Kinematic Rotation Mounts
- Kinematic Rotation Mounts for Ø1/2", Ø1", or Ø2" Optics
- Lockable Rotation Ring with Engraved Scale
- Internally SM-Threaded for Compatibility with SM05, SM1, or SM2 Lens Tubes
KS1RS
One SM1RR
Retaining Ring Included
KS05RS
One SM05RR
Retaining Ring Included
Application Idea
PS993M Dove Prism Mounted in a KS2RS Mount
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Features
- Combines Kinematic Angular Adjustment with Rotation in One Mount
- 1/4"-80 Lockable Adjusters Provide ±4° of Angular Adjustment
- Engraved Rotation Scale with 2° Graduations Provides 360° Rotation
- Fabricated from Black Anodized Aluminum
- Compatible with SM05 (0.535"-40), SM1 (1.035"-40), or SM2 (2.035"-40) Lens Tubes
Thorlabs' Kinematic Rotation Mounts combine the features of our Precision Kinematic Mirror Mounts and Manual Rotation Mounts, providing continuous 360° rotational adjustment and ±4° kinematic tip/tilt adjustment. These mounts are therefore ideal for holding optics with rotational
The mounts are available in three sizes for directly mounting Ø1/2", Ø1" or Ø2" optics and are internally SM threaded for compatibility with SM05, SM1, or SM2 lens tubes. For direct mounting, one SM-threaded retaining ring is included. The rotation of the mount and position of the kinematic adjusters may be independently locked in position with locking screws.
If higher adjustment resolution or control is desired, the 1/4"-80 adjusters used in these mounts can be switched with DAS110 or DM22 Differential Adjusters.
Posted Comments: | |
user
 (posted 2017-12-06 18:52:12.477) What is the distance between the center of optics and the bottom of the mount? nbayconich
 (posted 2017-12-08 02:49:10.0) Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. The height from the center of your optic and the base of the KS1RS is 39.6mm. These dimensions can be found under the Auto CAD .pdf files in the product documents. anthony.phan
 (posted 2017-08-07 12:47:44.69) May I suggest this product but with precision rotary control? tfrisch
 (posted 2017-08-16 03:26:21.0) Hello, thank you for contacting Thorlabs. I have posted this in our internal engineering forum, but I will also reach out to you directly about using multiple stock components together to achieve a similar performance. |
Rotation Mount and Stage Selection Guide
Thorlabs offers a wide variety of manual and motorized rotation mounts and stages. Rotation mounts are designed with an inner bore to mount a Ø1/2", Ø1", or Ø2" optic, while rotation stages are designed with mounting taps to attach a variety of components or systems. Motorized options are powered by a DC Servo motor, 2 phase stepper motor, piezo inertia motor, or an Elliptec™ resonant piezo motor. Each offers 360° of continuous rotation.
Manual Rotation Mounts
Rotation Mounts for Ø1/2" Optics | |||||||
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Item # | MRM05(/M) | RSP05(/M) | CRM05 | PRM05(/M)a | SRM05 | KS05RS | CT104 |
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Features | Mini Series | Standard | External SM1 (1.035"-40) Threads |
Micrometer | 16 mm Cage-Compatible | ±4° Kinematic Tip/Tilt Adjustment Plus Rotation | Compatible with 30 mm Cage Translation Stages and 1/4" Translation Stagesb |
Additional Details |
Rotation Mounts for Ø1" Optics | ||||||||
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Item # | RSP1(/M) | LRM1 | RSP1D(/M) | DLM1(/M) | CLR1(/M) | RSP1X15(/M) | RSP1X225(/M) | PRM1(/M)a |
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Features | Standard | External SM1 (1.035"-40) Threads |
Adjustable Zero | Two Independently Rotating Carriages | Rotates Optic Within Fixed Lens Tube System |
Continuous 360° Rotation or 15° Increments |
Continuous 360° Rotation or 22.5° Increments |
Micrometer |
Additional Details |
Rotation Mounts for Ø1" Optics | ||||||
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Item # | LM1-A & LM1-B(/M) |
CRM1T(/M) | CRM1LT(/M) | CRM1PT(/M) | KS1RS | K6XS |
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Features | Optic Carriage Rotates Within Mounting Ring | 30 mm Cage-Compatiblea | 30 mm Cage-Compatible for Thick Opticsa |
30 mm Cage-Compatible with Micrometera |
±4° Kinematic Tip/Tilt Adjustment Plus Rotation | Six-Axis Kinematic Mounta |
Additional Details |
Rotation Mounts for Ø2" Optics | |||||||
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Item # | RSP2(/M) | RSP2D(/M) | PRM2(/M) | LM2-A & LM2-B(/M) |
LCRM2A(/M) | KS2RS | K6X2 |
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Features | Standard | Adjustable Zero |
Micrometer | Optic Carriage Rotates Within Mounting Ring | 60 mm Cage-Compatible | ±4° Kinematic Tip/Tilt Adjustment Plus Rotation | Six-Axis Kinematic Mount |
Additional Details |
Rotation Drive Mechanism and Adjustment Range | Manual, 360° Continuous | Coarse: Manual, 360° Continuous; Fine: ±7° Micrometer |
Manual, 360° Continuous | ||||
Optic Mounting | Internally SM2-Threaded Carriage | Internal SM2 Threads in LM2-A |
Internally SM2-Threaded Carriage | ||||
Maximum Accepted Optic Thickness | 0.51" (13 mm) | 0.54" (13.7 mm) | 0.48" (12.2 mm) | 0.46" (11.7 mm) | 0.52" (13.2 mm) | 0.47" (12 mm) | 0.53" (13.4 mm) |
Post Mounting | 8-32 (M4) Tap | 8-32 (M4) Tap in LM2-B | 8-32 (M4) Tap | Four Counterbores for 8-32 (M4) Cap Screws | Six Counterbores for 8-32 (M4) Cap Screws | ||
Cage System Compatibility | N/A | Four 4-40 (M3) Taps on Rotation Dial with 60 mm Spacing |
N/A | Four Bores for Ø6 mm Cage Rods with 60 mm Spacing |
N/A | N/A |
Manual Rotation Stages
Manual Rotation Stages | ||||||
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Item # | RP005(/M) | PR005(/M) | MSRP01(/M) | RP01(/M) | RP03(/M) | QRP02(/M) |
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Features | Standard | Two Hard Stops | ||||
Additional Details |
Manual Rotation Stages | ||||||
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Item # | XRNR1(/M) | XRR1(/M) | PR01(/M) | CR1(/M) | XYR1(/M) | OCT-XYR1(/M) |
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Features | Fine Rotation Adjuster and 2" Wide Dovetail Quick Connect |
Fine Rotation Adjuster and 3" Wide Dovetail Quick Connect |
Fine Rotation Adjuster and SM1-Threaded Central Aperture |
Fine Pitch Worm Gear | Rotation and 1/2" Linear XY Translation | |
Additional Details |
Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages
Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages with Central Clear Apertures | |||||
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Item # | DDR25(/M) | PDR1C(/M) | PDR1(/M) | PDR1V(/M) | PDXR1(/M) |
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Features | Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes, 16 mm Cage System, & 30 mm Cage System |
Compatible with 16 mm Cage System |
Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes & 30 mm Cage System |
Vacuum-Compatible; Also Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes & 30 mm Cage System |
Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes & 30 mm Cage System |
Additional Details |
Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages with Central Clear Apertures | |||||
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Item # | K10CR1(/M) | PRM1Z8(/M)a | DDR100(/M) | ELL14 | HDR50(/M) |
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Features | Compatible with SM1 Lens Tubes & 30 mm Cage System | Compatible with SM1 Lens Tubes, 16 mm Cage System, 30 mm Cage System |
Compatible with SM1 Lens Tubes, Open Frame Design for OEM Applications |
Compatible with SM2 Lens Tubes |
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Additional Details |
Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages with Tapped Platforms | ||
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Item # | PRMTZ8(/M)a | ELL18(/M)b |
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Features | Tapped Mounting Platform for Mounting Prisms or Other Optics | Tapped Mounting Platform, Open Frame Design for OEM Applications |
Additional Details |
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KS05RS Shown with a PIAK10 Piezoelectric Inertia Actuator
- Three 1/4"-80 Lockable Stainless Steel Adjusters with Removable Knobs and Brass Bushings for Smooth Adjustments
- Two #8 (M4) Counterbored Mounting Holes Allow Left-Handed or Right-Handed Orientations
- SM05-Threaded (0.535"-40) Rotation Ring with Locking Screw
The KS05RS is designed to hold Ø1/2" (12.7 mm) optics in situations where it is necessary to control the tip/tilt position as well as the rotation of the optic. It is also capable of translation along the z-axis, which is accomplished by turning all three tip/tilt adjusters equally in the same direction. This mount is ideal for polarization optics such as linear polarizers or wave plates. The KS05RS features an SM05-threaded bore capable of mounting Ø1/2" optics up to 0.41" (10.4 mm) thick using the included SM05RR retaining ring. Additionally, SM05 lens tubes may be threaded onto the mount to accomodate thicker optics.
Thorlabs' Kinematic Rotation Mounts combine the features of our Precision Kinematic Mirror Mounts and Manual Rotation Mounts, providing continous 360° rotational adjustment, ±4° kinematic tip/tilt adjustment, and 0.25'' (6.4 mm) of linear Z translation.
The rotation of the mount may be locked in position with a locking screw. The locking screw is activated using a 0.050" (1.3 mm) hex key. The kinematic adjustment is provided by three 1/4"-80 adjusters with brass bushings to provide smooth adjustment. Each adjuster may be locked with a locking screw using a 5/64" (2 mm) hex key.
Please note that while this mount is designed to hold Ø1/2" optics, the mount uses the same form factor as the KS1 Ø1" mirror mount in order to incorporate the rotation ring.
- Three 1/4"-80 Lockable Stainless Steel Adjusters with Removable Knobs and Brass Bushings for Smooth Adjustments
- Six #8 (M4) Counterbored Mounting Holes Allow Left-Handed or Right-Handed Orientations
- SM1-Threaded (1.035"-40) Rotation Ring with Locking Screw
The KS1RS is designed to hold Ø1" (25.4 mm) optics in situations where it is necessary to control the tip/tilt position as well as the rotation of the optic. It is also capable of translation along the z-axis, which is accomplished by turning all three tip/tilt adjusters equally in the same direction. This mount is ideal for polarization optics such as linear polarizers or wave plates. In addition, our Ø1" round cylindrical lenses may also be mounted in the KS1RS when it is necessary to adjust the angle of the line produced at the focal plane. The KS1RS features an SM1-threaded bore capable of mounting Ø1" optics up to 0.47" (11.9 mm) thick using the included SM1RR retaining ring. Additionally, SM1 lens tubes may be threaded onto the mount to accommodate thicker optics.
Thorlabs' Kinematic Rotation Mounts combine the features of our Precision Kinematic Mirror Mounts and Manual Rotation Mounts, providing continuous 360° rotational adjustment, ±4° kinematic tip/tilt adjustment, and 0.25'' (6.4 mm) of linear Z translation.
The rotation of the mount may be locked in position with a locking screw. The locking screw is activated using a 5/64" (2 mm) hex key. The kinematic adjustment is provided by three 1/4"-80 adjusters with brass bushings to provide smooth adjustment. Each adjuster may be locked with a locking screw using a 5/64" (2 mm) hex key.
Please note that while this mount is designed to hold Ø1" optics, the mount uses the same form factor as the KS2 Ø2" mirror mount in order to incorporate the rotation ring.
- Two 1/4"-80 Lockable Stainless Steel Adjusters with Removable Knobs and Brass Bushings for Smooth Adjustments
- Four #8 (M4) Counterbored Mounting Holes Allow Left-Handed or Right-Handed Orientations
- SM2-Threaded (2.035"-40) Rotation Ring with Locking Screw
The KS2RS is designed to hold Ø2" (50.8 mm) optics in situations where it is necessary to control the tip/tilt position as well as the rotation of the optic. This mount is ideal for polarization optics such as linear polarizers or wave plates. In addition, our mounted dove prisms with SM2 threading may also be mounted in the KS2RS to change the orientation of the rotated image. The KS2RS features an SM2-threaded bore capable of mounting Ø2" optics up to 0.47" (12.0 mm) thick using the included SM2RR retaining ring. Additionally, SM2 lens tubes may be threaded onto the mount to accomodate thicker optics.
The rotation of the mount may be locked in position with a locking screw. The locking screw is activated using a 5/64" (2 mm) hex key. The kinematic adjustment is provided by two 1/4"-80 adjusters with brass bushings to provide smooth adjustment. Each adjuster may be locked with a locking screw using a 5/64" (2 mm) hex key.
Please note that while this mount is designed to hold Ø2" optics, the mount uses the same form factor as the KS3 Ø3" mirror mount in order to incorporate the rotation ring.