2-axis Rotary Telescopic Transfer Arm

360° rotation and 760mm linear extension

The 2-axis RTTA provides a cost-effective solution for radial distribution sample transfer applications It provides 360° arm rotation and 760mm linear arm extension. What’s more, it carries out these functions with an ultra-compact footprint.

Key Specifications

  • 760mm extension 
  • Typically <1mm deflection at full extension under 10N load
  • Rotational reproducibility <0.2mm
  • Linear reproducibility <0.2mm
  • Clean, UHV performance
  • Competitively priced compared to conventional designs
2-axis Rotary Telescopic Transfer Arm

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How it works

  • A high torque magnetically-coupled MagiDrive precisely rotates the transfer arm to align with the desired chamber port
  • A second MagiDrive is used to drive the innovative telescopic mechanism. This provides an arm extension of 760mm to transport the sample in and out of the desired satellite chamber
  • The 2-axis RTTA can be motorised using stepper or SMART motors. Alternatively, the RTTA can be configured to accept any standard NEMA23 motor

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Technical Specification

MODEL RTTA 2-Axis 
Mounting Flange CF100 152mm (6") OD CF
Min radial port flange size for arm CF100 152mm (6") OD CF
Min radial port size and clear bore required for assembly installation and 150mm bore CF150 203mm (8") OD CF 
Rotation motion Unlimited manual and +/-180° motorised
Minimum chamber ID 630mm
Minimum chamber free height 102mm
Arm extension 760mm 
Arm extension from port of 630mm ID chamber 688mm*
Arm stiffness at full extension Typically <1mm deflection for 10N load
Rotational reproducibility 0.2mm at full extension
Bakeout temperature 250°C (with motors removed)

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