1/2" (13.0 mm) Travel Vertical Translation Stage

1/2" (13.0 mm) Vertical Travel with Micrometer
Crossed-Roller Bearings for High Load Capacity and Straightness
Interchangeable Top Platform with 8-32 (M4) and
1/4"-20 (M6) Taps

MVS05

1/2" Travel Vertical Stage

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MVS05 Stage with
MMP1 Grooved Top Plate

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Item #	MVS05	MVS05/M^a
Travel Range	1/2"	13.0 mm
Working Height Range	2.48" to 2.98"	63.0 mm to 76.0 mm
Micrometer Graduations, per Division	0.001"	10 µm
Adjustment per Micrometer Revolution	0.025"	0.5 mm
Load Capacity (Within Plate Area)	2 kg (4.4 lbs)
Load Capacity when Stage is Inverted (Within Plate Area)	0.75 kg (1.65 lbs)
Backlash	<1 µm
Linearity^b	99.9%
Straightness	±10 µm
Parallelism of Top and Bottom Plates	140 µm Over Area of Plates
Spring Preload at 0 mm Travel	30 N
Spring Preload at 13 mm Travel	45 N
Weight	0.41 kg (0.9 lbs)
Construction	Black-Anodized Aluminum

The MVS05/M stage incorporates the 148-801ST micrometer. For a replacement micrometer for the MVS05 stage, please contact Tech Support.
99.9% linearity indicates that the top platform will move by 99.9% of the distance that the micrometer is adjusted at any point within the travel range.

Vertical Manual Stages Selection Guide
1/2" (13 mm) Travel
1" (25 mm) Travel
4" (101.6 mm) or 10" (254 mm) Travel

Features

1/2" (13.0 mm) of Vertical Travel
Micrometer Adjuster for Fine Positioning
Array of 1/4"-20 (M6) and 8-32 (M4) Mounting Holes
Grooved and Extended Top Plates for Our Keyway Accessories for Nanopositioning Stages are Available
Black-Anodized Aluminum Construction

The MVS05(/M) Vertical Translation Stage provides 1/2" (13.0 mm) of height adjustment and a working height range of 2.48" to 2.98" (63.0 mm to 76.0 mm). The top mounting plate has an array of thirteen 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) and twelve 8-32 (M4 x 0.7) tapped holes. The stage is constructed from black-anodized aluminum and includes crossed roller bearings for uniform performance over the entire range of motion.

If required, the user can replace the top plate with our MMP1(/M) grooved top plate, allowing the stage to be used with our range of keyway accessories for nanopositioning stages. Three extended top platforms with a similar grooved keyway are also available for use in applications that require extra reach beyond the edge of the vertical stage.

The stage is shipped complete with a fine-adjustment micrometer drive with a 0.001" (10 µm) graduated scale. It delivers 0.025" (0.5 mm) of height adjustment per revolution, making the stage ideal for aligning a wide range of optical components. For motorized vertical translation, the included micrometer can be replaced with one of our 1/2" (12 mm or 13 mm) ZST, ZFS, or Z9 actuators.

Posted Comments:

rbjaculbia (posted 2016-05-11 00:44:39.48)

is it possible to replace the micrometer knob with a differential? If it is, which knob do you recommend? Thanks

bhallewell (posted 2016-05-12 10:18:13.0)

Response from Ben at Thorlabs: Thank you for your question. The micrometer drive is held in the stage by two M3 x 8 socket screws which can easily be unscrewed to fit a new drive. The majority of our drives which hold a 3/8" barrel, such as our motorised Z825B or differential DM10 or DRV314 manuals are compatible with the stage. Please contact our Tech Support team should you wish to look into purchasing a custom version of the MVS005(/M) without an actuator.

user (posted 2014-03-27 11:03:46.003)

The screws quality between the base plate and the stage are extremely bad (the steel is just way too soft) and it's usually a type you don't immediately have in the lab.

msoulby (posted 2014-03-28 09:39:54.0)

Response from Mike at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. We are currently reviewing the specifications of the screws we use to attach the top plates to the MVS005/M and other stages. We will contact you directly to give you more details of this investigation.

Manual Linear Translation Stages

Thorlabs' manual translation stages are offered in a range of maximum travel distances, from less than 1/4" (6 mm) to 2" (50 mm) and longer for our long travel, large area platforms. Many of these stages can be ordered in multi-axis configurations, providing XY or XYZ translation. For fiber coupling applications, please see our Multi-Axis Stages, which offer finer adjustment than our standard manual translation stages. In addition to linear translation stages, we offer rotation stages, pitch and yaw platforms, and goniometers. We also offer motorized translation stages that are powered by DC Servo motors, stepper motors, or direct drive technology.

Crossed-Roller Bearing Stages

These linear translation stages feature crossed-roller bearing travel mechanisms for precision motion, high load capacity, and low angular deviation. The LNR Series stages feature all-steel body construction, while the LX, XRN, and XR Series stage bodies are constructed of cast tool and jig aluminum. We also offer several vertical crossed-roller bearing stages (see below).

Crossed-Roller Bearing Stages
Product Family	LNR Series 25 mm Stages	LX Series 25 mm Stages	XRN Series 25 mm Stages	XR Series 25 mm Stages	XR Series 50 mm Stages	LNR Series 50.8 mm Stages
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Travel	25 mm (0.98")	25 mm (0.98")	25 mm (0.98")	25 mm (0.98")	50 mm (1.97")	50.8 mm (2")
Drive Type	Multiple	Micrometer	Micrometer	Micrometer	Micrometer	Multiple
Platform Size	2.34" x 2.36" (59.4 mm x 60.0 mm)	2.56" x 2.56" (65.0 mm x 65.0 mm)	2.00" x 3.35" (50.7 mm x 85.0 mm)	2.98" x 4.33" (75.7 mm x 110.0 mm)	2.98" x 5.51" (75.7 mm x 140.0 mm)	3.94" x 3.94" (100.0 mm x 100.0 mm)
Possible Axis Configurations	X, XZ, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ
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Ball Bearing Stages

These translation stages feature hardened steel linear bearings for precise motion and long life. They are available with a variety of actuators and in single-axis or preassembled multi-axis configurations.

Ball Bearing Stages
Product Family	MS Series 1/4" Stages	T12 Series 1/2" Stages	MT Series 1/2" Stages	PT Series 1" Stages	LT Series 2" Stages
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Travel	1/4" (6.4 mm)	1/2" (12.7 mm)	1/2" (12.7 mm)	1" (25.4 mm)	2" (50 mm)
Drive Type	Multiple	Thumbscrew	Multiple	Multiple	Differential Micrometer
Platform Size	1.17" x 1.17" (29.7 mm x 29.7 mm)	0.76" x 0.81" (19.3 mm x 20.6 mm)	2.40" x 2.41" (61.0 mm x 61.2 mm)	3.00" x 4.00" (76.2 mm x 101.6 mm)	3.75" x 3.75" (95.3 mm x 95.3 mm)
Possible Axis Configurations	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ
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Dovetail Stages

These compact stages incorporate dovetails and a leadscrew for the translation mechanism. They are suitable in general purpose motion control applications.

Dovetail Stages
Product Family	DT Series 1/2" Stages	DTS Series 1" Stages (Vacuum-Compatible Version Available)	DTS Series 2" Stage
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Travel	1/2" (12.7 mm)	1" (25 mm)	2" (50 mm)
Drive Type	Thumbscrew	Thumbscrew	Thumbscrew
Platform Size	1.00" x 1.00" (25.4 mm x 25.4 mm)	2.68" x 2.95" (68.0 mm 75.0 mm)	2.68" x 3.74" (68.0 mm x 95.0 mm)
Possible Axis Configurations	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ^a	X, XY, XYZ
Additional Details

The DTSA03 anodized angle bracket designed for XYZ configurations may also be used with the DTS25V(/M) vacuum-compatible stages; however, the DTSA03 is not vacuum-compatible.
The 1" (25 mm) travel DTS Series features an anodized DTS25(/M) stage and a DTS25V(/M) stage that is vacuum-compatible down to 10^-6 Torr.

Flexure Stages

Thorlabs' Nanoflex™ translation stages feature frictionless flexure mechanisms for improved positioning and resolution when compared to similar stages made using bearings. The translation of the stage is accomplished by the elastic deformation (flexing) of a linkage attached to the mounting platform. Most models also include piezo actuators for small position adjustments.

Flexure Stages
Product Family	Nanoflex™ 1.5 mm Stage	Nanoflex™ 5 mm Stages
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Travel	1.5 mm (0.06") + 25 µm Piezo	5 mm (0.20")	5 mm (0.20") + 20 µm Piezo
Drive Type	Thumbscrew and Piezo Actuator	Differential Micrometer	Differential Micrometer and Open-Loop Piezo Actuator	Differential Micrometer and Closed-Loop Piezo Actuator
Platform Size	1.18" x 1.18" (30.0 mm x 30.0 mm)	2.95" x 2.95" (75.0 mm x 75.0 mm)
Possible Axis Configurations	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ	X, XY, XYZ
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Vertical Stages

We offer vertical translation stages with crossed-roller bearings for precise motion as well as long travel vertical stages for heavy-duty applications.

Vertical Stages
Product Family	XRN Series 9 mm Vertical Stage	XR Series 14 mm Vertical Stage	MVS Series 1/2" Vertical Stage	MVS Series 1" Vertical Stage	VAP Series 4" Vertical Stage	VAP Series 10" Vertical Stage
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Travel	9.0 mm (0.35")	14.0 mm (0.55")	1/2" (13.0 mm)	1" (25.0 mm)	4" (101.6 mm)	10" (254 mm)
Drive Type	Worm-Gear Driven Lift Screw		Micrometer		Adjuster Knob and Coarse Manual Positioning
Platform Size	2.00" x 2.00" (50.7 mm x 50.7 mm)	2.98" x 2.98" (75.7 mm x 75.7 mm)	2.36" x 2.36" (60.0 mm x 60.0 mm)		3.00" x 6.00" (76.2 mm 152.4 mm)
Additional Details

1/2" (13.0 mm) Travel Vertical Translation Stage

1/2in (13.0 mm) Travel Vertical Translation Stage

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1/2" (13.0 mm) of Vertical Travel
Array of 1/4"-20 (M6) and 8-32 (M4) Tapped Mounting Holes

The MVS05(/M) Vertical Translation Stage provides 1/2" (13.0 mm) of height adjustment, an array of 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) and 8-32 (M4 x 0.7) tapped holes, and a load capacity of 2 kg (4.4 lbs). The top plate is attached using four M3 x 0.5-threaded screws with 2.5 mm (3/32") hex heads. It can be replaced with one of the top plates and platforms offered below.

Replacement Top Plate

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Item #	RB13P1	RB13P1/M
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Array of 1/4"-20 (M6) and 8-32 (M4) Tapped Mounting Holes
Replacement Top Plate for the MVS05(/M) Vertical Stage
Allows One to Switch Between an Imperial and Metric Mounting Surface on Our Stages

The RB13P1(/M) Mounting Plate is the same as the top plate that is included with the MVS05(/M) vertical stage. It has a generous array of thirteen 1/4"-20 (M6) and twelve 8-32 (M4) tapped holes. For more details, please see the mechanical drawings of the imperial and metric top plates included in the table above and to the right.

Grooved Top Plate

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An HCS030 Optic Mount Secured on an MMP1 Top Plate with AMA010 Mounting Cleats

Item #	MMP1	MMP1/M
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The MMP1(/M) grooved top plate allows the MVS05(/M) stage to be used with our range of keyway accessories for nanopositioning stages (such as the HCS030 Optic Mount shown to the right). The top plate is easily changed by removing four attachment screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") hex key or balldriver.

Our range of keyway accessories includes mounts to hold and manipulate optical fibers, laser diodes, gradient-index lenses, spherical lenses, and other commonly used optical components. Accessories are mounted to the top platform using a tongue-in-groove system and are retained with cleats and cap screws. The plate includes sixteen 6-32 (M3) tapped holes for cleats and other hardware, as well as four 4-40 (M2) taps and nine 8-32 (M4) taps. For more details, please see the mechanical drawings of the imperial and metric top plates included in the table above.

Extended Top Platforms

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AMA003 Extended Top Plate Fitted to an MBT616D MicroBlock Flexure Stage

Extend the Mounting Surface of the MVS05(/M) Stage
Array of 8-32 (M4), 6-32 (M3), and 4-40 (M2) Tapped Holes
Three Mounting Surface Length Options:
- 88 mm (3.46")
- 95 mm (3.74")
- 105 mm (4.13")
Groove for Keyway Accessories for Nanopositioning Stages

These extended platforms are designed to be replacements for the top plate of the MVS05(/M) vertical stage. The extended mounting surface contains an array of 8-32 (M4), 6-32 (M3), and 4-40 (M2) tapped holes, which are convenient for attaching components or accessories that need to reach into smaller spaces. Three sizes are available, offering platform lengths of 88.0 mm (3.46"), 95.0 mm (3.74"), or 105 mm (4.13"). Two AMA010 (AMA010/M) accessory mounting cleats are included with the purchase of each platform. These platforms can also be used with our Multi-Axis Flexure Stages.

Item #	LNR25D(/M), LNR25M(/M)	LX10(/M), LX20(/M), LX20XZ(/M), LX20YZ(/M), LX30(/M)	XRN25P(/M), XRN25C(/M), XRN25P-K1(/M), XRN25P-K2(/M)	XR25P(/M), XR25C(/M), XR25P-K1(/M), XR25P-K2(/M)	XR50P(/M), XR50C(/M)	LNR50DD(/M), LNR50M(/M)
Resolution	Down to 0.025 mm/rev (Dependent on Drive)	0.5 mm/rev	0.5 mm/rev	0.5 mm/rev	0.5 mm/rev	Down to 0.05 mm/rev (Dependent on Drive)
Mounting Holes	1/4"-20 (M6), 7 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 7 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 17 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 22 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 26 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 13 Places
Load Capacity	Horizontal: 44 lbs / 20 kg Vertical: 17.6 lbs / 8 kg	Horizontal: 90 lbs / 41 kg Vertical: 8.8 lbs / 4 kg	Horizontal: 170 lbs / 77.1 kg Vertical: 8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg	Horizontal: 180 lbs / 81.9 kg Vertical: 8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg	Horizontal: 180 lbs / 81.9 kg Vertical: 8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg	Horizontal: 66 lbs / 30 kg Vertical: 22 lbs / 10 kg

Item #	MS1(/M), MS1S(/M), MS3(/M)	T12X(/M), T12XY(/M), T12XZ(/M), T12XYZ(/M)	MT1(/M), MT1A(/M), MT1B(/M), MT3(/M), MT3A(/M)	PT1(/M), PT1A(/M), PT1B(/M), PT3(/M), PT3A(/M)	LT1(/M), LT3(/M)
Resolution	Down to 0.25 mm/rev (Dependent on Chosen Drive)	0.25 mm/rev	Down to 0.025 mm/rev (Dependent on Chosen Drive)	Down to 0.025 mm/rev (Dependent on Chosen Drive)	Coarse: 0.055" / rev Fine: 0.010" / rev
Mounting Holes	#4 (M3) Counterbore, 2 Places 4-40 (M3), 2 Places 8-32 (M4), 5 Places	2-56 (M2), 4 Places	Top: 1/4"-20 (M6), 7 Places Bottom: 1/4"-20 (M6), 7 Places and 8-32 (M4), 4 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 16 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 24 Places
Load Capacity	Horizontal: 7 lbs / 3.2 kg Vertical: 2.5 lbs / 1.1 kg	Horizontal: 5 lbs / 2.2 kg Vertical: N/A	Horizontal: 90 lbs / 41 kg Vertical: 4.4 lbs / 2 kg	Horizontal: Up to 90 lbs / 41 kg Vertical: Up to 8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg (Dependent on Chosen Drive)	Horizontal: 70 lbs / 31 kg Vertical: 40 lbs / 18 kg

Item #	DT12(/M), DT12XY(/M), DT12XZ(/M), DT12XYZ(/M)	DTS25(/M) DTS25V(/M)^b	DTS50(/M)
Resolution	0.35 mm/rev	1.0 mm/rev
Mounting Holes	8-32 (M4), 1 Place	1/4"-20 (M6), 13 Places	1/4"-20 (M6), 17 Places
Load Capacity	Horizontal: 2.5 lbs / 1.2 kg Vertical: 0.55 lbs / 0.25 kg	Horizontal: 88 lbs / 40 kg Vertical: 22 lbs / 10 kg

Item #	NF15AP25(/M)	NFL5D(/M)	NFL5DP20(/M)	NFL5DP20S(/M)
Resolution	Manual: 0.25 mm/rev Piezo: 0.76 nm (Theoretical)	Coarse: 0.5 mm/rev Fine: 50 µm/rev	Coarse: 0.5 mm/rev Fine: 50 µm/rev Piezo: 0.6 nm (Theoretical)
Mounting Holes	4-40 (M2), 5 Places 8-32 (M4), 1 Place	6-32 (M3), 4 Places 8-32 (M4), 4 Places 1/4"-20 (M6), 4 Places
Load Capacity	Horizontal: 1.1 lbs / 0.5 kg Vertical: 0.55 lbs / 0.25 kg	Horizontal: 2.2 lbs / 1 kg Vertical: 1.1 lbs / 0.5 kg

Item #	XRNV1(/M)	XRV1(/M)	MVS05(/M)	MVS1(/M)	VAP4(/M)	VAP10(/M)
Precision	0.01" (0.25 mm) per Adjuster Revolution		0.025" (0.5 mm) per Adjuster Revolution		0.05" (1.27 mm) per Adjuster Revolution
Mounting Holes	6-32 (M4), 8 Places 1/4"-20 (M6), 16 Places		8-32 (M4), 12 Places 1/4"-20 (M6), 13 Places		8-32 (M4), 31 Places 1/4"-20 (M6), 33 Places
Load Capacity	Horizontal: 22.2 N (5.0 lbs) Inverted: 6.67 N (1.50 lbs)	Horizontal: 44.5 N (10.0 lbs) Inverted: 8.9 N (2.0 lbs)	4.4 lbs / 2 kg		50 lbs / 23 kg (Max Moment: 150 in-lbs / 16.9 N•m)