Request InfoOptimal Engineering Systems Inc.VAN NUYS, Calif., Oct. 23, 2017 — The AQ140 and AQ150 series of low-cost, low-profile, motorized ball bearing linear guide positioning stages from Optimal Engineering Systems Inc. are profile rail devices available in travel lengths of 50, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400 and 500 mm. The tables, depending on length of travel, measure 120 × 120 mm, 150 × 150 mm and 160 × 160 mm. The AQ150 series has top and side rail covers. Featuring a 4-mm perturn, precision 2-µm backlash lead screw, typical performance specifications of the AQ140 and AQ150 linear stages include repeatability of 5 µm, positional...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics.com 8/9/2022Linear StagesThe AQ140 series of linear stages from Optimal Engineering Systems Inc. are available in travel lengths of 600, 700, 800, 900, and 1000 mm. 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Also, making the optical axis parallel to a related weapon system axis.Granite TablesLinear Positioning StagesA linear positioning stage or translation stage is a component of a motion system used to restrict an object to a single axis of motion.Tripod MountsCOMPANIESPhotonics Buyers' GuidePrior Scientific Inc.For over 100 years, Prior Scientific has been manufacturing precision optical and electro-mechanical equipment and instrumentation. Prior is a leader in the development of precision motion,...Photonics Buyers' GuideCanon U.S.A. Inc., Industrial Products Div.Applying optical and optoelectronic technologies amassed over many years, Canon provides high-value-added products to a wide range of industries. The Company is prominent globally as a manufacturer...Photonics Buyers' GuideAerotech Inc.As a provider of precision automation and motion control systems, Aerotech offers a complete range of motion and automation solutions to our clients. 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