Mounted Aspheric and Achromatic Lens Adapters / Mounts


  • M6, M8, M9, M10, and M12-Threaded Adapters for Mounted Aspheric Lenses
  • Externally SM05-, RMS-, or SM1-Threaded Options
  • 30 mm Cage Plate Mounts Also Available

CP1M09

M9-Threaded 30 mm Cage Plate

RMS09

M9 to RMS Adapter

S1TM09

M9 to SM1 Adapter

E12RMS

M12 to RMS Objective
Replacement Adapter

Aspheric Lens
Mounted in SM1 Adapter

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S1TM06 and S1TM09 Adapters with Mounted Aspheres

This animation shows the orientation of the lens for insertion into our aspheric lens RMS microscope objective adapters. The correct lens orientation is engraved on the adapter as well.

Features

  • Mounts Hold Threaded Aspheric and Achromatic Lenses
    • Thread to Thread Adapters with SM05, SM1, or RMS Threading
    • 30 mm Cage Plates
  • Rubber O-Ring on SM-Threaded Mounts Minimizes Unwanted Adapter Translation
  • RMS Adapters Allow Aspheric Lenses to be Inserted into Microscope Objective Systems

Thorlabs' Aspheric Lens Adapters are designed to hold our mounted aspheric and achromatic lenses in our extensive line of SM05- and SM1-threaded lens tubes and 30 mm cage system assemblies. The SM-threaded lens adapters make it easy to mount aspheric lenses in our standard LDM21 and high-power TEC-cooled laser diode mounts where they can be used to collimate or focus laser diode output. The 30 mm cage plates allow lenses to be mounted in cage assemblies for collimation and focusing.

The range of aspheric lens applications is further enhanced by our selection of RMS-threaded adapters that can be used to incorporate our aspheric lenses into any optical system that uses the same RMS threads that microscopy objectives use. Please note that the ExxRMS adapters require the aspheric lens to be inserted threads first into the RMS-threaded side of the adapter, as shown in the animation to the right. The correct lens orientation is also engraved on the adapter for ease of use.

We recommend using Spanner Wrenches to secure mounted aspheric lenses into these lens adapters. Spanner wrenches also allow the lens adapters to be easily threaded into lens tubes. The appropriate spanner wrench for each aspheric lens and lens adapter is given in the tables below.

Mounted Aspheric Lens Thread M6 x 0.5 M8 x 0.5 M9 x 0.5 M10 x 0.5 M12 x 0.5
Compatible Mounted Lensesa A414TM
C140TME
C151TMD
C392TME
C430TME
C710TME
C021TME
C170TME
C350TMD
C390TME
C440TME
C660TME
A110TM, A220TM, A230TM
A375TM, A390TM, A397TM
C036TME, C037TME, C105TMD 
C110TME, C220TME, C230TME 
C260TMD, C280TME, C330TMD 
C340TMD, C560TME, C610TME 
C775TMD
Ø5 mm, Ø6 mm, and Ø6.35 mm Mounted Achromatic Doublets
C028TME A240TM
C240TME
Ø8 mm Mounted Achromatic Doublets
  • Note: Coated lenses are indicated by a coating designation at the end of the part number. For example, A220TM-A has an A coating. This does not affect the adapter compatibility, and so only the uncoated part numbers are included in this list.

Posted Comments:
Moritz Adams  (posted 2024-02-14 13:12:07.01)
The CAD files that are available for download contain only surface models and no volumetric bodies. I've tried to import the Step file and the Solidworks file into Inventor. Both files only contain surface models.
jdelia  (posted 2024-02-16 11:25:50.0)
Thank you for contacting Thorlabs and for pointing this out for us. We have updated the files on the website. I have reached out to you directly to provide the corrected files.
Brendan Shields  (posted 2022-07-14 15:46:37.353)
I like using your SM1 threaded adapters for mounted aspherical lenses, along the lines of S1TM06. The rubber ring in the SM1 thread is perfect for doing coarse adjustments of the lens position by rotating the optic in a threaded housing. I would like to do the same with an RMS-threaded optic, but I haven't seen a part for that on your website. It would essentially be S1TM06, but with RMS internal threads. Does such a part exist, or would it be possible to develop one?
jdelia  (posted 2022-07-18 01:16:01.0)
Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. While we do offer some SM1-external to RMS-internal adapters (SM1A3 and SM1A3TS), we unfortunately do not carry an equivalent to the S1TM06 which would have a Buna O-ring to minimize adapter translation. I could certainly pass along your request to our engineers through our internal suggestion forum as an idea for a future product however. Apologies that we do not currently have something to offer.
Marek Vlk  (posted 2022-03-30 13:42:04.24)
Hi, I have some aspheres with M10 mount but there is no good solution for fixing M10 parts onto RMS mounts, while you have that for the other M sizes. Is it possible to get it for M10?
jdelia  (posted 2022-03-30 12:20:35.0)
Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. I have reached out to you directly to discuss solutions that could potentially work for your application.
Jintao Fan  (posted 2020-11-26 18:57:20.673)
您好,麻烦问一下E12RMS可以用来实现SM05和M12X0.5螺纹的转接么?如果不能的话麻烦推荐一个可以实现二者转接的。
YLohia  (posted 2020-12-01 10:30:46.0)
An applications engineer from our team in China (techsupport-cn@thorlabs.com) will reach out to you directly.
user  (posted 2018-10-30 16:37:22.027)
Can the adapter S1TM09 connect the 532 DPSS laser to the CVH100 mount? Thanks.
YLohia  (posted 2018-10-30 05:13:03.0)
Hello, you can use the S1TM09 for this purpose, however, please note that proper temperature control is very important for the DJ532 series laser diodes for linewidth, wavelength, and power stability. The diode is also susceptible to damage and reduced lifetime due to lack of active temperature control. For this reason, we strongly recommend the LDM56 mount with a temperature controller and the LDM56DJ adapter.
oskar.armbruster  (posted 2016-06-15 12:08:03.703)
The E12RMS is a great adapter and I think a version for mounting M12 lenses in a microscope with M27 x 0.75 would be a perfect addition!
besembeson  (posted 2016-06-16 03:46:51.0)
Response from Bweh at Thorlabs USA: Thanks for your suggestion which we are going to review. I will contact you if we can provide this as a special item for now.
user  (posted 2015-06-30 17:20:53.92)
It would be nice to have an adapter with external M12x05 threads and internal SM05 threads, e.g. to mount a lens tube on a USB camera (which uses M12 lenses).
besembeson  (posted 2015-09-21 03:12:28.0)
Response from Bweh at Thorlabs USA: This will seem like a nice addition to our thread adapters. Thanks for the feedback.
jlow  (posted 2013-01-14 14:15:00.0)
Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: Unfortunately we do not have a spanner wrench specifically for the S05TMxx at the moment. We are currently looking into adding spanner wrenches for this whole series of adapters. While not ideal, I have used the SPW801 with these adapters before and it seems to work pretty well for my experiments. The blades for the SPW801 would need to be turned 180° though.
cbrideau  (posted 2013-01-11 16:54:52.0)
Can we get something like the SPW909 but for the SM05 threaded adapters? I'd like a wrench that engages the pinholes on the S05TMXX adapters.
jjurado  (posted 2011-08-08 14:58:00.0)
Response from Javier at Thorlabs to barney.william: Thank you for your feedback. The reason for the tight fit when using the S1TM08 is to ensure that the lens is not easily misaligned once it has been adjusted to a particular distance with respect to the laser diode. For smoother motion, you can use a small amount of Apiezon M grease. Be sure not to get any grease on the optic or laser diode. I will contact you directly for further support.
barney.william  (posted 2011-08-05 17:16:14.0)
When using the S1TM08 with the TCLDM-9 to collimate a diode laser, the O-ring fit is so tight that I cannot get the adapter far enough into the hole to collimate the laser properly. In fact, I snapped the tips off my adjustable spanner while trying to do so. Would it help to use a lubricant, and is there one you recommend?
apalmentieri  (posted 2010-03-26 15:46:36.0)
A further response from Adam at Thorlabs to Eric: To add to my response below, we also offer the AD1T, which has a flat 1" outer diameter and a SM05 threaded internal diameter. This may be a little more suitable for your application.
Adam  (posted 2010-03-26 15:42:51.0)
A response from Adam at Thorlabs to Eric: I think this is a great idea and will propose this customer-inspired idea to our mechanical engineering team. Please note we do have a similar product without the threads. The part number is AD1 and it has a flat 1" diameter, with a 1/2" diameter hole designed for mounting 1/2" optics in 1" lens tubes/mounts. To hold the optic in place, we provide a set screw.
eric.whittaker  (posted 2010-03-26 14:42:08.0)
An adapter ring similar to the S1TM range but with SM05 internal thread and retaining rings for 1/2" optics would be useful.
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Adapters for M6 x 0.5 Threaded Aspheres

Item # S05TM06 RMS06 E06RMSa S1TM06 CP1M06(/M)
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S05TM06 RMS06 E06RMS S1TM06 CP1M06
Adapter Type Thread-to-Thread Adapter 30 mm Cage Plate
External Threading SM05 (0.535"-40) RMS (0.800"-36) RMS (0.800"-36) SM1 (1.035"-40) N/A
Compatible Lenses A414TM, C140TME, C140TMD, C151TMD, C392TME, C430TME, C710TME, C710TMD, N414TM A414TM, C140TME, C140TMD, C151TMD, C392TME, C430TME, C710TMD, N414TM A414TM, C140TME, C140TMD, C151TMD, C392TME, C430TME, C710TME, C710TMD, N414TM
Lens Spanner Wrench SPW306
Adapter Spanner Wrench SPW908 or SPW801 N/Ab N/Ab SPW909 or SPW801 N/A
  • Mounted aspheric lenses should be inserted threads first into the RMS side of the E06RMS adapter, as shown on the engraving on the adapter. For more information, please see the animation in the Overview Tab above.
  • Our RMS-threaded adapters have a knurled grip, and thus no spanner wrench is needed.
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Imperial Price Available
CP1M06 Support Documentation
CP1M0630 mm Cage Plate with M6 x 0.5 Internal Threads, 8-32 Tap
$42.88
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S05TM06 Support Documentation
S05TM06SM05 to M6 x 0.5 Lens Cell Adapter
$22.13
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RMS06 Support Documentation
RMS06RMS Microscope Objective to M6 x 0.5 Adapter
$24.33
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E06RMS Support Documentation
E06RMSExtended RMS to M6 x 0.5 Adapter
$38.60
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S1TM06 Support Documentation
S1TM06SM1 to M6 x 0.5 Lens Cell Adapter
$26.73
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CP1M06/M Support Documentation
CP1M06/M30 mm Cage Plate with M6 x 0.5 Internal Threads, M4 Tap
$42.88
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Adapters for M8 x 0.5 Threaded Aspheres

Item # S05TM08 RMS08 E08RMSa S1TM08 CP1M08(/M)
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S05TM08 RMS08 E08RMS S1TM08 CP1M08
Adapter Type Thread-to-Thread Adapter 30 mm Cage Plate
External Threading SM05 (0.535"-40) RMS (0.800"-36) RMS (0.800"-36) SM1 (1.035"-40) N/A
Compatible Lenses C021TME, C170TME, C171TMD, C350TMD, C390TME, C440TME, C440TMD, C660TME
Lens Spanner Wrench SPW308
Adapter Spanner Wrench SPW908 or SPW801 N/Ab N/Ab SPW909 or SPW801 N/A
  • Mounted aspheric lenses should be inserted threads first into the RMS side of the E08RMS adapter, as shown on the engraving on the adapter. For more information, please see the animation in the Overview Tab above.
  • Our RMS-threaded adapters have a knurled grip, and thus no spanner wrench is needed.
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Imperial Price Available
CP1M08 Support Documentation
CP1M0830 mm Cage Plate with M8 x 0.5 Internal Threads, 8-32 Tap
$42.88
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S05TM08 Support Documentation
S05TM08SM05 to M8 x 0.5 Lens Cell Adapter
$22.13
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RMS08 Support Documentation
RMS08RMS Microscope Objective to M8 x 0.5 Adapter
$26.08
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E08RMS Support Documentation
E08RMSExtended RMS to M8 x 0.5 Adapter
$38.60
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S1TM08 Support Documentation
S1TM08SM1 to M8 x 0.5 Lens Cell Adapter
$26.73
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CP1M08/M Support Documentation
CP1M08/M30 mm Cage Plate with M8 x 0.5 Internal Threads, M4 Tap
$42.88
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Adapters for M9 x 0.5 Threaded Aspheres

Item # S05TM09 AD1109F RMS09 E09RMSa S1TM09 CP1M09(/M)
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S05TM09 AD1109F RMS09 E09RMS S1TM09 CP1M09
Adapter Type Thread-to-Thread Adapter 30 mm Cage Plate
External Threading SM05 (0.535"-40) SM05 (0.535"-40) RMS (0.800"-36) RMS (0.800"-36) SM1 (1.035"-40) N/A
Compatible Lenses A110TM, A220TM, A230TM, A260TM, A280TM, A375TM, A390TM, A397TM, C036TME, C037TME, C105TMD, C110TME, C110TMD, C220TME, C220TMD, C230TME, C230TMD, C260TMD, C280TME, C280TMD, C330TMD, C340TMD, C560TME, C610TME, C775TMD
Ø5 mm, Ø6 mm, and Ø6.35 mm Mounted Achromatic Doublets
Lens Spanner Wrench SPW301
Adapter Spanner Wrench SPW908 or SPW801 N/A N/Ab N/Ab SPW909 or SPW801 N/A
  • Mounted aspheric lenses should be inserted threads first into the RMS side of the E09RMS adapter, as shown on the engraving on the adapter. For more information, please see the animation in the Overview Tab above.
  • Our RMS-threaded adapters have a knurled grip, and thus no spanner wrench is needed.
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Imperial Price Available
CP1M09 Support Documentation
CP1M0930 mm Cage Plate with M9 x 0.5 Internal Threads, 8-32 Tap
$42.88
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S05TM09 Support Documentation
S05TM09SM05 to M9 x 0.5 Lens Cell Adapter
$22.13
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AD1109F Support Documentation
AD1109FSM05-Threaded Adapter for M11 x 0.5 or M9 x 0.5 Threaded Components
$35.94
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RMS09 Support Documentation
RMS09RMS Microscope Objective to M9 x 0.5 Adapter
$25.05
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E09RMS Support Documentation
E09RMSExtended RMS to M9 x 0.5 Adapter
$38.91
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S1TM09 Support Documentation
S1TM09SM1 to M9 x 0.5 Lens Cell Adapter
$26.73
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CP1M09/M Support Documentation
CP1M09/M30 mm Cage Plate with M9 x 0.5 Internal Threads, M4 Tap
$42.88
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Adapter for M10 x 0.5 Threaded Aspheres

Item # CP1M10(/M) S1TM10
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CP1M10 S1TM10
Adapter Type 30 mm Cage Plate Thread-to-Thread Adapter
External Threading N/A SM1 (1.035"-40)
Compatible Lenses C028TME
Lens Spanner Wrench SPW801
Adapter Spanner Wrench N/A SPW909 or SPW801
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Imperial Price Available
CP1M10 Support Documentation
CP1M1030 mm Cage Plate with M10 x 0.5 Internal Threads, 8-32 Tap
$42.88
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+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Universal Price Available
S1TM10 Support Documentation
S1TM10SM1 to M10 x 0.5 Lens Cell Adapter
$26.73
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+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Metric Price Available
CP1M10/M Support Documentation
CP1M10/M30 mm Cage Plate with M10 x 0.5 Internal Threads, M4 Tap
$42.88
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Adapters for M12 x 0.5 Threaded Aspheres

Item # RMS12 E12RMSa S1TM12 CP1M12(/M)
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RMS12 E12RMS* S1TM12 CP1M12
Adapter Type Thread-to-Thread Adapter 30 mm Cage Plate
External Threading RMS (0.800"-36) RMS (0.800"-36) SM1 (1.035"-40) N/A
Compatible Lenses A240TM, C240TME
Ø8 mm Mounted Achromatic Doublets
Lens Spanner Wrench SPW302
Adapter Spanner Wrench N/Ab N/Ab SPW909 or SPW801 N/A
  • Mounted aspheric lenses should be inserted threads first into the RMS side of the E12RMS adapter, as shown on the engraving on the adapter. For more information, please see the animation in the Overview Tab above.
  • Our RMS-threaded adapters have a knurled grip, and thus no spanner wrench is needed.
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Imperial Price Available
CP1M12 Support Documentation
CP1M1230 mm Cage Plate with M12 x 0.5 Internal Threads, 8-32 Tap
$42.88
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+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Universal Price Available
RMS12 Support Documentation
RMS12RMS Microscope Objective to M12 x 0.5 Adapter
$25.05
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E12RMS Support Documentation
E12RMSExtended RMS to M12 x 0.5 Adapter
$46.33
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S1TM12 Support Documentation
S1TM12SM1 to M12 x 0.5 Lens Cell Adapter
$26.73
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CP1M12/M Support Documentation
CP1M12/M30 mm Cage Plate with M12 x 0.5 Internal Threads, M4 Tap
$42.88
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Last Edited: Aug 01, 2013 Author: Dave Gardner