A-65x PIglide HB: Hemispherical Air Bearing Module

Friction-Free, Ideal for Rotational Motion on Three Axes

Cleanroom compatible
Low inertia, rotatable in three directions
Diameter up to 300 mm
Load capacity to 635 kg, tip/tilt range to ±45°
Operating pressure from 30 psi to 90 psi (207 kPa to 621 kPa)
Ideal for satellite control and simulation of weightlessness

A-65x.045, dimensions in mm  

The PIglide HB series with spherical air bearings makes unique positioning and simulation applications possible in the fields of research and industry. The bearings offer excellent load capacity and stiffness, and at the same time, inherent friction-free motion on three rotational axes. The spherical bearings, which are often used in research on weightlessness in satellites, are also used in systems for precision chip contacting and optical alignment. Due to the use of spherical bearings at both ends of the drive screw shaft, it is possible to build extremely stiff drive screws. This arrangement allows precision alignment of the drive screw shaft due to the motion of one spherical bearing relative to the other.

Air preparation kit
Custom configurations on request

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2021-02-11

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Motion	A-651.045	A-652.045	A-653.045	A-654.045	A-655.045	A-656.045	A-657.045	Tolerance
Active axes	θX θY θZ	θX θY θZ	θX θY θZ	θX θY θZ	θX θY θZ	θX θY θZ	θX θY θZ
Rotation range in θX	90 °	90 °	90 °	90 °	90 °	90 °	90 °
Rotation range in θY	90 °	90 °	90 °	90 °	90 °	90 °	90 °
Rotation range in θZ	360 °	360 °	360 °	360 °	360 °	360 °	360 °
Positioning	A-651.045	A-652.045	A-653.045	A-654.045	A-655.045	A-656.045	A-657.045	Tolerance
Drive Properties	A-651.045	A-652.045	A-653.045	A-654.045	A-655.045	A-656.045	A-657.045	Tolerance
Mechanical Properties	A-651.045	A-652.045	A-653.045	A-654.045	A-655.045	A-656.045	A-657.045	Tolerance
Moment of inertia in θX, unloaded	20 kg·mm²	140 kg·mm²	580 kg·mm²	4210 kg·mm²	17200 kg·mm²	46300 kg·mm²	103000 kg·mm²	±20 %
Moment of inertia in θY, unloaded	20 kg·mm²	140 kg·mm²	580 kg·mm²	4210 kg·mm²	17200 kg·mm²	46300 kg·mm²	103000 kg·mm²	±20 %
Moment of inertia in θZ, unloaded	20 kg·mm²	140 kg·mm²	580 kg·mm²	4210 kg·mm²	17200 kg·mm²	46300 kg·mm²	103000 kg·mm²	±20%
Overall mass	185 g	470 g	1025 g	2825 g	5850 g	9525 g	14600 g
Permissible push force in Z	150 N	350 N	650 N	1600 N	2650 N	4050 N	6350 N	max.
Material	Hardcoat aluminum, stainless steel mounting hardware	Hardcoat aluminum, stainless steel mounting hardware	Hardcoat aluminum, stainless steel mounting hardware	Hardcoat aluminum, stainless steel mounting hardware	Hardcoat aluminum, stainless steel mounting hardware	Hardcoat aluminum, stainless steel mounting hardware	Hardcoat aluminum, stainless steel mounting hardware
Miscellaneous	A-651.045	A-652.045	A-653.045	A-654.045	A-655.045	A-656.045	A-657.045	Tolerance
Operating pressure	515 to 585 (75 to 85 psi) kPa	515 to 585 (75 to 85 psi) kPa	515 to 585 (75 to 85 psi) kPa	515 to 585 (75 to 85 psi) kPa	515 to 585 (75 to 85 psi) kPa	515 to 585 (75 to 85 psi) kPa	515 to 585 (75 to 85 psi) kPa
Air consumption	28 L/min	28 L/min	28 L/min	28 L/min	28 L/min	28 L/min	28 L/min	max.
Air quality	Clean (filtered up to 1.0 µm or better) - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Oil free - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Dry (-15 °C dew point) - ISO 8573–1 class 3	Clean (filtered up to 1.0 µm or better) - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Oil free - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Dry (-15 °C dew point) - ISO 8573–1 class 3	Clean (filtered up to 1.0 µm or better) - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Oil free - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Dry (-15 °C dew point) - ISO 8573–1 class 3	Clean (filtered up to 1.0 µm or better) - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Oil free - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Dry (-15 °C dew point) - ISO 8573–1 class 3	Clean (filtered up to 1.0 µm or better) - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Oil free - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Dry (-15 °C dew point) - ISO 8573–1 class 3	Clean (filtered up to 1.0 µm or better) - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Oil free - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Dry (-15 °C dew point) - ISO 8573–1 class 3	Clean (filtered up to 1.0 µm or better) - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Oil free - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Dry (-15 °C dew point) - ISO 8573–1 class 3