Right-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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CP30130 mm to 30 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
CP360Q1Pivoting, Quick-Release, Ø1" Optic Mount for 30 mm Cage System
DMSP15001Ø1" Shortpass Dichroic Mirror, 1500 nm Cutoff
CP02F1SM1-Threaded 30 mm Flexure Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, Imperial
CP332SM1-Threaded 30 mm Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, 8-32 Tap
ER2-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 2" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
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CP30130 mm to 30 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
CP360Q/M1Pivoting, Quick-Release, Ø1" Optic Mount for 30 mm Cage System (Metric)
DMSP15001Ø1" Shortpass Dichroic Mirror, 1500 nm Cutoff
CP02F/M1SM1-Threaded 30 mm Flexure Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, Metric
CP33/M2SM1-Threaded 30 mm Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, M4 Tap
ER2-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 2" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
Two 30 mm cage segments mounted at 90° using the CP30 adapter plate.
Cage System Size Adapters
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: . We were able to load it into Solidworks 2016 with no problem, so it should work with your version as well. We recommend opening up a blank existence of your SW 2017, downloading the Step file from a Google Chrome browser, and then dragging the downloaded file and dropping it into the open existence of SW. I had to drag and drop twice for SW to start reading the Step file, but ultimately it loaded with no problem.
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30 mm to 16 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter


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SP30130 mm to 16 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
GCH25-751Heater Assembly for Ø9, Ø19, or Ø25 mm x 75 mm Glass Cells, 15 W per Heating Element
GC19075-RB1Rubidium Quartz Reference Cell, Ø19 mm x 75 mm
SP021Compact Cage Plate with SM05 Thread for a 16 mm Cage System (SM05RR Included)
CP331SM1-Threaded 30 mm Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, 8-32 Tap
SR2-P41Compact Cage Assembly Rod, 2" Long, Ø4 mm, 4 Pack
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
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SP30130 mm to 16 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
GCH25-751Heater Assembly for Ø9, Ø19, or Ø25 mm x 75 mm Glass Cells, 15 W per Heating Element
GC19075-RB1Rubidium Quartz Reference Cell, Ø19 mm x 75 mm
SP021Compact Cage Plate with SM05 Thread for a 16 mm Cage System (SM05RR Included)
CP33/M1SM1-Threaded 30 mm Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, M4 Tap
SR2-P41Compact Cage Assembly Rod, 2" Long, Ø4 mm, 4 Pack
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
16 mm and 30 mm cage segments mounted at 90° using the SP30 adapter plate.

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 the photo to the right, 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.

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SP3030 mm to 16 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
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30 mm to 30 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapters


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CP30130 mm to 30 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
CP360Q1Pivoting, Quick-Release, Ø1" Optic Mount for 30 mm Cage System
DMSP15001Ø1" Shortpass Dichroic Mirror, 1500 nm Cutoff
CP02F1SM1-Threaded 30 mm Flexure Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, Imperial
CP332SM1-Threaded 30 mm Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, 8-32 Tap
ER2-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 2" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
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CP30130 mm to 30 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
CP360Q/M1Pivoting, Quick-Release, Ø1" Optic Mount for 30 mm Cage System (Metric)
DMSP15001Ø1" Shortpass Dichroic Mirror, 1500 nm Cutoff
CP02F/M1SM1-Threaded 30 mm Flexure Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, Metric
CP33/M2SM1-Threaded 30 mm Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, M4 Tap
ER2-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 2" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
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.
The CP30Q snaps onto a pre-assembled cage system.
  • 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 image to the left). 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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CP30 Support Documentation
CP3030 mm to 30 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
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CP30QCustomer Inspired! 30 mm to 30 mm Cage System Snap-On Right-Angle Adapter
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60 mm to 30 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter


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LCP30160 mm to 30 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
CP02F1SM1-Threaded 30 mm Flexure Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, Imperial
LCP34260 mm Cage Plate, SM2 Threads, 0.5" Thick, 8-32 Tap (Two SM2RR Retaining Rings Included)
ER3-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 3" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
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LCP30160 mm to 30 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
CP02F/M1SM1-Threaded 30 mm Flexure Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, Metric
LCP34/M260 mm Cage Plate, SM2 Threads, 0.5" Thick, M4 Tap (Two SM2RR Retaining Rings Included)
ER3-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 3" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
30 mm and 60 mm cage segments mounted at 90° using the LCP30 adapter plate.

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 the photo to the right, a 30 mm cage system is mounted orthogonally onto a 60 mm cage system using the LCP30 adapter plate.

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LCP30 Support Documentation
LCP3060 mm to 30 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
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60 mm to 60 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter


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LCP60160 mm to 60 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
LCP34360 mm Cage Plate, SM2 Threads, 0.5" Thick, 8-32 Tap (Two SM2RR Retaining Rings Included)
ER4-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 4" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
LCP360R1Pivoting, Quick-Release, Ø2" Optic Mount for 60 mm Cage System
BSW301Ø2" 50:50 UVFS Plate Beamsplitter, Coating: 600 - 1700 nm, t = 8.0 mm
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LCP60160 mm to 60 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
LCP34/M360 mm Cage Plate, SM2 Threads, 0.5" Thick, M4 Tap (Two SM2RR Retaining Rings Included)
ER4-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 4" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
LCP360R1Pivoting, Quick-Release, Ø2" Optic Mount for 60 mm Cage System
BSW301Ø2" 50:50 UVFS Plate Beamsplitter, Coating: 600 - 1700 nm, t = 8.0 mm
Two 60 mm cage segments mounted at 90° using the LCP60 adapter plate.

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 the photo to the right, 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.

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LCP60 Support Documentation
LCP6060 mm to 60 mm Cage System Right-Angle Adapter
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