Vacuum Compatible Voice Coil Motors


Vacuum Compatible Voice Coil Motor

These high performance, compact, multi-axis positioning voice coil driven linear stages, having a large axial hole throughout the entire body structure are ideal for optical focusing, scanning and other precision positioning applications requiring an axial opening through the stage.


The motorized linear stages are fully self-contained. Each stage utilizes one voice coil motor, a linear carriage system, an optical quadrature encoder feedback device and a home switch. The standard positioning resolutions of 1 micron through 29.95 microns are available for immediate delivery. Other resolutions are available upon request.


The voice coil actuators are the simplest type of electric motors to operate. The non-commuted motor construction increases reliability with no cogging. The direct coupling of the motor to the load allows for fast acceleration / deceleration and high speed operation with zero backlash. The low moving mass also allows for high bandwidth servo loops.


The Range of motion is from 0.70” (17.8 mm) through 5.20” (132.1 mm). The continuous (stall) force is 6.3 lb (28.2 N). The intermittent force at 10% duty cycle is 20.0 lb (89.9 N).


The carriage system utilizes cross roller, re-circulating or linear bearings depending on size and resolution.


Small footprint is ideal for compact positioning applications.


The optional spring ensures the return of carriage upon loss of power, making the stage ideal for vertical or horizontal applications.


Videos of Motorized Linear Stages:

Low Cost MULTI-AXIS Motorized Linear Stages Two-axis Voice Coil Motor Stage by MOTICONT SINGLE-AXIS Positioning Linear Motor Stage by MOTICONT

Motorized Linear Stages Catalog in PDF Datasheet in PDF



Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-032-B1-01
 
 

Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm)
  • Efficient Force within First 0.750" (19.1 mm) of Stroke
  • Positioning Resolution: 1 micron
  • Continuous Force: 6.3 lb (28.2 N)
  • Intermittent Force:  20.0 lb (89.9 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Cross Roller Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-032-01-B1-01
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    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-032-01-B1-30
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm)
  • Efficient Force within First 0.750" (19.1 mm) of Stroke
  • Positioning Resolution: 29.95 microns
  • Continuous Force: 6.3 lb (28.2 N)
  • Intermittent Force:  20.0 lb (89.9 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-032-01-B1-30
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    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-032-01-F1-01
     
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) 
  • Efficient Force within First 0.750" (19.1 mm) of Stroke
  • Positioning Resolution: 1 micron
  • Continuous Force: 6.3 lb (28.2 N)
  • Intermittent Force:  20.0 lb (89.9 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Cross Roller Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-032-01-F1-01
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    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-032-01-F1-30
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm)
  • Efficient Force within First 0.750" (19.1 mm) of Stroke
  • Positioning Resolution: 29.95 microns
  • Continuous Force: 6.3 lb (28.2 N)
  • Intermittent Force:  20.0 lb (89.9 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-032-01-F1-30
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    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-051-01-01
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 0.70” (17.8 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 1 micron
  • Continuous Force: 6.0 lb (26.7 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 19 lbs (84.3 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-051-01-01
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    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-051-01-13
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 0.70” (17.8 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 12.7 microns
  • Continuous Force: 6.0 lb (26.7 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 19 lbs (84.3 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-051-01-13
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    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-051-01-26
     
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 0.70” (17.8 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 25.4 microns
  • Continuous Force: 6.0 lb (26.7 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 19 lbs (84.3 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-051-01-26
    Drawing quick view Mechanical Drawing

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-051-01-30
     
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 0.70” (17.8 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 29.95 microns
  • Continuous Force: 6.0 lb (26.7 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 19 lbs (84.3 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-051-01-30
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    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-064-01-01
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 1.20” (30.5 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 1 micron
  • Continuous Force: 6.4 lb (28.4 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 20.2 lbs (89.9 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-064-01-01
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    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-064-01-13
     
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 1.20” (30.5 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 12.7 microns
  • Continuous Force: 6.4 lb (28.4 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 20.2 lbs (89.9 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-064-01-13
    Drawing quick view Mechanical Drawing

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-064-01-26

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 1.20” (30.5 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 25.4 microns
  • Continuous Force: 6.4 lb (28.4 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 20.2 lbs (89.9 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-064-01-26
    Drawing quick view Mechanical Drawing

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-064-01-30
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 1.20” (30.5 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 29.95 microns
  • Continuous Force: 6.4 lb (28.4 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 20.2 lbs (89.9 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-064-01-30
    Drawing quick view Mechanical Drawing

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-089-01-01
     
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 2.20” (55.9 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 1 micron
  • Continuous Force: 6.0 lb (26.7 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 19 lbs (84.3 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-089-01-01
    Drawing quick view Mechanical Drawing

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-089-01-13
     
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 2.20” (55.9 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 12.7 microns
  • Continuous Force: 6.0 lb (26.7 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 19 lbs (84.3 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-089-01-13
    Drawing quick view Mechanical Drawing

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-089-01-26
     
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 2.20” (55.9 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 25.4 microns
  • Continuous Force: 6.0 lb (26.7 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 19 lbs (84.3 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-089-01-26
    Drawing quick view Mechanical Drawing

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-089-01-30
     
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 2.20” (55.9 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 29.95 microns
  • Continuous Force: 6.0 lb (26.7 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 19 lbs (84.3 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-089-01-30
    Drawing quick view Mechanical Drawing

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-165-01-01
     
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 5.20” (132.1 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 1 microns
  • Continuous Force: 4.8 lb (21.5 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 15.3 lbs (68.1 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-165-01-01
    Drawing quick view Mechanical Drawing

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-165-01-13
     
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 5.20” (132.1 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 12.7 microns
  • Continuous Force: 4.8 lb (21.5 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 15.3 lbs (68.1 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home SwitchQuadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-165-01-13
    Drawing quick view Mechanical Drawing

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-165-01-26
     
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 5.20” (132.1 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 25.4 microns
  • Continuous Force: 4.8 lb (21.5 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 15.3 lbs (68.1 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-165-01-26
    Drawing quick view Mechanical Drawing

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    Hollow Core Voice Coil Stage 051-165-01-30
     
     

    Hollow Core Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch

  • Range of Motion: 5.20” (132.1 mm)
  • Positioning Resolution: 29.95 microns
  • Continuous Force: 4.8 lb (21.5 N)
  • Intermittent Force: 15.3 lbs (68.1 N) at 10% duty cycle
  • Optional Return Spring
  • Linear Ball Bearing
  • Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs
  • Built-in Home Switch
  • VCDS-051-165-01-30
    Drawing quick view Mechanical Drawing