Products Home / Optomechanical Components / Optical Cage Systems / Cage System Construction / Right-Angle Adapter Plates for Cage SystemsRight-Angle Adapter Plates for Cage Systems
- Cage Plates for Orthogonal Construction
- 16 mm, 30 mm, and 60 mm Cage System Compatibility
- Lens Tube Compatible
LCP30
60 mm to 30 mm
Cage System
CP30Q
30 mm to 30 mm
Cage System
SP30
30 mm to 16 mm
Cage System
LCP60
60 mm to 60 mm
Cage System
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Click to Enlarge Figure 1.1 Two 30 mm cage segments mounted at 90° using the CP30 adapter plate.
| Cage System Size Adapters |
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| In-Line Cage Plates |
| Orthogonal Adapters |
| Drop-In 30 mm to 60 mm |
Features
- Mount Two Cage Segments at 90°
- Mounting Options Available:
- 30 mm to 16 mm
- 30 mm to 30 mm
- 60 mm to 30 mm
- 60 mm to 60 mm
- Internally SM-Threaded for Mounting Optics or Lens Tubes
Our right-angle cage system adapter plates enable two cage systems to be mounted at 90°. The SP30 plate can connect a 16 mm cage system to a 30 mm cage system, while the CP30 and the CP30Q plates can connect orthogonal segments of a 30 mm cage system. Finally, the LCP30 plate can mount a 30 mm cage system to a 60 mm cage system, and the LCP60 plate can join orthogonal segments of a 60 mm cage system. Each cage plate has mounting holes for six cage rods, which are secured in the plate using 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex setscrews.
We also offer in-line cage system size adapters, and right-angle cage rod construction accessories for 16 mm cage systems and 30 or 60 mm cage systems.
| Posted Comments: | |
user
(posted 2019-10-18 12:37:08.887) It would be nice to have a similar design that can be used as "drop in". That comes in very handy if one wants to branch out from an already existing beam path without reassemling it's cage system. YLohia
(posted 2019-10-18 02:36:30.0) Hello, thank you for your feedback. I have posted your request in our internal product engineering forum for further consideration as a future product. kevindp04
(posted 2019-02-18 21:22:01.307) I can't use this Solidworks documents.
It's probably because of the different version of Solidworks,
could you please send me Solidworks 2017 version?
ty YLohia
(posted 2019-04-05 11:53:19.0) Hello, thank you for contacting Thorlabs. Unfortunately, Solidworks doesn't allow for saving files as different revisions/years. However, the Step file is going to be much more compatible with various modeling softwares. It can be found here: |
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Click to Enlarge Figure G1.1 16 mm and 30 mm cage segments mounted at 90° using the SP30 adapter plate.
- Mount a 16 mm Cage System onto a 30 mm Cage System at a Right Angle
- Six Cage Rod Through Holes Accept SR or ER Series Cage Rods
- Internal SM05 (0.535"-40) Threading for SM05 Lens Tubes and Ø1/2" Optics
- Eight Locking Screws with 5/64" (2.0 mm) Hex
The SP30 Right-Angle Adapter Plate couples an orthogonal 16 mm cage system onto a 30 mm cage system. The front face has four Ø4 mm through holes for SR rods while the sides have two sets of Ø6 mm through holes for ER rods. Each through hole is accompanied by a locking 8-32 setscrew, which can be secured using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key or balldriver. The front face also has an SM05 (0.535"-40) tapped bore for mounting SM05 lens tubes or Ø1/2" optics up to 0.13" (3.3 mm) thick. SM05RR retaining rings are sold separately.
In Figure G1.1, a Ø19 mm vapor reference cell is mounted in a GCH25-75 Reference Cell Oven within a 30 mm cage system. The orthogonal 16 mm cage system is mounted using the SP30 adapter plate. A photodetector mounted in this orthogonal cage system can be used to observe fluorescence from a laser beam incident on the vapor in the reference cell.
ZoomClick to Enlarge Figure G2.1 Two 30 mm cage segments mounted at 90° using the CP30 adapter plate. A Ø1" beamsplitter is mounted in a CP360Q Rotating Mount. The reflected beam enters the orthogonal cage system, which is mounted using the CP30 adapter plate.
- Mount a 30 mm Cage System onto Another 30 mm Cage System at a Right Angle
- Accept ER Series Rods
- CP30 Adapter Uses Secure Flexure Clamps, which Enclose Parallel ER Rods
- CP30Q Adapter is Designed for Snap-On Installation and Removal
- Internal SM1 (1.035"-40) Threading for SM1 Lens Tubes and Ø1" Optics
- Eight Locking Screws with 5/64" (2.0 mm) Hex
The CP30 and CP30Q Right-Angle Adapter Plates are designed to couple two orthogonal 30 mm cage system segments. The front face of each adapter has four Ø6 mm blind holes for ER cage rods. On the back face, the CP30 adapter has flexure clamps that can be slid onto two parallel ER cage rods, providing a secure method for long-term attachment. In contrast, the CP30Q adapter features tabs on the back that can be snapped onto an already constructed cage system without the need for disassembly (see Figure G2.2). Each mounting feature has a 5/64" (2 mm) hex setscrew that can be tightened to lock a cage rod in place.
The front face also has an internally SM1 (1.035"-40) threaded thru bore for mounting SM1 lens tubes or Ø1" optics up to 0.24" (6.1 mm) thick when two SM1RR retaining rings (not included) are used.
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Click to Enlarge Figure G3.1 30 mm and 60 mm cage segments mounted at 90° using the LCP30 adapter plate.
- Mount a 30 mm Cage System onto 60 mm Cage System at a Right Angle
- Accepts ER Series Rods
- Internal SM1 (1.035"-40) Threading for SM1 Lens Tubes and Ø1" Optics
- Eight Locking Screws with 5/64" (2.0 mm) Hex
The LCP30 Right-Angle Adapter Plate couples an orthogonal 30 mm cage system onto a 60 mm cage system. The front face has four Ø6 mm through holes for ER rods while the sides have two sets of Ø6 mm through holes for the 60 mm cage system. Each through hole is accompanied by a locking 8-32 setscrew, which can be secured using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key or balldriver. The front face also has an SM1 (1.035"-40) tapped bore for mounting SM1 lens tubes or Ø1" optics up to 0.34" (8.6 mm) thick. SM1RR retaining rings are sold separately.
In Figure G3.1, a 30 mm cage system is mounted orthogonally onto a 60 mm cage system using the LCP30 adapter plate.
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Click to Enlarge Figure G4.1 Two 60 mm cage segments mounted at 90° using the LCP60 adapter plate.
- Mount a 60 mm Cage System onto Another 60 mm Cage System at a Right Angle
- Accepts ER Series Rods
- Internal SM2 (2.035"-40) Threading for SM2 Lens Tubes and Ø2" Optics
- Eight Locking Screws with 5/64" (2.0 mm) Hex
The LCP60 Right-Angle Adapter Plate can couple two orthogonal 60 mm cage system segments. The front face has four Ø6 mm holes that are 0.35" (8.9 mm) deep for ER rods. Two cage locking setscrews secure ER rods in the holes and can be tightened with a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. The sides have two sets of Ø6 mm through holes for the 60 mm cage system. Each through hole is accompanied by a locking 3-48 flexure locking screw, which can be secured using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. The front face also has an SM2 (2.035"-40) tapped bore for mounting SM2 lens tubes or Ø2" optics up to 0.63" (15.9 mm) thick. SM2RR retaining rings are sold separately.
In Figure G4.1, a Ø2" beamsplitter is mounted in an LCP360R Rotating Mount. The reflected beam enters a 60 mm cage system, which is mounted orthogonally to another 60 mm cage system using the LCP60 adapter plate.
Perpendicular Cage Adapters