Most of our manually-operated Velmex UniSlide® Assemblies are also available in motorized versions. They include Linear Slide Assemblies, Elevating Tables and XY Tables in a wide variety of configurations, models and sizes. (Motors are purchased separately. Customers can mount their own motors, if they chose.)
Motorized UniSlide® Assemblies Overview
Velmex UniSlide Assemblies are available in manually-operated and motor-driven models to meet a wide range of applications when reliable, precise linear motion is a requirement. UniSlide stages are compact, delivering maximum travel in the shortest amount of work space. Their modular design allows for easy construction of multi-axis systems.
There are five motor-driven series of Linear UniSlide systems representing slider widths from 1.5″ (3.81 cm) to 9″ (23.9 cm). Standard travel distances of motorized Velmex UniSlide stages range from 1.5″ (3.81 cm) to 41″ (104.14 cm). The slides are available with or without limits in standard and precision lead screws.
There are two motor-driven series of XY Tables that can lift up to 100 lbs. (45.5 kg.).
UniSlide Linear Slide Assemblies and XY Tables can be combined with each other and with other Velmex products for an infinite selection of custom configurations.
UniSlide® Features
UniSlide Applications
The UniSlide Stage’s highly flexible, yet simple, reliable design makes it ideal for instrumentation and measurement; alignment, inspection and QA/QC; optical focusing; antenna alignment; film and animation work; medical and biological analysis. In addition it can be used for moving probes, sensors, components; light machining; semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing; or any application where resolution in the micron range is required.
UniSlide® Motorized Series / Style
One axis slides that can be combined for multiple axis in a wide range of lengths and payload capacities. Visit the individual pages for each Series for more specific information.
Linear Series
Part number information for each style can be found under Specifications at the end of the page.
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.
Motor-Driven UniSlide® MA25 Series
The MA25 Series UniSlide® stage has a body width of 2.5 inches, slider length of 2.5 inches carrying a 15 lbs. horizontal load.
Motor-Driven UniSlide® MA40 Series
The MA40 Series UniSlide® stage has a body width of 4 inches, slider length of 4 inches carrying a 100 lbs. horizontal load.
Motor-Driven UniSlide® MA60 Series
The MA60 Series UniSlide stage has a body width of 6 inches, slider length of 6 inches carrying a 200 lbs. horizontal load.
XY Tables
Motor-driven UniSlide XY Tables – Pre-Assembled XY tables save time; each with large work surfaces and stable bases utilizing the UniSlide® MA40 and MA60 Series of linear slides.
Combining linear UniSlide® Assemblies in XY configurations and adding adapter plates can make additional variations of XY tables.
MAXY40 Series Motorized XY Tables
Two medium profile models with a travel range of up to 5″ by 5″ (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm). These models feature a large, unobstructed work surface. Available in a variety of lead screw pitches.
MAXY60 Series Motorized XY Tables
Three high profile models with a travel range of up to 9″ by 9″ (22.9 cm x 22.9 cm). These models feature a large, unobstructed work surface. Available in a variety of lead screw pitches.
UniSlide Configurations
The basic linear UniSlide is a 1-axis stage. One axis UniSlides can be combined for multiple axes in a wide range of lengths and payload capacities. See Examples for images of various multi-axis UniSlides and combinations that include other Velmex stages.
UniSlide® Specifications – Motorized Assemblies
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. Visit the individual pages for each Series for more specific information.
| UniSlide® | Travel Distance‡ | Base Length (without motor) | Slider Length | ||||
| Series† | Inches | cm | Inches | cm | Inches | cm | |
| MA15 |  | 1.5" - 10.5" | 3.81 – 26.67 | 3" - 12" | 7.62 – 30.48 | 1.5" | 3.81 |
| MA25 |  | 0.5" - 24.5" | 1.27 – 52.07 | 4" - 24" | 10.16 – 60.96 | 2.5" | 6.35 |
| MA40 |  | 1" - 31" | 2.54 – 78.74 | 6" - 36" | 15.24 – 91.44 | 4" | 10.16 |
| MA60 |  | 2" - 41" | 5.08 – 104.14 | 9" - 48" | 22.86 – 121.92 | 6" | 15.24 |
Call for Availability for MB90 Series | |||||||
| MB90 |  | 3" - 36" | 7.62 – 91.44 | 15" - 48" | 38.1 – 121.92 | 9" | 22.86 |
‡Standard travel distances available are in 3″ increments.
†Motors sold separately.
| UniSlide® | Maximum Horizontal Load | Weight | Height** | Width | |||||
| Series | lbs. | kg. | lbs. | kg. | Inches | cm | Inches | cm | |
| MA15 | | 3 | 1.36 | .5 – 1.2 | 0.23 – 0.54 | 0.56" | 1.42 | 1.5" | 3.81 |
| MA25 | | 15 | 6.8 | 1.18 – 4.4 | .82 – 2 | 0.81" | 2.06 | 2.5" | 6.35 |
| MA40 | | 100 | 45.5 | 3.1 – 12.4 | 1.41 – 5.62 | 1.06" | 2.69 | 4" | 10.16 |
| MA60 | | 200 | 91 | 6.6 – 27.7 | 2.99 – 12.56 | 1.75" | 4.45 | 6" | 15.24 |
Call for Availability for MB90 Series | |||||||||
| MB90 | | 400 | 182 | 21.3 – 59 | 9.66 – 26.76 | 3.13" | 7.95 | 9" | 22.86 |
† Weight of device without motor.
** Deeper base “B” configurations available.
Loads for Motorized UniSlides
| UniSlide® | Load Normal (LN)* | Load Thrust (LT)* | Cantilever Side (LCS)* | Cantilever Inline (LCI)* | ||||||
| Maximum Load Capacity | lbs. | kg. | lbs. | kg. | lbs.-in | N-m | lbs.-in | N-m | ||
| MA15 | | 2 | 0.91 | 1 | 0.45 | 5 lb-in | .6 N-m | 5 lb-in | .6 N-m | |
| MA25 | | 10 | 4.54 | 7.5 | 3.40 | 10 lb-in | 1.13 N-m | 20 lb-in | 2.26 N-m | |
| MA40 | | 40 | 18.14 | 20 | 9.07 | 32 lb-in | 3.62 N-m | 64 lb-in | 7.23 N-m | |
| MA60 | | 80 | 36.29 | 40 | 18.14 | 80 lb-in | 9.04 N-m | 160 lb-in | 18.07 N-m | |
Call for Availability for MB90 Series | ||||||||||
| MB90 | | 140 | 63.5 | 70 | 31.75 | 120 lb-in | 13.6 N-m | 240 lb-in | 27.11 N-m | |
* Normal Operating Loads are less than the maximum. For the recommended maximum limit see prior chart.
Visit the Velmex XY Table Page for specifications for XY Tables Series MAXY40 and MAXY60.
UniSlide Base Cross-Section
The slider / carriage (shaded area in the cross-section to the left.) rides on the inside of the dovetail ways.
UniSlide Load Calculations
Velmex UniSlide® Applications and Examples
These are examples of Velmex products. If you wish a similar product, please contact us with your specific application specifications (travel distance, payload, hours per day in use, resolution, speed range, etc.). You can use the Request Assistance form.
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.
Pictured in our gallery are examples of configurations and systems using manual UniSlide Assemblies, along with configurations that also include other Velmex products. Product and accessory offering is subject to change and availability.
| Example Key Code | Meaning | Example Key Code | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Manually Operated | M | Motorized |
| S | Standard | C | Custom Configuration |
| B | BiSlide | U | UniSlide |
| X | XSlide | R | Rotary Tables |
| T | XY Tables | TT | Turntables |
| E | Elevating Tables | FS | Fun Stuff (Ingenious, Cool, or Just out of the ordinary applications) |
Single Axis UniSlide Stages
Multiple-Axes UniSlide Assemblies
Combination Assemblies
Working Images
Velmex also offers manually-operated UniSlide Assemblies. Examples of other Velmex products can be found on the Examples page or in the Examples section for each product.
If you have questions about your specific application or want us to design a UniSlide System for you, please complete the Request Assistance form or call Velmex to speak to one of our Application Engineers.
