XY-Axis Manual Linear Translation Stages
XY-axis manual linear translation stages are designed to provide precise, high-resolution travel over two orthogonal linear degrees of freedom. More importantly, however, they constrain any form of movement in the other 4 degrees of freedom: pitch, yaw, roll, as well as z-axis translation. They are frequently used in applications such as microscopy, metrology, optical fiber alignment, optical delay lines, interferometry, or wherever exact linear position is required. Industries that utilize linear stages include research, bio-medical, life sciences, astronomy, metrology, semiconductor, and more. OptoSigma offers the largest selection of xy-axis linear translation stages to meet virtually any application. For example, we have the most bearing options of any manufacturer, including EXC™ precision bearing, ball bearing, crossed-roller bearing, linear bearing, and dovetail bearing. If one of our many catalog stages does not meet your requirements, send us a request for a custom stage. OptoSigma is, after all, the industry leader in translation stages.
Selection Guide for Stage Bearings
Bearing Types |
General Performance Category |
Description |
Advantages |
Bearing Contact |
Primary Stage Material |
Standard Platform Sizes |
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Best Performance |
EXC™ bearing technology is used exclusively in our highest performing stages. The bearing ways are processed directly into the body of the stage rather than being separate parts. |
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Extended-Arc Contact, Rolling |
Hardened Tool Steel or Stainless Steel (vacuum compatible) |
□(25, 40, 60, 65, 80, 100, 120) mm |
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High Performance |
Crossed Roller bearing stages provided a good balance of straightness and load capacity |
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Line Contact, Rolling |
Aluminum |
□(25, 40, 60, 65, 80, 100, 120, 200, 300) mm |
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Better Performance |
Ball-bearing stages provide cost-effective solutions for standard lab and research applications |
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Point Contact, Rolling |
Aluminum |
□(25, 40, 60, 65) mm |
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Good Performance |
Dovetail Bearing stages Best for use in OEM Set-and-Lock applications |
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Planar Contact, Sliding |
Brass |
□(15, 25, 40, 60, 65) mm |
