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Micro Manual Positioning Stages

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

These stages are a dimensional breakthrough and the smallest positioners available today. Positive spring loaded carriage provides precise, smooth motion with no backlash. Straight line accuracy under 2 microns. Features fine 80 TPI lead screw drive. The larger series, Stage Size B, are for longer travel, higher load applications. Fully metric compatible clearance holes. Covered Rail versions are slightly wider, but offer protection for the guide rails. Accessories allow for mounting our precision pinholes for spatial filtering applications. Anodized aluminum construction with stainless rails.

Common Specifications

Guide System:

Ball Bearing

Drive Orientation:

Center Drive

Construction:

Aluminum Body, Stainless Steel Rails

Wobble (mrad):

0.01

Type of Drive:

Fine Screw (80 Pitch)

Products
Technical Information
Accessories
Related Products
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Products

Type of Movement	Type	Type of Drive	Stage Size (inches)	Travel (inches)	Center Hole	Stock Number	Price	Buy
Linear (X) Linear (X-Y) Linear (X-Y-Z)	English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.44 x 1.03 0.56 x 1.03 0.66 x 1.74 0.75 x 1.74	0.125 0.22 0.5	0.155 (3.94mm) thru with 8-32 tap 0.155 (3.9mm) Thru with 8-32 TPI Threaded 0.275 (7.0mm) Thru with 5/16-24 TPI Thread		278,00 300,00 540,00 580,00 770,00 790,00 865,00
Linear (X) Linear (X)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.44 x 1.03 0.44 x 1.03	0.125 0.125	0.155" (3.9mm) Thru with 8-32 TPI Threaded	#38-526	278,00 €278,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Linear (X) Linear (X)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.44 x 1.03 0.44 x 1.03	0.22 0.22	0.155" (3.9mm) Thru with 8-32 TPI Threaded	#56-419	300,00 €300,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Linear (X) Linear (X)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.56 x 1.03 0.56 x 1.03	0.125 0.125	0.155 (3.94mm) thru with 8-32 tap 0.155" (3.94mm) thru with 8-32 tap	#56-416	300,00 €300,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Linear (X-Y) Linear (X-Y)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.44 x 1.03 0.44 x 1.03	0.125 0.125	0.155" (3.9mm) Thru with 8-32 TPI Threaded	#38-527	540,00 €540,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Linear (X-Y) Linear (X-Y)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.44 x 1.03 0.44 x 1.03	0.22 0.22	0.155" (3.9mm) Thru with 8-32 TPI Threaded	#56-420	580,00 €580,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Linear (X-Y) Linear (X-Y)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.56 x 1.03 0.56 x 1.03	0.125 0.125	0.155 (3.94mm) thru with 8-32 tap 0.155" (3.94mm) thru with 8-32 tap	#56-417	540,00 €540,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Linear (X-Y-Z) Linear (X-Y-Z)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.44 x 1.03 0.44 x 1.03	0.125 0.125	0.155" (3.9mm) Thru with 8-32 TPI Threaded	#38-528	770,00 €770,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Linear (X-Y-Z) Linear (X-Y-Z)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.44 x 1.03 0.44 x 1.03	0.22 0.22	0.155" (3.9mm) Thru with 8-32 TPI Threaded	#56-421	865,00 €865,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Linear (X-Y-Z) Linear (X-Y-Z)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.56 x 1.03 0.56 x 1.03	0.125 0.125	0.275" (7.0mm) Thru with 5/16-24 TPI Thread	#56-418	790,00 €790,00 Request Quote	Contact Us ×
Linear (X) Linear (X)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.66 x 1.74 0.66 x 1.74	0.5 0.5	0.275" (7.0mm) Thru with 5/16-24 TPI Thread	#38-531	278,00 €278,00 Request Quote	In Stock ×
Linear (X) Linear (X)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.75 x 1.74 0.75 x 1.74	0.5 0.5	0.275" (7.0mm) Thru with 5/16-24 TPI Thread	#56-422	300,00 €300,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Linear (X-Y) Linear (X-Y)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.66 x 1.74 0.66 x 1.74	0.5 0.5	0.275" (7.0mm) Thru with 5/16-24 TPI Thread	#38-532	540,00 €540,00 Request Quote	In Stock ×
Linear (X-Y) Linear (X-Y)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.75 x 1.74 0.75 x 1.74	0.5 0.5	0.275" (7.0mm) Thru with 5/16-24 TPI Thread	#56-423	540,00 €540,00 Request Quote	Contact Us ×
Linear (X-Y-Z) Linear (X-Y-Z)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.66 x 1.74 0.66 x 1.74	0.5 0.5	0.275" (7.0mm) Thru with 5/16-24 TPI Thread	#38-533	770,00 €770,00 Request Quote	Contact Us ×
Linear (X-Y-Z) Linear (X-Y-Z)	English English	Fine Screw (80 Pitch) Fine Screw (80 Pitch)	0.75 x 1.74 0.75 x 1.74	0.5 0.5	0.275" (7.0mm) Thru with 5/16-24 TPI Thread	#56-424	790,00 €790,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×

Technical Information

#38-534

#38-529

Accessories

Note: Compatible accessories for individual stock numbers may vary. If unsure about which accessories work with your products, please contact us here.

Title	Stock Number	Price	Buy

Breadboard Mounting Plate (1.5" sq w/ ¼-20 Thru Holes) (A)	#38-530	68,00 €68,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Breadboard Mounting Plate (2.5" sq w/ ¼-20 Thru Holes) (B)	#38-535	68,00 €68,00 Request Quote	In Stock ×
DIN microscope Objective Adapter, mounting screws included (B)	#53-858	80,50 €80,50 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Pinhole Adapter Accessory for 9.5mm Diameter Pinholes (A)	#38-529	68,00 €68,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Pinhole Adapter Accessory for 9.5mm Diameter Pinholes (B)	#38-534	68,00 €68,00 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Z Axis Bracket for 0.125" Stages(A)	#57-247	96,50 €96,50 Request Quote	3-4 days ×
Z Axis Bracket for 0.5" Stages(B)	#57-533	96,50 €96,50 Request Quote	3-4 days ×

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