Dimensions in inches (mm)

• Top Flange: 2¾” (CF38)
• Bottom Flange: 2.75″ (CF38)
• Clear ID: 1½” (38)

• DIGITAL READOUT:
  • Yes - 0"-12" Z Travel
  • Yes - 12"-24" Z Travel
  • Yes - 24"-36" Z Travel

Outboard Support Guide: Contact Factory

Encoder Options: Contact Factory   

• DRIVE:
  • Manual (Standard)
  • 4 Wire Stepper Motor w/Flying Leads
  • Integrated Motion Control Stepper Motor
  • Integrated Motion Control Stepper w/Controller (first axis)
  • DC Motor
  • DC Motor w/Pendant and Controller
  • Motor Mounts and Limit Switches Only (no motor)
• Top Flange: 2¾" (CF38) Standard:
  • Inch (1/4-28)
  • Metric (M6)
• Base Flange Size:
  • Standard 2.75" (CF38)
  • 4½" (CF63)
  • 6" (CF100)
  Clearance holes standard

Product Description

The ZA12, ZA45, and ZA60-series can be used either as a stand-alone Z Axis translator or in combination with an XY stage such as the MC1500 or the MC2000 to produce a long travel XYZ manipulator that is both rigid and cost-effective. The ZA12-series translator will provide years of trouble-free service when simple maintenance is performed.

The ZA12-series of translators features precision guide rods that are fully supported the entire length of travel. It also includes “Top Flange Tilt”. Neither feature is found on other brands. Frequently, a probe or other device mounted on a chamber flange will not precisely reach a specified point inside the chamber. This can be due to the mass on the end bending the device and/or inaccuracies of chamber port alignments. The Top Flange Tilt feature allows up to ±2° of tilt adjustment at the top (traveling) flange. This provides even greater stability and rigidity, especially on long travel models. ZA-series translators with strokes of up to 112″ (2.8 m) are in use and are mounted both horizontally and vertically.

The lower (or “fixed”) flange can be fitted with in-vacuum support guides for long sample probes. This significantly reduces sag and vibrations in things like long, slim LN₂ dewars, sample holders, and intro rods. The support bearings are vented and allow clearance for thermocouple and power wires.

All vacuum-exposed materials are stainless steel rated for ultra-high vacuum. The frame mechanism is aircraft-grade aluminum with ball bearings and stainless fasteners.

Options include both stepper motors and DC motors. Both motor options include limit switches. The DC motor option includes a handheld forward/reverse switch and a variable speed control. The ZA series of translators has been designed to allow motors to be easily added in the field, thereby avoiding time-consuming, costly factory returns.