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Motorized Linear Stages

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Features and Application Notes

Range of Motion: 0.50" (12.7 mm) through 5.2" (132.1 mm)

The high performance compact positioning voice coil driven linear stages are used in positioning applications where high speed, high acceleration or high accuracy is required.

The motorized linear stages are fully self-contained. Each stage utilizes one or two voice coil motor(s), a linear carriage system, an optical quadrature encoder feedback device and a home switch. The standard positioning resolutions of 1 micron through 30 microns are available for immediate delivery. Other resolutions are available upon request.

Range of motion is from 0.50” (12.7 mm) through 5.20” (132.1 mm). Continuous (stall) forces range from 1 lb (4.5 N) through 23.0 lb (102 N). The intermittent forces at 10% duty cycle are from 3.1 lb (13.8 N) through 73 lb (323 N).

The stages may be stacked in XY, XZ and XYZ configurations.

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 1 micron Continuous Force: 1.0 lb (4.6 N) Intermittent Force: 3.2 lb (14.4 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Cross Roller Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-025-038-02-B1-01 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 30 microns Continuous Force: 1.0 lb (4.6 N) Intermittent Force: 3.2 lb (14.4 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Linear Ball Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-025-038-02-B1-30 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 1 micron Continuous Force: 2.0 lb (9.2 N) Intermittent Force: 6.4 lb (28.8 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Cross Roller Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-025-038-02-B2-01 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 30 microns Continuous Force: 2.0 lb (9.2 N) Intermittent Force: 6.4 lb (28.8 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Linear Ball Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-025-038-02-B2-30 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 1 micron Continuous Force: 1.0 lb (4.6 N) Intermittent Force: 3.2 lb (14.4 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Cross Roller Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-025-038-02-F1-01 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 30 microns Continuous Force: 1.0 lb (4.6 N) Intermittent Force: 3.2 lb (14.4 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Linear Ball Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-025-038-02-F1-30 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 1 micron Continuous Force: 2.0 lb (9.2 N) Intermittent Force: 6.4 lb (28.8 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Cross Roller Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-025-038-02-F2-01 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 30 microns Continuous Force: 2.0 lb (9.2 N) Intermittent Force: 6.4 lb (28.8 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Linear Ball Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-025-038-02-F2-30 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 1 micron Continuous Force: 1.9 lb (8.3 N) Intermittent Force: 5.9 lb (26.1 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Cross Roller Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-032-038-02-B1-01 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 30 microns Continuous Force: 1.9 lb (8.3 N) Intermittent Force: 5.9 lb (26.1 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Linear Ball Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-032-038-02-B1-30 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 1 micron Continuous Force: 3.8 lb (16.6 N) Intermittent Force: 11.8 lb (52.2 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Cross Roller Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-032-038-02-B2-01 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 30 micron Continuous Force: 3.8 lb (16.6 N) Intermittent Force: 11.8 lb (52.2 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Linear Ball Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-032-038-02-B2-30 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 1 micron Continuous Force: 1.9 lb (8.3 N) Intermittent Force: 5.9 lb (26.1 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Cross Roller Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-032-038-02-F1-01 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 30 microns Continuous Force: 1.9 lb (8.3 N) Intermittent Force: 5.9 lb (26.1 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Linear Ball Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-032-038-02-F1-30 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 1 micron Continuous Force: 3.8 lb (16.6 N) Intermittent Force: 11.8 lb (52.2 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Cross Roller Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-032-038-02-F2-01 data sheet

Comparison Table

	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.97” (24.6 mm) Positioning Resolution: 30 microns Continuous Force: 3.8 lb (16.6 N) Intermittent Force: 11.8 lb (52.2 N) at 10% duty cycle Optional Return Spring Linear Ball Bearing Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs Built-in Home Switch
VCDS-032-038-02-F2-30 data sheet

Comparison Table

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: 3.0 lb (13.4 N)
Intermittent Force: 9.5 lb (42.5 N) at 10% duty cycle

Optional Return Spring

Cross Roller Bearing

Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs

Built-in Home Switch

VCDS-038-038-01-B1-01
data sheet

Comparison Table

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: 30 microns

Continuous Force: 3.0 lb (13.4 N)

Intermittent Force: 9.5 lb (42.5 N) at 10% duty cycle

Optional Return Spring

Linear Ball Bearing

Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs

Built-in Home Switch

VCDS-038-038-01-B1-30
data sheet

Comparison Table

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: 3.0 lb (13.4 N)

Intermittent Force: 9.5 lb (42.5 N) at 10% duty cycle

Optional Return Spring

Cross Roller Bearing

Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs

Built-in Home Switch

VCDS-038-038-01-F1-01
data sheet

Comparison Table

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: 30 microns

Continuous Force: 3.0 lb (13.4 N)

Intermittent Force: 9.5 lb (42.5 N) at 10% duty cycle

Optional Return Spring

Linear Ball Bearing

Quadrature Optical Encoder with Differential Outputs

Built-in Home Switch

VCDS-038-038-01-F1-30
data sheet

Comparison Table

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
data sheet

Comparison Table

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: 30 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
data sheet

Comparison Table

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
data sheet

Comparison Table

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: 30 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
data sheet

Comparison Table


VCDS-051-051-xx data sheet	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 0.70” (17.8 mm) Positioning Resolution: 1, 13 and 26 microns Continuous Force: 6.0 lb (26.7 N) Intermittent Force: 19 lbs (84.3 N) at 10% duty cycle


VCDS-051-064-xx data sheet	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 1.20” (30.5 mm) Positioning Resolution: 1, 13 and 26 microns Continuous Force: 6.4 lb (28.4 N) Intermittent Force: 20.2 lbs (89.9 N) at 10% duty cycle


VCDS-051-089-xx data sheet	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 2.20” (55.9 mm) Positioning Resolution: 1, 13 and 26 microns Continuous Force: 6.0 lb (26.7 N) Intermittent Force: 19 lbs (84.3 N) at 10% duty cycle


VCDS-051-165-xx data sheet	Voice Coil Driven Stage with Quadrature Position Sensor and Home Switch Range of Motion: 5.20” (132.1 mm) Positioning Resolution: 1, 13 and 26 microns Continuous Force: 4.8 lb (21.5 N) Intermittent Force: 15.3 lbs (68.1 N) at 10% duty cycle

The voice coil stage can be accommodated using any of our voice coil motors.

Customized solutions can be provided upon request.

The intermittent force at 10% duty cycle is equal to 3.16 times the continuous force.

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Motorized Linear Stages Comparison Table

Model #	Stroke		Continuous Force		Intermittent Force @ 10% Duty Cycle		Force Constant		Power		Moving Mass		Total Mass		Resolution		Bearing
VCDS-025-038-02-B1-01	0.97	inch	1.0	lb	3.2	lb	0.88	lb/A	10	Watt	6.9	oz	18.7	oz	0.00004	inch	Cross Roller
data sheet	24.6	mm	4.6	N	14.4	N	3.9	N/A			196	gr	529	gr	1	micron

VCDS-025-038-02-B1-30	0.97	inch	1.0	lb	3.2	lb	0.88	lb/A	10	Watt	6.2	oz	17.9	oz	0.0012	inch	Linear Ball
data sheet	24.6	mm	4.6	N	14.4	N	3.9	N/A			177	gr	507	gr	30	micron

VCDS-025-038-02-B2-01	0.97	inch	2.0	lb	6.4	lb	0.88	lb/A	20	Watt	10.6	oz	23.7	oz	0.00004	inch	Cross Roller
data sheet	24.6	mm	9.2	N	28.8	N	3.9	N/A			301	gr	673	gr	1	micron

VCDS-025-038-02-B2-30	0.97	inch	2.0	lb	6.4	lb	0.88	lb/A	20	Watt	9.9	oz	13	oz	0.0012	inch	Linear Ball
data sheet	24.6	mm	9.2	N	28.8	N	3.9	N/A			282	gr	368	gr	30	micron

VCDS-025-038-02-F1-01	0.97	inch	1.0	lb	3.2	lb	0.88	lb/A	10	Watt	4.6	oz	18.7	oz	0.00004	inch	Cross Roller
data sheet	24.6	mm	4.6	N	14.4	N	3.9	N/A			130	gr	529	gr	1	micron

VCDS-025-038-02-F1-30	0.97	inch	1.0	lb	3.2	lb	0.88	lb/A	10	Watt	3.9	oz	17.9	oz	0.0012	inch	Linear Ball
data sheet	24.6	mm	4.6	N	14.4	N	3.9	N/A			111	gr	507	gr	30	micron

VCDS-025-038-02-F2-01	0.97	inch	2.0	lb	6.4	lb	0.88	lb/A	20	Watt	6.0	oz	23.7	oz	0.00004	inch	Cross Roller
data sheet	24.6	mm	9.2	N	28.8	N	3.9	N/A			169	gr	673	gr	1	micron

VCDS-025-038-02-F2-30	0.97	inch	2.0	lb	6.4	lb	0.88	lb/A	20	Watt	5.3	oz	23	oz	0.0012	inch	Linear Ball
data sheet	24.6	mm	9.2	N	28.8	N	3.9	N/A			150	gr	651	gr	30	micron

VCDS-032-038-02-B1-01	0.97	inch	1.9	lb	5.9	lb	0.94	lb/A	16	Watt	9.8	oz	21.7	oz	0.00004	inch	Cross Roller
data sheet	24.6	mm	8.3	N	26.1	N	4.2	N/A			278	gr	614	gr	1	micron

VCDS-032-038-02-B1-30	0.97	inch	1.9	lb	5.9	lb	0.94	lb/A	16	Watt	9.1	oz	20.9	oz	0.0012	inch	Linear Ball
data sheet	24.6	mm	8.3	N	26.1	N	4.2	N/A			259	gr	592	gr	30	micron

VCDS-032-038-02-B2-01	0.97	inch	3.8	lb	11.8	lb	0.94	lb/A	32	Watt	16.6	oz	30.2	oz	0.00004	inch	Cross Roller
data sheet	24.6	mm	16.6	N	52.2	N	4.2	N/A			470	gr	855	gr	1	micron

VCDS-032-038-02-B2-30	0.97	inch	3.8	lb	11.8	lb	0.94	lb/A	32	Watt	15.9	oz	29.4	oz	0.0012	inch	Linear Ball
data sheet	24.6	mm	16.6	N	52.2	N	4.2	N/A			451	gr	833	gr	30	micron

VCDS-032-038-02-F1-01	0.97	inch	1.9	lb	5.9	lb	0.94	lb/A	16	Watt	4.7	oz	21.7	oz	0.00004	inch	Cross Roller
data sheet	24.6	mm	8.3	N	26.1	N	4.2	N/A			133	gr	614	gr	1	micron

VCDS-032-038-02-F1-30	0.97	inch	1.9	lb	5.9	lb	0.94	lb/A	16	Watt	4.0	oz	20.9	oz	0.0012	inch	Linear Ball
data sheet	24.6	mm	8.3	N	26.1	N	4.2	N/A			114	gr	593	gr	30	micron

VCDS-032-038-02-F2-01	0.97	inch	3.8	lb	11.8	lb	0.94	lb/A	32	Watt	6.3	oz	30.2	oz	0.00004	inch	Cross Roller
data sheet	24.6	mm	16.6	N	52.2	N	4.2	N/A			180	gr	855	gr	1	micron

VCDS-032-038-02-F2-30	0.97	inch	3.8	lb	11.8	lb	0.94	lb/A	32	Watt	5.7	oz	29.4	oz	0.0012	inch	Linear Ball
data sheet	24.6	mm	16.6	N	52.2	N	4.2	N/A			161	gr	833	gr	30	micron

VCDS-038-038-01-B1-01	0.97	inch	3.0	lb	9.5	lb	2.3	lb/A	18	Watt	13.1	oz	25.7	oz	0.00004	inch	Cross Roller
data sheet	24.6	mm	13.4	N	42.5	N	10.1	N/A			370	gr	730	gr	1	micron

VCDS-038-038-01-B1-30	0.97	inch	3.0	lb	9.5	lb	2.3	lb/A	18	Watt	12.4	oz	25.0	oz	0.0012	inch	Linear Ball
data sheet	24.6	mm	13.4	N	42.5	N	10.1	N/A			351	gr	708	gr	30	micron

VCDS-038-038-01-F1-01	0.97	inch	3.0	lb	9.5	lb	2.3	lb/A	18	Watt	5.5	oz	25.8	oz	0.00004	inch	Cross Roller
data sheet	24.6	mm	13.4	N	42.5	N	10.1	N/A			155	gr	731	gr	1	micron

VCDS-038-038-01-F1-30	0.97	inch	3.0	lb	9.5	lb	2.3	lb/A	18	Watt	6.4	oz	31.3	oz	0.0012	inch	Linear Ball
data sheet	24.6	mm	13.4	N	42.5	N	10.1	N/A			181	gr	886	gr	30	micron

VCDS-051-032-01-B1-01	0.97	inch	6.3	lb	20.0	lb	1.9	lb/A	25	Watt	17.8	oz	32.0	oz	0.00004	inch	Cross Roller
data sheet	24.6	mm	28.2	N	89.9	N	8.4	N/A			505	gr	908	gr	1	micron

VCDS-051-032-01-B1-30	0.97	inch	6.3	lb	20.0	lb	1.9	lb/A	25	Watt	17.1	oz	31.3	oz	0.0012	inch	Linear Ball
data sheet	24.6	mm	28.2	N	89.9	N	8.4	N/A			486	gr	886	gr	30	micron

VCDS-051-032-01-F1-01	0.97	inch	6.3	lb	20.0	lb	1.9	lb/A	25	Watt	7.1	oz	32.0	oz	0.00004	inch	Cross Roller
data sheet	24.6	mm	28.2	N	89.9	N	8.4	N/A			200	gr	908	gr	1	micron

VCDS-051-032-01-F1-30	0.97	inch	6.3	lb	20.0	lb	1.9	lb/A	25	Watt	6.4	oz	31.3	oz	0.0012	inch	Linear Ball
data sheet	24.6	mm	28.2	N	89.9	N	8.4	N/A			181	gr	886	gr	30	micron

The voice coil stage can be accommodated using any of our voice coil motors.

Customized solutions can be provided upon request.

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Features

Low Cost
High Speed Positioning
Zero Backlash
Compact Package
Integrated Position Feedback Sensor
High Force Generation
Ball Bearing Slide
Horizontal or Vertical Operation

Typical Applications

Automatic Assembly
Component Pin Insertion
Glass Cutting
Glue and Grease Dispensing
Height Gage
Labeling Machine
Laser Cutting
Lens Polishing
Medical Pinch Valve and Flow Control
Pick and Place
Robotics
Screen Printing
Screw Adjusting
Spot Welding
Stacking of Components
Switch Testing
Tension Control
Wafer Transport

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