Vacuum Drives and Motions: Rotary & Linear Drives
Explore VACGEN's selection of vacuum drives and motion options, including UHV linear drives and UHV rotary drives available to buy online. Many vacuum processes require a sample or other components to be moved around the vacuum system. VACGEN offer a comprehensive range of rotation and linear drives including UHV wobble sticks, magnetic probes, rotary platforms and feedthroughs to ensure reliable and precise motion control. Need a bespoke UHV drive solution? Our experts are happy to help. Contact us to discuss your project today.
- Mechanical Hand Manual 280mm Symmetrical Plain Jaw Linear & Rotatory Movement8 to 10 weeks delivery£7,231.37Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate.
- Mechanical Hand Manual 237mm Symmetrical Plain Jaw Linear & Rotatory Movement8 to 10 weeks delivery£7,231.37Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate.
- Mechanical Hand Manual 151mm Symmetrical Plain Jaw Linear & Rotatory Movement8 to 10 weeks delivery£6,048.06Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate.
- Mechanical Hand Manual 80mm Symmetrical Plain Jaw Linear & Rotatory Movement8 to 10 weeks delivery£4,864.74Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate.
- Mechanical Hand Manual Perpendicular Plain Jaw Only8 to 10 weeks delivery£1,903.25This jaw assembly is a plain style jaw, for flag style transfer please contact sales@vacgen.com. A flag detail is required in the end of the jaw to accommodate flag transfer. Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or…
- Mechanical Hand Manual Symmetrical Plain Jaw Only8 to 10 weeks delivery£2,062.39This jaw assembly is a plain style jaw, for flag style transfer please contact sales@vacgen.com. A flag detail is required in the end of the jaw to accommodate flag transfer. Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or…
- Mechanical Hand Manual 280mm Linear & Rotatory Movement (No Jaws)8 to 10 weeks delivery£6,064.40Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate.
- Mechanical Hand Manual 237mm Linear & Rotatory Movement (No Jaws)8 to 10 weeks delivery£5,792.99Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate.
- Mechanical Hand Manual 151mm Linear & Rotatory Movement (No Jaws)8 to 10 weeks delivery£4,760.29Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate.
- Mechanical Hand Manual 80mm Linear & Rotatory Movement (No Jaws)8 to 10 weeks delivery£3,458.48Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate.
- Wobble Stick Manual 280mm Hollow Linear Travel8 to 10 weeks delivery£2,641.02Hollow wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to independently position a probe or rotatory shaft, via the hollow shaft terminating in a 34mm OD flange. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning.
- Wobble Stick Manual 237mm Hollow Linear Travel8 to 10 weeks delivery£2,200.85Hollow wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to independently position a probe or rotatory shaft, via the hollow shaft terminating in a 34mm OD flange. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning.
- Wobble Stick Manual 151mm Hollow Linear Travel8 to 10 weeks delivery£1,965.62Hollow wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to independently position a probe or rotatory shaft, via the hollow shaft terminating in a 34mm OD flange. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning.
- Wobble Stick Manual 80mm Hollow Linear Travel8 to 10 weeks delivery£1,251.34Hollow wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to independently position a probe or rotatory shaft, via the hollow shaft terminating in a 34mm OD flange. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning.
- Wobble Stick Manual 280mm Linear Travel8 to 10 weeks delivery£3,122.64Plain wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a custom probe mounted to the end of the linear movement, via a 5mm mounting hole. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning.
- Wobble Stick Manual 237mm Linear Travel8 to 10 weeks delivery£2,432.37Plain wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a custom probe mounted to the end of the linear movement, via a 5mm mounting hole. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning.
- Wobble Stick Manual 151mm Linear Travel8 to 10 weeks delivery£1,978.42Plain wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a custom probe mounted to the end of the linear movement, via a 5mm mounting hole. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning.
- Wobble Stick Manual 280mm Linear Travel Pincer Grip8 to 10 weeks delivery£5,522.14Pincer Grip Wobble are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a 14mm disk samples inside vacuum via an inline pincer grip. The pincer grip allows for four pre-set rotation position at 90 intervals. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning.
- Wobble Stick Manual 237mm Linear Travel Pincer Grip8 to 10 weeks delivery£5,219.16Pincer Grip Wobble are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a 14mm disk samples inside vacuum via an inline pincer grip. The pincer grip allows for four pre-set rotation position at 90 intervals. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning.
- Wobble Stick Manual 151mm Linear Travel Pincer Grip8 to 10 weeks delivery£4,024.42Pincer Grip Wobble are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a 14mm disk samples inside vacuum via an inline pincer grip. The pincer grip allows for four pre-set rotation position at 90 intervals. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning.
- Wobble Stick Manual 80mm Linear Travel Pincer Grip8 to 10 weeks delivery£3,521.36Pincer Grip Wobble are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a 14mm disk samples inside vacuum via an inline pincer grip. The pincer grip allows for four pre-set rotation position at 90 intervals. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning.
- Wobble Stick Manual 80mm Lin Travel DN38CF8 to 10 weeks delivery£1,349.83Plain wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a custom probe mounted to the end of the linear movement, via a 5mm x 8mm deep mounting hole. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning.
- Encoder 3M Lead8 to 10 weeks delivery£100.43Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Encoder 5M Lead8 to 10 weeks delivery£111.20Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Encoder 10M Lead8 to 10 weeks delivery£154.45Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Limit Switch 3M Lead8 to 10 weeks delivery£108.83Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Limit Switch 5M Lead8 to 10 weeks delivery£121.86Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Limit Switch 10M Lead8 to 10 weeks delivery£154.45Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Parallel Motor 3M Lead8 to 10 weeks delivery£273.02Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Parallel Motor 5M Lead8 to 10 weeks delivery£292.23Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Parallel Motor 10M Lead8 to 10 weeks delivery£340.25Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Serial Motor 5M Lead8 to 10 weeks delivery£305.12Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Serial Wired 10M Lead8 to 10 weeks delivery£405.28Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Stepper Motor Controller 110v - Single Axis8 to 10 weeks delivery£2,691.10Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Stepper Motor Controller 240v - Single Axis8 to 10 weeks delivery£2,691.24Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Blanking Panel for use with SIMBOX8 to 10 weeks delivery£121.69Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Rack Housing Unit up to 3 SIMSTEP Controllers8 to 10 weeks delivery£565.42Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Jog Box 1 or 2 Axis8 to 10 weeks delivery£728.53Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Jog Box Multi Axis8 to 10 weeks delivery£934.17Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- USB - RS232 Controller Interface Lead8 to 10 weeks delivery£184.29Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Limit Lead Mating Plug8 to 10 weeks delivery£46.65Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Motor lead Mating Socket8 to 10 weeks delivery£116.48Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Jog Box Interlink 1 or 2 Axis Controller Cable8 to 10 weeks delivery£108.19Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- Jog Box Interlink Multi Axis Controller Cable8 to 10 weeks delivery£62.87Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras.
- 150mm Manual Z Movement Translator8 to 10 weeks delivery£4,401.71The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives.
- 300mm Manual Z Movement Translator8 to 10 weeks delivery£5,344.93The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives.
- 450mm Manual Z Movement Translator8 to 10 weeks delivery£6,508.24The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives.
- 600mm Manual Z Movement Translator8 to 10 weeks delivery£7,797.31The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives.
- 150mm Motorised Z Movement Translator8 to 10 weeks delivery£6,288.15The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives.
- 300mm Motorised Z Movement Translator8 to 10 weeks delivery£7,231.37The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives.
- 450mm Motorised Z Movement Translator8 to 10 weeks delivery£8,426.12The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives.
- 600mm Motorised Z Movement Translator8 to 10 weeks delivery£9,809.51The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives.
- 150mmMotorised/Encoder Z Movement Translator8 to 10 weeks delivery£6,476.79The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives.
- Rotary Drive Magnetic DN19CF8 to 10 weeks delivery£3,663.00The MRD91 is a manual or motorised magnetic rotary drive which uses high strength Sm2Co17 magnetic coupling to transfer rotational forces into the vacuum envelope. This is achieved without any dynamic seals or bellows making these devices exceptionally robust and no risk of a vacuum leak for the life of the drive. The MRD91 is fitted with Index scale and position lock.
- Rotary Drive Magnetic Manual DN19CF8 to 10 weeks deliveryThe MRD93 is a manual drive which uses high strength Sm2Co17 magnetic coupling to transfer rotational forces into the vacuum envelope. This is achieved without any dynamic seals or bellows making these devices exceptionally robust and no risk of a vacuum leak for the life of the drive.
- Rotary Drive Magnetic Manual DN38CF8 to 10 weeks delivery£3,785.10The MRD6 is a manual or motorised magnetic rotary drive which uses high strength Sm2Co17 magnetic coupling to transfer rotational forces into the vacuum envelope. This is achieved without any dynamic seals or bellows making these devices exceptionally robust and no risk of a vacuum leak for the life of the drive. The MRD6 is fitted with Index scale and position lock.
- Rotary Drive Motor/Encoder Kit RD1/RD2 R1 Primary WIRED8 to 10 weeks deliveryMotor Upgrade for RD1, 2 & 7
