1" (25 mm) Travel Dovetail Translation Stages, Vacuum-Compatible

Dovetail Design for 1" (25 mm) of Smooth Motion
Lockable Translation Platform
Modular Design for Multi-Axis Configuration
Vacuum-Compatible Down to 10^-6 Torr

DTS25V/M

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DTS25V

Back View with Locking Plate

Application Idea

XYZ Configuration Built with Three DTS25V Stages, a DTSA03V Angle Bracket, and the Included Dowel Pins

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Item #	DTS25V	DTS25V/M
Travel Range	1"	25 mm
Mounting Holes	1/4"-20 Taps (13 Places)	M6 x 1.0 Taps (13 Places)
Horizontal Load Capacity	88 lbs (40 kg)
Vertical Load Capacity	22 lbs (10 kg)
Travel Per Revolution	0.04" (1.0 mm)
Top Surface Parallelism	1700 µrad
Angular Deviation	±250 µrad
Vacuum Compatibility	10^-6 Torr
Straightness	Horizontal: ±10.00 µm Vertical: ±5.00 µm
Stiffness	Pitch: 200.00 µrad / N·m Yaw: 725.00 µrad / N·m
Operating Temperature	10 °C to 130 °C (50 °F to 266 °F)
Maximum Baking Temperature	130 °C (266 °F)
Storage Temperature	10 °C to 35 °C with <70% Humidity
Dimensions (Including Actuator)	2.68" x 3.90" x 0.79" (68.0 mm x 99.1 mm x 20.0 mm)
Weight	0.53 lbs (0.24 kg)

Dovetail Translation Stages
1/2" (12.7 mm) Travel
1" (25 mm) Travel
2" (50 mm) Travel

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The DTS25V(/M) comes with a side locking plate that can be used to prevent accidental movement and as a relative positioning reference.

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Item #	Qty	Description
DTS25V/M	1	25 mm Dovetail Translation Stage, M6 x 1.0 Taps, Vacuum-Compatible
MB15S/M	1	Passivated Stainless Steel Breadboard, 150 mm x 150 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
CL6V-P5	1	Vacuum-Compatible Table Clamp, RLA Series Optical Rails, 5 Pack
SH6MS10V	1	M6 x 1.0 Vacuum-Compatible Vented Cap Screw, A4 Stainless Steel, 10 mm Long, 5 Pack
W25S050V	1	1/4" (M6) Vacuum-Compatible Washer, 316 Stainless Steel, 25 Pack

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Item #	Qty	Description
DTS25V	1	1" Dovetail Translation Stage, 1/4"-20 Taps, Vacuum-Compatible
MB6S	1	Passivated Stainless Steel Breadboard, 6" x 6" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
CL6V-P5	1	Vacuum-Compatible Table Clamp, RLA Series Optical Rails, 5 Pack
SH25S038V	1	1/4"-20 Vacuum-Compatible Vented Cap Screw, 316 Stainless Steel, 3/8" Long, 5 Pack
W25S050V	1	1/4" (M6) Vacuum-Compatible Washer, 316 Stainless Steel, 25 Pack

The DTS25V/M stage is mounted to an MB6S vacuum-compatible breadboard using vacuum-compatible table clamps and screws.

Features

1" (25 mm) Travel
Vacuum Compatible Down to 10^-6 Torr
Array of 13 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) Tapped Holes
XYZ Configurable Using DTSA03V(/M) Angle Bracket
Mounted to Optical Table Using 1/4" (M6) Counterbores or CL6V Table Clamps (Sold Separately)

The DTS25V(/M) dovetail translation stage is a vacuum-compatible, compact positioner for use in general purpose motion control applications. It provides a travel range of 1" (25 mm) using a precision-rolled M6 x 1.0 mm pitch leadscrew for smooth linear positioning along the entire range of travel. The stage is advanced 0.04" (1.0 mm) for each full revolution of the leadscrew. The top surface of the DTS25V(/M) stage is equipped with an array of thirteen 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) tapped holes to maximize the mounting options for moving components. This moving platform is lockable via a side-located screw in a locking bracket to guard against accidental movement. A scale with 1/40" (1.0 mm) graduations is etched onto each side of the moving platform, with the edge of the locking bracket providing a reference for relative positioning, shown to the in the image to the right.

Mounting Options
The stage can be bolted directly to the optical table using four counterbored 1/4" (M6) holes that are revealed by translating the top plate of the stage to the proper position. Two of these mounting holes are accessed via clearance holes in the top plate, while the other two are directly accessible. Alternatively, the stage can be mounted using four CL6V clamps (two on each side) secured to the relief cut along the bottom of the stage, as shown in the picture to the right.

Multi-Axis Configurations
The modular design of the DTS25V(/M) allows the stages to be configured easily into 2- and 3-axis configurations. Two dowel pins are included with each stage, and these can be used to ensure that orthogonality between the various translation directions is maintained during construction. In order to construct an XY configuration, two stages can be directly connected. For movement in the Z direction, the vacuum-compatible DTSA03V(/M) angle bracket is required to mount a stage vertically. The bracket can be attached to a horizontal stage or optical table using four 1/4" (M6) counterbores and a stage can then be mounted vertically using four of eight 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) tapped holes on the side of the bracket.

Vacuum Compatibility
The DTS25V(/M) stage is designed using vacuum-compatible materials allowing it to be used at pressures down to 10^-6 Torr and maintain the same performance as the DTS25(/M) dovetail translation stage. Each DTS25V(/M) stage is assembled in a clean environment and double vacuum bagged. Prior to use in a vacuum system, the stages can be baked to remove excess moisture and surface contaminants; however, please note that the maximum baking temperature is 130 °C. The stage can be mounted to a breadboard using Thorlabs' CL6V vacuum-compatible clamps and vacuum-compatible fasteners, shown above. Thorlabs offers vacuum-compatible breadboards, screws, and other optomechanics that can be can be used with the stage.

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Manual Linear Translation Stages

Thorlabs' manual translation stages are offered in a range of maximum travel distances, from less than 1/4" (6 mm) to 2" (50 mm) and longer for our long travel, large area platforms. Many of these stages can be ordered in multi-axis configurations, providing XY or XYZ translation. For fiber coupling applications, please see our Multi-Axis Stages, which offer finer adjustment than our standard manual translation stages. In addition to linear translation stages, we offer rotation stages, pitch and yaw platforms, and goniometers. We also offer motorized translation stages that are powered by DC Servo motors, stepper motors, or direct drive technology.

Crossed-Roller Bearing Stages

These linear translation stages feature crossed-roller bearing travel mechanisms for precision motion, high load capacity, and low angular deviation. The LNR Series stages feature all-steel body construction, while the LX, XRN, and XR Series stage bodies are constructed of cast tool and jig aluminum. We also offer several vertical crossed-roller bearing stages (see below).

Crossed-Roller Bearing Stages
Product Family	LNR Series 25 mm Stages	LX Series 25 mm Stages	XRN Series 25 mm Stages	XR Series 25 mm Stages	XR Series 50 mm Stages	LNR Series 50.8 mm Stages
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Travel	25 mm (0.98")	25 mm (0.98")	25 mm (0.98")	25 mm (0.98")	50 mm (1.97")	50.8 mm (2")
Drive Type	Multiple	Micrometer	Micrometer	Micrometer	Micrometer	Multiple
Platform Size	2.34" x 2.36" (59.4 mm x 60.0 mm)	2.56" x 2.56" (65.0 mm x 65.0 mm)	2.00" x 3.35" (50.7 mm x 85.0 mm)	2.98" x 4.33" (75.7 mm x 110.0 mm)	2.98" x 5.51" (75.7 mm x 140.0 mm)	3.94" x 3.94" (100.0 mm x 100.0 mm)
Possible Axis Configurations	X, XZ, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ
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Ball Bearing Stages

These translation stages feature hardened steel linear bearings for precise motion and long life. They are available with a variety of actuators and in single-axis or preassembled multi-axis configurations.

Ball Bearing Stages
Product Family	MS Series 1/4" Stages	T12 Series 1/2" Stages	MT Series 1/2" Stages	PT Series 1" Stages	LT Series 2" Stages
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Travel	1/4" (6.4 mm)	1/2" (12.7 mm)	1/2" (12.7 mm)	1" (25.4 mm)	2" (50 mm)
Drive Type	Multiple	Thumbscrew	Multiple	Multiple	Differential Micrometer
Platform Size	1.17" x 1.17" (29.7 mm x 29.7 mm)	0.76" x 0.81" (19.3 mm x 20.6 mm)	2.40" x 2.41" (61.0 mm x 61.2 mm)	3.00" x 4.00" (76.2 mm x 101.6 mm)	3.75" x 3.75" (95.3 mm x 95.3 mm)
Possible Axis Configurations	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ
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Dovetail Stages

These compact stages incorporate dovetails and a leadscrew for the translation mechanism. They are suitable in general purpose motion control applications.

Dovetail Stages
Product Family	DT Series 1/2" Stages	DTS Series 1" Stages (Vacuum-Compatible Version Available)	DTS Series 2" Stage
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Travel	1/2" (12.7 mm)	1" (25 mm)	2" (50 mm)
Drive Type	Thumbscrew	Thumbscrew	Thumbscrew
Platform Size	1.00" x 1.00" (25.4 mm x 25.4 mm)	2.68" x 2.95" (68.0 mm 75.0 mm)	2.68" x 3.74" (68.0 mm x 95.0 mm)
Possible Axis Configurations	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ^a	X, XY, XYZ
Additional Details

The DTSA03 anodized angle bracket designed for XYZ configurations may also be used with the DTS25V(/M) vacuum-compatible stages; however, the DTSA03 is not vacuum-compatible.
The 1" (25 mm) travel DTS Series features an anodized DTS25(/M) stage and a DTS25V(/M) stage that is vacuum-compatible down to 10^-6 Torr.

Flexure Stages

Thorlabs' Nanoflex™ translation stages feature frictionless flexure mechanisms for improved positioning and resolution when compared to similar stages made using bearings. The translation of the stage is accomplished by the elastic deformation (flexing) of a linkage attached to the mounting platform. Most models also include piezo actuators for small position adjustments.

Flexure Stages
Product Family	Nanoflex™ 1.5 mm Stage	Nanoflex™ 5 mm Stages
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Travel	1.5 mm (0.06") + 25 µm Piezo	5 mm (0.20")	5 mm (0.20") + 20 µm Piezo
Drive Type	Thumbscrew and Piezo Actuator	Differential Micrometer	Differential Micrometer and Open-Loop Piezo Actuator	Differential Micrometer and Closed-Loop Piezo Actuator
Platform Size	1.18" x 1.18" (30.0 mm x 30.0 mm)	2.95" x 2.95" (75.0 mm x 75.0 mm)
Possible Axis Configurations	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ
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Vertical Stages

We offer vertical translation stages with crossed-roller bearings for precise motion as well as long travel vertical stages for heavy-duty applications.

Vertical Stages
Product Family	XRN Series 9 mm Vertical Stage	XR Series 14 mm Vertical Stage	MVS Series 1/2" Vertical Stage	MVS Series 1" Vertical Stage	VAP Series 4" Vertical Stage	VAP Series 10" Vertical Stage
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Travel	9.0 mm (0.35")	14.0 mm (0.55")	1/2" (13.0 mm)	1" (25.0 mm)	4" (101.6 mm)	10" (254 mm)
Drive Type	Worm-Gear Driven Lift Screw		Micrometer		Adjuster Knob and Coarse Manual Positioning
Platform Size	2.00" x 2.00" (50.7 mm x 50.7 mm)	2.98" x 2.98" (75.7 mm x 75.7 mm)	2.36" x 2.36" (60.0 mm x 60.0 mm)		3.00" x 6.00" (76.2 mm 152.4 mm)
Additional Details

Item #	LNR25D(/M), LNR25M(/M)	LX10(/M), LX20(/M), LX20XZ(/M), LX20YZ(/M), LX30(/M)	XRN25P(/M), XRN25C(/M), XRN25P-K1(/M), XRN25P-K2(/M)	XR25P(/M), XR25C(/M), XR25P-K1(/M), XR25P-K2(/M)	XR50P(/M), XR50C(/M)	LNR50DD(/M), LNR50M(/M)
Resolution	Down to 0.025 mm/rev (Dependent on Drive)	0.5 mm/rev	0.5 mm/rev	0.5 mm/rev	0.5 mm/rev	Down to 0.05 mm/rev (Dependent on Drive)
Mounting Holes	1/4"-20 (M6), 7 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 7 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 17 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 22 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 26 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 13 Places
Load Capacity	Horizontal: 44 lbs / 20 kg Vertical: 17.6 lbs / 8 kg	Horizontal: 90 lbs / 41 kg Vertical: 8.8 lbs / 4 kg	Horizontal: 170 lbs / 77.1 kg Vertical: 8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg	Horizontal: 180 lbs / 81.9 kg Vertical: 8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg	Horizontal: 180 lbs / 81.9 kg Vertical: 8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg	Horizontal: 66 lbs / 30 kg Vertical: 22 lbs / 10 kg

Item #	MS1(/M), MS1S(/M), MS3(/M)	T12X(/M), T12XY(/M), T12XZ(/M), T12XYZ(/M)	MT1(/M), MT1A(/M), MT1B(/M), MT3(/M), MT3A(/M)	PT1(/M), PT1A(/M), PT1B(/M), PT3(/M), PT3A(/M)	LT1(/M), LT3(/M)
Resolution	Down to 0.25 mm/rev (Dependent on Chosen Drive)	0.25 mm/rev	Down to 0.025 mm/rev (Dependent on Chosen Drive)	Down to 0.025 mm/rev (Dependent on Chosen Drive)	Coarse: 0.055" / rev Fine: 0.010" / rev
Mounting Holes	#4 (M3) Counterbore, 2 Places 4-40 (M3), 2 Places 8-32 (M4), 5 Places	2-56 (M2), 4 Places	Top: 1/4"-20 (M6), 7 Places Bottom: 1/4"-20 (M6), 7 Places and 8-32 (M4), 4 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 16 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 24 Places
Load Capacity	Horizontal: 7 lbs / 3.2 kg Vertical: 2.5 lbs / 1.1 kg	Horizontal: 5 lbs / 2.2 kg Vertical: N/A	Horizontal: 90 lbs / 41 kg Vertical: 4.4 lbs / 2 kg	Horizontal: Up to 90 lbs / 41 kg Vertical: Up to 8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg (Dependent on Chosen Drive)	Horizontal: 70 lbs / 31 kg Vertical: 40 lbs / 18 kg

Item #	DT12(/M), DT12XY(/M), DT12XZ(/M), DT12XYZ(/M)	DTS25(/M) DTS25V(/M)^b	DTS50(/M)
Resolution	0.35 mm/rev	1.0 mm/rev
Mounting Holes	8-32 (M4), 1 Place	1/4"-20 (M6), 13 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 17 Places
Load Capacity	Horizontal: 2.5 lbs / 1.2 kg Vertical: 0.55 lbs / 0.25 kg	Horizontal: 88 lbs / 40 kg Vertical: 22 lbs / 10 kg

Item #	NF15AP25(/M)	NFL5D(/M)	NFL5DP20(/M)	NFL5DP20S(/M)
Resolution	Manual: 0.25 mm/rev Piezo: 0.76 nm (Theoretical)	Coarse: 0.5 mm/rev Fine: 50 µm/rev	Coarse: 0.5 mm/rev Fine: 50 µm/rev Piezo: 0.6 nm (Theoretical)
Mounting Holes	4-40 (M2), 5 Places 8-32 (M4), 1 Place	6-32 (M3), 4 Places 8-32 (M4), 4 Places 1/4"-20 (M6), 4 Places
Load Capacity	Horizontal: 1.1 lbs / 0.5 kg Vertical: 0.55 lbs / 0.25 kg	Horizontal: 2.2 lbs / 1 kg Vertical: 1.1 lbs / 0.5 kg

Item #	XRNV1(/M)	XRV1(/M)	MVS05(/M)	MVS1(/M)	VAP4(/M)	VAP10(/M)
Precision	0.01" (0.25 mm) per Adjuster Revolution		0.025" (0.5 mm) per Adjuster Revolution		0.05" (1.27 mm) per Adjuster Revolution
Mounting Holes	6-32 (M4), 8 Places 1/4"-20 (M6), 16 Places		8-32 (M4), 12 Places 1/4"-20 (M6), 13 Places		8-32 (M4), 31 Places 1/4"-20 (M6), 33 Places
Load Capacity	Horizontal: 22.2 N (5.0 lbs) Inverted: 6.67 N (1.50 lbs)	Horizontal: 44.5 N (10.0 lbs) Inverted: 8.9 N (2.0 lbs)	4.4 lbs / 2 kg		50 lbs / 23 kg (Max Moment: 150 in-lbs / 16.9 N•m)