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ZA45
ZA45
  • Top Flange: 4½” (CF63)
  • Bottom Flange: 4½” (CF63)
  • Clear ID: 2.87″ (73)

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  • DIGITAL READOUT:
    • Yes - 0"-12" Z Travel
    • Yes - 12"-24" Z Travel
    • Yes - 24"-36" Z Travel
    • No
  • 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: 4½” (CF63) tapped, Standard:
    • Inch Tapped
    • Metric Tapped
  • Base Flange Size: Clearance Holes Standard
    • 4½" (CF63) Standard
    • 6" (CF100)
  • For Custom Flange Configurations and Outboard Support Guide: Consult Factory

Product Description

The ZA45, ZA12, 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 ZA45-series translator will provide years of trouble-free service when simple maintenance is performed.

The ZA45-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.

ZA45 TRANSLATOR DIMENSIONS

Clear ID 2.87″ (73)

Model

Z Travel

Compressed Height

ZA450 6″ (150) 3.8″ (97)
ZA4508 8″ (200) 4.1″ (104)
ZA4512 12″ (300) 4.7″ (119)
ZA4516 16″ (400) 5.3″ (135)
ZA4520 20″ (500) 5.9″ (150)
ZA4524 24″ (600) 6.5″ (165)
ZA4530 30″ (762) 7.4″ (188)
ZA4536 36″ (914) 8.3″ (221)

For strokes greater than 36″ Contact Factory