With 4.5″ (DN63CF) Flanges

Dimensions are in inches (mm)

Clearance ID 2.87″ (73)

Contact Factory for Encoder Options

• XY Travel:
  • ± 0.5" (12.5 mm)
  • ± 1.0" (25 mm)
• Drive:
  • Manual
  • Motorized
• Top Flange Options:
  • Clearance Holes (Standard)
  • Tapped Inch
  • Tapped Metric
• Bottom Flange Options:
  • Clearance Holes (Standard)
  • Tapped Inch
  • Tapped Metric
  • 6" CF Flange Tapped
  • 8" CF Flange Tapped
• Horizontal Mounting Kit:
  • No
  • Yes

Product Description

The MC-series of XY translators combine extremely high rigidity, a large working bore, and affordable cost.

They are available in both ± 1.0" (± 25 mm) and ± 0.5″ (± 12.5 mm) travel with a circular pattern, in both manual and stepper motorized versions. Conversion from micrometers to stepper motors can be done in 15 minutes at the user’s site.

The MC-series ranges from the very large MC3000, through the MC2000, to the MC1500 shown here, and the compact MC1000. Features include a ±2° tilt adjustment on the top flange and the ability to mount the X-axis micrometer (or motor) on either side, which is standard.

One distinct advantage of the MC1500 is cost savings when long Z Axis strokes are required. Since only the bellows in the XY portion need to be larger than the probe, users can extend the Z Axis stroke using a smaller diameter (and less costly) bellows that just clears the probe running through it.

For horizontal mounting (i.e., with flange faces vertical), dual constant force counterbalance springs are available to compensate for gravitational loads. This feature can be added in the field after accurately determining the weight of the mounted devices.

To make your selection, add the total travel required in either the X or Y axis to the maximum diameter of the device passing through the translator. This sum determines the minimum bellows inside diameter (ID).

Next, select the bottom flange that best matches your chamber or other equipment. While the most common size is 4.5″ OD (CF63), flange sizes of 6″ (CF100), 8″ (CF150), and larger are available. Consult the factory for more information.

Finally, select the Z axis translator that best matches your device to complete your XYZ sample manipulator.

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