Motor-Driven UniSlide® MA15 Series
The MA15 Series UniSlide® stage has a body width of 1.5 inches, slider length of 1.5 inches carrying a 3 lbs. horizontal load.
The smallest of the motorized UniSlide® Linear Stages with a body width of 1.5 inches, slider length of 1.5 inches and a carrying capacity of 3 lbs. horizontal load. The MA15 can travel up to 10.5″ with the 1.5″ slider/carriage. The MA15 Series UniSlide is available in 4 lead screw pitches. Recommended step rate is 1000/steps per second. Because of it’s light weight, the MA15 Series is ideal for moving small sensors or other light duty applications.
MA15 Series UniSlide® Assemblies are comprised of an aluminum alloy extruded dovetail base with 60 degree opposing V-type ways. An aluminum alloy carriage that runs in the dovetail ways of the base. MA15 lead screws are constrained and supported with pre-loaded Delrin® thrust bearings, which have pre-loaded ball bearings. The lead screw drive nut is a tension adjustable nut made of Delrin providing low friction, and minimal backlash.
Features
Maximum Horizontal Load Capacity – 3 lbs. (1.36 kg.)
Maximum Vertical Load Capacity -1 lbs. (0.45 kg.)
Maximum Travel Distance – 10.5″ (26.67 cm)
Specifications
Factors such as size of the motor, size of the payload, travel distance, mounting direction/plane, etc. effect the actual capability of any assembly. Please contact Velmex Application Engineers to configure a system that will meet your exact requirements.
| Operating temperature | 0 to 180° F (-18 to 82° C) |
Properties of Velmex Stages - Information on stage composition, tolerances, wear and design for specialty applications.
Load Parameters - Definitions and parameters that effect the various load ratings.
UniSlide® MA15 Dimensions
| Standard | Metric | |
| Travel Distance | 1.5" - 10.5" | 3.81 – 26.67 cm |
| Base Length | 3" - 12" | 7.62 – 30.48 cm |
| Slider Length | 1.5" | 3.81 cm |
| Weight | 0.5 – 1.2 lbs. | 0.23 – 0.54 kg. |
| Height** | 0.56" | 1.42 cm |
| Width | 1.5" | 3.81 cm |
† Motors sold separately.
‡ Standard travel distances available are in 3″ increments.
UniSlide® MA15 Load Calculations
| Load Capacity | lbs. | kg. |
| Maximum Horizontal Load | 3 lbs. | 1.36 kg. |
| Load Normal (LN)* | 2 lbs. | 0.91 kg. |
| Load Thrust (LT)* | 1 lbs. | 0.45 kg. |
| Cantilever Side (LCS)* | 5 lb-in | 0.6 N-m |
| Cantilever Inline (LCI)* | 5 lb-in | 0.6 N-m |
* Normal Operating Loads are less than the maximum.
Lead Screw Specifications
| Repeatability | 0.00015″ (4 microns) typical |
| Straight line accuracy | 0.003″ (0.076 mm) over entire travel distance. Higher accuracy 0.0015″ (0.038mm) available |
| Screw lead accuracy | 0.003″/10″ (0.076 mm/25 cm) 0.0015″/10″ available. Consult factory. |
English Thread Lead Screws
| Pitch | Backlash Typical | Resolution | |||||||
| Turns per inch | Advance per revolution | English | Metric | Degrees | Standard Accuracy | Precision Accuracy | English | Efficiency | Lead Screw Diameter |
| 40 | 0.025" | 0.00013" | 0.003 mm | 1/200 rev or 1.8° | C | P40 | 0.0000625" | 0.14 | 1/4" |
| 20 | 0.05" | 0.00025" | 0.006 mm | 1/200 rev or 1.8° | B | P20 | 0.000125" | 0.26 | 1/4" |
Metric Thread Lead Screws
| Pitch | Backlash Typical | Resolution | |||||||
| Turns per cm | Advance per revolution | English | Metric | Degrees | Standard Accuracy | Precision Accuracy | Metric | Efficiency | Lead Screw Diameter |
| 10 | 1 mm | 0.0002" | 0.005 mm | 1/200 rev or 1.8° | K1 | Q1 | 0.0025 mm | 0.15 | 7 mm |
| 5 | 2 mm | 0.00039" | 0.01 mm | 1/200 rev or 1.8° | K2 | Q2 | 0.005 mm | 0.33 | 7 mm |
Resolution specified with standard Velmex motor configurations with 1.8° step angles using VXC Stepping Motor Controller.
Options/Accessories for MA15 UniSlide® Assemblies
NEMA 17 VML171-1.5-S Motor
Motor for XSlide®, UniSlide® and the B5990TS Rotary Stage
VXC™ Stepper Motor Controller
The new VXC is a plug and play microstepping motor controller / driver with the ability to run up to 4 axes simultaneously. This easy to setup bipolar controller has the ability to be run standalone, or be integrated into a system.
A1500XY Adapter Plate
To mount an A15 or MA15 Series UniSlide® to another A15 or MA15 Series in an XY configuration.
A1500XZ Adapter Plate
Used to mount an A15 to another A15 Series UniSlide® or to a MA15 Series carriage in XZ configuration.
A2500XY Adapter Plate
To mount an A25 or MA25 Series UniSlide to another A25 or MA25 Series or to an A15 or MA15 Series in XY.
A2501XZ Adapter Bracket
To mount an A25 or MA25 Series UniSlide to another A25 or MA25 Series (6″- 9″) or to an A15 or MA15 Series (6″- 9″) in XZ. (The A25 or MA25 would be the base horizontal stage. The other stage would be mounted vertically.)
B2503XZ Adapter Bracket
To mount an A25 or MA25 Series UniSlide to another A25 or MA25 Series (over 9″) or to an A15 or MA15 Series (over 9″) in XZ.
B5990TXZ-BK Adapter Plate
Use this bracket to mount two B5990TS Rotary Tables at right angles to each other or to mount a B5990TS to a UniSlide® Linear Stage.
Fixed, End-of-travel Limits (MA15/MA25)
These non adjustable push button switches are affixed to the side rib of Velmex UniSlide MA15 and MA25 Linear Stages.
UniSlide® Adjustable Limits
Mounted on the side rib of Velmex UniSlide Assemblies, these two switches can be used to stop travel.
Encoder Cables
Encoders
T-slot Hinge
T-slot Mounting Flange
Tab 2 Remote Send Pendant
Tilt Base
VRO™ Encoder Readout
The Velmex VRO™ Encoder Readout is a compact one or two axes digital readout for linear and rotary incremental encoders.
B29 Platform Shelf
Platform shelf from UniSlide® A25 and MA25 Elevating Tables that can be used on vertical UniSlide® Assemblies.
Left-Right Screw Motion
This configuration enables two carriages to travel along a shared axis using a single lead screw while moving towards or away from each other.
Motorized / Manual Operation
Optional Finishes
Many Velmex Products come standard with a brushed aluminum finish. Optional finishes including Black Anodizing are available.
Slider Lengths
All UniSlide® Assemblies are available with a variety of carriage (slider) lengths to suit different application needs.
Two Independent Carriages
Separate and precise positioning along the same linear axis using two lead screws.
UniSlide® Vacuum Modifications
Stages for use in vacuum environments can be customized with special materials, coatings, and seals to ensure compatibility with low-pressure conditions and minimize outgassing
Velmex offers a multitude of options and accessories for all its products. Usually an option or an accessory will address your requirements. When it doesn’t, we can make custom modifications, including:
• Additional holes or slots. (A drawing is required.)
• Intermediate plates to mount your payload
• Special or in between lengths of the dovetail base
• Lead screw shaft extensions
• Choice of drive nut materials, including brass and Vespel
We can also offer customized configurations to address special environmental and vacuum applications.
Applications and Examples
Note: the example displayed may be a custom configuration, designed to the customer’s specifications; and not offered as a standard product. Custom configurations could contain custom, externally-fabricated components.
Downloads
The majority of CAD drawings found in our Technical Library are Step (.stp) files. You will also see .dxf, .dwg, .sat and .pdf files. For .STP files, you may need to right click on the download button and save the “target” or “link”. If you require a different format or cannot located the drawing you require, please contact us.
| Title | Summary | File Type | Link | hf:file_type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA1503.5xx-S1.5 NEMA 17.stp | Series MA15, 1.5″ travel, NEMA 17 Stepper Motor | stp | stp | |
| MA1503.sat | Series MA15, 1.5″ travel, | sat | sat | |
| MA1503.stp | Series MA15, 1.5″ travel, | stp | stp | |
| MA1506.sat | Series MA15, 4.5″ travel, | sat | sat | |
| MA1506.stp | Series MA15, 4.5″ travel, | stp | stp | |
| MA1509.sat | Series MA15, 7.5″ travel, | sat | sat | |
| MA1509.stp | Series MA15, 7.5″ travel, | stp | stp | |
| MA1512.sat | Series MA15, 10.5″ travel, | sat | sat | |
| MA1512.stp | Series MA15, 10.5″ travel, | stp | stp | |
| Motorized UniSlide Dimensional Drawings.pdf | Dimensional drawings for the 5 Series of Motorized UniSlide Linear Stages | |||
| UniSlide® Users Manual | Operating and Service Manual for UniSlide® Stages |
Knowledge Base
| Motion | Linear |
|---|---|
| Maximum Travel | 80" (203.2 cm) |
| Minimum Travel | 5" (12.7 cm) |
