Positioning Slides for Stepper Motors
Add your own stepper motor and controller to precisely move the ball screw and carriage smoothly at high speeds, like a head on an inkjet printer. With a repeatability of ± 0.01 mm—thinner than a strand of hair—the carriage hits the same spot every time. These positioning slides work well for automated assemblies and other applications that require fine, repeatable motion control.
The carriage rides along the inside of the rail, making these slides more compact than traditional carriages and guide rails. Made of steel with a U-shaped rail, these slides resist twisting forces that could affect their positioning. This also means they can be installed with only one end supported or with both ends overhanging. The same load rating applies no matter how the slides are oriented.
Two-axis mounting plates (sold separately) secure two slides together for motion along two axes.
Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is how far the carriage moves with one rotation of the ball screw.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Dynamic Load Capacity, lbs. | Overall | Carriage | |||||||||||||||
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Stroke Lg., mm | Horizontal | Vertical | Max. Speed, mm/s | Travel Distance per Turn, mm | Repeatability, mm | For Shaft Dia. | For Max. Motor Speed, rpm | For Max. Motor Torque, in.-oz. | Lg., mm | Wd., mm | Ht., mm | Lg., mm | Wd., mm | Bearing Type | Base Material | Each | |
For NEMA 14 Motor Frame Size | |||||||||||||||||
30 | 148 | 148 | 100 | 1 | ±0.01 | 5mm | 6,000 | 29.3 | 166 | 40 | 42 | 46 | 23 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 0000000 |
80 | 148 | 148 | 100 | 1 | ±0.01 | 5mm | 6,000 | 29.3 | 216 | 40 | 42 | 46 | 23 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
110 | 528 | 528 | 200 | 2 | ±0.01 | 5mm | 6,000 | 88.1 | 276 | 50 | 36 | 47.4 | 31 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
130 | 148 | 148 | 100 | 1 | ±0.01 | 5mm | 6,000 | 29.3 | 266 | 40 | 42 | 46 | 23 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
For NEMA 17 Motor Frame Size | |||||||||||||||||
100 | 402 | 402 | 470 | 6 | ±0.01 | 5mm | 4,700 | 176 | 277 | 60 | 44.5 | 76 | 37.4 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
110 | 528 | 528 | 200 | 2 | ±0.01 | 5mm | 6,000 | 88.1 | 276.5 | 50 | 42 | 47.4 | 31 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
160 | 528 | 528 | 200 | 2 | ±0.01 | 5mm | 6,000 | 88.1 | 326.5 | 50 | 42 | 47.4 | 31 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
200 | 402 | 402 | 470 | 6 | ±0.01 | 5mm | 4,700 | 176 | 377 | 60 | 44.5 | 76 | 37.4 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
210 | 528 | 528 | 200 | 2 | ±0.01 | 5mm | 6,000 | 88.1 | 376.5 | 50 | 42 | 47.4 | 31 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
For NEMA 23 Motor Frame Size | |||||||||||||||||
100 | 402 | 402 | 470 | 6 | ±0.01 | 1/4" | 4,700 | 176 | 280 | 60 | 56.4 | 76 | 37.4 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
200 | 402 | 402 | 470 | 6 | ±0.01 | 1/4" | 4,700 | 176 | 380 | 60 | 56.4 | 76 | 37.4 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
300 | 395 | 395 | 790 | 10 | ±0.01 | 1/4" | 6,000 | 176 | 480 | 60 | 56.4 | 76 | 37.4 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
400 | 395 | 395 | 790 | 10 | ±0.01 | 1/4" | 5,880 | 176 | 580 | 60 | 56.4 | 76 | 37.4 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
500 | 395 | 395 | 650 | 10 | ±0.01 | 1/4" | 3,900 | 176 | 680 | 60 | 56.4 | 76 | 37.4 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
600 | 395 | 395 | 470 | 10 | ±0.01 | 1/4" | 2,820 | 176 | 780 | 60 | 56.4 | 76 | 37.4 | Ball | Steel | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Dry-Running Positioning Slides for Stepper Motors
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With PTFE sleeve bearings and a low-friction ball screw, these slides don’t require the mess and maintenance of lubrication but still give you precise positioning anywhere along the length of their stroke. Because they have sleeve bearings, they have fewer moving parts, so they perform better in dusty and wet environments than slides with ball bearings. They’re also better at handling impact and vibration.
All slides require a stepper motor, driver, and controller (not included) to operate. As part of this system, they move in precise increments, like the head on an inkjet printer. These positioning slides work well for automated assemblies and other applications that require fine, repeatable motion control.
Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is how far the carriage moves with one rotation of the ball screw.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Overall | Carriage | ||||||||||||||||
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Stroke Lg., mm | Dynamic Horizontal/Vertical Load Capacity, lbs. | Static Load Capacity, lbs. | Max. Speed, mm/s | Travel Distance per Turn, mm | Repeatability, mm | For Shaft Dia. | For Max. Motor Speed, rpm | For Max. Motor Torque, in.-oz. | Lg., mm | Wd., mm | Ht., mm | Lg., mm | Wd., mm | Bearing Type | Base Material | Each | |
For NEMA 17 Motor Frame Size | |||||||||||||||||
100 | Not Rated | 630 | 50 | 2 | ±0.1 | 5mm | 1,500 | 71 | 276 | 74 | 56 | 69 | 73 | Sleeve | Aluminum | 0000000 | 0000000 |
200 | Not Rated | 630 | 50 | 2 | ±0.1 | 5mm | 1,500 | 71 | 376 | 74 | 56 | 69 | 73 | Sleeve | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
300 | Not Rated | 630 | 50 | 2 | ±0.1 | 5mm | 1,500 | 71 | 476 | 74 | 56 | 69 | 73 | Sleeve | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
400 | Not Rated | 630 | 50 | 2 | ±0.1 | 5mm | 1,500 | 71 | 576 | 74 | 56 | 69 | 73 | Sleeve | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
500 | Not Rated | 630 | 50 | 2 | ±0.1 | 5mm | 1,500 | 71 | 676 | 74 | 56 | 69 | 73 | Sleeve | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
600 | Not Rated | 630 | 50 | 2 | ±0.1 | 5mm | 1,500 | 71 | 776 | 74 | 56 | 69 | 73 | Sleeve | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
For NEMA 23 Motor Frame Size | |||||||||||||||||
100 | Not Rated | 630 | 50 | 2 | ±0.1 | 1/4" | 1,500 | 283 | 277 | 74 | 56 | 69 | 73 | Sleeve | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
200 | Not Rated | 630 | 50 | 2 | ±0.1 | 1/4" | 1,500 | 283 | 377 | 74 | 56 | 69 | 73 | Sleeve | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
300 | Not Rated | 630 | 50 | 2 | ±0.1 | 1/4" | 1,500 | 283 | 477 | 74 | 56 | 69 | 73 | Sleeve | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
400 | Not Rated | 630 | 50 | 2 | ±0.1 | 1/4" | 1,500 | 283 | 577 | 74 | 56 | 69 | 73 | Sleeve | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
500 | Not Rated | 630 | 50 | 2 | ±0.1 | 1/4" | 1,500 | 283 | 677 | 74 | 56 | 69 | 73 | Sleeve | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
600 | Not Rated | 630 | 50 | 2 | ±0.1 | 1/4" | 1,500 | 283 | 777 | 74 | 56 | 69 | 73 | Sleeve | Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |
Electric Positioning Slides with Automated Controls
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With an included controller and an integrated stepper motor, these slides are a complete precision motion control system. The stepper motor moves the low-friction ball screw and carriage smoothly at high speeds, similar to an inkjet printer head. To make sure the carriage is in the right place, the built-in encoder sends data to the controller. At ± 0.02 mm, these slides have a repeatability thinner than a single strand of hair, so the carriage hits the same spot every time. They work well in automated assemblies and other processes requiring accurate, repeatable motion.
For the initial setup, program the slides using the free, downloadable software, THK D-STEP. No coding necessary—simply enter the target position, speed, and acceleration for up to 16 different slides. This software also records position, speed, and motor current data, so you can monitor performance, optimize motion, and troubleshoot issues.
After the initial setup, the controller stores and runs sequences of up to 512 unique steps on its own. The controller also communicates with other devices such as PLCs, switches, and sensors. This means it can be integrated into a larger automated system to react to or trigger other processes as the carriage moves.
Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is how far the carriage moves with one rotation of the ball screw.
Dynamic load capacity is the maximum load slides can move. If you increase the speed, the dynamic load capacity decreases. Use a load-speed chart to confirm which slides will work for your application. Click on a part number and select "Product Detail" to view the chart.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Dynamic Load Capacity, lbs. | Overall | Carriage | ||||||||||||||
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Horizontal | Vertical | Max. Speed, mm/s | Travel Distance per Turn, mm | Repeatability, mm | Lg., mm | Wd., mm | Ht., mm | Lg., mm | Wd., mm | Bearing Type | Base Material | Full Load Current | Voltage | Operating System Compatibility | Each | |
100 mm Stroke Length | ||||||||||||||||
2 | 1 | 300 | 6 | ±0.02 | 346 | 32 | 39 | 66.4 | 28 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 000000000 |
13 | 4 | 500 | 12 | ±0.02 | 356 | 50 | 55 | 71 | 44 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
22 | 11 | 300 | 6 | ±0.02 | 356 | 50 | 55 | 71 | 44 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
200 mm Stroke Length | ||||||||||||||||
2 | 1 | 300 | 6 | ±0.02 | 446 | 32 | 39 | 66.4 | 28 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
13 | 4 | 500 | 12 | ±0.02 | 456 | 50 | 55 | 71 | 44 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
22 | 11 | 300 | 6 | ±0.02 | 456 | 50 | 55 | 71 | 44 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
300 mm Stroke Length | ||||||||||||||||
2 | 1 | 300 | 6 | ±0.02 | 546 | 32 | 39 | 66.4 | 28 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
13 | 4 | 500 | 12 | ±0.02 | 556 | 50 | 55 | 71 | 44 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
22 | 11 | 300 | 6 | ±0.02 | 556 | 50 | 55 | 71 | 44 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
400 mm Stroke Length | ||||||||||||||||
13 | 4 | 500 | 12 | ±0.02 | 656 | 50 | 55 | 71 | 44 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
22 | 11 | 300 | 6 | ±0.02 | 656 | 50 | 55 | 71 | 44 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
500 mm Stroke Length | ||||||||||||||||
13 | 4 | 500 | 12 | ±0.02 | 756 | 50 | 55 | 71 | 44 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
22 | 11 | 300 | 6 | ±0.02 | 756 | 50 | 55 | 71 | 44 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
600 mm Stroke Length | ||||||||||||||||
13 | 4 | 460 | 12 | ±0.02 | 862 | 60 | 60.5 | 75 | 53 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |
22 | 11 | 230 | 6 | ±0.02 | 862 | 60 | 60.5 | 75 | 53 | Ball | Aluminum | 1.5A | 24V DC | Windows XP or Later | 0000000 | 00000000 |