Aerotech: Linear Motor Drive Precision Stage (ALS2200 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.

ALS2200 Mechanical-Bearing Direct-Drive Linear Stage

Design Features

By combining a powerful linear motor drive with high-accuracy crossed-roller bearings and a fully sealed system, the ALS2200 is a production-grade stage with exceptional performance.

Superior Construction

Designed for applications requiring exceptional smoothness of travel, the ALS2200 utilizes precision crossed-roller bearings. Since there are no recirculating elements, vibration throughout travel is minimized resulting in outstanding velocity stability. Machined from a stress-relieved special aluminum-alloy extruded base, the ALS2200 has excellent stiffness and long-term stability.

Linear Motor Drive

The ALS2200 utilizes an ironless core so it is a cog-free design. The lack of cogging enables extremely tight velocity control, as well as superior contour motion profiles. As with all of Aerotech’s ALS series stages, there is zero backlash, no windup, zero friction and outstanding system responsiveness.

Outstanding Resolution

Many applications require outstanding step-to-step resolution. The ALS2200 meets this demand with a resolution of 3 nm when coupled with Aerotech control products. The direct-drive linear motor allows the ALS2200 to make precise, small resolution steps that are particularly important in alignment applications where step accuracy is critical.

Enclosed Design

To protect the stage from debris and particulates, the ALS2200 incorporates a full-length metal waycover and advanced sealing system. Tensioned side straps are used in lieu of bellows which are difficult to keep clean and increase the overall stage profile. The straps are in a vertical orientation that prevents debris from accumulating and the straps are under constant tension to create a tight seal.

Convenient Assembly

The tabletop of the ALS2200 is treated with a protective, scratch-resistant, Teflon®-impregnated hardcoat (Rockwell 62 hardness). All of the tabletop mounting holes utilize stainless-steel Helicoil® inserts to protect against thread wear. The base mounting holes are located outboard of the stage, which allows the stage to be mounted without removing the hardcover.

The ALS2200 utilizes a moving magnet design in the linear-motor drive mechanism. As a result, there are no moving cables and therefore no cable management system, simplifying system interconnection.

Model No.: ALS22010, ALS22015