Boomerax XY-Stages
- Ultra-Precise: Smooth 2-Axis motion with 2-micron resolution and integrated visual precision scales.
- Durable Design: Engineered for heavy-duty applications. Edge-welded bellows ensure exceptional leak tightness and long-term reliability.
- Adjustable and Modular: Connection flanges are designed with adjustable tilt (±2°) and mechanical end stops are available, among many other optional components.
- Automation Integration: Optional Ferrovac motorization & encoder components are readily available.
What is a Boomerax XY-Stage?
The Boomerax XY Stage is a robust, high-precision 2-axis positioning stage designed for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) applications.
It delivers smooth, exceptionally precise motion while maintaining vacuum integrity through its high-quality edge-welded bellows. The versatile construction allows seamless integration into complex systems, including Boomerax Z-axis shift modules and rotary platforms, enabling the setup of a complete XYZR manipulator.Why Choose Ferrovac Boomerax Manipulators?
The large-diameter micrometer heads provide 2-micron resolution via a vernier scale, ensuring fine positional accuracy. Additional customization options include motorization, optical or incremental encoders, adjustable limit switches, and load compensation constant force springs for enhanced control and automation.
Many of these optional components can be retrofitted onto existing Boomerax manipulators in the field.
This modularity and sturdy edge-welded bellow design makes the Boomerax Manipulator series a long-term investement for a wide range of applications.
Typical Applications
Ferrovac Boomerax manipulators are available in various configurations to meet a wide range of applications, such as:
- Automated Systems: Fully automated, highly precise sample exchange systems with multiple positioning axis.
- Cryogenic Sample Stages: Used in combination with LN2 cryostat inserts, incredible cryogenic, mobile sample stages are possible.
- Focal Point Positioning: Precise adjustement and positioning of sample stages and experiment focal points.
- And much more…
When combined with Boomerax Z-shift modules and rotary platforms, the Boomerax XY Manipulator serves as the foundation for a fully modular and adaptable XYZR manipulation system for use in UHV environments.
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Free Bore Size:
This Size category defines the bellows unit that is used and therefore is the determining factor for the insert size. More information on inserts and free bore size is listed below.
Base Flange:
The base flange size is most commonly chosen to fit the available bellows size (DN40CF, DN63CF and DN100CF). In select cases, different flange sizes may be chosen.
Travel Flange:
The travel flange can be adjusted with modular optional components to fit the chosen rotary feedthrough or insert flange.
Travel Range [mm]:
The travel range describes how far the travel flange axis can move related to the base flange axis.
The described distance can be driven in each direction, on both axis individually.Choosing the Best Inserts
Ferrovac insert components are specifically designed to work with the boomerax Manipulator series, but custom built inserts, or third-party cryostat coldheads are also viable options, as long as the compatibility is carefully evaluated.
As the Insert moves along the XY axis of your Bommerax XY manipulator, it shifts closer to the edge of the base Flange. To ensure safe operation, verify that the maximum outer diameter (OD) of your Insert does not exceed the allowable limit for your selected Bommerax XY manipulator model.
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