Quick-Connect Vertical Stage, 14 mm Travel, Crossed-Roller Bearings


  • 14 mm Vertical Travel Stage
  • Integrated 3" Dovetails for Multi-Axis Construction
  • Steel Crossed-Roller Bearings for High Load Capacity, Low Angular Deviation, and 10 μm Precision

XRV1

Vertical Translation Stage

Application Idea

XRV1 Stage Mounted on 3" Dovetail Rail for Coarse Linear Positioning
with HRS1015-P01 Retroreflector
Mounted via XR25-RC1 Adapter

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Specifications
Bearing Type Crossed-Roller Bearings
Drive Mechanism Worm-Gear-Driven Lift Screw
Travel Range 14.0 mm (0.55")
Working Height Range 65.0 mm to 79.0 mm
(2.56" to 3.11")
Adjustment per Knob Revolution 0.25 mm (0.01")
Maximum Drive Resolution 10 µm (0.0004")
Horizontal Load Capacitya 44.5 N (10.0 lbs) 
Inverted Load Capacitya 8.9 N (2.0 lbs)
Angular Deviation <150 µrad
Straightness <10 µm
Backlash <5 µm
Spring Preload at 0 mm Travelb 10.5 N (2.36 lbs)
Spring Preload at 14 mm Travelb 23.7 N (5.33 lbs)
Dimensions (Including Base Plate) 110.0 mm x 76.0 mm x 65.0 mmc
(4.33" x 2.99" x 2.56"c)
Weight 1.03 kg (2.27 lbs)
Material Black-Anodized Aluminum
  • Within Plate Area
  • These springs reduce the backlash experienced by the stage but do not eliminate it completely.
  • The stage height is 65.0 mm (2.56") at 0 mm travel. The height is 79.0 mm (3.11") when fully extended.

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Key Features of the XRN1(/M) Vertical Translation Stage. The top image shows the stage at its lowest position; the bottom image shows the stage fully raised.

Features

  • 14 mm of Vertical Travel
  • 10 µm Positioning Resolution
  • 3" Dovetails on Top, Bottom, and Front for Use with XR Series Stages and 3" Dovetail Rail Systems
  • Crossed-Roller Bearings for High Load Capacity and Low Angular Deviation
  • 1/4"-20 (M6) and 6-32 (M4) Tapped Holes on Top Plate and Front
  • Graduated Millimeter Scale Indicates Stage Height
  • Quickly Connect Stages and Accessories Using 3" Dovetails
    • See the Quick-Connect Stages Tab for Complete Line of Components

The XRV1(/M) Vertical Translation Stage provides 14.0 mm of height adjustment for a working height range of 65.0 mm to 79.0 mm. The adjustment knob, which can be removed for alternative adjustment with a 5/64" (2 mm) hex key, provides 0.25 mm of height adjustment per revolution and is located on the back of the stage near the base in order to keep the user's hand away from the beam path. The stage position can be locked by the side-located locking screw with a 5/64" (2 mm) hex key or balldriver. Steel crossed-roller bearings support precision motion and high load capacities, while the body is machined from cast tool and jig aluminum for high stability and minimal internal stress.

The stage includes seven 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) mounting holes on the top plate and an additional nine on the front vertical face. There are also four 6-32 (M4 x 0.7) tapped holes on each of the top and side for use with the PM3(/M) and PM4(/M) clamping arms (sold separately below). The base plate has four mounting slots for use with 1/4" (M6) cap screws. The base can be removed, exposing a Ø1" (Ø25 mm) mounting boss on the bottom of the unit, which can be used to mount the stage on a BA2F(/M) base pate, an XR25-RB(/M) rotation adapter, or a Ø1" post holder.

The top and bottom of the stage feature 3" dovetails for compatibility with our XR series quick-connect rotation stages and 25 mm or 50 mm linear stages. By connecting multiple stages via these dovetails, the user can easily construct multi-axis configurations. Additional functionality is provided by our line of 3" dovetail rail components, including rails, rail carriers, a rotation adapter, and adapters for mounting on 3" dovetail components. For more information about our quick-connect construction components, see the Quick-Connect Stages tab. 

Thorlabs' line of 2" dovetail components can be mounted to the top or front surface using an XRN-A1 or XRN-A2 mounting adapter, sold separately below. 

Caution: Do not attempt to adjust the stage height while the locking screw is engaged. Doing so has the potential to damage the stage or cause it to perform outside of specification.


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Build Multi-Axis Configurations

Vertical Rotation Translation Stage
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Z-axis assembly kits allow stages to be mounted in vertical orientations.

Quick-Connect Dovetails

Quick Connect Translation Stages
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The female dovetails on the bottom of one stage mate with the male dovetails on another.

XR & XRN Dovetail Stages and Accessories

Our XR series manual stages feature quick-connect dovetails that allow for the construction of multi-axis systems without the need for additional hardware. The common dovetail feature with a single locking clamp makes it quick and simple to swap parts in and out while preserving excellent orthogonality.

Our selection of products with a quick-connect dovetail includes:

  • Linear Translation Stages:
    • Stackable 1-Axis Stages
    • Pre-Assembled 2- and 3-Axis Configurations
  • Rotational Stages:
    • 360° Flat Rotation
    • Tip/Tilt Goniometers
  • Adapters:
    • Z-Axis Assembly Kits
    • Parallel and Perpendicular Mounting between 2" and 3" Dovetails
  • Rail Accessories:
    • Stationary Mounting Platforms
    • Rail Component Positioners
  • Base Plates and Rails

Most items are available in compact (2" dovetail) and full-size (3" dovetail) varieties. Adapters are available to interface between the two sizes. See the tables below for all available options.

Linear Translation Stages
Click Photo to Enlarge XRN Stages XR Stages XRN Stages
Items Compact 25 mm Stages Compact 9 mm Vertical Stage Full-Size 25 mm Stages Full-Size 50 mm Stages 14 mm Vertical Stage
Motion X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ Z (Vertical) X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ Z (Vertical)
Quick-Connect Dovetail 2" Dovetail 3" Dovetail
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Rotation and Goniometric Stages
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Items Compact Rotation Stage Compact Goniometric Stages Full-Size Rotation Stage
Motion 360° Rotation ±8° Tip/Tilt About Fixed Point Above Stage 360° Rotation
Quick-Connect Dovetail 2" Dovetail 3" Dovetail
Additional Features info info info

 

Dovetail Accessories
Mounting Platforms XRN Platforms XR Platforms
2" Mounting Platforms 3" Mounting Platforms
Rail Positioners Rail Positioner
2" Rail Positioners 3" Rail Positioners

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, XYZa 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)
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14.0 mm Travel Vertical Translation Stage


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Item #QtyDescription
XR25C125 mm Travel Linear Translation Stage, End-Mounted Micrometer, 1/4"-20 Taps
XR25-RB1Rotation Adapter Base Plate for Stages with 3" Dovetails, 1" Bore, Imperial
XRV1114.0 mm Travel Vertical Translation Stage, Imperial
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Item #QtyDescription
XR25C/M125 mm Travel Linear Translation Stage, End-Mounted Micrometer, M6 x 1.0 Taps
XR25-RB/M1Rotation Adapter Base Plate for Stages with 3" Dovetails, 25.0 mm Bore, Metric
XRV1/M114.0 mm Travel Vertical Translation Stage, Metric

A compact setup providing two-axis linear motion with coarse rotation.
  • Mounting Surfaces Feature Sixteen 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) Taps and Eight 6-32 (M4 x 0.7) Taps
  • Steel Crossed-Roller Bearings Support High Load Capacity with 10 µm Precision
  • Create Multi-Axis Configurations with Other XR Series Stages
  • Compatible with 3" Dovetail Accessories
  • Ø1" (Ø25 mm) Mounting Boss for Additional Mounting Options

This stage provides z-axis translation and is compatible with our XR series quick-connect rotation stages and 25 mm or 50 mm linear stages. The 3" dovetails on the top plate and base plate of the stage interface directly with other stages or our 3" optical rails for easy assembly of multi-axis configurations. Additional 3" dovetails on the front face can be used with quick-connect rail platforms.

The base plate can be removed, exposing a Ø1" (Ø25 mm) mounting boss on the bottom of the XRV1(/M) stage. This allows the stage to be mounted to a BA2F(/M) base plate for an even smaller footprint, or a Ø1" post holder for positioning above the mounting surface. Alternatively, the stage can be mounted to a XR25-RB(/M) rotation adapter for coarse angular positioning on an XR series assembly, as seen in the image to the right.

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XRV114.0 mm Travel Vertical Translation Stage, Imperial
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XRV1/M14.0 mm Travel Vertical Translation Stage, Metric
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Clamping Arms


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A PM4(/M) clamping arm can be used to secure a cube optic centered on the top of an XRV1(/M) stage.
  • Secure Prisms or Cube Optics on Stage Mounting Surface
  • 6-32 (M4 x 0.7) Threads on Top and Bottom of Post
  • PM3(/M) Small Clamping Arm:
    • Up to 0.97" (24.6 mm) Vertical Space Below Clamp
    • PM3SP(/M) Extension Post Adds up to 1.24" (31.4 mm) to Arm Height
  • PM4(/M) Large Clamping Arm:
    • Up to 1.61" (40.9 mm) Vertical Space Below Clamp
    • Clamping Screw is Centered on XRV1(/M) Mounting Surface
    • PM4SP(/M) Extension Post Adds up to 2.00" (50.8 mm) to Arm Height

Thorlabs' PM3(/M) and PM4(/M) Clamping Arms use a nylon-tipped setscrew with a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex to secure prisms or cube optics on the mounting surfaces of the vertical translation stage above. The PM3(/M) provides up to 0.97" (24.6 mm) of vertical space below the clamping arm, while the PM4(/M) provides up to 1.61" (40.9 mm) of vertical space below the clamping arm. The vertical space below the arm can be increased using our PM3SP(/M) or PM4SP(/M) Extension Posts. These extension posts are identical to the posts included in each complete clamping arm.

Note that only the PM4(/M) has a 1.16" (29.3 mm) center-to-center distance between the post and the nylon-tipped setscrew, which places the screw in the center of the mounting surface of the XRV1(/M). The PM3(/M) has a 0.69" (17.5 mm) center-to-center distance between the post and the nylon-tipped setscrew.

The clamping arm for all items is held to the post using a flexure mechanism that locks with a 5/64" (2.0 mm) balldriver or hex key. The post also offers a through hole for added torque when tightening down the post. Please see the diagram above for additional information.

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PM3Small Adjustable Clamping Arm, 6-32 Threaded Post
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PM4Large Adjustable Clamping Arm, 6-32 Threaded Post
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Mounting Adapters

Mounting Adapter Compatibility
Item # Orientation Top Component Bottom Component
XRN-A1 Perpendicular XRN25 Series
XRNV1 Series
XRNR1 Series
XRNG1 Series
XR25 Series
XR50 Series
XRV1 Seriesa
XRR1 Series
XRN-A2 Parallel
  • The XR25-A2 adapter is not necessary with XRV1 series stages since they natively support parallel or perpendicular top mounting of components with 3" female dovetails.
  • XRN-A1 Adapter Enables Perpendicular Mounting of 2" Dovetail Components onto 3" Dovetail Components
  • XRN-A2 Adapter Enables Parallel Mounting of 2" Dovetail Components onto 3" Dovetail Components
  • Adapters Add 0.275" (7.0 mm) to the Overall Stacked Height of Components

These adapters enable mounting of quick-connect, crossed-roller bearing stages or accessories with a female 2" dovetail to components with a male 3" dovetail. The XRN-A1 adapter enables perpendicular mounting while the XRN-A2 adapter enables parallel mounting.

To assemble, first loosen the dovetail locking screw on the end of the top stage or accessory. Position the adapter on the bottom stage or rail then align the top component on the adapter. Lastly, tighten the dovetail locking screw (maximum torque: 15 in•lbs) on the end of the top component until the entire assembly is secure. Please note that the deep-set screws in the sides of the adapter are not user adjustable.

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