# VSM17-Z

> Modular UHV Stage for Z-Axis Translation

Canonical product page: [https://arunmicro.com/products/vsm17-z/](https://arunmicro.com/products/vsm17-z/)

Modular UHV compatible stage. Designed specifically for Z-axis translation. Travel ranges from 50 to 70 mm and can support loads up to 30 kg.

## Product details

- Product code: `VSM17-Z`
- Category: [Linear](https://arunmicro.com/products/category/linearstages/)
- Made in the UK
- UK-based support

## Order codes

| Order code | Description | Price |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VSM17-Z-050 | 50 mm Travel, 1 µm Resolution | £3,820.00 |
| VSM17-Z-070 | 70 mm Travel, 1 µm Resolution | £4,490.00 |

## Overview

Linear vertical translation stage suitable for use in UHV. Can support loads of up to several kilograms and travel from 50 mm. Designed specifically for Z-axis translation, the sample table is always above the mechanism across the stage's full range of travel. Suitable for loads up to 30 kg.

- Standard travels from 50 to 70 mm

- 1 µm resolution

- 30 kg centred load capacity

- Maximum speed of 5 mm/sec

- Designed for Z-axis translation

- Suitable for use to 1 x 10-10 mBar

- Bakeable to 200 °C

## Documentation and downloads

- [Datasheet](https://arunmicro.com/documentation/Datasheet_VSM17-Z.pdf)
- [Encoder Pinout Datasheet](https://arunmicro.com/documentation/Datasheet_Encoder_Pinout.pdf)
- [Operating Instructions](https://arunmicro.com/documentation/Manual_VSM17-Z.pdf)
- [VSM17-Z-050 STEP Files (.zip)](https://arunmicro.com/downloads/CAD_VSM17-Z-050.zip)
- [VSM17-Z-070 STEP Files (.zip)](https://arunmicro.com/downloads/CAD_VSM17-Z-070.zip)

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