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MicroStage MS 46L/46B Linear Units (Legacy)

MicroStage® MS 46L/46B Linear Units (Legacy)

Thomson's MicroStage® MS 46L/46B (Legacy) ultra compact linear slide tables are among the most compact, low cost, and lightweight ball guided systems on the market today.  The guide's design is based off Thomson's Super Ball Bushing® technology and is ideal for automation in cramped areas.

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MS (MicroStage) Specifications:

Specifications / Shaft Size MS46L MS46B
Profile size (w x h): mm 86 x 46 86 x 46
Type of screw lead screw ball screw
Max Stroke Length: mm (in) 821.3 (32.3) 821.3 (32.3)
Max Linear Speed: m/s (in/s) 0.83 (32.7) 0.5 (19.7)
Max Acceleration: m/s2 (in/s2) 9.8 (386) 9.8 (386)
Repeatability: ± mm (in) 0.005 (0.0002) 0.005 (0.0002)
Accuracy: mm/300mm (in/12in) 0.25 (0.010) 0.25 (0.010)
Max Input Speed: rpm 2000 3000
Temperature Range: °C (°F) -20 to 80
(-4 to 176)		 -20 to 80
(-4 to 176)
Max Dynamic Load Fx: N (lbf) 133.4 (29.9) 1730 (389)
Max Dynamic Load Fy: N (lbf) 450 (101.2) 450 (101.2)
Max Dynamic Load Fz: N (lbf) 450 (101.2) 450 (101.2)
Max Dynamic Load
Torque (Mx): Nm (lbf-in)		 13.9 (123) 13.9 (123)
Max Dynamic Load
Torque (My): Nm (lbf-in)		 11.6 (102.7) 11.6 (102.7)
Max Dynamic Load
Torque (Mz): Nm (lbf-in)		 23.6 (208.9) 23.6 (208.9)
Max Drive Shaft Force: N (lbf) 533 (119.8) 533 (119.8)
Max Drive Shaft
Torque: Nm (lbf-in)		 0.59 (5.22) 1.53 (13.5)
Lead screw diameter: mm (in) 12 (0.47) 12 (0.47)
Ball Screw
Lead screw lead:
metric leads (mm)
3, 10, 25
5, 10
Weight: kg (lb)
unit with zero stroke
every 100 mm of stroke
each carriage
2.21 (4.87)
0.65 (1.43)
0.30 (0.66)
2.21 (4.87)
0.65 (1.43)
0.30 (0.66)

MS (MicroStage) Feature Highlights:

  • Double LinearRace rail assembly
  • Unique bearing segment design
  • Integrated ball or lead screw
  • Ultra compact
  • Complete axis solution
  • Rugged but light-weight
  • Flexible mounting configuration
  • Low friction
  • Low drive torque
  • No stick-slip
  • High precision
  • Aircraft-grade extruded aluminum base
  • Stroke lengths to 900 mm
CAD Models
  • Configurable 2D/3D Partstream Models
  • Configurable 2D/3D Solidcomponents Models
  • Configurable 2D/3D PartServer Models
  • Static 2D/3D Model file downloads

NOTE: Please use Internet Explorer 11, Edge, Firefox, or Google Chrome with Edrawings Viewer

Partstream Interactive Viewer Instructions:
1) Select a product from the table below and Configure your model to the right of the viewer that appears.
2) Click the Create button at the bottom of the configurator and wait for model to load (may take a few minutes).
3) Click the Download tab and login to your account if requested (or register as a first-time user).
4) Select a format, wait for the file to be created (may take a few minutes), and click the Download button.

MicroStage MS Linear Motion Systems
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