Our online catalog is being updated! Please contact us for current pricing. Ultra High Vacuum Precision Manipulators FB Series Description FB series manipulators provide large I.D. bellows and the mechanical strength required for significant payloads. Bellows I.D.'s of 3" and 4" are standard, with inside diameters to 6.3" I.D. possible. These manipulators are available with ±0.5" or ±1" X and Y travel. 2" Z travel is standard. Travels of up to 36" or more can be supplied. The FB series can be ordered in the standard cantilever model or with the 3-lead screw option. The cantilever model has an 80 lb. payload rating in the vertical oreientation, and the 3-lead screw model has a 200 lb. payload rating. The FB series is available with horizontal mounting packages with custom-rated counterbalance springs to maintain "instrument" positioning. Differentially pumped rotary seals provide an additional degree of rotary freedom for customers' equipment at full bellows I.D. Specifications Motion Specifications X axis resolution <0.0001" (0.0025 mm) repeatability <0.0001" (0.0025 mm) backlash <0.00015" (0.0038 mm) Y axis resolution <0.0001" (0.0025 mm) repeatability <0.0001" (0.0025 mm) backlash <0.00015" (0.0038 mm) Z axis resolution <0.0002" (0.051mm) repeatability <0.0003" (0.0076 mm) backlash <0.0006" (0.0152 mm) X & Y Axes ±0.5" or ±1" X and Y travel, circular pattern, standard, preloaded micrometer-to-stage coupling, 0.0001" micrometer divisions Large drum dial micrometers standard (metric micrometers optional) Z Axis 2" to 36" Z travel, 4:1 worm Acme gearbox drive, 0.050"/turn (20 turns/inch), 0.001" divisions, preloaded lead screw and worm shaft, position lock Base Flange 4.5", 6" (standard), 8" or 10" O.D. base flange Traveling Flange 4.5", 6" (standard), or 8" O.D. traveling flange Features Super rigid 5-sided box construction Hardened stainless steel bearings and guide rods throughout All bearings adjustable Wide spacing (7" to 9") on all guide rods Wide spacing (6") of bearings on rods Maximum bakeout temperature: 300°C with micrometers attached Ordering Information FB series compound precision manipulators can be customized to meet your exact requirements. The following options can be incorporated at the time of manufacture. Some can be field retrofitted after delivery. Please consult the factory for further information. 3-Axis Ultra High Vacuum Precision Manipulators with 2" of Z travel Bellows ID X & Y Travel Dimensions Model No. Price Addl. Z Travel Per Inch** A B C min* 3" ±0.5" 11.0" 10.0" 4.69" FB-103-1-1-2 $8,135. $360. ±1" 13.5" 10.0" 5.57" FB-103-2-2-2 $11,440. $360. 4" ±0.5" 11.0" 10.0" 5.30" FB-104-1-1-2 $8,700. $435. ±1" 13.8" 10.3" 6.39" FB-104-2-2-2 $11,985. $435. * NOTE: This equipment has the shortest possible minimum flange-to-flange "C min" dimension. This distance can be changed by a large number of possible options. The C min dimension shown is only for the exact model listed. Please consult the factory for further information. ** NOTE: Z travel available in 2 inch increments Options Option: 8.0" O.D. Base Flange Model No: /B-8 additional $225 Change base flange to 8.0" O.D. (tapped). This option may be ordered with any model. Option: 10.0" O.D. Base Flange Model No: /B-10 additional $365 Change base flange to 10.0" O.D. (tapped). This option may be ordered with any model. Option: Custom Support Tube Model No: /ST-.75 additional $450 0.75" to 2.0" O.D. End bearing support for rotary shaft Length specified by customer Option: XY Micrometers, ±0.5" travel Model No: /LM Consult Factory for Pricing Large micrometers with 0.0001" divisions. Set of two. Option: XY Micrometers, ±1.0" travel Model No: /LM Consult Factory for Pricing Large micrometers with 0.0001" divisions. Set of two. Option: Motorization Model No: /MS Stepping or /MY Synchronous Motor Drive See our Motor Drives page. Option: Lifting Package Model No: /LP additional $265 Stainless steel lifting eyes Custom sling assembly Suitable for up to 200 lbs. systems Option: Lifting Handles Model No: /LH consult factory Stainless steel lifting handles Consult factory for application Option: Horizontal Mounting Package Model No: /HMP $1,485 Suitable for models with up to 6" Z travel Base flange modified as needed Oversized guide rods Two force spring assemblies, custom force level based on customer payload Option: 3-Lead Screw Model No: /3LS $1,425 3 Acme screw support to traveling flange Used for increased payload requirements Used for long stroke applications Minimizes traveling flange deflection Required when mounting an RNN-400/FA to the traveling flange Option: Integral Tilt Stage Model No: /TLT-4-2-FB $1,645 Provides ±5° tilt in two axes Uncalibrated adjusting screws Provides full manipulator bellows I.D.