Air bearing linear positioning stage
LAB-S ABTech Inc

For end-supported "span" applications or any application that requires uniform stiffness on every side of the carriage, with multiple face mounting options, choose ABTech's ultra-precision LAB-S series of square air bearing stages. These slides are also commonly used in vertical orientation with internal weight for counterbalancing. Choose from 4 inch (100mm) or 7 inch (180mm) carriage widths and rail lengths up to 42 inches (1067mm) for extended travel.

OPTIONS

Aluminum, stainless steel, ceramic or granite rails; aluminum or stainless steel carriages; vertical, horizontal or stacked configurations.

ACCESSORIES

High-resolution optical encoders (available with millions of counts per inch); direct drive brushless DC motors (with a wide range of motor, torque and load sizing); drive amplifiers and programmable controllers; end stops (fixed or pneumatic); bellows or solid way covers; cable management systems.