Kinematic Collimator Mounting Adapters


  • Adapters for Ø8 mm, Ø11 mm, Ø12 mm, or Ø15 mm Cylindrical Components
  • Unthreaded or SM-Threaded External Surface
  • Smooth Internal Bore

KAD12F

SM1 External Thread,
Ø12 mm Bore

KAD8F

SM1 External Thread,
Ø8 mm Bore

KAD11NT

1" Outer Diameter,
Ø11 mm Bore

Collimator Secured using an KAD15NT Adapter Mounted into an FMP1.5 Fixed Optical Mount

KAD15F

SM1.5 External Thread,
Ø15 mm Bore

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Features

These kinematic collimator adapters are designed to facilitate the integration of fiber optic or cylindrical components into free-space optical setups (or vice versa). Unlike our fixed collimator adapters, these kinematic mounting adapters provide pitch and yaw adjustment using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key, allowing a collimated beam to be steered by the mount. The adapters are offered unthreaded (smooth 1" or 1.5" outer diameter), externally SM1 (1.035"-40) threaded, or externally SM1.5 (1.535"-40) threaded, enabling compatibility with our fixed lens mounts, lens tube systems, cage systems, and numerous other components. Each adapter is designed so that the optical axis of the collimator will be centered with respect to the outer diameter of the adapter. For coarse rotational adjustment, the non-externally threaded adapters can be mounted in our kinematic mirror mounts.

Alternatively, Thorlabs offers our Mini-Series Kinematic Mount for Ø11 mm Components, which provides ±4° angular adjustment in a more compact size. Unlike the kinematic adapters, the kinematic mount is post-mountable using one of two 4-40 (M3) tapped holes oriented to allow for left- or right-handed mounting.


Posted Comments:
Alexandra Boehmke  (posted 2024-05-17 11:12:56.9)
Hello, I use this mount within a rotation mount (CRM1T/M) to orient the polarization of a fibre-coupled laser + collimator. I find it very difficult to use. The pin to hold the laser within this mount pushes the output beam into an asymmetric orientation that is not normal to the plane of the mount. I try to correct for this with the pitch/yaw, but still, when I rotate the mount+laser, the optical axis precesses. Can you suggest an alternative, please?
cdolbashian  (posted 2024-05-24 10:34:49.0)
Thank you for reaching out to us Alexandra. I have contacted you directly to discuss your application-based difficulties. I hope to hear back from you so we can find a solution.
Jordan Dwelle  (posted 2019-03-18 18:02:59.76)
I'm wondering what the temperature specification is for this device. Also is it possible to get a high temperature customized version? Thanks, Jordan
llamb  (posted 2019-03-19 09:36:27.0)
Hi Jordan, thank you for your feedback. We do not have an official temperature range for this product; we generally advise using it at or around room temperature. The black anodization layer on the aluminum will begin to crack and craze around 100°C. Also, you will likely see reduced performance/poor alignment even before reaching this temperature as the aluminum components expand. I have reached out to you directly to discuss your application's requirements further and if we may be able to provide a custom solution.
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Ø1" Unthreaded Kinematic Collimator Adapters


Unthreaded Kinematic Adapters Usage
KAD11NT
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CPS405 Laser Diode Module Held in a KAD11NT Adapter and Mounted into an FMP1 Fixed Optical Mount
KAD12NT
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TC06FC-543 Triplet Collimator Held in a KAD12NT Adapter and Mounted into an FMP1 Fixed Optical Mount
  • Compatible with Ø8 mm, Ø11 mm, or Ø12 mm Cylindrical Components
  • Resolution of ~24 mrad/rev
  • Smooth 1" Outer Diameter

These unthreaded, Ø1" kinematic adapters are designed to provide pitch/yaw adjustments of ±6° for Ø8 mm or Ø11 mm cylindrical components, or ±5° for Ø12 mm cylindrical components. They can be used to adapt many of our fixed fiber collimators, laser diode modules, triplet collimators, and other components to our selection of smooth bore mounts for Ø1" optics, such as the FMP1 fixed optic mount.

Two 80 TPI fine adjustment screws on the front plate of the adapter control the pitch and yaw position and can be turned using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. The front plate of the adapter also features engraved axes that are aligned with the pitch and yaw axes, and two holes for use with our SPW801 spanner wrench. Mounted components are held by a brass locking setscrew, which also requires a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. Please use care when mounting components in these adapters, as overtightening of the setscrew can cause damage to the mounted component.

Item # Intended for Use With: Compatible Component Size Pitch/Yaw
Adjustment
Resolution Length
Diameter Length
KAD8NT Laser Diode Modules 8 mm ≥0.19"
(4.8 mm)
±6° ~24 mrad/rev 0.78"
(19.7 mm)
KAD11NT FC/PC, FC/APC, or SMA905 Fixed Collimators
and Laser Diode Modules
11 mm
KAD12NT FC/PC, FC/APC, or SMA905 Fixed Collimators,
TC12 and TC18 Triplet Collimators (FC/PC and FC/APC)
12 mm ±5°
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
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KAD8NT Support Documentation
KAD8NTØ1" Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø8 mm Cylindrical Components
$69.21
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KAD11NT Support Documentation
KAD11NTØ1" Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø11 mm Cylindrical Components
$72.77
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KAD12NT Support Documentation
KAD12NTØ1" Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø12 mm Cylindrical Components
$75.14
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SM1-Threaded Kinematic Collimator Adapters


SM1-Threaded Kinematic Adapters Usage
KAD11F
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Item #QtyDescription
F671APC-4051405 nm, f = 4.02 mm, NA = 0.60 FC/APC Fiber Collimation Pkg.
KAD11F1SM1-Threaded Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø11 mm Cylindrical Components
P3-405B-FC-11Single Mode Patch Cable with Pure Silica Core Fiber, 405 - 532 nm, FC/APC, Ø3 mm Jacket, 1 m Long
SM1L101SM1 Lens Tube, 1.00" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included
LMR11Lens Mount with Retaining Ring for Ø1" Optics, 8-32 Tap
TR41Ø1/2" Optical Post, SS, 8-32 Setscrew, 1/4"-20 Tap, L = 4"
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Item #QtyDescription
F671APC-4051405 nm, f = 4.02 mm, NA = 0.60 FC/APC Fiber Collimation Pkg.
KAD11F1SM1-Threaded Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø11 mm Cylindrical Components
P3-405B-FC-11Single Mode Patch Cable with Pure Silica Core Fiber, 405 - 532 nm, FC/APC, Ø3 mm Jacket, 1 m Long
SM1L101SM1 Lens Tube, 1.00" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included
LMR1/M1Lens Mount with Retaining Ring for Ø1" Optics, M4 Tap
TR50/M1Ø12.7 mm Optical Post, SS, M4 Setscrew, M6 Tap, L = 50 mm
F671APC-405 Fiber Collimator Held in a KAD11F Adapter and Mounted into an SM1L10 Lens Tube
KAD11F
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Item #QtyDescription
F671APC-4051405 nm, f = 4.02 mm, NA = 0.60 FC/APC Fiber Collimation Pkg.
KAD11F1SM1-Threaded Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø11 mm Cylindrical Components
P3-405B-FC-11Single Mode Patch Cable with Pure Silica Core Fiber, 405 - 532 nm, FC/APC, Ø3 mm Jacket, 1 m Long
LM1XY1Translating Lens Mount for Ø1" Optics, 1 Retaining Ring Included
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Item #QtyDescription
F671APC-4051405 nm, f = 4.02 mm, NA = 0.60 FC/APC Fiber Collimation Pkg.
KAD11F1SM1-Threaded Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø11 mm Cylindrical Components
P3-405B-FC-11Single Mode Patch Cable with Pure Silica Core Fiber, 405 - 532 nm, FC/APC, Ø3 mm Jacket, 1 m Long
LM1XY/M1Translating Lens Mount for Ø1" Optics, 1 Retaining Ring Included, Metric
F671APC-405 Fiber Collimator Held in a KAD11F Adapter Inside an LM1XY Translation Mount
  • Kinematic Adapters for Ø8 mm, Ø11 mm, or Ø12 mm Cylindrical Components
  • Resolution of ~24 mrad/rev
  • Externally SM1 Threaded (1.035"-40)

These externally SM1-threaded (1.035"-40) kinematic adapters are designed to provide pitch/yaw adjustments of ±6° for Ø8 mm or Ø11 mm cylindrical components, or ±5° for Ø12 mm cylindrical components. This adjustment range can be restricted by the available space inside a SM1-threaded lens tube when used with a long component. Compatible components include many of our fixed collimators, laser diode modules, and triplet collimators.

These adapters are particularly useful when combined with our Ø1" lens tubes30 mm cage plates, or LM1XY(/M) translation mount. A Ø1.25" SM1NT locking ring is included with the adapter to ensure stable mounting. To mount the adapter inside a lens tube or other component, first thread it into the desired position and axis orientation, and then tighten the locking ring against the end of the lens tube or mount.

Two 80 TPI fine adjustment screws on the front plate of the adapter control the pitch and yaw position and can be turned using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. The front plate of the adapter also features engraved axes that are aligned with the pitch and yaw axes, and two holes for use with our SPW801 spanner wrench. Mounted components are held by a brass locking setscrew, which also requires a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. Please use care when mounting components in these adapters, as overtightening of the setscrew can cause damage.

Item # Intended for Use With: Compatible Component Size Pitch/Yaw
Adjustment
Resolution Length
Diameter Length
KAD8F Laser Diode Modules 8 mm ≥0.19"
(4.8 mm)
±6° ~24 mrad/rev 0.78"
(19.7 mm)
KAD11F FC/PC, FC/APC, or SMA905 Fixed Collimators
and Laser Diode Modules
11 mm
KAD12F FC/PC, FC/APC, or SMA905 Fixed Collimators,
TC12 and TC18 Triplet Collimators (FC/PC and FC/APC)
12 mm ±5°
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Universal Price Available
KAD8F Support Documentation
KAD8FSM1-Threaded Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø8 mm Cylindrical Components
$72.77
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KAD11F Support Documentation
KAD11FSM1-Threaded Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø11 mm Cylindrical Components
$76.61
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KAD12F Support Documentation
KAD12FSM1-Threaded Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø12 mm Cylindrical Components
$79.00
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Ø1.5" Unthreaded Kinematic Collimator Adapter

KAD12NT
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TC18APC-780 Triplet Collimator Held in a KAD15NT Adapter and Mounted into an FMP1.5 Fixed Optical Mount
  • Compatible with Ø15 mm Cylindrical Components
  • Resolution of ~14 mrad/rev
  • Smooth 1.50" Outer Diameter

This unthreaded, Ø1.50" kinematic adapter is designed to provide pitch/yaw adjustments of ±5° for Ø15 mm cylindrical components. It can be used to adapt many of our doublet collimators, collimation tubesTC18 triplet collimators, and other components to our selection of smooth bore mounts for Ø1.5" optics, such as the FMP1.5 fixed optic mount.

Two 80 TPI fine adjustment screws on the front plate of the adapter control the pitch and yaw position and can be turned using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. The front plate of the adapter also features engraved axes that are aligned with the pitch and yaw axes, and two holes for use with our SPW801 spanner wrench. Mounted components are held by a brass locking setscrew, which also requires a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. Please use care when mounting components in these adapters, as overtightening of the setscrew can cause damage to the mounted component.

Item # Intended for Use With: Compatible Component Size Pitch/Yaw
Adjustment
Resolution Length
Diameter Length
KAD15NT F810 Doublet Collimators, LT Collimation Tubes, and TC18 Triplet Collimators 15 mm ≥0.19"
(4.8 mm)
±5° ~14 mrad/rev 0.83"
(21.1 mm)
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
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KAD15NT Support Documentation
KAD15NTCustomer Inspired! Ø1.5" Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø15 mm Cylindrical Components
$80.33
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SM1.5-Threaded Kinematic Collimator Adapter

KAD11F
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Item #QtyDescription
F810APC-7801780 nm FC/APC Collimation Package, NA = 0.25, f = 36.01 mm
KAD15F1SM1.5-Threaded Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø15 mm Cylindrical Components
P3-780A-FC-11Single Mode Patch Cable, 780 - 970 nm, FC/APC, Ø3 mm Jacket, 1 m Long
SM1.5L101SM1.5 Lens Tube, 1.00" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included
LMR1.51Lens Mount with Retaining Ring for Ø1.5" Optics, 8-32 Tap
TR31Ø1/2" Optical Post, SS, 8-32 Setscrew, 1/4"-20 Tap, L = 3"
UPH21Ø1/2" Universal Post Holder, Spring Loaded Locking Thumbscrew, L = 2"
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Item #QtyDescription
F810APC-7801780 nm FC/APC Collimation Package, NA = 0.25, f = 36.01 mm
KAD15F1SM1.5-Threaded Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø15 mm Cylindrical Components
P3-780A-FC-11Single Mode Patch Cable, 780 - 970 nm, FC/APC, Ø3 mm Jacket, 1 m Long
SM1.5L101SM1.5 Lens Tube, 1.00" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included
LMR1.5/M1Lens Mount with Retaining Ring for Ø1.5" Optics, M4 Tap
TR75/M1Ø12.7 mm Optical Post, SS, M4 Setscrew, M6 Tap, L = 75 mm
UPH50/M1Ø12.7 mm Universal Post Holder, Spring-Loaded Locking Thumbscrew, L = 50 mm
F810APC-780 fiber collimator held in a KAD15F adapter which has been mounted into an SM1.5L10 lens tube and affixed to an LMR1.5 lens mount. 
  • Kinematic Adapters for Ø15 mm Cylindrical Components
  • Resolution of ~14 mrad/rev
  • Externally SM1.5 (1.535"-40) Threaded

This externally SM1.5-threaded (1.535"-40) kinematic adapter is designed to provide pitch/yaw adjustments of ±5° for Ø15 mm cylindrical components. Note that this adjustment range may be restricted if a long component is mounted in the kinematic adapter and the adapter is secured in an SM1.5-threaded lens tube. Compatible components include many of our doublet collimators, collimation tubes, and TC18 triplet collimators.

This adapter is particularly useful when combined with our Ø1.5" lens tubes or LCP10(/M) 60 mm cage plate. An SM1.5NT1 SM1.5 locking ring is included with the adapter to ensure stable mounting. To mount the adapter inside a lens tube or other component, first thread it into the desired position and axis orientation, and then tighten the locking ring against the end of the lens tube or mount.

Two 80 TPI fine adjustment screws on the front plate of the adapter control the pitch and yaw position and can be turned using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. The front plate of the adapter also features engraved axes that are aligned with the pitch and yaw axes, and two holes for use with our SPW801 spanner wrench. Mounted components are held by a brass locking setscrew, which also requires a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. Please use care when mounting components in this adapter, as overtightening of the setscrew can cause damage.

Item # Intended for Use With: Compatible Component Size Pitch/Yaw
Adjustment
Resolution Length
Diameter Length
KAD15F F810 Doublet Collimators, LT Collimation Tubes, and TC18 Triplet Collimators 15 mm ≥0.19"
(4.8 mm)
±5° ~14 mrad/rev 0.83"
(21.1 mm)
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Universal Price Available
KAD15F Support Documentation
KAD15FCustomer Inspired! SM1.5-Threaded Kinematic Pitch/Yaw Adapter for Ø15 mm Cylindrical Components
$85.68
Today