TBZF Series motorized vertical-motion stage
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TBZF Series Motorized Vertical Stages, 6–30 mm Travel, Wedge Design

TBZF Series
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Wedge-type motorized Z stages for medium-to-large payloads that are raised and lowered at high repetition rates.

The TBZF series are wedge-type motorized vertical-motion stages for medium and large payloads in applications with frequent, repeated moves. The guide surfaces are finish-ground, and the lift is driven by a 1 mm or 2 mm lead screw and a standard two-phase stepping motor; the larger models use ground screws with wear-resistant tin bronze nuts. Three sizes provide 6, 10 and 30 mm of vertical travel on 60 × 60 mm to 200 × 200 mm tables.

Key Features

  • Wedge-type structure for high rigidity and load capacity, up to 20 kg on the TBZF30-200
  • Ground lead screws (φ8 × 1, φ12 × 2) with wear-resistant tin bronze nuts on TBZF10-120 and TBZF30-200; φ6 × 1 ball screw on TBZF6-60
  • Linear slider guides on finish-ground surfaces for smooth, accurate vertical motion
  • Repeatability ≤ ±2.5 µm and backlash ≤ 5 µm on all models
  • Two-phase stepping motors (28, 42 or 57 frame, 1.8°); five-phase 28 stepping motor available via the -ST528 ordering suffix
  • Built-in limit (2) and origin (1) sensors with NPN open-collector outputs; DB9 connector

Typical Applications

  • Vertical positioning of optics, samples and fixtures
  • Automation equipment with frequent short-stroke Z moves
  • Height adjustment in test and inspection systems
  • Focus adjustment in optical setups

Model Overview

Model Travel (mm) Table (mm) Drive Screw Full / Half Step (µm) 20-Microstep Res. (µm) Max Speed (mm/s) Motor Frame / Current Max Load (kg) Weight (kg)
TBZF6-60 6 60 × 60 Ball screw φ6 × 1 3.5 / 1.75 0.175 7 28 / 1.3 A 4 0.8
TBZF10-120 10 120 × 120 Ground screw φ8 × 1 1.82 / 0.91 0.091 3.64 42 / 1.7 A 10 2.5
TBZF30-200 30 200 × 200 Ground screw φ12 × 2 6.49 / 3.245 0.325 13 57 / 2.8 A 20 11.5

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Models: TBZF6-60, TBZF10-120, TBZF30-200 · Contact WaveQuanta for a quote, configuration advice and lead time.

Travel Range 6 / 10 / 30 mm (by model)
Table Size 60 × 60 / 120 × 120 / 200 × 200 mm
Drive φ6 × 1 ball screw (TBZF6-60); ground screw φ8 × 1 or φ12 × 2 (larger models)
Guide Linear slider guides
Body Black anodized aluminum alloy
Repeatability ≤ ±2.5 µm
Backlash ≤ 5 µm
Static Parallelism ≤ 0.1 mm
Max Speed 3.64–13 mm/s (zero load, motor at 600 rpm)
Motor Two-phase stepping motor, 1.8° step angle (28, 42 or 57 frame)
Motor Option Five-phase 28 stepping motor (-ST528 suffix)
Stepping Driver Optional
Connector DB9 (pin)
Connection Cable 0.2 m; high-flex cable on TBZF10-120 and TBZF30-200
Limit Sensors 2 × built-in
Origin Sensor 1 × built-in
Sensor Supply DC 5–24 V ±10%
Sensor Output NPN open collector, DC 5–24 V, ≤ 8 mA; residual voltage ≤ 0.3 V at 2 mA
Output Logic ON when sensor is blocked (TBZF6-60 origin sensor: OFF when blocked)
Max Load (Horizontal Direction) 4 / 10 / 20 kg (by model)
Self-Locking at Power-Off Not provided on TBZF6-60
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