Frequently Asked Questions

As the name suggests, a manual linear stage is a manually controlled stage with motion restricted to a single axis. Manual linear stages may also have two or three dimensions. Normally, micrometers are used for actuation and determine the resolution of the stage.

Crossed roller bearing stages provide the technical advantages of ball bearings. Additionally, stainless steel roller bearing design comes with higher load capacity and stiffness. This added benefit is the result of using point contact of a ball as opposed to the line contact in a roller type. It is also worth mentioning that crossed-roller bearing technology offers lower linear and angular deviations compared to ball bearings. With these benefits comes a higher cost of manufacture.

Generally, the following linear stages are most commonly found in scientific and industrial applications: ball bearing and dowel pin bearing stages. The most popular type is the ball bearing which comes in various designs, such as single-row, gothic arch, double-row, etc.

Manual linear stages are either made of aluminum or stainless steel. The latter is used in higher-end models which offer higher resolution, stiffness, load capacity.

The dimensions of the NFP-1461C linear stage are not provided in the product description.

The load capacity of the NFP-1462SR linear stage is not provided in the product description.

The travel range of the NFP-3461SL linear stage is not provided in the product description.

The sensitivity of the NFP-1461CZ linear stage is not provided in the product description.

The weight of the NFP-1462CZ linear stage is not provided in the product description.

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