ZHHIMG® Precision Granite Air Bearing Base Component

Short Description:

The deep black granite presents a visually striking, professional appearance. The lapped surface is exceptionally smooth to the touch—almost glass-like—yet retains the microscopic texture essential for optimal air bearing performance.Pre-drilled air holes are precisely positioned according to engineering specifications, ensuring uniform airflow distribution across the entire bearing surface.


  • Brand: ZHHIMG 鑫中惠 Sincerely | 中惠 ZHONGHUI IM
  • Min. Order Quantity: ≥1 Piece
  • Supply Ability: 100,000 Pieces per Month
  • Payment Item: EXW, FOB, CIF, CPT, DDU, DDP...
  • Origin: Jinan city, Shandong Province, China
  • Executive Standard: DIN, ASME, JJS, GB, Federal...
  • Precision : Better than 0.001mm (Nano technology)
  • Authoritative Inspection Report: ZhongHui IM Laboratory
  • Company Certificates: ISO 9001; ISO 45001, ISO 14001, CE, SGS, TUV, AAA Grade
  • Packaging : Custom Export Fumigation-free Wooden Box
  • Products Certificates: Inspection Reports; Material Analysis Report; Certificate of conformity;Calibration Reports for Measuring Devices
  • Lead Time: 10-15 workdays
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    Product Overview

    ZHHIMG® Precision Granite Air Bearing Base Component — engineered for the world's most demanding ultra-precision motion control applications.

    In the realm of semiconductor lithography, wafer inspection, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and advanced laser processing, the foundation beneath your equipment determines everything. Standard metals warp with heat. Marble lacks the structural integrity for nanoscale stability. Generic granite from small-scale suppliers cannot guarantee the consistency required for sub-micron positioning.

    That is precisely why global industry leaders—from semiconductor equipment manufacturers to national metrology institutes—choose ZHHIMG®.

    This is not simply a slab of stone. It is a precision-engineered air bearing platform, meticulously crafted from ZHHIMG® Black Granite, with pre-drilled precision air holes and integrated metal inserts (labeled A, B, C, D) for immediate component mounting. Every surface is hand-lapped to nanometer-level flatness by master craftsmen with over three decades of experience.

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    Size

    Custom

    Application

    CNC, Laser, CMM...

    Condition

    New

    After-sales Service

    Online supports, Onsite supports

    Origin

    Jinan City

    Material

    Black Granite

    Color

    Black / Grade 1

    Brand

    ZHHIMG

    Precision

    0.001mm

    Weight

    ≈3.05g/cm3

    Standard

    DIN/ GB/ JIS...

    Warranty

    1year

    Packing

    Export Plywood CASE

    After Warranty Service

    Video technical support, Online support, Spare parts, Field mai

    Payment

    T/T, L/C...

    Certificates

    Inspection Reports/ Quality Certificate

    Keyword

    Granite Machine Base; Granite Mechanical Components; Granite Machine Parts; Precision Granite

    Certification

    CE, GS, ISO, SGS, TUV...

    Delivery

    EXW; FOB; CIF; CFR; DDU; CPT...

    Drawings’ format

    CAD; STEP; PDF...

    Core Advantages & Unique Selling Points

    1. ZHHIMG® Superior Material — Denser, More Stable, More Reliable

    Our ZHHIMG® Black Granite achieves a density of approximately 3100 kg/m³—significantly higher than common European and American black granites. This higher density translates directly to superior dimensional stability, lower thermal expansion, and exceptional vibration damping. Unlike marble—which many smaller manufacturers use deceptively as a cheaper substitute—our granite maintains its physical properties over decades of service.

    2. World-Leading Fabrication Scale

    We don't just talk about capacity; we deliver it. ZHHIMG® is the world's largest precision granite manufacturer by annual tonnage, with the capability to process single components up to 20 meters in length and 100 tons in weight. Our four ultra-large Nantec grinding machines—each valued at over $500,000 USD—can grind metal and non-metal platforms up to 6000mm in length. This scale means we can handle projects that simply cannot be sourced elsewhere.

    3. Nano-Level Hand-Lapping Mastery

    While we employ the world's most advanced grinding equipment, the final nanometer-level precision is achieved by human hands. Our master lapping technicians—many with over 30 years of experience—hand-lap every granite surface to achieve flatness and straightness within 1 to 2 microns per meter. Our customers call them "walking electronic levels" because they can feel a micron of difference through their palms. This is craftsmanship that no machine can replicate.

    4. Integrated Metal Inserts — Ready for Immediate Assembly

    Every ZHHIMG® air bearing base comes with pre-installed, high-precision stainless steel or brass threaded inserts, clearly labeled for easy identification (A, B, C, D). This eliminates the need for customers to drill into the granite themselves—a process that risks damaging the material or compromising flatness. Your linear motors, encoder scales, and air bearing components bolt directly onto a verified, precision surface.

    5. Unrivaled Metrology & Calibration Infrastructure

    You cannot manage what you cannot measure. That's why our metrology lab reads like a who's who of precision instrumentation: German Mahr dial gauges (0.5 μm resolution), Mitutoyo micrometers and digital calipers, Swiss WYLER electronic levels, and British Renishaw laser interferometers. Every instrument carries calibration certificates traceable to the National Institute of Metrology of China. When we certify a flatness tolerance, we can prove it.

    6. Controlled-Environment Manufacturing

    Our 10,000-square-meter constant-temperature and humidity workshop is built on a 1000mm-thick ultra-hard concrete foundation, surrounded by anti-vibration trenches measuring 500mm in width and 2000mm in depth. Silent cranes operate within the workshop to prevent vibration transmission during final assembly. We also maintain a dedicated cleanroom that simulates semiconductor equipment manufacturing environments—specifically for granite component assembly.

    7. Global Standards Compliance

    We don't just meet one standard; we master them all. Our products comply with German DIN 876, American ASME B89.3.7, Japanese JIS B 7513, Chinese GB/T 20428, and British BS 817 standards. Our team undergoes annual training on each country's metrology standards, ensuring that whether your equipment is destined for Stuttgart, Tokyo, or Boston, it meets local specifications.

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    We use various techniques during this process:

    ●  Optical measurements with autocollimators

    ●  Laser interferometers and laser trackers

    ●  Electronic inclination levels (precision spirit levels)

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    1. Documents together with products: Inspection reports + Calibration reports(measuring devices) + Quality Certificate + Invoice + Packing List + Contract + Bill of Lading(or AWB).

    2. Special Export Plywood Case: Export fumigation-free wooden box.

    3. Delivery:

    Ship

    Qingdao port

    Shenzhen port

    TianJin port

    Shanghai port

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    Train

    XiAn Station

    Zhengzhou Station

    Qingdao

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    Air

    Qingdao Airport

    Beijing Airport

    Shanghai Airport

    Guangzhou

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    Express

    DHL

    TNT

    Fedex

    UPS

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    FAQ

    Q1: What is a granite air bearing stage?
    A granite air bearing stage is a precision positioning system that uses a granite base and air bearings to achieve frictionless, nanometer-level motion. The granite base provides a stable foundation, while the air bearings allow the moving platform to float on a thin layer of pressurized air, typically 5 to 10 microns thick.

    Q2: How does a granite air bearing system work?
    Clean, dry compressed air is supplied through precisely machined air bearing holes in the granite component. This creates a highly pressurized, uniform air film that lifts the moving stage micro-inches above the granite surface, eliminating solid-to-solid contact entirely.

    Q3: Why is granite preferred over metal for air bearing surfaces?
    Metal surfaces warp due to internal stress and thermal changes, which can distort the thin air gap. ZHHIMG® Black Granite provides perfect dimensional stability, keeping the air gap completely uniform across the entire travel length. Granite also offers superior vibration damping and is non-magnetic—critical for semiconductor applications.

    Q4: What flatness is required for a granite air bearing to function correctly?
    To maintain a stable air film, the granite surface must have a flatness and straightness variance of less than 2 microns per meter. This requires expert hand-lapping by experienced technicians—not just machine grinding.

    Q5: Can ZHHIMG® integrate custom inserts into air bearing structures?
    Absolutely. We install high-precision stainless steel or brass threaded inserts directly into the granite during manufacturing. This allows you to bolt down linear motors, encoder scales, and other components securely onto a verified, precision surface.

    Q6: Are ZHHIMG® air bearing components compatible with Renishaw encoder systems?
    Yes. Our granite beams are engineered to provide the stable, ultra-flat foundation required for Renishaw laser interferometers and linear encoders to read data with absolute precision.

    Q7: What happens if dust enters a frictionless air bearing system?
    The continuous outbound flow of compressed air acts as a natural seal, constantly blowing away microscopic dust particles from the precision guiding surfaces to prevent clogging.

    Q8: What is the maximum size ZHHIMG® can produce?
    We can process single components up to 20 meters in length, 4000mm in width, and 1000mm in thickness, with a maximum weight of 100 tons. We are the world's largest precision granite manufacturer by single-piece length and annual tonnage.

    Q9: What certifications does ZHHIMG® hold?
    ZHHIMG® is the only company in the industry that simultaneously holds ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and CE certifications. We also hold over 20 international trademarks and patents registered through the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).

    Q10: How is product quality verified and documented?
    Every ZHHIMG® product comes with a comprehensive inspection report and calibration certificate. Our measurement equipment—including Mahr, Mitutoyo, WYLER, and Renishaw instruments—carries calibration certificates from the Jinan Institute of Metrology and the Shandong Institute of Metrology, with full traceability to the National Institute of Metrology of China.


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