Side Drive Positioning Stages


Isotech offers over 50 models of side drive positioning slides. (Available in either ball bearing or crossed roller type.)

Used for gauging and positioning light and medium loads, applications include measuring instruments and optical assemblies. Isotech positioners, built with the same rigorous manufacturing demands as our ball slide assemblies, offer the benefits of quality construction.

  • Versatile: Reduced overall length makes Isotech Side Drive stages ideal for restricted space applications.
  • Positive Locking: Optional locking feature prevents movement of carriage.
  • Accurate Measurements: Carriages are spring loaded against micrometer heads with 0.001" (0.01mm) graduations.
  • Adaptable: One, two or three axis models can be used in any orientation.
  • Easy To Use: Standard counterbored holes in base and threaded holes in carriage.
  • Wide Selection: Subminiature and low profile models.

Spring loaded micrometer drives allow precise repeatable adjustments with low friction and zero backlash. (Micrometers available in inch or metric units.) Slides provide accuracy to .0005"/inch of travel and repeatability of .0001". Over 50 models, support load capacities to 60 lb. Our full line includes the subminiature series with the smallest commercially available positioner, the standard series, ideal for most gaging and positioning applications, and our heavy duty series providing high load capacities with the same high accuracy and repeatability.

Positioning slides can be stacked for multiaxis applications. Standard stacked units are available in XY and XYZ configurations. Preloaded positioning slides, fully assembled, arrive ready for your use.

Positioners are available in black anodized finish or other finishes on request.

Isotech, Inc.
777 Schwab Road, Suite T
Hatfield, PA 19440
Toll Free: 800-314-3332
267-663-5555 · Fax: 215-631-9148
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