Velmex BiSlide® Linear Stages are available in various configurations with a load capacity of 300 lbs. (136 kg.) horizontally and 100 lbs. (45.4 kg.) vertically. These stages offer travel lengths ranging from 5″ (12.7 cm) to 80″ (203.2 cm), with the belt-driven BiSlide Assembly supporting travel up to 228″ (579.2 cm). Both manual and motorized BiSlide® assemblies are offered, with the manual positioning versions providing a range of linear travel up to 80 inches.
Built with hard-coat anodized aluminum dovetail ways and smooth PTFE bearings, BiSlide® Linear Stages provide exceptional rigidity and durability for longer life and more precise movement. These stages deliver impressive straight-line accuracy of 0.003″ (0.076 mm) over the entire travel distance and repeatability of 0.0002″ (0.005 mm), ensuring highly reliable and accurate performance for a variety of applications.
Easily Reconfigure your BiSlide® Assembly
Velmex BiSlide® Linear Positioning Stages offer exceptional modularity, allowing exceedingly accurate multi-axis systems to be assembled quickly and easily. Thanks to interchangeable components, users can reconfigure or expand their setups as needs change. One-, two-, and three-axis systems are created by simply bolting together standard BiSlide® elements, taking full advantage of the integrated T-slot framing for flexibility and ease of assembly.
Manually Operated Linear Stages
BiSlide® Free Motion Linear Stage
The simplest BiSlide® assembly where the slider is moved by hand.
Manual BiSlide® Left-Right Screw Motion
When the knob is turned, two objects sharing a common axis of movement move toward or away from each other.
Manual BiSlide® Linear Stage
BiSlide® Manual Lead Screw Stages offer precise, smooth linear motion with durable construction—ideal for lab, OEM, and positioning applications.
Manual BiSlide® Parallel-Coupled Linear Stage
Parallel-Coupled BiSlide® Assemblies are the ideal solution for applications with large loads or long spans. Two identical BiSlide® Assemblies are coupled and synchronized to deliver the travel distance and payload capacity required by the application.
Manual BiSlide® Rapid Advance Linear Stage
Easily disengage the drive screw to quickly position the carriage by hand then fine-tune it with the crank.
Manual BiSlide® Side Knob Linear Stage
A unique assembly suitable for precision vertical test stands. Smooth, precision rotary to linear motion is created using a right any timing belt drive connected to a fine pitch lead screw.
Manual BiSlide® Tandem Linear Stage
Increase load and cantilever capabilities of BiSlide® with this combination of lead screw and free motion stages mechanically connected with carriages operating in tandem.
Motorized Linear Stages
Motorized BiSlide® Belt-Driven Linear Stage
This Belt-Driven BiSlide® Stage is available in many standard lengths up to 228 inches (5.8 meters) and is designed to handle speeds up to 3.9 ft (1.2 m) per second using direct drive motors and high powered controllers.
Motorized BiSlide® Left-Right Screw Stage
BiSlide® Left-Right Lead Screw Linear Stages provide synchronized opposite motion, ideal for centered positioning and precision adjustment tasks.
Motorized BiSlide® Linear Stage
BiSlide® Motorized Lead Screw Stage delivers precise, automated linear motion with high load capacity—ideal for lab, industrial, and OEM applications.
Motorized BiSlide® Parallel-Coupled Belt-Driven Linear Stage
Parallel-Coupled Belt-Driven BiSlide® Assemblies are the ideal solution for applications with large loads or long spans. These are able to carry loads up to 600 lbs. at a distance of up to 228"
Motorized BiSlide® Parallel-Coupled Linear Stage
Parallel-Coupled BiSlide® Assemblies are the ideal solution for applications with large loads or long spans. Two identical BiSlide® Assemblies are coupled and synchronized to deliver the travel distance and payload capacity required by the application.
Motorized BiSlide® Tandem Linear Stage
Increase load and cantilever capabilities of BiSlide® with this combination of lead screw and free motion stages mechanically connected with carriages operating in tandem.
BiSlide® Applications
The Velmex BiSlide® positioning stage features a modular design that makes it highly configurable for a wide variety of motion-control applications. It’s ideal for tasks such as positioning, aligning, measuring, testing, fixturing, and machining. With its precision and versatility, the BiSlide® is well-suited for scientific, medical, industrial, optical, inspection, and scanning uses where dependable motion control is essential.
Manufacturers value the BiSlide® system for its ease of maintenance and upgradeability, helping them stay competitive in rapidly changing markets. Researchers benefit from its flexibility, as it can be easily reconfigured or expanded to suit evolving project needs. Educators appreciate its durable construction, affordable cost, and straightforward design—perfect for demonstrating linear motion principles in the classroom or lab.
BiSlide® Pre-Configured Systems
Velmex offers several pre-configured specialized BiSlide systems including the Side Knob BiSlide, Parallel-coupled BiSlides and Belt-Driven BiSlides.
BiSlide® Vertical Test Stand
The BiSlide® Side Knob Base is a precision Z-axis adjustment assembly, ideal for optical setups, vertical test stands, or microscope stands.
Velmex® Concrete and Petrographic System
Velmex Petrography Analysis System ensures accurate, repeatable positioning for thin section analysis in geology and concrete inspection
BiSlide® Knowledge Base
BiSlide® Assemblies conform to European Machinery Directive (89/392/EEC) Annex 1
