The Parker MX80L Miniature Linear Motor Stage is one of the smallest linear servo motor positioners in the industry, engineered for ultra-compact high-throughput automation systems. With a low profile of just 25 mm in height and 80 mm in width, it delivers rapid, precise motion for light-payload applications. Built for the demands of 24/7 production, the MX80L features a direct-drive linear motor design, cross-roller “zero cage-creep” guidance, integrated high-resolution encoder feedback, and options for clean-room and low-ESD environments.
This linear servo motor stage is ideal for instrument builders, semiconductor metrology, biomedical automation and other high-performance motion applications in tight spaces.
Why Choose MX80L
In many modern automation systems, the challenge is: “How do you get high speed + high precision in a footprint that doesn’t compromise your instrument layout?” The MX80L answers that by putting a high-performance linear motor stage into a highly compact envelope.
Because the motion components (motor, encoder, bearings, sensors) are all integrated into the body, you gain a clean, reliable package with fewer external attachments—reducing complexity, increasing robustness and easing integration.
This stage is a strong contender for applications with light payload in high-throughput tasks needing to fit in restricted spaces (lab equipment, inspection machines, pick-&-place micro-components).
Features
MX80L Miniature Linear Motor Stage Features
- Ultra-compact footprint: 80 mm width × 25 mm height – supports integration in instruments where space is at a premium.
- Direct-drive linear servo motor: high thrust, high speed, and long life due to non-contact design.
- High acceleration & speed: velocities up to 2 m/s and acceleration up to ~5g, depending on configuration.
- Sub-micron precision feedback: selectable linear encoder resolutions from 0.01 μm to 5.0 μm.
- Cross roller bearings with “zero cage-creep”: enables smooth translation and high dynamic performance even under acceleration loads.
- Multi-axis platform ready: clean mechanical interface (dowel holes, master reference surface) simplifies integration into X-Y or multi-axis stacks.
- Clean-room & low ESD options: available for applications with stringent contamination or electrostatic requirements.
- No moving cables inside the stage: helps eliminate cable flex fatigue in high-duty or multi-axis systems.
Applications
MX80L Miniature Linear Motor Stage Applications
- Instrumentation and analytics (e.g., scanning, positioning in life-science systems)
- Semiconductor or microelectronics manufacturing (inspection, metrology, wafer handling)
- Biomedical automation (sample handling, microscopy stages)
- High-throughput pick-and-place or assembly of light payloads in constrained spaces
Specifications
MX80L Miniature Linear Motor Stage Specifications
| Parameter | Value* |
|---|---|
| Travel options | 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm (and in some cases up to 200 mm) |
| Max Payload (normal load) | 8 kg (≈18 lb) |
| Max Acceleration | Up to ~5g (varies by travel length and configuration) |
| Max Velocity | Up to ~2 m/s |
| Repeatability (bidirectional) | Precision grade: ±0.4 μm (with 0.02 μm encoder) |
| Straightness & Flatness | ~4 μm for shorter travels (precision grade) |
| Mounting interface features | Dowel holes on carriage top and base; master reference surface on side |
* Specifications based on Parker published data, subject to change/verification by Parker.
Q & A
MX80L Miniature Linear Motor Stage Q & A
Downloads
Download Parker MX80L Miniature Linear Motor Stage Datasheet
Download Parker MX80L Miniature Linear Motor Stage Product Manual
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