Linear Translation Stages: 2" (50 mm) Travel, Manual, Crossed Roller Bearings

2" (50 mm) TravelMax™ with Manual Adjusters

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2in (50 mm) TravelMax™ with Manual Adjusters

TravelMax™ Translation Stages
Travel	2" (50 mm)
Bearings	Crossed Roller
Horizontal Load Capacity	66 lbs (30 kg)
Vertical Load Capacity	22 lbs (10 kg)
Weight (Including Drive)	4.19 lbs (1.9 kg)
Runout Over Full Range	±0.0004" (±10 µm)
Body Construction	All Steel

TravelMax Cross-Roller Bearing Stages Selection Guide
1" (25 mm) Travel
2" (50 mm) Travel

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LNR50P4 Base Plate

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XYZ Configuration Using Three LNR50M Stages with Base Plate LNR50P1 and Right-Angle Bracket LNR50P2

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LNR50P2 Right-Angle Bracket

Features

Rugged, Thermally Matched All-Steel Construction
Heavy-Duty Cross Roller Bearings
Right- or Left-Handed XYZ Configurable
Multiple Drive Options
Extremely Long Life

TravelMax Steel Stages
TravelMax series stages are equipped with actuator side clamps that are removable, thereby allowing any combination of manual, piezo extenders, or motorized actuators to be fitted. The stages featured here are shipped preconfigured with either a micrometer drive (LNR50M) or a differential drive (LNR50DD). Pre-configured motorized stages are also available. Alternatively, the stage can be purchased without drives; please contact Tech Support for a quote.

Although these stages are supplied pre-configured with an actuator, these can be easily replaced if the application requirements change. Please see our compatible actuators subgroup below for details of other compatible actuators such as motor or piezo drives.

These stages offer stability, long travel, and high load capacity as well as flexible drive options, making them an ideal solution for all translation applications. Designed with the highest quality linear rails available, the performance is further enhanced by utilizing thermally matched materials that ensure stability, even in less-than-ideal conditions. The rigidity of the all-steel construction, along with the heavy-duty cross-roller bearings, provides uniform performance over the entire 2" (50 mm) range of motion.

Two drive options are available depending on application requirements. The standard micrometer supplied with the LNR50M provides a 2" range with a thread pitch of 0.1 mm. The Vernier provides graduations every 10 µm. The LNR50DD is equipped with a differential drive. The coarse adjustment provides 0.5 mm per revolution while the fine adjustment provides 50 μm per revolution. A Vernier scale on the differential drive has graduations every 1 µm.

Wide Range of Mounting Options
The TravelMax™ was designed with flexibility and functionality in mind. The top and bottom surfaces of the LNR series of stages are equipped with a wide array of 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes to maximize the mounting flexibility of components. Two counterbored clearance holes are present in the moving world to allow the stage to be bolted easily to the work surface in either a left- or right-handed configuration.

The LNR50P4 base plate provides additional mounting options and provides extra clearance between the stage and the work surface (e.g., when fitting motor drives). Tapped holes match up to the two counterbored clearance holes mentioned above, and four slotted holes allow the LNR50P2 angle bracket to be attached directly. The base plate measures 100 mm x 145 mm x 12 mm.

The LNR50P2 angle bracket allows the LNR stage to be mounted vertically. When combined with the LNR50P4 described above, it can be used to build an XZ, YZ, or XYZ configuration.

Item #	LNR50DD	LNR50M
Adjuster Type	Differential Adjusters	Micrometer
Travel	2" (50 mm)
Screw Pitch	Coarse: 0.5 mm Fine: 25 µm	0.1 mm
Locking Mechanism	Collet Style	N/A
Vernier Graduations	N/A	10 µm
Bearings	Crossed Roller
Horizontal Load Capacity	66 lbs (30 kg)
Vertical Load Capacity	22 lbs (10 kg)
Weight (Without Drives)	3.96 lbs (1.8 kg)
Runout^a Over Full Range	+/-0.0004" (10 µm)
Pitch Angular Deviation	0.03°
Yaw Angular Deviation	0.015°
Body Construction	All Steel

The deviation from an imaginary plane that is parallel to the intended axis of travel.

Posted Comments:

scd2 (posted 2014-12-19 13:53:59.92)

The solidworks file for the LNR50P2 appears to have metric spaced holes for one of the two plates. I imagine these should have an inch-based hole spacing.

jvigroux (posted 2014-12-24 05:37:35.0)

The SolidWorks file is correct. The only difference between the metric and imperial versions of this product is the two tapped holes which are M6 on the metric and ¼-20 UNC on the imperial. All hole spacing are the same. The holes are sized so that they can accommodate M6 screws on a 50mm pitch or ¼-20 UNC screws on a 2” pitch.

aaronleow (posted 2013-07-29 14:31:19.327)

does this part come with a through hole in the middle so that I can shine optical stuff through it? Thanks

jlow (posted 2013-07-29 11:26:00.0)

Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: The LNR50 stage do not have a through hole in the middle. There are two through holes but those are for mounting the stage onto another surface.

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 bearings 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 aluminum.

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 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 mm (1.97")
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, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, 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" Stage	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, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ
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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	MVS Series 1/2" Vertical Stage	MVS Series 1" Vertical Stage	VAP Series 4" and 10" Vertical Stages
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Travel	1/2" (13.0 mm)	1" (25.0 mm)	4" (101.6 mm)	10" (254 mm)
Drive Type	Micrometer	Micrometer	Adjuster Knob and Coarse Manual Positioning
Platform Size	2.36" x 2.36" (60.0 mm x 60.0 mm)		3.00" x 6.00" (76.2 mm 152.4 mm)
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Type of Actuator	Item #	Travel Range
Manual This Differential drive has been designed for use the TravelMax series stages, and provides 2.0" (50 mm) of coarse adjustment (500 µm per rev) and 300 µm of fine adjustment (50 µm per rev). The large diameter knob has graduations every 1.0 µm and allows precise, ultra-smooth control over the entire range of motion.	DRV8	50 mm (2")
Open-Loop Piezo The PAS series Piezo Actuators provide adjustment lengths of 20 µm, 40 µm, or 100 µm at a resolution of 20 nm, 40 nm, and 100 nm respectively. The drive voltage is 0 - 75 V. Thorlabs supplies a number of suitable piezo controllers such as our KPZ101 K-Cube™ piezo driver. Alternate drivers with a BNC connector can be used with the MDC40211 SMC-to-BNC adapter. The actuator is shipped with a flat tip as shown, but can accept any of our PAA Series actuator tips.	PAS005 PAS009 PAS015	20 µm 40 µm 100 µm
Closed-Loop Piezo The PAZ009 actuator has a travel range of 40 µm at a resolution of 10 nm. The drive voltage for this actuator is 0 - 75 V. Feedback connection is provided via a 7 pin LEMO connector that can be used in conjunction with our APT series of motion controllers, such as our BPC301 benchtop piezo driver. Alternate drivers with a BNC connector can be used with the MDC40211 or T4292 SMC-to-BNC adapters. The actuator is shipped with a flat tip as shown, but can accept any of our PAA Series actuator tips.	PAZ009	40 µm
Stepper Motor Drives The DRV225 and DRV250 stepper motors offer 25 mm (1") or 50 mm (2") of travel, respectively. When used with one of our BSC201, BSC202, or BSC203 Stepper Motor Controllers, a resolution better than 50 nm can be achieved. The hybrid stepper motor has a rotor that consists of 50 individual magnetic teeth, which is ideally suited for micro-stepping applications. With 409 600 microsteps per revolution, micro-stepping also ensures smooth low-speed motion with low vibrational noise. Each stepper motor drive is equipped with a trapezoidal screw thread for more efficient high-load operation than is available from a standard threading.	DRV225 DRV250	25 mm (1") 50 mm (2")

Stepper Motor Acuator^a
Item #	DRV225	DRV250
Travel Range	25 mm (0.98")	50 mm (1.97")
Unidirectional Repeatability	±1.6 µm
Bidirectional Repeatability	±3.9 µm
Maximum Pushing Force^b	180 N
Maximum Velocity	50 mm/s
Maximum Acceleration	50 mm/s²
Limit Switches	Hall Effect
Homing Repeatability	±3.6 µm
Feedback	None^c
Motor Type	2-Phase Stepper Motor
Full Step Angle	1.8°
Lead Screw Pitch	1.0 mm
Microsteps per Revolution	409 600
Actuator Mass	0.58 kg	0.66 kg
Compatible Controllers	BSC201, BSC202, BSC203, or MST602

For complete specifications, see the manual.
The unit requires a preload in order to function properly and should be used only for pushing loads. Do not use for pulling.
Although feedback is not provided within the actuator, closed-loop control can be achieved by using the LNR502E(/M) stage.

Manual Actuators
Item #	DRV8
Coarse Adjustment Range	2.0" (50.8 mm)
Coarse Adjustment Pitch	0.5 mm
Fine Adjustment Range	300 µm
Fine Adjustment Pitch	0.05 mm with 1 µm Graduations

Open Loop Piezo Actuators
Item #	PAS005	PAS009	PAS015
Travel	20 µm	40 µm	100 µm
Length	2.24" (57 mm)	3.66" (93 mm)	7.91" (201 mm)
Resolution	20 nm	40 nm	100 nm
Capacitance	3.6 µF	7.2 µF	18 µF
Feedback	N/A
Accuracy	N/A
Repeatablity	N/A
Included Cable	SMC Female, 3 m
Recommended Controllers	BPC301, MDT694B, MPZ601, KPZ101
Compatible Stages	LNR50 Series or OEM Applications

Closed Loop Piezo Actuators
Item #	PAZ009
Travel	40 µm
Length	3.66" (93 mm)
Resolution^a	10 nm
Capacitance	7.2 µF
Feedback	Strain Gauge
Accuracy	+1% / -0%
Repeatablity	0.7 µm
Included Cables	SMC Female to SMC Female, 3 m 9-pin D-Sub Male to 7-pin LEMO Female, 3 m
Recommended Controllers	BPC301, MPZ601, KPZ101/KSG101
Compatible Stages	LNR50 Series or OEM Applications

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