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F220FC-B Fiber Collimator mounted in the KM100T using an AD11F adapter.

• Mounts Thin Ø1" Optics up to 0.14" (3.6 mm) Thick
• Optics Held with Retaining Ring
• Angular Range: ±4°
• Resolution: 8 mrad (0.5°) per rev via Two 1/4"-80 Precision Adjusters
• Two Counterbored #8 (M4) Through Holes Allow for Left- or Right-Handed Orientation
• Removable Knobs Expose Hex Sockets in Lead Screws
• Ø1" Lens Tube Compatible via SM1 Threading

The KM100T mirror mount uses a retaining ring for stress-free mounting of a thin optical component. An optic is secured in the mounting hole with the included SM1RR SM1 (1.035"-40) threaded retaining ring, which can be attached using the SPW602 spanner wrench. This threading also allows the mount to be compatible with Ø1" lens tubes.

The universal KM100T is compatible with both imperial and metric threaded Ø1/2" mounting posts via #8 (M4) counterbored through holes and can be attached to the post in either a right- or left-handed orientation. The mount has removable knobs that expose hex sockets in the lead adjuster screws. The KM100T features 1/4"-80 adjusters for tip and tilt adjustments. An optional accessory, the LN2580 bronze locking nut, is available to lock the adjusters once the desired position is reached.

Thin Kinematic Mounts are also suitable for mounting fiber collimators utilizing adapters such as the AD11F, as shown above.

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The K6X Features X-Y Translators and Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adjusters (Click to Enlarge)

• Compact 6-Axis Optic Mount
• Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Control: ±4° with Adjustment per Revolution of 5 mrad/rev
• X and Y Translation: ±1.5 mm*
• Continuous 360° Roll Control
• Maximum Optic Thickness: 0.37" (9.4 mm)
• SM1 Threaded Bore for Ø1" Optics
• #8 (M4) Counterbore Allows for Imperial and Metric Mounting
• 30 mm Cage System Compatible

The K6X 6-axis kinematic optic mount is designed as a general-purpose, high-precision positioner. Applications include crystal alignment, lens alignment for diffraction limited performance, and fiber optic coupling. The K6X is SM1 (1.035"-40) threaded to accept Ø1" optics and our Ø1" Lens Tubes. 4-40 tapped holes on the back surface are designed for attaching a 30 mm Cage System assembly.

*Please note that adjustment in the X- or Y-axis will rotate the optic (~2°). If your application is sensitive to the rotational alignment of the mounted optic, you will need to utilize the rotational adjustment of the K6X after the X- and Y-axis adjustments are made. Z-axis translation requires the use of three adjusters (pitch, yaw and pivot). Also note that the rotational adjustment cannot be locked in position.

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• ±4º Angular Rotation, ±3 mm Linear Translation
• Compatible with 30 mm Cage System
• Minimum Optic Thickness: 0.04" (1 mm)
• Maximum Optic Thickness: 0.23" (5.8 mm)
• Post-Mountable With a #8-32 (M4) Tapped Hole

The KC1-T offers three adjusters with independently locking setscrews. The rugged mechanical design provides excellent stability when mounted in a cage system or on a post.

Both the front and rear plates have been machined with four clearance holes designed for direct compatibility with our 30 mm cage system standards. The rear plate provides locking setscrews to clamp to cage rods for secure positioning. The cage rod holes in the front plate are sufficiently oversized to allow ±4º tip and tilt without interference with the rods. The KC1-T has an SM1 (1.035"-40) center tap for mounting optics and is compatible with our SM1-Series Lens Tubes and related accessories. Two SM1RR Retaining Rings are included with the KC1-T and can be used to mount a Ø1" optic up to 5.5 mm thick. Thicker optics can be mounted by using an SM1-series lens tube.

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• Mates with 30 mm Cage System
• Accepts Ø1" (25 mm) Optics
• Minimum Optic Thickness: 0.12" (3 mm)
• Compatible with SM1 (1.035"-40) Threaded Lens Tubes
• Post Mountable: #8-32 and M4 Tapped Holes

The 30 mm Right Angle Kinematic Cage Mount mounts an optic in a double-bored adjustment plate for two lines of stable contact and securely holds the optic with a locking nylon-tipped setscrew. The kinematic adjustment plate mounts the optic at a 45° angle with ±4° pitch and yaw adjustment range and is actuated with 100 TPI (Threads Per Inch) adjustment screws for smooth, high sensitivity movement.

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• True Gimbal Design
• Maximum Optic Thickness: 0.24" (6 mm)
• Mounts Ø1" Optics
• Compatible with Thorlabs' 30 mm Cage System
• Full 360º Rotation of Optic Holder
• ±30º Rotation on the Optic Holder Saddle

The KC45D Turret Mount is designed to allow a Ø1" optic to be rotated about a point in the center of a 30 mm cage assembly with true gimbal motion. The optic holder is free to rotate through 360º. Once its coarse angular orientation is set, the fine adjustment mechanism (i.e., two 100 TPI adjusters offering an adjustment per revolution of 13 mrad/rev) can be used for precise alignment, using the HKTS-5/64 hex key thumbscrew or any other 5/64" hex key or balldriver. The second angular degree of freedom is achieved by rotation of an intermediate saddle. This saddle connects the optic holder to the cage assembly and is free to rotate ±30º.The optic is secured against the back lip of the SM1 (1.035"-40) center tapped region using the included SM1RR Retaining Ring.

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• Designed for Intra-Cavity Use
• Maximum Optic Thickness: 0.63" (16 mm)
• Angular Range: ±2.5°
• Angular Displacement per Revolution: 0.35°

The GM100 gimbal mount for Ø1" optics is designed for intra-cavity use. 50 divisions per revolution graduated adjustment knobs are located on the top surface of the mount, making them easily accessible even if the mount is integrated into an optical cavity. This design provides pure rotational motion without angular or positional crosstalk.

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• True Gimbal Design
• Maximum Optic Thickness: 0.25" (6.4 mm)
• Mounts Ø1" (25.4 mm) Optics
• Fine Adjustment Provides ±15° at 1°/rev
• Fully Lockable Design
• Superior Kinematic Performance Without Crosstalk

GMB1 optic mount, which is designed to hold Ø1" (Ø25.4 mm) optics up to 0.25" (6.4 mm) thick, features true gimbal motion in order to eliminate crosstalk when steering a beam of light. The point of rotation for both axes is located at the center of the mounted optic’s surface. Utilizing locking thumbscrews and fine pitch adjusters, the GMB1 offers both coarse adjustment and fine tuning.The coarse adjustment allows 360° of manual positioning for both angular degrees of freedom. The fine adjustment allows for ±15° of control, with rotation of the control knob yielding 1° of angular displacement per revolution. The yaw can be adjusted in a similar fashion using the thumbscrew and setscrew closest to the post. After the desired pitch and yaw position is established, the entire mount can be easily locked into place by tightening both thumbscrews and both setscrews.