MDE216 - High Precision Manual Adjuster

High Precision Manual Adjuster   

MDE216   

• Negligible backlash
• Graduated knob
• Output via non-rotating hard steel ball
• Positive travel limit stops on control knob
• Coarse adjustment:   8.0 mm travel, 1 µm resolution
• Fine adjustment:   0.3 mm travel, 20 nm resolution
• Very smooth feel, largely independent of applied load
• Santoprene control ring allows a delicate touch and reduces heat transfer into the drive

The MDE216 high precision adjuster is based on a patented^† mechanical lever system and is the highest resolution mechanical (non-piezo) adjuster in the Elliot Scientific range. It is ideal for use with the Elliot Gold™ series flexure stages as it incorporates a 12 mm diameter matching sleeve. Travel is 8 mm (limited to 2 mm in flexure stages), with 20 nm resolution on the fine control.

Not all applications require that three adjusters be fitted in a flexure stage. Substitution with an MDE229 fixed axis spacer sets an axis in mid travel position and provides a cost saving. At a later date it can be replaced by an adjuster if user requirements change.

Nominal weight : 0.049Kg

† Patent Nos. GB 2152616B & GB2152616B,  USA 4617833

For use with the MDE330 flexure stage 

MDE330 high precision flexure stage

As aprt of the MDE122 flexure/Adjuster package

MDE122