Air Bearing Technology

Air bearings positioning systems use dry air to separate moving parts. The carriage floats on an air cushion, eliminating metal-to-metal contact, friction, wear, vibrations, and the hysteresis effect. A high-resolution encoder and motor position axes accurately with considerably small margins of errors while in motion. 

The non-contact or contactless nature of air bearings qualifies them for highly repeatable manufacturing and inspection applications. It also enables stable, consistent, and controlled velocity for wafer scanning, optics, laser processing, and other tasks requiring strictly controlled speeds.

Additional air bearing technology benefits include:

• Cleanliness: Virtually zero particle generation suits these components for cleanroom use cases, including semiconductor inspection and medical device manufacturing.
• Minimal maintenance: With reduced wear and tear, maintenance tasks are simplified to replacing the hoses and cables.
• Consistent performance: Enjoy reliable, stable, and lasting performance.
• Precise force control: Air bearing stages are ideal for use cases requiring nano or micronewton force control.

Discover High-Speed Air Bearing Positioning Systems

Reliant Systems, Inc. offers air bearing stages with considerably flat and straight travels. Their travel lengths range from 100mm to 800mm, and they provide fast speeds, stable velocities, and reliable accuracy and repeatability.

If your application needs an air bearing translation stage with unique specifications, we can customize a suitable solution. We'll collaborate with your team to design and produce an ideal product that meets your goals. Our team will keep you informed every step of the way, answering any questions and fully supporting your vision.

Why Choose Us?

Since 2004, Reliant Systems, Inc. has designed and developed innovative OEM motion solutions. We stay current with advancing industry technology to provide products that fulfill your and your clients' expectations.

In addition to manufacturing, we offer turnkey contract manufacturing solutions for precision motion systems. This service includes designing or refining components, producing them, assembling full systems, and providing comprehensive engineering support. We also validate the performance of your existing systems and recommend potential enhancements. 

You can also consider us for the following reasons:

• Reliability: We have implemented rigorous quality control procedures to consistently manufacture high-performance air bearing translation stages.
• Competitive lead times: Our team understands the importance of timely deliverables and strives to meet or beat requested timelines.
• Responsive: We back our air bearings with ongoing support from a highly responsive, courteous, and attentive customer support team. They'll assist you every step of the way, from initial discussions to post-shipment.

Choose a Precision Motion Manufacturer That Cares

At Reliant Systems, Inc., we care about meeting and exceeding your expectations and building long-lasting relationships. We have streamlined the entire customer experience and built a talented team of individuals who share our vision. We're ready to support your manufacturing goals.

Submit our online form to request a quote for air bearing stages.