

AD Series Rack and Pinion Linear Stages, 40–360 mm Travel, Dovetail Guide
AD SeriesDesign Tools
Aluminum rack and pinion stages with dovetail guide for fast, lockable manual positioning over long travel.
AD series manual linear stages use a rack and pinion drive running on a dovetail auxiliary guide, giving quick adjustment over travels from 40 to 360 mm. The body is hard aluminum alloy with a black anodized finish, and the stage offers a vernier scale and a locking function. Two platform sizes are available: 40 × 40 mm and 60 × 60 mm.
Key Features
- Rack and pinion drive (module m = 0.5) for quick adjustment
- Dovetail guide for stable motion and load capacity
- Travel from 40 mm to 360 mm
- Vernier scale with 0.1 mm minimum reading
- Locking function
- Central load capacity 5 kg (40 × 40 mm) or 6 kg (60 × 60 mm)
- Black anodized hard aluminum alloy body
Typical Applications
- Long-travel manual positioning
- Rapid repositioning of optical mounts and fixtures
- Optical rail and bench setups
- Laboratory and teaching setups
Model Overview
| Model | Travel (mm) | Stage Size (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Central Load (kg) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD60C-40 | 60 | 40 × 40 | 30 | 5 | 0.25 |
| AD160C-40 | 160 | 40 × 40 | 30 | 5 | 0.4 |
| AD260C-40 | 260 | 40 × 40 | 30 | 5 | 0.55 |
| AD360C-40 | 360 | 40 × 40 | 30 | 5 | 0.7 |
| AD40C-60 | 40 | 60 × 60 | 34 | 6 | 0.45 |
| AD140C-60 | 140 | 60 × 60 | 34 | 6 | 0.7 |
| AD240C-60 | 240 | 60 × 60 | 34 | 6 | 0.95 |
| AD340C-60 | 340 | 60 × 60 | 34 | 6 | 1.2 |
Related Products
- NFP Series — Crossed-Roller Manual Linear Stages
- SK Series — Stainless Steel Manual Linear Stages
- AK Series — Aluminum Crossed-Roller Manual Linear Stages
Browse all: Precision Manual Linear Stages · Manual Linear Stages
Models: AD60C-40, AD160C-40, AD260C-40, AD360C-40, AD40C-60, AD140C-60, AD240C-60, AD340C-60 · Contact WaveQuanta for a quote, configuration advice and lead time.
| Axes of Travel | X (single axis) |
| Travel Range | 60–360 mm (40 × 40 mm stage); 40–340 mm (60 × 60 mm stage) |
| Stage Surface Size | 40 × 40 mm or 60 × 60 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mm (40 × 40 mm stage); 34 mm (60 × 60 mm stage) |
| Drive Type | Rack and pinion, m = 0.5 |
| Guide Mechanism | Dovetail guide |
| Vernier Minimum Reading | 0.1 mm |
| Locking | Yes |
| Central Load Capacity | 5 kg (40 × 40 mm stage); 6 kg (60 × 60 mm stage) |
| Weight | 0.25–1.2 kg |
| Body Material and Finish | Black anodized aluminum alloy |
Product Family: Precision Manual Linear Stages (5 variants)
| Product | SKU | Size | Clear Aperture | Operating Wavelength | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD Series Rack and Pinion Linear Stages, 40–360 mm Travel, Dovetail Guide Current |
AD Series
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| DSM Series Dovetail Manual Linear Stages, 13–100 mm Travel, Lead Screw Drive |
DSM Series
| — | — | — | Contact |
| AK Series Aluminum Crossed-Roller Manual Linear Stages, 13/25 mm Travel |
AK Series
| — | — | — | Contact |
| SK Series Stainless Steel Manual Linear Stages, 13/25 mm Travel, ≤2 µm |
SK Series
| — | — | — | Contact |
| NFP Series Crossed-Roller Manual Linear Stages, 13/25 mm Travel, ≤1 µm |
NFP Series
| — | — | — | Contact |





