Manual Translation Stages and Slides

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Crossed-Roller Bearing Linear Translation Stages (Standard-Top Model)

TECHSPEC^® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

Crossed-Roller Bearing Linear Translation Stages (Standard-Top Model)

Four Sizes Ranging from 30 x 30mm to 125 x 125mm
English and Metric Hole Patterns Available
Micrometer and Lead Screw Drive Options
Easily Configured into X-Y and X-Y-Z Configurations

Crossed-Roller Bearing Linear Translation Stages (Thru-Hole Model)

TECHSPEC^® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

Crossed-Roller Bearing Linear Translation Stages (Thru-Hole Model)

Four Sizes Ranging from 30 x 30mm to 125 x 125mm
Thru-Hole Design for Optical Path Transmission
English and Metric Hole Patterns Available
Micrometer and Lead Screw Drive Options

Crossed-Roller Bearing Pre-Assembled Z-Axis Translation Stages

TECHSPEC^® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

Crossed-Roller Bearing Pre-Assembled Z-Axis Translation Stages

Pre-Assembled Z-Axis Configuration
High Accuracy and Rigidity
Compatible with 30mm, 40mm, 70mm and 125mm TECHSPEC® Crossed-Roller Bearing Translation Stages

TECHSPEC^® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

Vertical Translation Stages

Mechanically Compatible with our TECHSPEC® Stages
Class 100 (ISO 5) Cleanroom Compatible
Fine Micrometer Movement
Locking Screw on Stages

TECHSPEC^® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

Rotary Stages

Low Profile Design
Precision Micrometer Drive
Slide-Fit Guide System
360° Coarse Rotation, ±5° Total Fine Rotation
Mechanically Compatible to Other TECHSPEC® Stages
Locking Screw on All Stages
Class 100 (ISO 5) Clean Room Compatible

TECHSPEC^® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

Tip-Tilt Stages

Metric and English Hole Pattern Versions Available
Tilt Control in Two Axes (Kinematic Movement)
Precision Micrometer Drive
Mechanically Compatible to Other TECHSPEC® Stages

TECHSPEC^® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

Goniometers

Metric and English Hole Patterns Available
Stackable for Two-Axis Rotation
Mechanically Compatible with our TECHSPEC® Stages

TECHSPEC^® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

New X-Y Positioning Stages

Compatible with Our TECHSPEC® Manual Translation Stages for Additional Axis Alignment
±12.5mm or ±35mm Travel in Both X and Y for Quick X-Y Positioning
Universal Bottom Plate for Both English and Metric Breadboard Mounting

Metric Z-Axis Stages

Fine Micrometer Movement
Available in Four Sizes
Black Anodized Aluminum
Locking Knob

Metric Rotary Stages

Precision Micrometer Drive and Manual Drive Options
360° Coarse Rotation
Micrometer Drive Models Provide ±5° Fine Rotation
Black Anodized Aluminum Construction

Metric Tilt Platform

Tilt Control in Two Axes (±2.5°)
Multiple Tapped and C’bored Holes for Easy Mounting
Black Anodized Aluminum

Metric Goniometers

Stackable for Two-Axis Rotation
Durable Brass Construction
Dovetail Design with Vernier Scale

Metric Lab Jacks

Rugged, Black Anodized Aluminum Construction
Fine Lead Screw for Precision Movement
Large Adjustment Knob for Maximum Control
Locking Knob to Secure Vertical Positioning

English Ball Bearing Translation Stages

Preloaded Ball Bearing Design for Low-Friction Linear Adjustment
Solid-Top and Thru-Hole Versions
English or Metric Micrometer Drive and Fine Screw Drive Available
Stackable for 2-Axis or 3-Axis Movement

Metric Ball Bearing Translation Stages

Preloaded Ball Bearing Design for Low-Friction Linear Adjustment
Solid-Top and Thru-Hole Versions
English or Metric Micrometer Drive and Fine Screw Drive Available
Stackable for 2-Axis or 3-Axis Movement

Positioning Stages with Digital Micrometers

0.001mm Resolution Directly Readable Micrometer
Readout in Inches or Millimeters
Available with English or Metric Mounting Holes

Linear Motion Ball Bearing Slides

High Straight Line Accuracy
Low Wear, Low Friction Sliding Motion
Preloaded to Eliminate Wobble and Unwanted Play

Linear-Rotary Positioning Stage

Compact Stage with Both Linear and Rotary Positioning
Linear Adjustment with a Fine Resolution Micrometer
Coarse or Fine Rotary Adjustment

Compact Rotary Stages

Low Wear, Low Friction Movement with Coarse or Fine Adjustment
2 or 2.62" Diameter Stages with Tapped Mounting Holes
Calibrated Dial with 12 Minute Vernier for Accurate Read-Out

Heavy Load Capacity Rotary Positioning Stages

Normal Load Capacity of 25lb (11.3kg) for heavy duty applications
Precision Worm Gear Drive
Compatible with Metric and English 5" Ball Stages

Micro Manual Rotary Stage

Small Footprint
17 Degrees of Fine Adjustment
360 Degrees of Coarse Adjustment

Micro Manual Positioning Stages

Two Micro Sizes Available
Versions with Covered Rails
Three Travel Selections
X, XY, and XYZ Axis Models

New Micro Manual Goniometers

Small Footprint
Zero-Backlash Drive System
25mm or 42mm Radius Versions Stackable to Create 2-Axis Version

Miniature Screw Drive Stages

8-32 or M4 Mounting Options Available
Up to 19mm of Linear Travel
Three-Start Screw Drive and Precision Lapped Surfaces for Smooth, Accurate Movement

Leadscrew Drive Stages

Locking Knobs for Secure Positioning
0.5mm Travel per Knob Rotation
Available with up to 15mm Travel in X and Y with 12mm Travel in Z

Rack and Pinion Stages

Aluminum Stage with Brass Rack and Pinion
20mm Travel per Knob Rotation
Scale Features 1mm Increments with Locking Lever
Basic Rack and Pinion Stages Also Available

Basic Rack and Pinion Stages

Multiple Configurations Available
High Load Capacity
Ideal for Applications Requiring Long Travel
Additional Rack and Pinion Stages Available

X-Y-Z Positioning Movement

50mm Diameter Optical Mount
Includes Durable Mounting Base
Helical Rack and Pinion Drive Mechanism

TECHSPEC^® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

Long Travel Rack and Pinion Stages

Carriers Feature One or Two Knobs, with English or Metric Mounting Hole Patterns
Available with Both English and Metric Track Lengths
Preassembled Common Carrier and Track Combinations are Available
Vernier Scales of 0.01” or 0.1mm Resolution

Dovetail Optical Rail Systems

Wide Range of Carrier Length and Mounting Hole Options Available
Low Profile Design with Smooth Movement
Increased Stability and <1mrad Straight Line Accuracy

Compact Optical Rail Systems

Rails and Carriers Available
Mount on English and Metric Breadboards
Low Profile Design

X-Y Positioning Tables

Available Options of 70mm (±35mm)and 200mm(±100mm)Travel in Both X and Y
Ball Bearing or Rack and Pinion Movements for Fast Adjustment
Solid Top Designs

TECHSPEC^® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

New High Load Capacity Dovetail Stages

Compact Overall Size for System Integration
Brass Construction for High Stiffness and Load Capacity
Compatible with All TECHSPEC® Stages

TECHSPEC^® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

Stage Adapter Plates and Accessories

Compatible with 30mm, 40mm, 70mm and 125mm TECHSPEC® Crossed Roller Translation Stages
Compatible with Rotary and Tip-Tilt TECHSPEC® Stages
Used to Configure Stages into X-Y-Z Configurations
Black Anodized Aluminum Construction

Drive Mechanisms

Micrometer, Fine Screw, Digital and Differential Options Available
Compatible with our Ball Bearing Stages

New Zaber™ Linear Actuators

Used to Automate Manual Stage Drives
No Separate Controller Board or Driver Required
0.1μm Resolution
Power Supply and Data Cable Sold as Separate Accessories

Zaber™ High Accuracy Linear Actuators

Miniature, Robust Design
Integrated Motor and Controller
Controlled Manually or via RS-232 Serial Interface

90° Angle Brackets

Metric, English and Common Slotted Versions
Standard ¼-20 or M6 x 1.0 Holes/Slots or AllSlots
Large and Small Sizes
Black Anodized Aluminum Construction

Top Plates for Ball Bearing Stages and Slides

Mounts English/Metric Post or Post Holders to Translation Stages
Center ¼-20, M6 x 1.0 or M16 x 1.0 Threaded Hole
Black Anodized Aluminum Construction

Adapter Plates for Ball Bearing Stages and Slides

Designed for Our Linear Positing Stages and Slides
Centered ¼-20 Hole Enables Use with Posts and Post Holders

Z-Axis Brackets for Ball Bearing Stages

Combine Ball Bearing Stages into 3 Axis Positioning Systems
Designs for 1.25, 1.75, 2.62, and 5" Stages
Aluminum Construction with Black Anodized Finish

Metric/English and English/Metric Adapter Plates

Connects Metric/English Components to English/Metric Breadboards
Standard ¼-20 or M6 x 1.0 Holes and Slots
Center C’bore Can Be Used for ¼ or M6 S.H.C.S.
Large and Small Sizes
Black Anodized Aluminum Construction

Thread-to-Thread Adapters

Male to Female Thread Design
Ideal for Mating Optical Mounts and Components
For use with ¼-20 or M6 Breadboard Applications

Ball-Point Hex Driver Sets

English and Metric Driver Sets
Up to 25° Angled Entry into Fasteners
Ideal for use with the TECHSPEC® Cage System

Allen Wrenches

English and Metric

Socket Head Cap Screws

Ideal for Use with Our English Sized Positioning Equipment
A Broad Selection of Sizes Available
50 Pieces per Package
Socket Head Cap Screw Kits Available
Allen Wrenches Also Available

Socket Head Cap Screw Kits

English and Metric Kits Available
Comes with Storage Case
Comes with Most Popular Sizes and Lengths

Socket Head Set Screws

A Broad Selection of Sizes Available
Socket Head Set Screw Kits Available
Allen Wrenches Also Available
Used in a Variety of Breadboard Configurations in Typical Lab Quantities.

Socket Head Set Screw Kits

English and Metric Kits Available
Includes Most Frequently Requested Socket Head Set Screws

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Manual Translation Stages are used to provide varying degrees of movement to mounted optical components for a range of optical applications. Stages are mounting surfaces that feature movement capabilities across one or more axes. Manual Translation Stages use a number of different methods to achieve movement including ball bearings, rack and pinion, crossed roller, or leadscrew, allowing optical components to be easily moved or repositioned without the need for removal or recalibration. Manual Translation Stages are ideal choices for use in a number of optical systems.

Edmund Optics offers a wide range of Translation Stages suited for many optical needs. Translation Stages are key additions to any optical system that requires fast or precise movement of components. Some Manual Translation Stages may also be linked together to provide additional axes of movement beyond their individual capabilities for increased versatility. A selection of mounting adapters is also available for integrating with additional types of work surfaces.