{"product_id":"thorlabs-ell6-sm1-motorized-dual-position-slider","title":"Thorlabs ELL6-SM1 Motorized Dual-Position Slider","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eThe Thorlabs ELL6 SM1-Threaded Dual-Position Slider is used in optical and photonics systems to rapidly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/switches-circuit-protection\"\u003eswitch\u003c\/a\u003e optical components between two fixed positions using resonant piezoelectric motor technology. Commonly installed in laser laboratories, microscopy systems, spectroscopy equipment, optical test benches, imaging systems, and OEM photonic instruments requiring precise and repeatable positioning of filters, lenses, or other SM1-threaded optics. Optical engineers, laboratory technicians, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/hmi-operator-interfaces\"\u003esystem integrators\u003c\/a\u003e use this motorized slider for optical path switching, automated instrument control, laboratory upgrades, and replacement of positioning stages. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eThe Thorlabs ELL6 provides fast, repeatable movement between two optical positions for automated filter selection, beam routing, and optical component exchange. Its compact design, integrated resonant piezoelectric motor, and SM1-threaded carriage make it suitable for microscopy, laser processing, fluorescence imaging, spectroscopy, machine vision, and OEM photonic systems where compact size, rapid switching, and precise positioning are required. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e• Brand: Thorlabs\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e• Part Number: ELL6\u003cbr data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e• Product Type: SM1-Threaded Dual-Position Motorized Slider\u003cbr data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e• Series: Elliptec®\u003cbr data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e• Motion Technology: Resonant Piezoelectric Linear Motor\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e• Number of Positions: 2\u003cbr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e• Thread Type: Internal SM1 (1.035\"-40), 3.5 mm Deep\u003cbr data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e• Number of Threaded Ports: 2\u003cbr data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e• Travel Distance: 31 mm (1.22 in.)\u003cbr data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e• Switching Time (No Load): 180–270 ms\u003cbr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e• Switching Time (100 g Load): \u0026lt;600 ms\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e• Positioning Repeatability: \u0026lt;100 µm (30 µm Typical)\u003cbr data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e• Maximum Recommended Load: 100 g\u003cbr data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e• DC Input Voltage: 4.5–5.5 VDC\u003cbr data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e• Typical Current During Motion: \u0026lt;600 mA\u003cbr data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e• Communication Interface: Multi-Drop 3.3 V \/ 5 V TTL RS-232 Serial Protocol\u003cbr data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e• Minimum Lifetime: 3.3 Million Switching Operations or 100 km Total Travel\u003cbr data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e• Compatible with: 30 mm Cage System Components\u003cbr data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e• Typical Applications: Automated Filter Selection, Beam Steering, Optical Switching, Microscopy, Spectroscopy, Laser Systems, and OEM Photonic Instruments \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2473\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Thorlabs ELL6K SM1-Threaded Dual-Position Slider Kit\u003cbr data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003e• Thorlabs ELL9 SM1-Threaded Four-Position Slider\u003cbr data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2385\"\u003e• Thorlabs ELL12 SM05-Threaded Six-Position Slider\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorlabs","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51714021622062,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_d5f4db3a-a558-4a66-969c-75d6166e3da9.jpg?v=1770414027","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/thorlabs-ell6-sm1-motorized-dual-position-slider","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}