Rotation and Linear Drives and Motions

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 wobble sticks, magnetic probes, rotary platforms and feedthroughs to ensure reliable and precise motion control.

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Our vacuum drive and motion options include:

UHV Linear Drives

UHV Rotary Drives

Wobble Sticks

Linear drives can be used for a range of applications requiring small distance travel within a vacuum system, such as moving electron optics or apertures, source movement, or stage alignment. Our range of UHV linear drives utilise high quality edge welded bellows and have a linear motion range from 25mm to 150mm. Our drives can be manually operated or motorized. Rotary drives are used where a vacuum process requires a sample or components to be accurately rotated within the vacuum chamber. This can range from something as simple as spinning an attenuating chopper wheel, to accurately moving a sample to face from one analyser to another. Wobble sticks enable simple hand operated movements to be transmitted through the wall of the vacuum vessel. All our wobble sticks are mounted onto a 70mm OD flange and are capable of being baked without dismantling. They are ideally located at all interchange points in the vacuum system, where a sample must be transferred, for example, between a transport device and a sample holder. Wobble sticks can also be used as actuators to operate mechanisms inside the vacuum system, for example probe adjustment, variable orifices, or apertures.

Magnetic Transfer Probes

Non-Magnetic Transfer Probes

Rotary Platforms

Magnetically coupled probes contain samarium cobalt magnets for high-power, smooth transfer and, owing to their all-metal construction, are bakeable to +250°c. The transfer probes are used for transferring samples quickly between vacuum chambers The linear rack and pinion design of our non-magnetic transfer probes provide an extremely accurate method of linear travel within the chamber, with an optional secondary rotation shaft for azimuthal movement. These transfer devices are designed for applications precise transfer with a direct coupling for transferring higher loads.
Rotary platforms provide a means of rotational translation with a central clear bore. Differentially pumped rotary platforms are construction to enable a probe or similar device to be inserted into a UHV environment and rotated.

Z Axis Linear Transfer

Hollow linear drives are used when a probe or source requires positioning within the chamber with a high degree of accuracy. The Z axis only translators can all be fully motorised to give even higher degrees of accuracy.
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  1. Jog Box Interlink Multi Axis Controller Cable
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £54.99
    Motor 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.
  2. Jog Box Interlink 1 or 2 Axis Controller Cable
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £94.63
    Motor 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.
  3. Encoder Mating D15 Socket
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £0.00
    Motor 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.
  4. Motor lead Mating Socket
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £101.88
    Motor 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.
  5. Limit Lead Mating Plug
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £40.80
    Motor 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.
  6. USB - RS232 Controller Interface Lead
    £161.19
    Motor 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.
  7. Serial Wired 10M Lead
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £354.48
    Motor 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.
  8. Serial Motor 5M Lead
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £266.88
    Motor 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.
  9. Serial Motor 3M Lead
    £0.00
    Motor 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.
  10. Parallel Motor 10M Lead
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £297.60
    Motor 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.
  11. Parallel Motor 5M Lead
    £255.60
    Motor 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.
  12. Parallel Motor 3M Lead
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £238.80
    Motor 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.
  13. Limit Switch 10M Lead
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £135.09
    Motor 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.
  14. Limit Switch 5M Lead
    £106.59
    Motor 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.
  15. Limit Switch 3M Lead
    £95.19
    Motor 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.
  16. Encoder 10M Lead
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £135.09
    Motor 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.
  17. Encoder 5M Lead
    £97.26
    Motor 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.
  18. Encoder 3M Lead
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £87.84
    Motor 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.
  19. Bearing Cage Sets MLRV/MLRM 4 Series Front & Rear
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    Spares for Mag Probes
  20. Bearing Cage Sets MLRM/MLRV 2 Series Front & Rear
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    Spares for Mag Probes
  21. Rack Drive Linear & Rotation 914mm Movement DN150CF
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £0.00
    Heavy duty high precision Rack & Pinion linear travel with optional rotation, with both axis controlled by rotatory drives. The LRP series offers linear only, where rotation is not required, or the RLRP series which offers an independent 360° rotation shaft, for transferring samples with greater accuracy then the MLD/R series. These use UHV accepted metals within its construction. The probes have a front bearing housing supporting the shaft, which offers higher accuracy over the MLRV probe for…
  22. Drive Bearing set all Versions RD93
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £120.16
    RD Spares
  23. Drive Bearing set all Versions RD94
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £210.29
    RD Spares
  24. Drive Bellows Assembly RD91/RD94
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £309.88
    RD Spares
  25. Drive Bearing Set All Versions RD1/RD2
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £471.70
    RD Spares
  26. Drive Bellows Assembly RD2
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £718.64
    RD Spares
  27. Drive Bellows Assembly RD1/RD6/RD7
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £542.21
    RD Spares
  28. Rotary Drive Magnetic Stepper Motor DN38CF
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £3,905.00
    The 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.
  29. Rotary Drive 256mm Shaft - Inline Gearbox/Stepper Motor Wire
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £0.00
    The RD7 is a manual or motorised high precision rotary drive, with a 256mm shaft length. The RD7 is fitted with Index scale, rotation stops and position lock. The drive provides a low backlash, with a smooth continuous primary rotation via a 9.5 mm diameter shaft.
  30. Drive Screw Assembly for LTM25
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £274.96
    Drive Screw Assembly for LTM25
  31. Drive Screw Assembly for LTM100
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £378.27
    Drive Screw Assembly for LTM100
  32. Rotary Drive 38mm shaft Mini - Manual 34mm OD Flange
    £589.14
    The RD93 is a manual rotary drive, with a 38mm shaft length. The RD93 is fitted with a 6.35mm input shaft which has the option of a knob with locking screw. The drive provides a low backlash, with a smooth continuous primary rotation via a 4.75mm diameter shaft.
  33. Rotary Drive Manual MKII
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £852.50
    The RD91 is a manual or motorised precision rotary drive, with a 100mm shaft length. The RD91 is fitted with Index scale and position lock. The drive provides a low backlash, with a smooth continuous primary rotation via a 6.35mm diameter shaft.
  34. Linear Drive 70mm OD 150mm Z M6 Tapped / Stepper Motor
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £0.00
    Linear Drive 70mm OD 150mm Z M6 Tapped / Stepper Motor
  35. Linear Drive 114mm OD 25mm Z Step/Motor Encoder M/switches
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    Linear Drive 114mm OD 25mm Z Step/Motor Encoder M/switches
  36. Linear Drive 114mm OD 50mm Z Step/Motor Encoder M/switches
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    Linear Drive 114mm OD 50mm Z Step/Motor Encoder M/switches
  37. Linear Drive 114mm OD 75mm Z Step/Motor Encoder M/switches
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    Linear Drive 114mm OD 75mm Z Step/Motor Encoder M/switches
  38. Linear Drive 114mm OD 100mm Z Step/Motor Encoder M/switches
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    Linear Drive 114mm OD 100mm Z Step/Motor Encoder M/switches
  39. Linear Drive 114mm OD 150mm Z Step/Motor Encoder M/switches
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    Linear Drive 114mm OD 150mm Z Step/Motor Encoder M/switches
  40. Linear Drive Manual Push Pull 25mm Movement DN38CF
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £0.00
    Linear Drive Manual Push Pull 25mm Movement DN38CF
  41. Linear Drive Manual Push Pull 50 mm Movement DN38CF
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £574.17
    Linear Drive Manual Push Pull 50 mm Movement DN38CF
  42. Linear Drive Manual Push Pull 100 mm Movement DN38CF
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £851.61
    Linear Drive Manual Push Pull 100 mm Movement DN38CF
  43. Linear Drive Manual Push Pull 150 mm Movement DN38CF
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £921.71
    Linear Drive Manual Push Pull 150 mm Movement DN38CF
  44. Drive Screw Assembly for LTM75
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £282.01
    Drive Screw Assembly for LTM75
  45. Linear Drive Manual Screw 25 mm Movement DN19CF
    £986.22
    Linear Drive Manual Screw 25 mm Movement DN19CF
  46. Linear Drive Wired StepMotor/Encoder 150mm Movement DN19CF
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £0.00
    Linear Drive Wired StepMotor/Encoder 150mm Movement DN19CF
  47. Linear Drive Step Motor+Lim Switch Wired 25mm Travel DN19CF
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £0.00
    Linear Drive Step Motor+Lim Switch Wired 25mm Travel DN19CF
  48. Linear Drive 50mm DN16 Step Mot+Lim Switch/Encoder Wired
    4 to 6 weeks delivery
    £0.00
    Linear Drive 50mm DN16 Step Mot+Lim Switch/Encoder Wired
  49. Linear Drive 100mm Travel Step Motor+Lim Switch Wired DN38CF
    £2,308.88
    Linear Drive 100mm Travel Step Motor+Lim Switch Wired DN38CF
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