The Newport 4″×4″ Stages BLOCK is a single-axis precision positioning stage delivering 102 mm of travel with <200 µrad angular deviation. Constructed from aluminum with single-row ball bearings, this stage handles 258 N centered normal load and 67 N vertical axial load, making it suitable for laboratory and research applications demanding stable, repeatable motion. Spring-preloaded actuator mounting eliminates backlash and accommodates manual adjustment screws, vernier micrometers, or motorized actuators. The symmetrical design enables left or right-handed operation.
Technical Specifications
• Axis: X-axis travel
• Travel Range: 102 mm (4 inches)
• Centered Normal Load Capacity: 258 N
• Vertical Axial Load Capacity: 67 N
• Angular Deviation: <200 µrad
• Material: Aluminum
• Bearings: Single-row ball bearings
• Drive Location: Side drive
• Mounting Holes: M6 thread type
• Platform Dimensions: 76.2 × 152.4 mm
– Key Features
• Spring preload system eliminates actuator backlash
• Stainless steel actuator mounting for manual or motorized control
• Symmetrical configuration supports bidirectional installation
• Single-row ball bearing design ensures smooth travel
– Typical Applications
Precision positioning in optical alignment, microscopy sample translation, laser beam steering, and instrumentation requiring stable, repeatable micron-level positioning.
– Compatibility & Integration
The stage requires two actuators (sold separately). Compatible options include the AJS100-2 adjustment screw, SM-50 vernier micrometer, or LTA-HS motorized actuator. Customers may configure stages with any combination of manual and motorized actuators depending on application requirements.
