Posted to News on 9th Apr 2018, 17:40
ECO Series linear stages: low cost of ownership in linear motion
Aerotech's ECO-LM and ECO-SL series linear stages combine high performance and rugged mechanical design in a cost-effective package. A comprehensive choice of direct-drive linear motor, rotary servo motor or stepping motor versions is available across 44 models with travels from 50mm to 800mm, plus vacuum and clean room versions.
The ECO linear stage series builds on Aerotech's long tradition of producing motion designs with a low total cost of ownership. Excellent positioning specifications, high stiffness, and a variety of options and features combined with economic pricing make ECO stages useful for applications where robust motion performance is needed.
Long-life precision recirculating linear bearings, along with Aerotech's machining and assembly craftsmanship, enable the best geometric performance per unit price on the market today. Unlike other low-cost competitive motion stages, ECO stages can be integrated into complex machines with the assurance they will perform at a high level and outlast other machine components.
ECO-LM direct-drive linear motor stages
The ECO-LM series direct-drive linear motor stages are optimised with high-precision, non-contact linear encoders. The precision non-contact encoders enable minimum incremental motion to 10nm with micrometre-level repeatability. The optional HALAR factory calibration improves positioning accuracy to +/-1.5um. The ironless forcer coil provides high force with zero cogging for smooth velocity and position control, well suited for applications requiring outstanding contour accuracy and smooth velocity profiling. The linear motor has zero backlash, no windup, zero friction and excellent dynamic responsiveness. ECO-LM stages are available in 17 different models with travels ranging from 100mm to 800mm and speeds up to 2m/s. Configurable cable management options are available for single- and multi-axis systems as standard.
ECO-SL ball screw stages with stepper motor or brushless servo motor
For even more cost-sensitive applications, the ECO-SL series includes several NEMA 23 stepper motor and brushless servo motor options. The ECO-SL series is designed with many standard features and options that make the design adaptable to specific applications. Several encoder options provide electrical resolutions ranging from 0.5um down to sub-nm. A holding brake can be added for vertical applications. A motor fold-back kit is available for space-constrained applications to reduce the overall stage length. ECO-SL stages are available in 27 different models with travels ranging from 50mm to 800mm and speeds up to 300mm/s.
ECO series stages offer many options to fit the exact requirements of numerous applications. The versatile, cost-effective design easily makes them an excellent value linear stage series. Follow the link to see the ECO-LM and ECO-SL series data sheets.
