High-Load Hexapods, 6-Axis Parallel Positioners
High-load hexapods provide precise six-axis motion for large payloads, heavy fixtures, inspection systems, telescope components, materials research, and industrial alignment applications. Parallel-kinematics designs provide motion in X, Y, Z, pitch, yaw, and roll while keeping the system compact, stiff, and free of moving cable bundles.
Up to 1000 kg Load6 Degrees of FreedomVirtual Pivot PointSub-µm Precision
H-850, 250kg High-Load Six-Axis Precision Hexapod
H-850 Precision Six-Axis Parallel Kinematic Hexapod Positioning System
- 250 kg vertical load capacity depending on configuration; works in any orientation
- Six degrees of freedom
- Actuator resolution to 0.005 µm
- No moving cables for reduced friction, improved reliability, and better precision
- High stiffness and ultra-high-resolution bearings for 24/7 applications
- Vacuum option available
- Vector-based controller for virtualized center of rotation and coordinated linear / rotary scans
H-855, 500kg High-Load Six-Axis Precision Hexapod
H-855 Precision Six-Axis, Parallel Kinematic Hexapod Positioning System
- 500 kg vertical load capacity depending on configuration; works in any orientation
- Six degrees of freedom
- Up to 200mm linear travel, up to 70 degrees rotation
- No moving cables for reduced friction, improved reliability, and better precision
- High stiffness and ultra-high-resolution bearings for 24/7 applications
- Vacuum option available
- Vector-based controller for virtualized center of rotation and coordinated linear / rotary scans
M-845 Modular High-Load Hexapod Concept
Custom: High-Load Hexapod Concept; One-Ton Load Capacity
- Load capacity to 1000 kg
- Six degrees of freedom with travel ranges to ±220 mm and 60°
- Actuator resolution to 40 nm
- Brushless motors with brake
- Sophisticated vector motion controller
Ultra-High-Load Hexapods
Custom: M-850.K102 Ultra-High-Load Hexapod Concept
- Six degrees of freedom
- Works in any orientation
- No moving cables for improved reliability and precision
- 1000 kg vertical load capacity
- Heavy-duty, ultra-high-resolution bearings for 24/7 applications
- Repeatability to 0.5 µm
- Actuator resolution 0.008 µm
- Smaller and stiffer package than conventional multi-axis positioners
- Vacuum-compatible versions
- Virtualized center of rotation and vector-based controller
High-Load Hexapods for Materials Research and Beamline Instrumentation
Custom: M-850K Ultra-High-Load Hexapod Concept; One Ton, Any Direction
- Designed for material testing and beamline instrumentation
- Load capacity to 1000 kg in any orientation
- Six degrees of freedom with travel ranges to ±200 mm and ±20°
- Resolution to 0.8 µm and 0.5 µrad
- Brushless motors with brake
- Sophisticated vector-based controller
Large-Aperture High-Load Hexapod for Inspection Systems
Custom: M-850K Low-Profile, Large-Aperture High-Load Hexapod Positioning and Alignment Structure
- 200 kg vertical load capacity
- Very large aperture: 640 × 820 mm
- Six degrees of freedom
- No moving cables for improved reliability and precision
- Parallel-kinematics design: smaller and stiffer than serial-kinematics systems with better dynamics
- Virtual pivot point
- Sophisticated vector controller included
Weatherproof Hexapod for Outdoor Operation
Custom: M-850KWAH Weatherproof Hexapod; Ultra-High Precision for Outdoor Operation
- Load capacity to 750 N
- Unidirectional repeatability to 5 µm
- Clear aperture Ø420 mm
- Brushless motor drive
- Protection class IP64
- Corrosion protection
SpaceFAB Parallel 6-Axis Motorized Positioning Systems
Parallel 6-Axis Motion Systems from PI miCos
- Ultra-high-vacuum versions to 10-9 mbar
- Long linear travel ranges
- Flexible arrangement and easy customization
- Many drive and motor options
