Production-proven linear motion along the port axis (Z) for sample positioning and production applications. Comprehensive series offering true UHV performance with a vast range of flange sizes, strokes, actuation and encoder options.
Features
- 2x flange parallelism compared with conventional designs
- 2x load-carrying capability compared with conventional units
- Smooth kinematic motion
- 10,000 cycle lifetime guarantee
- Demountable bellows assembly
- Bakeable to 250°C
The LSM is the most comprehensive series in the range, offering the largest number of flange, stroke and actuation options. All flanges within the series are supplied with tapped bolt holes as standard. Special variants with clear holes on the mounting flange can be provided for most sizes, these are labelled HLSM in the partcodes and specification tables.
Specification Table
Flange Information | Bolt Holes | |||||
Model | Flange Code | Flange Size | Travelling Flange | Mounting Flange | Clear Bore (mm) | Maximum Bakeout |
LSM (HLSM38 and HLSM64 are non-standard options) |
38 | DN38CF 70mm (2.75" OD) |
M6 Tapped | M6 Tapped* | 38 | 250°C |
64 | DN64CF 114 mm (4.5" OD) |
M8 Tapped | M8 Tapped* | 65 | 250°C | |
100 | DN100CF 152 mm (6" OD) |
M8 Tapped | Clear Holes | 102 | 250°C | |
150 | DN150CF 203 mm (8" OD) |
M8 Tapped | Clear Holes | 149 | 250°C |
* Clear bolt holes on mounting flange available (HLSM option).
Actuation Options
The series can be actuated via a manual handwheel, pneumatic cylinder, DC motor or stepper motor. Each LSM can also be fitted with a digital linear scale, offering visual position indication with 1 micron resolution.
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Code | Actuation Method | Description |
H | Manual | A manual handwheel provides the most basic method of actuation. |
GH | Manual w/ geared handwheel | Large bore Linear Shift Mechanisms are fitted with a geared handwheel to provide sufficient mechanical advantage to overcome the additional thrust due to vacuum. |
P | Pneumatic | Pneumatic actuators provide a simple solution to automated operation. |
PS | Pneumatic | Pneumatic actuator with reed switches. |
Motorization
Code | Actuation Method | Description |
SD | DC Motorized | A 24V DC motor provides the motion and is mounted to the side of the LSM. No motor controller is provided. |
SADC | DC Motorized | A 24V DC motor side-mounted with pre-wired switches and integrated "SADC" handheld controller. |
SS | Stepper Motor Driven | A stepper motor provides the motion and is mounted to the side of the LSM, motor is provided with flying leads only (controller option provided separately upon request). |
UP | Wiring Upgrade | When purchasing A LSM for use with one of our controllers, an additional wiring upgrade is available. The upgrade includes a bakeable socket connector, mounted to the frame, to which the limit switches are pre-wired. In the case of stepper motor driven products, an extra home switch is also provided. The motor lead terminates with a connector for direct plug & play connection to the MSMC controller. |
Position Readout/Feedback Options
Code | Item | Description |
ES | Engraved Shaft | Linear Shift Mechanisms can be fitted with a scale with 1mm increments for visual positioning. |
DLA | Digital Linear Scale | Digital scale displays are fitted to Linear Shift Mechanisms via a kinematic mount ensuring precise and repeatable location, which is critical for accurate repositioning after bakeout. The scale features large, easy to read characters that can be switched between metric and imperial units. The readout has a resolution of 10 microns (0.01mm). Users can set the ‘Origin’ at any position of its stroke, from which it will provide a plus/minus scale in the units selected. The ‘Origin’ is retained in its memory until re-set by the user, even when switched off. A second temporary ‘Zero’ facility is offered to enable one-off measurements to take place, which resets to the ‘Origin’ setting when turned off. |
EN | Linear Encoder | The linear encoder (EN) option is selected where position feedback of the Linear Shift Mechanism traveling flange is required for closed-loop control applications. The EN is a contactless high-speed linear magnetic encoder which features a compact sealed read head providing resolution of 10 microns. Designed for extreme environments, the EN can be interfaced to a number of analog devices such as a PLC or motor controller. The EN is attached to the LSM frame with a kinematic mount enabling it to be removed if bakeout is required. |
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Ordering Table
Description | Flange Size | Actuation | Clear Bore | Stroke Length | Scale | Wiring | Part Number | Price | In Stock | Add To Cart | |
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Description | Flange Size | Actuation | Clear Bore | Stroke Length | Scale | Wiring | Part Number | Price | In Stock | Add To Cart | |
LINEAR SHIFT MECHANISM MOUNTED ON CF63 (4 1/2” OD CF) FLANGES. FIXED FLANGE WITH METRIC CLEARANCE BOLT-HOLES AND TRAVELLING FLANGE WITH METRIC TAPPED BOLT HOLES. 100MM STROKE. 65MM CLEAR BORE. DEMOUNTABLE BELLOWS ASSEMBLY. MANUAL HANDWHEEL ACTUA | DN63CF (4.50" OD) | Manual | 64mm | 100mm | — | — | HLSM64-100-H | P.O.R. |
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LINEAR SHIFT MECHANISM MOUNTED ON CF40 (2 3/4” OD CF) FLANGES WITH METRIC TAPPED BOLT-HOLES. 100MM STROKE. 38MM CLEAR BORE. DEMOUNTABLE BELLOWS ASSEMBLY. MANUAL HANDWHEEL ACTUATION. | DN38CF (2.75" OD) | Manual | 38mm | 100mm | — | — | LSM38-100-H | P.O.R. |
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LINEAR SHIFT MECHANISM MOUNTED ON CF40 (2 3/4” OD CF) FLANGES WITH METRIC TAPPED BOLT-HOLES. 150MM STROKE. 38MM CLEAR BORE. DEMOUNTABLE BELLOWS ASSEMBLY. MANUAL HANDWHEEL ACTUATION. | DN38CF (2.75" OD) | Manual | 38mm | 150mm | — | — | LSM38-150-H | P.O.R. |
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LINEAR SHIFT MECHANISM MOUNTED ON CF40 (2 3/4” OD CF) FLANGES WITH METRIC TAPPED BOLT-HOLES. 25MM STROKE. 38MM CLEAR BORE. DEMOUNTABLE BELLOWS ASSEMBLY. MANUAL HANDWHEEL ACTUATION. | DN38CF (2.75" OD) | Manual | 38mm | 25mm | — | — | LSM38-25-H | P.O.R. |
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LINEAR SHIFT MECHANISM MOUNTED ON CF40 (2 3/4” OD CF) FLANGES WITH METRIC TAPPED BOLT-HOLES, |
DN38CF (2.75" OD) | 24VDC Motor | 38mm | 250mm | Etched Scale | Upgraded | LSM38-250-SD-UP | P.O.R. |
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LINEAR SHIFT MECHANISM MOUNTED ON CF40 (2 3/4” OD CF) FLANGES WITH METRIC TAPPED BOLT-HOLES. 50MM STROKE. 38MM CLEAR BORE. DEMOUNTABLE BELLOWS ASSEMBLY. MANUAL HANDWHEEL ACTUATION. | DN38CF (2.75" OD) | Manual | 38mm | 50mm | — | — | LSM38-50-H | P.O.R. |
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LINEAR SHIFT MECHANISM MOUNTED ON CF63 (4 1/2” OD CF) FLANGES WITH METRIC TAPPED BOLT-HOLES. 25MM STROKE. 65MM CLEAR BORE. DEMOUNTABLE BELLOWS ASSEMBLY. MANUAL HANDWHEEL ACTUATION. | DN63CF (4.50" OD) | Manual | 64mm | 25mm | — | — | LSM64-25-H | P.O.R. |
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LINEAR SHIFT MECHANISM MOUNTED ON CF63 (4 1/2” OD CF) FLANGES WITH METRIC TAPPED BOLT-HOLES. 50MM STROKE. 65MM CLEAR BORE. DEMOUNTABLE BELLOWS ASSEMBLY. PNEUMATICALLY ACTUATED VIA AN IN LINE MOUNTED CYLINDER WITH END OF TRAVEL REED SWITCHES. | DN63CF (4.50" OD) | Pneumatic | 64mm | 50mm | — | — | LSM64-50-PS | P.O.R. |
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