• Top Flange: 6″ (CF100)
• Bottom Flange: 6″ (CF100) or larger
• Clear ID: 4.0″ (100)

Dimensions in inches (mm) 

Contact Factory for Encoder Options

• DIGITAL READOUT:
  • Yes - 0"-12" Z Travel
  • Yes - 12"-24" Z Travel
  • Yes - 24"-36" Z Travel
• 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)
• Tapped Top Flange: 6" (CF100) is standard.
  • Inch Tapped
  • Metric Tapped
• Base Flange Size: Clearance Holes Standard
  • 6" (CF100) Standard
  • 8" OD (CF150)
• Outboard Support Guide: Consult Factory

Product Description

The ZA60, the ZA12, and ZA450-series can be used either as a stand-alone Z Axis translator or in combination with an XY stage such as the MC2000 or the MC3000 to produce a long travel XYZ manipulator that is both rigid and cost effective. See the drawing. Despite its modest price, the ZA45-series translator will provide years of trouble-free service when simple maintenance is performed.

The ZA60-series of translators features a robust, 3-piece frame and precision guide rods the entire length of travel. It also includes “Top Flange Tilt”, a feature not 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 utility, 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.

For strokes greater than 36″ Contact Factory