High Precision Stages / Air Bearing Systems
Air bearing stages are high precision motion systems that rely upon air bearings for linear positioning. They specifically replace the rollers and sliding components of mechanical systems with a thin cushion of air for bearings to move while floating. The flat, magnetically pre-loaded air bearing positioners then guide the payload, while a brushless linear motor generally drives the system and an ironless core coil assembly acts as the drive mechanism.
The benefits for high-precision stages and air bearing systems are as follows:
- creates smooth, flat, and straight motion
- offers constant velocity
- performance does not degrade over time
- little to no mechanical wear and tear
- zero friction
- provides nanometer-level positioning resolution
Use air bearing stages when your automation project requires vibration-free motion.
Browse below to find the high-precision stages and air bearing systems that are right for you.
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Compact Hybrid Gantry XY/XYZ Precision Motion System is ideal: Laser Processing, Machining, 3D Printing
PI's compact air bearing XYZ Gantry is ideal for Laser Processing, Machining and 3D Printing
ELAX® Electric Slide
For fast and precise pick and place units. The programmable force control processes open new application possibilities in handling
H-825 Hexapod 6-Axis Stage
High precision 6-Axis Stages are essential for precision alignment and positioning A Hexapod 6-axis stage is based on parallel kinematics and has many advantages over conventional stacked multi-axis stages.
High Performance Linear Motor Stage
High Performance Linear Motor Stage for Multi-Axis Automation, Laser Processing
High Speed Gantry Positioning System for 3-Axis High Precision Laser Machining, Test and Metrology
3-Axis Gantry Positioning System for High Speed, High Precision XYZ Laser Machining, Automation, Test and Metrology
High Speed Linear Module, Direct Drive, High Performance Actuators
PI introduces two new affordable direct-drive linear modules that can be operated as high load stages or linear actuators. Both modules provide higher performance and accuracy compared to screw-drive or belt-drive actuators, or linear slides with improved cost-efficiency. The maintenance-free design and the much higher operating velocities improve throug ew affordable direct-drive linear modules that can be operated as high
High-Load Linear Stage: High Performance and Cost Efficiency, Drive Screw
high-precision linear stage / linear slide for industrial solutions
INTAX® Linear Motor Stage
Compared to conventional timing belts and spindle drives, this direct linear motor driven stage is more precise, faster and quieter.
Linear Module for Precision Industrial Automation, Motion and Positioning with High Force
PI's new L-812 linear modules are designed for handling systems and automation applications, providing sub-micrometer precision and high speed. These fully contained, affordable and ready to-install linear modules have many advantages in high-performance automation .