that the locking bracket is fully tightened or that the spindle is fully retracted and no longer engaged with the moving body of the stage. Failure to do so could result in damage to the stage or require it to be recalibrated to meet its specified performance.
For more detailed information, please see the Specifications table above.
Zoom- 25 mm Translation in X and Z Axes
- 500 µm Translation per Micrometer Revolution
- Compact Monolithic Construction for Superior Performance
The LX20XZ(/M) stage allows for 25 mm of travel along the X and Z axes, where X-axis translation is parallel to the face of the Z-axis stage. The stage comes with two 150-801ME-H micrometers. Please note that this stage is shorter than the three-axis LX30(/M) stage by 0.51" (12.9 mm). Directly replacing one with the other might require realignment of other fixtures.
This stage can be bolted directly to the optical table using four counterbored 1/4" (M6) holes that are revealed by translating the middle plate. The base of the stage also has four Ø2.4 mm alignment holes for use with Ø3/32" dowel pins.
Note: If removing the micrometer, ensure either that the locking bracket is fully tightened or that the spindle is fully retracted and no longer engaged with the moving body of the stage. Failure to do so could result in damage to the stage or require it to be recalibrated to meet its specified performance.
For more detailed information, please see the Specifications table above.
Zoom- 25 mm Translation in Y and Z Axes
- 500 µm Translation per Micrometer Revolution
- Compact Monolithic Construction for Superior Performance
The LX20YZ(/M) stage allows for 25 mm of travel along the Y and Z axes, where Y-axis translation is perpendicular to the face of the Z-axis stage. The stage comes with two 150-801ME-H micrometers. Please note that this stage is shorter than the three-axis LX30(/M) stage by 0.51" (12.9 mm). Directly replacing one with the other might require realignment of other fixtures.
This stage can be bolted directly to the optical table using four counterbored 1/4" (M6) holes that are revealed by translating the middle plate. The base of the stage also has four Ø2.4 mm alignment holes for use with Ø3/32" dowel pins.
Note: If removing the micrometer, ensure either that the locking bracket is fully tightened or that the spindle is fully retracted and no longer engaged with the moving body of the stage. Failure to do so could result in damage to the stage or require it to be recalibrated to meet its specified performance.
For more detailed information, please see the Specifications table above.
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Hole Pattern of the LXP1/M
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Hole Pattern of the LXP1
- Two Perpendicular 3 mm Grooves Designed for Many Keyway Accessories
- Array of Tapped Holes for Additional Mounting Options
- Two Counterbores for 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) Screws
- Imperial Plate:
- Twenty-Four 6-32 Tapped Holes
- Eleven 8-32 Tapped Holes
- Metric Plate:
- Twenty M3 Tapped Holes
- Fifteen M4 Tapped Holes
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HCS013 Mount Attached to an LX10 Stage via the LXP1 Mounting Plate.
The LXP1(/M) Grooved Mounting Plate provides additional mounting options for the LX series of 25 mm Translation Stages. The 3 mm grooved design is necessary for many keyway accessories (e.g., HCS013 RMS-Threaded Flexure Stage Mount shown to the right).
In addition to the 3 mm grooves, the plates have an array of 6-32 and 8-32 (M3 and M4) tapped holes for a variety of different mounting applications. The 6-32 (M4) taps can be used for mounting our clamping arms, as shown in the images to the lower right. The remaining 6-32 (M3) taps are compatible with the AMA010(/M) mounting cleats, which are ideal for securing the keyway accessories. To attach the mounting plate to the LX stages, four 1/4"-20 (M6) are included.
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