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Configuring XSlide™ Stages with Adapters and Frames

Note: Custom systems may require a variation of a particular plate, bracket, gusset, mounting or frame.

  • Adapter Plates
  • Brackets/Gussets
  • Hardware
  • Pre-configured Bases

Adapter Plates

Adapter Plates and Spacers – A variety of adapter plates to mount XSlides to other Velmex products like BiSlides and Rotary Tables. There are also adapter plates with spacers to carry larger payloads. They also prevent restrictions to full travel, allowing the payload to pass over the motor block.

XS001-20 Adapter Plate – connects an XSlide™ to a BiSlide®.

XS001-20 Adapter Plate XS001-20 connecting XSlide to BiSlide

XS001-27 Adapter Plate – connects XSlide to a B59 Series Velmex Rotary Table horizontally.

XS001-27 Adapter Plate XS001-27 connecting  Rotary Table to XSlide

XS001-29B Adapter Plate – connects to a XS001-27 on the XSlide to connect a B59 Series Velmex Rotary Table vertically.

XS001-29B Adapter Plate XS001-29B connecting  Rotary Table to XSlide

XS001-26-25 Adapter Plate – payload adapter plate with spacers.

XS001-25-26 Adapter Plate XS001-25-26 Payload Plate on XSlide

XS001-25-131 Adapter Plate – payload adapter plate with spacers.

XS001-25-131 Adapter Plate XS001-25-131 Payload Plate on XSlide

XSlide Adpater Plate Drawings
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XS001-20 Adapter Plate

XS001-20 Plate

XS001-27 Adapter Plate

XS001-27

XS001-29B Adapter Plate

XS001-29B Plate

XS001-26-25 Adapter Plate

XS001-26-25 Plate

XS001-25-131 Adapter Plate

XS001-25-131 Plate


XSlide Adapter Plate CAD
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Type File Name Description Download View
STP XS001-20 XSlide to BiSlide adapter plate.stp Adapter plate that connects an XSlide to a BiSlide. Download Button -
STP XS001-21 XSlide to B5990 Rotary plate.stp Adapter plate that connects XSlide to a Velmex Rotary Table.  Download Button -
STP XS001-25 XSlide Standoff for Top Plate.stp Payload adapter plate with spacers. Download Button -
STP XS001-26 4x4 XSlide Top Plate.stp Payload adapter plate with spacers. 4" x 4" Download Button -
STP / PDF XS001-27 B5990 Rotary to XSlide Adapter plate that connects XSlide to a Velmex Rotary Table.  Download Button View PDF
DWG XS001-29B B5990 Rotary Table in Z axis.dwg Adapter plate that connects XSlide to a Velmex Rotary Table, mounted vertically. Download Button -
STP / PDF XS001-29B B5990 Rotary Table in Z axis Adapter plate that connects XSlide to a Velmex Rotary Table, mounted vertically. Download Button View PDF
STP XS001-30 B5990 to end of XSlide.stp Adapter plate that connects XSlide to a Velmex Rotary Table, mounted on the end of the XSlide Download Button -

 

 


Gussets

Gussets - used as end mounting for vertical XSlide™ assemblies perpendicular to the X or Y plane. The gusset provides higher rigidity. They are available in various sizes for vertical and gantry mounting.

XGST-2.5 – 2.5" tall gusset to end-mount an XSlide. Also available in a longer 12" version for longer Z axis stages. (XGST-1-12) (Cleats and hardware are included.)

The requirement for a gusset is determined by travel length and load. Usually recommended for a Z axis where the travel will be >4 inches.

XGST-2.5 Gusset Gusset on XSlide

XSlide Gusset CAD Drawings
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Type File Name Description Download View
STP XGST-1-2.5.stp Gusset - 2.5" for a vertical mount Download Button -
STP XGST-1-6.stp Gusset - 6" for a vertical mount Download Button -
STP XGST-1-12.stp Gusset - 12" for a vertical mount Download Button -
STP XGST-1-18.stp Gusset - 18" for a vertical mount Download Button -

 

 


Cleats and Hardware

Cleats - used to mount the XSlide assembly to a surface and to configure two XSlides as XY or XZ axis. One pair of cleats has 190 lbs of holding capability. Use in pairs only. Cleating Recommendations.

XMC-2 Standard Cleat – mounts the XSlide to a base/surface. It also mounts to another XSlide payload carriage to create XY configurations.

XMC-2 Cleat XMC-2 Cleat on XY XSlide

XMC-3 Sandwich Cleat – connects two parallel bases.

XMC-3 Cleat XMC-3 Cleat on XSlide

XMC-4 Cross Cleat – mounts an XSlide to a gantry or to mount 2 XSlides back to back in XY. (4 cleats with nuts and bolts required)

XMC-4 Cleat XMC-4 Cleat on XSlide

XMC-5 Optical Cleat – mounts an XSlide to an optical table.

XMC-5 Cleat XNMC-5 Cleat on XSlide

Mounting bolts and other hardware – for use with the cleats to create strong, secure attachments. XMB-1 secures XSlide base and mounts XSlide base to XSlide carriage for an XY configuration. XMB-2 end mounts XSlide. XMB-3 mounts XSlide to 1" centers optical table. XMB-4 mounts XSlide to 25mm centers optical table.

Hardware Hardware use on XSlide

XSlide Cleat / Hardware CAD Drawings
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Type File Name Description Download View
DWG XMC-2 Cleat.dwg Standard Cleat mounts the XSlide to a base/surface. It also mounts to another XSlide payload carriage to create XY configurations.  Download Button -
STP XMC-2 Cleat.stp Standard Cleat mounts the XSlide to a base/surface. It also mounts to another XSlide payload carriage to create XY configurations.  Download Button -
STP XMC-5 Cleat.stp Optical Cleat used to mount an XSlide to an optical table. Download Button -

 

 

 


Preconfigured Frames/Bases

XF2 Style –framing tables have I-Beam top rails on all four sides for maximum support. Standard sizes are 10"x10"x10", 12"x12"x12" and 14"x14"x14". However, a base can easily be custom designed to our specific requirements.

Close-up of XSlide base XSlide base