Compact Quick-Connect Vertical Stage, 9 mm Travel, Crossed Roller Bearings

Manual Linear Translation Stages

Thorlabs' manual translation stages are offered in a range of maximum travel distances, from less than 1/4" (6 mm) to 2" (50 mm) and longer for our long travel, large area platforms. Many of these stages can be ordered in multi-axis configurations, providing XY or XYZ translation. For fiber coupling applications, please see our Multi-Axis Stages, which offer finer adjustment than our standard manual translation stages. In addition to linear translation stages, we offer rotation stages, pitch and yaw platforms, and goniometers. We also offer motorized translation stages that are powered by DC Servo motors, stepper motors, or direct drive technology.

Crossed-Roller Bearing Stages

These linear translation stages feature crossed-roller bearing travel mechanisms for precision motion, high load capacity, and low angular deviation. The LNR Series stages feature all-steel body construction, while the LX, XRN, and XR Series stage bodies are constructed of cast tool and jig aluminum. We also offer several vertical crossed-roller bearing stages (see below).

Crossed-Roller Bearing Stages
Product Family	LNR Series 25 mm Stages	LX Series 25 mm Stages	XRN Series 25 mm Stages	XR Series 25 mm Stages	XR Series 50 mm Stages	LNR Series 50.8 mm Stages
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Travel	25 mm (0.98")	25 mm (0.98")	25 mm (0.98")	25 mm (0.98")	50 mm (1.97")	50.8 mm (2")
Drive Type	Multiple	Micrometer	Micrometer	Micrometer	Micrometer	Multiple
Platform Size	2.34" x 2.36" (59.4 mm x 60.0 mm)	2.56" x 2.56" (65.0 mm x 65.0 mm)	2.00" x 3.35" (50.7 mm x 85.0 mm)	2.98" x 4.33" (75.7 mm x 110.0 mm)	2.98" x 5.51" (75.7 mm x 140.0 mm)	3.94" x 3.94" (100.0 mm x 100.0 mm)
Possible Axis Configurations	X, XZ, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ
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Ball Bearing Stages

These translation stages feature hardened steel linear bearings for precise motion and long life. They are available with a variety of actuators and in single-axis or preassembled multi-axis configurations.

Ball Bearing Stages
Product Family	MS Series 1/4" Stages	T12 Series 1/2" Stages	MT Series 1/2" Stages	PT Series 1" Stages	LT Series 2" Stages
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Travel	1/4" (6.4 mm)	1/2" (12.7 mm)	1/2" (12.7 mm)	1" (25.4 mm)	2" (50 mm)
Drive Type	Multiple	Thumbscrew	Multiple	Multiple	Differential Micrometer
Platform Size	1.17" x 1.17" (29.7 mm x 29.7 mm)	0.76" x 0.81" (19.3 mm x 20.6 mm)	2.40" x 2.41" (61.0 mm x 61.2 mm)	3.00" x 4.00" (76.2 mm x 101.6 mm)	3.75" x 3.75" (95.3 mm x 95.3 mm)
Possible Axis Configurations	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ
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Dovetail Stages

These compact stages incorporate dovetails and a leadscrew for the translation mechanism. They are suitable in general purpose motion control applications.

Dovetail Stages
Product Family	DT Series 1/2" Stages	DTS Series 1" Stages (Vacuum-Compatible Version Available)	DTS Series 2" Stage
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Travel	1/2" (12.7 mm)	1" (25 mm)	2" (50 mm)
Drive Type	Thumbscrew	Thumbscrew	Thumbscrew
Platform Size	1.00" x 1.00" (25.4 mm x 25.4 mm)	2.68" x 2.95" (68.0 mm 75.0 mm)	2.68" x 3.74" (68.0 mm x 95.0 mm)
Possible Axis Configurations	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZa	X, XY, XYZ
Additional Details

• The DTSA03 anodized angle bracket designed for XYZ configurations may also be used with the DTS25V(/M) vacuum-compatible stages; however, the DTSA03 is not vacuum-compatible.
• The 1" (25 mm) travel DTS Series features an anodized DTS25(/M) stage and a DTS25V(/M) stage that is vacuum-compatible down to 10^-6 Torr.

Flexure Stages

Thorlabs' Nanoflex™ translation stages feature frictionless flexure mechanisms for improved positioning and resolution when compared to similar stages made using bearings. The translation of the stage is accomplished by the elastic deformation (flexing) of a linkage attached to the mounting platform. Most models also include piezo actuators for small position adjustments.

Flexure Stages
Product Family	Nanoflex™ 1.5 mm Stage	Nanoflex™ 5 mm Stages
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Travel	1.5 mm (0.06") + 25 µm Piezo	5 mm (0.20")	5 mm (0.20") + 20 µm Piezo
Drive Type	Thumbscrew and Piezo Actuator	Differential Micrometer	Differential Micrometer and Open-Loop Piezo Actuator	Differential Micrometer and Closed-Loop Piezo Actuator
Platform Size	1.18" x 1.18" (30.0 mm x 30.0 mm)	2.95" x 2.95" (75.0 mm x 75.0 mm)
Possible Axis Configurations	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ
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Vertical Stages

We offer vertical translation stages with crossed-roller bearings for precise motion as well as long travel vertical stages for heavy-duty applications.

Vertical Stages
Product Family	XRN Series 9 mm Vertical Stage	XR Series 14 mm Vertical Stage	MVS Series 1/2" Vertical Stage	MVS Series 1" Vertical Stage	VAP Series 4" Vertical Stage	VAP Series 10" Vertical Stage
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Travel	9.0 mm (0.35")	14.0 mm (0.55")	1/2" (13.0 mm)	1" (25.0 mm)	4" (101.6 mm)	10" (254 mm)
Drive Type	Worm-Gear Driven Lift Screw		Micrometer		Adjuster Knob and Coarse Manual Positioning
Platform Size	2.00" x 2.00" (50.7 mm x 50.7 mm)	2.98" x 2.98" (75.7 mm x 75.7 mm)	2.36" x 2.36" (60.0 mm x 60.0 mm)		3.00" x 6.00" (76.2 mm 152.4 mm)
Additional Details

Build Multi-Axis Configurations

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Z-axis assembly kits allow stages to be mounted in vertical orientations.

Quick-Connect Dovetails

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The female dovetails on the bottom of one stage mate with the male dovetails on another.

XR & XRN Dovetail Stages and Accessories

Our XR series manual stages feature quick-connect dovetails that allow for the construction of multi-axis systems without the need for additional hardware. The common dovetail feature with a single locking clamp makes it quick and simple to swap parts in and out while preserving excellent orthogonality.

Our selection of products with a quick-connect dovetail includes:

• Linear Translation Stages:
  • Stackable 1-Axis Stages
  • Pre-Assembled 2- and 3-Axis Configurations
• Rotational Stages:
  • 360° Flat Rotation
  • Tip/Tilt Goniometers
• Adapters:
  • Z-Axis Assembly Kits
  • Parallel and Perpendicular Mounting between 2" and 3" Dovetails
• Rail Accessories:
  • Stationary Mounting Platforms
  • Rail Component Positioners
• Base Plates and Rails

Most items are available in compact (2" dovetail) and full-size (3" dovetail) varieties. Adapters are available to interface between the two sizes. See the tables below for all available options.

Linear Translation Stages
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Items	Compact 25 mm Stages	Compact 9 mm Vertical Stage	Full-Size 25 mm Stages	Full-Size 50 mm Stages	14 mm Vertical Stage
Motion	X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	Z (Vertical)	X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	Z (Vertical)
Quick-Connect Dovetail	2" Dovetail		3" Dovetail
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Rotation and Goniometric Stages
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Items	Compact Rotation Stage	Compact Goniometric Stages	Full-Size Rotation Stage
Motion	360° Rotation	±8° Tip/Tilt About Fixed Point Above Stage	360° Rotation
Quick-Connect Dovetail	2" Dovetail		3" Dovetail
Additional Features

Stage Adapters
Z-Axis Assembly Kits
	Compact Z-Axis Assembly Kits, 2" Dovetails	Full-Size Z-Axis Assembly Kits, 3" Dovetails
Parallel Mounting Adapters
	Parallel Mounting Adapter, Male 2" Dovetail to Female 3" Dovetail	Parallel Mounting Adapter, Male 3" Dovetail to Female 3" Dovetail
Perpendicular Mounting Adapter
	Perpendicular Mounting Adapter Male 2" Dovetail to Female 3" Dovetail

Dovetail Accessories
Mounting Platforms
	2" Mounting Platforms	3" Mounting Platforms
Rail Positioners
	2" Rail Positioners	3" Rail Positioners

Dovetail Bases
Base Plates
	2" Dovetail Base Plate	3" Dovetail Base Plate with Rotational Adjustment
Rails / Extended Bases
	2" Dovetail Rails	3" Dovetail Rails