Products HomeManual Drives, 8 mm Travel
- Modular and Differential Drives
- Compatible with NanoMax™ or RollerBlock™ Stages
- Quick-Connect Adapters for Ø3/8" or Ø10 mm Mounting
DRV3
Modular Differential Drive
DRV004
Modular Thumbscrew Drive
DM10B
Differential Drive with
Ø3/8" Mounting Barrel
Application Idea
MAX301 3-Axis NanoMax Stage Fitted with DRV3 Drives
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DRV3 Differential Micrometer with MCA1 Adapter Fitted into a 3-Axis NanoMax™ Stage
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Assembly of the DRV3 Differential Micrometer with the MCA1 Adapter
Features
- Modular Thumbscrew Drive and Differential Drive for NanoMax™ Stages
- Quick-Connect Adapters Enable Mounting to Standard Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) or Ø10 mm Barrels
- Differential Drive with Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) Mounting Barrel for RollerBlock™ Stages
Thorlabs offers manual drives for use with our NanoMax™ and RollerBlock™ Stages. The DRV004 thumbscrew and DRV3 differential drive can also be used with modular quick-connect adapters to fit components with a standard Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) or Ø10 mm mounting clamp; see the example to the right.
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(posted 2024-08-29 09:00:39.42) how read values? dnewnham
(posted 2024-09-02 07:31:16.0) Thank you for your enquiry, To read the values for the DRV3 you can see the fine and coarse adjustment divisions with the coarse adjuster traveling 500 µm per revolution and the fine adjuster traveling 50 µm per revolution.
The DM10B is similar to the DRV3 but the DM10B does not have a scale for the coarse movement.
The DRV004 is just a thumbscrew and as such does not have any scales on it though like the others it has 500 µm of travel per resolution antoine reserbat
(posted 2022-11-30 14:32:24.827) Hello, when unscrewing the micro adjustment part, it eventually came off. We tried to screw it back but then how to replace the small ball inside ? cwright
(posted 2022-12-06 06:50:01.0) Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Thank you for your query. I will reach out to you to confirm I understand the ball bearing you refer to, as there are multiple in this assembly, but you should be able to reassemble this without much trouble. Once I have confirmed the exact issue I will assist with this. phycfc
(posted 2017-03-28 15:12:59.427) I am designing to use this part as a micrometer fine adjustment for a microscope stage. What is the load limit (weight) for DM10B? bhallewell
(posted 2017-05-19 10:26:23.0) Response from Ben at Thorlabs: This matches the same load capacity as our DRV001, rated at 48 lbs (21.8 kg) kirk.strozewski
(posted 2016-06-22 11:47:11.343) I have a question on the DM10B actuator. I think I get how the fine resolution is 0.5um: 50 um per turn, 50 divisions per turn so 1 um per division ... assume I can do a half division turn so 0.5um for fine resolution.
With this same reasoning wouldn't I get 5um sensitivity for the coarse resolution ... how does one get to the 1um coarse sensitivity that's listed ? besembeson
(posted 2016-06-23 03:38:18.0) Response from Bweh at Thorlabs USA: We are reviewing this and I will follow-up with you please. |
Zoom| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 8 mm (0.31") |
| Travel Per Revolution | 500 µm |
| Resolution | 1 µm |
| Directly Compatible Stages | MAX300 and MAX600 Series |
| Stage Compatibility with MCAx Mounting Adapter |
Any Stage with Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) or Ø10 mm Mounting Clamp |
- Ideal for Our MAX300 and MAX600 Series Multi-Axis Stages
- Large-Diameter Knurled Knob
- Compatible with Modular Quick-Connect Adapters
The DRV004 Thumbscrew Drive is compatible with our NanoMax MAX300 and MAX600 series stages. The large-diameter knurled knob provides excellent sensitivity with 1 µm resolution over an 8 mm adjustment range. Simply unscrew the existing drive and fit the DRV004 drive.
When used with the optional MCA1 or MCA2 Modular Quick-Connect Adapters, the DRV004 drive can also be fitted to components with a standard Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) or Ø10 mm mounting clamp. Additionally, the DRV004 drive can be combined with the DRV120 piezo drive, which adds 20 µm of electronically controlled piezo-actuated travel.
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For complete dimensions, please refer to the engineering drawings, which can be accessed by clicking on the red docs icon (
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Zoom| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 8 mm (0.31") Coarse, 300 µm Fine |
| Travel Per Revolution | 500 µm (Coarse) 50 µm (Fine, Nominal) |
| Resolution | 5.0 µm (Coarse) 0.5 µm (Fine) |
| Directly Compatible Stages | MAX300 and MAX600 Series |
| Stage Compatibility with MCAx Mounting Adapter |
Any Stage with Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) or Ø10 mm Mounting Clamp |
- Ideal for Our MAX300 and MAX600 Series Multi-Axis Stages
- Backlash: <0.5 µm
- Graduated Control Knob (50 Divisions)
- Positive Travel Limit Stops on Control Knob
- Non-Rotating Hard Steel Ball Tip
- Soft Rubber Grip Reduces Heat Transfer
- Compatible with MCA1 and MCA2 Modular Quick-Connect Adapters
The DRV3 8 mm Differential Adjuster is a modular, quick-connect version of our DM10B adjuster featured below and is compatible with our NanoMax MAX300 and MAX600 series stages. Simply unscrew the existing drive and fit the DRV3 drive.
Two large knobs are provided for coarse and fine adjustment. The coarse adjustment provides 8 mm of travel at 500 µm per revolution, while the fine adjustment provides 300 µm travel at nominally 50 µm per revolution (fine graduation scale does not scale linearly with distance). When used with the optional MCA1 or MCA2 Modular Quick-Connect Adapters, the DRV3 drive can also be fitted to components with a standard Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) or Ø10 mm mounting clamp. Additionally, the DRV3 drive can be combined with the DRV120 piezo drive, which adds 20 µm of electronically controlled piezo-actuated travel.
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For complete dimensions, please refer to the engineering drawings, which can be accessed by clicking on the red docs icon (
) next to the Item # below
Zoom| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Coarse Travel Range | 8 mm (Coarse) 300 µm (Fine) |
| Travel Per Revolution | 500 µm (Coarse) 50 µm (Fine, Nominal) |
| Resolution | 0.5 µm (Fine) |
| Directly Compatible Stages | RollerBlock™ RB13 Series or Any Stage with Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) Mounting Clamp |
| Stage Compatibility with MCAx Mounting Adapter |
N/A |
- Ideal for Our RollerBlock™ Series of Linear Stages
- Backlash: <0.5 µm
- Graduated Control Knob (50 Divisions)
- Positive Travel Limit Stops on Control Knob
- Non-Rotating Hard Steel Ball Tip
- Soft Rubber Grip Reduces Heat Transfer
The DM10B High-Precision Adjuster offers high resolution and repeatability. The lever mechanism design multiplies the resolution of its high-precision fine adjustment threads, resulting in a small displacement of the spindle. This unique approach provides uniformly smooth motion that is largely independent of loading.
Two large knobs are provided for coarse and fine adjustment. The coarse adjustment provides 8 mm of travel, while the fine adjustment provides 300 µm travel. The DM10B drive has a Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) mounting barrel and is compatible with our RollerBlock™ series of linear stages or any stage with a Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) mounting clamp. This adjuster is not compatible with our MCA1 and MCA2 modular quick-connect adapters.
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For complete dimensions, please refer to the engineering drawings, which can be accessed by clicking on the red docs icon (
) next to the Item # below
8 mm Travel, Thumbscrew or Differential Drive