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Home » Imaging Components » Motorized Vertical Stages » FB204/5 Stage Focusing Mount for Reflected Light Applications
FB204/5 z-axis stage focusing mount for reflected light applications.

FB204/5 Stage Focusing Mount for Reflected Light Applications


High Performance Linear Actuator With High Load Capacity

The FB204 and FB205 stage focusing mounts are compatible with Prior’s motorized stages for upright reflected microscopy. They are suitable for breadboard-mounted optical systems and customized microscopes. 

They incorporate the high-performance FB203 linear actuator for 38 mm Z-axis travel and have a high load capacity of 14 kg for use with heavy samples or large stages.

FB204 is mounted in line with the axis of travel to provide a stable platform and maximize the height of the system.

The base of FB205 is offset from the linear axis for integration with space-constrained customized optical systems.

Either the FB204 or FB205, when combined with a Prior stage and controller, provide an extremely reliable XYZ platform for both academic and industrial research into applications such as materials chemistry or semiconductor development. Its simple but high-performance design makes it easy to integrate with gantry based optics.

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Data sheet
  • Long travel range for microscopy applications
  • High load capacity
  • Choice of mounting adapters
  • Compatible with most Prior XY stages
  • Sub-micron repeatability
Dimensions (at min. range) 177 x 155 x 143 mm
Resolution 20 nm
Straightness (over full travel) ± 3.5 µm
Full travel repeatability ± 0.7 µm
Full Travel Metric Accuracy < 5 µm
Travel range 38 mm
Speed range (max load) 1 – 14 mm/s
Encoder No
Max load 14 kg
Mounting method In-line with travel
Drive mechanism Zero backlash, recirculating ball screws
Cable length 1 m
Dimensions (at min. range) 180 x 163 x 144 mm
Resolution 20 nm
Straightness (over full travel) ± 3.5 µm
Full travel repeatability ± 0.7 µm
Full Travel Metric Accuracy < 5 µm
Travel range 38 mm
Speed range (max load) 1 – 14 mm/s
Encoder No
Max load 14 kg
Mounting method Offset from travel
Drive mechanism Zero backlash, recirculating ball screws
Cable length 1 m

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ZAxisMotorisedFocusMounts_EN_Datasheet.pdf

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FB204_Z_AXIS_FOCUS_BLOCK_ASSEMBLY.zip

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