Z-Axis Manual Stages, Cross Roller Guide
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Z-Axis Manual Stages are an economy item, The price is cheaper than the MISUMI standard product.They offer a wide variety of sizes to choose from.
[Feature]
● Table Dimensions (mm.) : 40X40, 60X60 and 80X80
● Movement (mm) : ±6.5 for 40X40, 60X60 and ±12.5 for 80X80
● Material : Aluminum Alloy
● Surface Treatment : Black Anodized
[Application]
Z-Axis Manual Stages are commonly used in various applications in factory automation systems
There have been changes to the manual stage drawings in August 2024. Please download the latest drawings and confirm before placing your order!
Material: aluminum alloy
Surface treatment: black anodizing
■ Travel distance
The catalog drawing dimensions are based on a stroke of 0 mm. Using this as a reference, the distance moved in the left and right directions is the travel distance.
■ Load capacity
Refers to the force that the slide table can withstand when the workpiece's center of gravity is located at the center of the slide table, measured in N. If used beyond the load capacity, the slide table may not operate smoothly or may become stuck. When installing the linear motion slide table vertically or upside down, the accuracy may be less than the values indicated in the product catalog. Please take note.
■ Straightness
The maximum deviation of the slide table from the ideal movement axis (the straight line connecting the start and end points, shown as the red line in the diagram below; the black line represents the actual movement path) during full-stroke movement. Measurement method: Place a dial indicator on the slide table with the pointer touching the reference block. Move the slide table through its full stroke and measure the maximum displacement, which is the straightness.
Product Overview
The MISUMI E-ZPG series crossed roller guide type stage is an economical stage. It can be used as a simple position adjustment stage. The main body is made of aluminum alloy for a lightweight design, and the surface is treated with black anodizing. A crossed roller guide is used for the guiding mechanism, which meets the required level of precision. Due to localized production in China and improved manufacturing processes, the price has been significantly reduced.
Dimensional Drawing
Material Specifications
Material: aluminum alloy
Surface treatment: black anodizingAlterations
■ Alterations
| Alterations | Change the position of the micrometer knob | ||||
| Spec. | Left-right reversed | Side facing up | Side facing up, left-right reversed | Side facing down | |
| Code | AZR | C | CR | CU | |
Specification Table
| Type | Stage surface (mm) | Travel distance (mm) | Load capacity (N) | Straightness of travel (µm) | Minimum reading (µm) | Weight (kg) | |
 Type |  No. | ||||||
| E-ZPG | 25 | 25 × 25 | ±3.25 | 4.9 | Within 20 | 10 | 0.06 |
| 40 | 40 × 40 | ±6.5 | 9.8 | 0.2 | |||
| 60 | 60 × 60 | 19.6 | 0.45 | ||||
| 80 | 80 × 80 | ±12.5 | 49 | 0.8 | |||
■ Travel distance
The catalog drawing dimensions are based on a stroke of 0 mm. Using this as a reference, the distance moved in the left and right directions is the travel distance.
■ Load capacity
Refers to the force that the slide table can withstand when the workpiece's center of gravity is located at the center of the slide table, measured in N. If used beyond the load capacity, the slide table may not operate smoothly or may become stuck. When installing the linear motion slide table vertically or upside down, the accuracy may be less than the values indicated in the product catalog. Please take note.
■ Straightness
The maximum deviation of the slide table from the ideal movement axis (the straight line connecting the start and end points, shown as the red line in the diagram below; the black line represents the actual movement path) during full-stroke movement. Measurement method: Place a dial indicator on the slide table with the pointer touching the reference block. Move the slide table through its full stroke and measure the maximum displacement, which is the straightness.
Product Features
Feature 1: Shortened production lead time, with delivery in as fast as 5 days.
Feature 2: Achieves a low price by simplifying the structure and improving the manufacturing process.
Feature 3: Supports various additional machining options to meet installation requirements in different situations.
Feature 4: Improved clamping mechanism provides greater holding force for the slide table compared to the standard clamping mechanism.
Feature 2: Achieves a low price by simplifying the structure and improving the manufacturing process.
Feature 3: Supports various additional machining options to meet installation requirements in different situations.
Feature 4: Improved clamping mechanism provides greater holding force for the slide table compared to the standard clamping mechanism.
Usage Method
■ Installation method for X-axis slide table
When installing the slide table onto the base, the installation is generally performed by moving the slide table surface. Please refer to the diagram below.
The above diagram is for installation example demonstration only. For detailed shapes and specifications of the slide table, please refer to the respective product catalog or 3D data.
■ Installation orientation
Horizontal, inverted, side horizontal, or side vertical installation can be selected. For other installation methods, please pay special attention.
Depending on the installation orientation, load capacity and accuracy may vary significantly.
○: Same load capacity as horizontal installation.
△: Approximately one-third of the horizontal load capacity is the general standard. If the product catalog lists the vertical load capacity, please give priority to the catalog.
■Vertical Use of X-Axis Stage
When using the X-axis stage vertically, please pay attention to the feed direction and avoid aligning it with the direction of gravity.
When using a micrometer knob type stage, please note that the stage is reset by a tension spring. If the applied force exceeds the spring load, the stage platform may drop. In such cases, additional processing can be selected as a solution.
Please avoid applying loads in the vertical direction that exceed the load capacity.
When installing the slide table onto the base, the installation is generally performed by moving the slide table surface. Please refer to the diagram below.
The above diagram is for installation example demonstration only. For detailed shapes and specifications of the slide table, please refer to the respective product catalog or 3D data.■ Installation orientation
| Diagram |  |  |  |  |
| Installation orientation | Horizontal | Inverted | Side-mounted horizontal | Side-mounted vertical |
| Load resistance characteristics | ○ | ○ | △ | △ |
Horizontal, inverted, side horizontal, or side vertical installation can be selected. For other installation methods, please pay special attention.Depending on the installation orientation, load capacity and accuracy may vary significantly.○: Same load capacity as horizontal installation.△: Approximately one-third of the horizontal load capacity is the general standard. If the product catalog lists the vertical load capacity, please give priority to the catalog.■Vertical Use of X-Axis Stage
When using the X-axis stage vertically, please pay attention to the feed direction and avoid aligning it with the direction of gravity.
When using a micrometer knob type stage, please note that the stage is reset by a tension spring. If the applied force exceeds the spring load, the stage platform may drop. In such cases, additional processing can be selected as a solution.
| Incorrect usage | Correct usage |
| (Generally) If the applied force exceeds the tension load of the spring, the stage platform may fall due to insufficient load capacity. | After selecting the additional machining to change the micrometer knob position, the stage surface will not drop even when used vertically. |
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Please avoid applying loads in the vertical direction that exceed the load capacity.Precautions
■ Operating temperature and environment
Recommended operating environment: 10–50°C, 20–70% RH (no condensation)
Accuracy-guaranteed environment: 22±5°C, 20–70% RH (no condensation)
■ Guide mechanism
This stage uses a crossed roller guide as the guiding mechanism. Please apply lubricant as needed according to the operating conditions to prevent reduced lubrication or aging, which could shorten the service life of the crossed roller guide.
■ Clamping mechanism
(1) The clamping mechanism of the stage is fixed by the friction force generated by tightening the screws. Therefore, if an external force exceeding the friction force of the clamping mechanism is applied, the stage will move. Please take appropriate measures during use to prevent the stage surface from moving. If additional clamping reinforcement is required, you can choose either disc clamping or opposed clamping.
(2) Holding force refers to the amount of force that keeps the stage surface from moving when clamped. Since the maximum holding force varies with changes in tightening torque, please ensure a sufficiently large safety factor in your design.
■ Feed mechanism
■ Flatness of the mounting surface
The upper and lower slide table surfaces may become deformed due to differences in the flatness of the mounting surface. Deformation of the slide table surface may result in gaps, inability to achieve the specified preload causing looseness, or excessive preload leading to poor sliding performance. Therefore, it is recommended to maintain the flatness of the mounting surface at around 5 micrometers.
Recommended operating environment: 10–50°C, 20–70% RH (no condensation)
Accuracy-guaranteed environment: 22±5°C, 20–70% RH (no condensation)
■ Guide mechanism
This stage uses a crossed roller guide as the guiding mechanism. Please apply lubricant as needed according to the operating conditions to prevent reduced lubrication or aging, which could shorten the service life of the crossed roller guide.
■ Clamping mechanism
(1) The clamping mechanism of the stage is fixed by the friction force generated by tightening the screws. Therefore, if an external force exceeding the friction force of the clamping mechanism is applied, the stage will move. Please take appropriate measures during use to prevent the stage surface from moving. If additional clamping reinforcement is required, you can choose either disc clamping or opposed clamping.
(2) Holding force refers to the amount of force that keeps the stage surface from moving when clamped. Since the maximum holding force varies with changes in tightening torque, please ensure a sufficiently large safety factor in your design.
■ Feed mechanism
■ Flatness of the mounting surface
The upper and lower slide table surfaces may become deformed due to differences in the flatness of the mounting surface. Deformation of the slide table surface may result in gaps, inability to achieve the specified preload causing looseness, or excessive preload leading to poor sliding performance. Therefore, it is recommended to maintain the flatness of the mounting surface at around 5 micrometers.
Example of Use
Mechanism name: Sensor position adjustment for detecting poor label peeling
Application Industries
| Electronics/Home Appliances | Automotive | Medical | ||
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| Smartphones | Semiconductors | Lithium batteries | ||
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| Economical Electric Slide Table X-Axis | Economical Electric Slide Table XY-Axis | Economical Electric Slide Table Z-Axis | ||
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| Representative model: C-XMBS420-L-A-2 | Representative model: C-XYMBS420-L-A-2 | Representative model: C-ZMBS420-L-A-2 | ||
| Advantage: Low cost, fast delivery | Advantage: Low cost, fast delivery | Advantage: Low cost, fast delivery |
Product Overview
MISUMI E-ZPG series crossed roller guide type positioning stages are economy series positioning stages. It can be used as a positioning stage for simple position adjustment. The body is made of aluminum alloy to achieve light weight; the surface is black anodized. Crossed roller guide is used for guiding, which can meet the required operating accuracy. Prices have been significantly reduced due to local production in China and improved machining process.
■Amount of travel
The catalog drawing size is the state of travel 0mm, and taking this as reference, the distance moved in the left and right directions is the amount of travel.
■Load capacity
is the force in N that the positioning stage can withstand when the center of gravity of the workpiece is in the center of the positioning stage. If used in excess of the load capacity, the positioning stage may not move properly or get stuck. Refer to the values of "Horizontal" and "Vertical" for the load resistance for horizontal and vertical installation respectively. Note that when the linear motion positioning stage is installed vertically or upside down, the accuracy may be less than the value indicated in the catalog.
■Straightness
The maximum offset relative to the ideal axis of movement (the line connecting the start and end points is shown as the red line in the figure below. The black line is the actual trajectory of movement.) when the positioning stage moves at full stroke. Detection method: Place the micrometer on the positioning stage, with the pointer held against the reference block, let the positioning stage move at full stroke, and measure its maximum displacement, which is the straightness.
Product Features
Feature 1: Production cycle is shortened, shipped within 5 days at the earliest
Feature 2: Low price is achieved by simplifying the structure and improving the machining process.
Feature 3: A wide range of alterations are available to enable installation and operation under different conditions.
Feature 4: By improving the clamping mechanism, the holding force of the positioning stage is greater than that of the standard type clamping mechanism.
Feature 2: Low price is achieved by simplifying the structure and improving the machining process.
Feature 3: A wide range of alterations are available to enable installation and operation under different conditions.
Feature 4: By improving the clamping mechanism, the holding force of the positioning stage is greater than that of the standard type clamping mechanism.
Specifications Overview
| Type | Material | Surface Treatment | Movement (mm) | Load Capacity (N) | Straightness |
| E-ZPG | Aluminum Alloy | Black Anodized | ±6.5～±12.5 | 9.8~49 | Within 10 μm |
■Amount of travel
The catalog drawing size is the state of travel 0mm, and taking this as reference, the distance moved in the left and right directions is the amount of travel.
■Load capacity
is the force in N that the positioning stage can withstand when the center of gravity of the workpiece is in the center of the positioning stage. If used in excess of the load capacity, the positioning stage may not move properly or get stuck. Refer to the values of "Horizontal" and "Vertical" for the load resistance for horizontal and vertical installation respectively. Note that when the linear motion positioning stage is installed vertically or upside down, the accuracy may be less than the value indicated in the catalog.
■Straightness
The maximum offset relative to the ideal axis of movement (the line connecting the start and end points is shown as the red line in the figure below. The black line is the actual trajectory of movement.) when the positioning stage moves at full stroke. Detection method: Place the micrometer on the positioning stage, with the pointer held against the reference block, let the positioning stage move at full stroke, and measure its maximum displacement, which is the straightness.
Usage Method
■Installation Method of X-Axis Positioning Stage
When mounting the positioning stage to the base, basically it is mounted by moving the positioning stage surface. Refer to the following diagram.
The above diagram is for demonstration purpose only. Refer to each catalog or 3D data for detailed shapes and specifications of the positioning stage.
■Mounting Posture
Horizontal, inverted, side-mounted horizontal or side-mounted vertical installation options are available. Other installation methods should be given more attention.
Load capacity and accuracy will change greatly depending on the mounting posture.
○：Same as horizontal load capacity.
△：About 1/3 of the horizontal load capacity is the approximate standard, if the catalog contains the vertical load capacity, it should be given priority.
■Vertical Use of X-Axis Positioning Stage
When using the X-axis positioning stage vertically, pay attention to the feed direction, which should not be in the same direction as gravity.
When using a micrometer knob type positioning stage, note that the positioning stage is reset by extension spring. If the force applied is greater than the spring load, the positioning stage surface may fall. For such occasions, alterations can be used as a solution.
Avoid applying loads that exceed the load carrying range in the vertical direction.
When mounting the positioning stage to the base, basically it is mounted by moving the positioning stage surface. Refer to the following diagram.
The above diagram is for demonstration purpose only. Refer to each catalog or 3D data for detailed shapes and specifications of the positioning stage.■Mounting Posture
| Diagram | | | | |
| Mounting Posture | Horizontal | Inverted | Side-Mounted Horizontal | Side-Mounted Vertical |
| Load Resistance Characteristics | ○ | ○ | △ | △ |
Horizontal, inverted, side-mounted horizontal or side-mounted vertical installation options are available. Other installation methods should be given more attention.Load capacity and accuracy will change greatly depending on the mounting posture.○：Same as horizontal load capacity.△：About 1/3 of the horizontal load capacity is the approximate standard, if the catalog contains the vertical load capacity, it should be given priority.■Vertical Use of X-Axis Positioning Stage
When using the X-axis positioning stage vertically, pay attention to the feed direction, which should not be in the same direction as gravity.
When using a micrometer knob type positioning stage, note that the positioning stage is reset by extension spring. If the force applied is greater than the spring load, the positioning stage surface may fall. For such occasions, alterations can be used as a solution.
| Wrong Usage Method | Correct Usage Method |
| (Usually) If the force applied exceeds the tensile load of the spring, the positioning stage surface may slip off because it cannot support the weight. | After selecting the alteration of the micrometer knob position change, the positioning stage surface does not fall even when used vertically. |
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Avoid applying loads that exceed the load carrying range in the vertical direction.Example of Use
Mechanism name: Sensor position adjustment for detecting poor label peeling
Example of Use
| Electronics/Home Appliance | Automotive | Medical | ||
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| Smart Phones | Semiconductor | Lithium battery | ||
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Precautions
■Operating temperature and environment
Recommended operating environment: 10～50℃, 20～70%RH (no condensation)
Accuracy assurance environment: 22±5℃, 20～70％RH (no condensation)
■Guiding mechanism
This positioning stage adopts crossed roller guide as the guiding mechanism. Please refill the lubricant at the right time according to the usage conditions to prevent the life of crossed roller guide from being shortened due to the decrease of lubricant and aging.
■Clamping mechanism
①The clamping mechanism of the positioning stage is fixed by the frictional force generated by the fastening screw, so when the applied external force exceeds the frictional force of the clamping mechanism section, it will cause the positioning stage to move. The user should take appropriate measures to avoid movement of the positioning stage surface during use. If clamping reinforcement is required, disc clamping or opposite clamping can be selected.
②The holding force is the value of the force that keeps the positioning stage surface from moving in the clamped condition. Since the maximum holding force varies with the tightening torque, please ensure a sufficiently large safety factor when designing.
■Feed mechanism
The shape of a positioning stage with a micrometer knob installed as shown in the figure below is generally called the standard type. Free selection is possible by combining the installation space, mounting posture, and operation method. However, due to the structure of the product, there are some models where the installation position of the micrometer knob cannot be changed. For details, refer to the [Alteration] at the bottom of each product page.
■Flatness of the mounting surface
The upper and lower positioning stage surface may be deformed due to the different flatness of its mounting surface. Deformation of the positioning stage surface may result in gaps, looseness due to failure to obtain the specified preload, or poor sliding due to excessive preload. Therefore, it is recommended that the flatness of the mounting surface be kept at about 5 microns.
Recommended operating environment: 10～50℃, 20～70%RH (no condensation)
Accuracy assurance environment: 22±5℃, 20～70％RH (no condensation)
■Guiding mechanism
This positioning stage adopts crossed roller guide as the guiding mechanism. Please refill the lubricant at the right time according to the usage conditions to prevent the life of crossed roller guide from being shortened due to the decrease of lubricant and aging.
■Clamping mechanism
①The clamping mechanism of the positioning stage is fixed by the frictional force generated by the fastening screw, so when the applied external force exceeds the frictional force of the clamping mechanism section, it will cause the positioning stage to move. The user should take appropriate measures to avoid movement of the positioning stage surface during use. If clamping reinforcement is required, disc clamping or opposite clamping can be selected.
②The holding force is the value of the force that keeps the positioning stage surface from moving in the clamped condition. Since the maximum holding force varies with the tightening torque, please ensure a sufficiently large safety factor when designing.
■Feed mechanism
The shape of a positioning stage with a micrometer knob installed as shown in the figure below is generally called the standard type. Free selection is possible by combining the installation space, mounting posture, and operation method. However, due to the structure of the product, there are some models where the installation position of the micrometer knob cannot be changed. For details, refer to the [Alteration] at the bottom of each product page.
■Flatness of the mounting surface
The upper and lower positioning stage surface may be deformed due to the different flatness of its mounting surface. Deformation of the positioning stage surface may result in gaps, looseness due to failure to obtain the specified preload, or poor sliding due to excessive preload. Therefore, it is recommended that the flatness of the mounting surface be kept at about 5 microns.
Related Products
| X-Axis Motorized Positioning Stages | XY-Axis Motorized Positioning Stages | Z-Axis Motorized Positioning Stages | ||
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| Typical Model: C-XMBS420-L-A-2 | Typical Model: C-XYMBS420-L-A-2 | Typical Model: C-ZMBS420-L-A-2 | ||
| Advantages: low price, fast delivery | Advantages: low price, fast delivery | Advantages: low price, fast delivery |