Aerotech: Linear Motor Drive Precision Stage (PRO560 Series)

Linear Stages

Aerotech manufactures a large selection of positioning stages including linear stage models that utilize our own brushless linear direct-drive servomotors, as well as ball-screw models driven with Aerotech brush or brushless rotary motors. Innovators in linear stage design, manufacture and integration, Aerotech builds linear positioning stages for high-performance applications in industrial robots, fiber optics and photonics, vision systems, machine tools, assembly, semiconductor equipment, medical component laser machining, laser micromachining, electronic manufacturing, and other industrial automation applications.

Aerotech linear stages are available in X, XY and XYZ combinations to meet your motion requirements.

PRO560 Mechanical-Bearing Ball-Screw Linear Stage

Design Features

The PRO560 series is similar in design to the PRO280 series stages but provides additional load carrying capability with a wider cross-section.

Rugged Construction

The robust aluminum cover is hard-coated to provide a scratch resistant surface and the side seals keep dirt and particulates out of the stage to protect the bearing surfaces from contamination. The vertical orientation of the seals easily deflects debris away from the stage and the tabletop can be outfitted with an optional brush assembly to remove any particles that collect on the hard cover. Competitive top-seal designs can ingest debris in the seal, resulting in the eventual failure and replacement of the sealing mechanism.

NEMA 34 Motor Support

The PRO560 has a NEMA 34 motor flange mounting interface and can be ordered with an Aerotech standard brushless rotary motor installed. Alternatively, the stage can be ordered without a motor for the attachment of third-party NEMA 34 DC brush, brushless or stepper motors.

Highly Configurable

The stage is equipped with a ground 5 mm/rev ball screw and can be outfitted with English or metric bolt-hole pattern tabletops. A motor-mounted brake option is available to prevent back driving the screw when power is removed from the servomotor with the stage in a vertical orientation. A fold-back kit is also available to effectively reduce the overall stage length for space-constrained applications.

Model No.: PRO560-0300, PRO560-0400, PRO560-0500, PRO560-0600, PRO560-0800, PRO560-1000