Nested Rotation Mounts

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Threading Specs
Rotation Mounts and Stages
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Features

Optic Mounts with Interchangeable Rotating Optic Carriage
SM1- (1.035"-40) or SM2-Threaded (2.035"-40) Optic Carriage
Retaining Ring(s) Included for Secure Optic Mounting
Laser Engraved Scale with Graduations Every 2°, Labeled Every 20°
8-32 (M4) Tap for Post Mounting

These nested lens mounts systems consist of an inner optic carriage that rotates within the outer mounting ring. Single (LM1-B and LM2-B) and dual (DLM1) rotational optic versions are available. The optic carriages are radially laser engraved to allow for precise rotational changes. The optic carriages are retained within the mounting ring by either a thumbscrew or magnetic attachment. Additional optic carriages can be purchased and used for easy exchange of optics.

Thorlabs' Threading Specifications

Thorlabs' lens tubes utilize a series of non-standard threadings. Threading specifications are given below for our SM threadings utilized in our lens tube and cage system components so that you can machine mating components to suit your application. We also offer products with C-Mount and RMS threadings, and the specifications for these threadings are also given below. Please note that other manufacturers may have different tolerances for these threads. For other thread specifications that are not listed here, please contact Tech Support.

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SM05 Threading: Ø1/2" Lens Tubes, 16 mm Cage Systems
External Thread, 0.535"-40.0, UNS-2A		Internal Thread, 0.535"-40.0, UNS-2B
Max Major Diameter	0.5340"	Min Major Diameter	0.5350"
Min Major Diameter	0.5289"	Min Pitch Diameter	0.5188"
Max Pitch Diameter	0.5178"	Max Pitch Diameter	0.5230"
Min Pitch Diameter	0.5146"	Min Minor Diameter (and 83.3% of thread)	0.508"
Max Minor Diameter	0.5069"	Max Minor Diameter (and 64.9% of thread)	0.514"

RMS Threading: Objective, Scan, and Tube Lenses
External Thread, 0.800"-36.0, UNS-2A		Internal Thread, 0.800"-36.0, UNS-2B
Max Major Diameter	0.7989"	Min Major Diameter	0.8000"
Min Major Diameter	0.7934"	Min Pitch Diameter	0.7820"
Max Pitch Diameter	0.7809"	Max Pitch Diameter	0.7866"
Min Pitch Diameter	0.7774"	Min Minor Diameter (and 83.3% of thread)	0.770"
Max Minor Diameter	0.7688"	Max Minor Diameter (and 64.9% of thread)	0.777"

C-Mount Threading: Machine Vision Lenses, CCD/CMOS Cameras
External Thread, 1.000"-32.0, UN-2A		Internal Thread, 1.000"-32.0, UN-2B
Max Major Diameter	0.9989"	Min Major Diameter	1.0000"
Min Major Diameter	0.9929"	Min Pitch Diameter	0.9797"
Max Pitch Diameter	0.9786"	Max Pitch Diameter	0.9846"
Min Pitch Diameter	0.9748"	Min Minor Diameter (and 83.3% of thread)	0.966"
Max Minor Diameter	0.9651"	Max Minor Diameter (and 64.9% of thread)	0.974"

SM1 Threading: Ø1" Lens Tubes, 30 mm Cage Systems
External Thread, 1.035"-40.0, UNS-2A		Internal Thread, 1.035"-40.0, UNS-2B
Max Major Diameter	1.0339"	Min Major Diameter	1.0350"
Min Major Diameter	1.0288"	Min Pitch Diameter	1.0188"
Max Pitch Diameter	1.0177"	Max Pitch Diameter	1.0234"
Min Pitch Diameter	1.0142"	Min Minor Diameter (and 83.3% of thread)	1.008"
Max Minor Diameter	1.0068"	Max Minor Diameter (and 64.9% of thread)	1.014"

SM30 Threading: Ø30 mm Lens Tubes
External Thread, M30.5x0.5		Internal Thread, M30.5x0.5
Max Major Diameter	30.480 mm	Min Major Diameter	30.500 mm
Min Major Diameter	30.371 mm	Min Pitch Diameter	30.175 mm
Max Pitch Diameter	30.155 mm	Max Pitch Diameter	30.302 mm
Min Pitch Diameter	30.059 mm	Min Minor Diameter (and 83.3% of thread)	29.959 mm
Max Minor Diameter	29.938 mm	Max Minor Diameter (and 64.9% of thread)	30.094 mm

SM1.5 Threading: Ø1.5" Lens Tubes
External Thread, 1.535"-40, UNS-2A		Internal Thread, 1.535"-40, UNS-2B
Max Major Diameter	1.5339"	Min Major Diameter	1.535"
Min Major Diameter	1.5288"	Min Pitch Diameter	1.5188"
Max Pitch Diameter	1.5177"	Max Pitch Diameter	1.5236"
Min Pitch Diameter	1.5140"	Min Minor Diameter (and 83.3% of thread)	1.508"
Max Minor Diameter	1.5068"	Max Minor Diameter (and 64.9% of thread)	1.514"

SM2 Threading: Ø2" Lens Tubes, 60 mm Cage Systems
External Thread, 2.035"-40.0, UNS-2A		Internal Thread, 2.035"-40.0, UNS-2B
Max Major Diameter	2.0338"	Min Major Diameter	2.0350"
Min Major Diameter	2.0287"	Min Pitch Diameter	2.0188"
Max Pitch Diameter	2.0176"	Max Pitch Diameter	2.0239"
Min Pitch Diameter	2.0137"	Min Minor Diameter (and 83.3% of thread)	2.008"
Max Minor Diameter	2.0067"	Max Minor Diameter (and 64.9% of thread)	2.014"

SM3 Threading: Ø3" Lens Tubes
External Thread, 3.035"-40.0, UNS-2A		Internal Thread, 3.035"-40.0, UNS-2B
Max Major Diameter	3.0337"	Min Major Diameter	3.0350"
Min Major Diameter	3.0286"	Min Pitch Diameter	3.0188"
Max Pitch Diameter	3.0175"	Max Pitch Diameter	3.0242"
Min Pitch Diameter	3.0133"	Min Minor Diameter (and 83.3% of thread)	3.008"
Max Minor Diameter	3.0066"	Max Minor Diameter (and 64.9% of thread)	3.014"

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, or an Elliptec™ resonant piezo motor. Each offers 360° of continuous rotation.

Manual Rotation Mounts

Rotation Mounts for Ø1/2" Optics
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 CT1 Cage Translator Stage and 1/4" Translation Stages^b
Additional Details

This mount is available in the PRM05GL5 bundle, which includes the PRM05 rotation mount with the SM05PM5 polarizing prism mount.
The CT104 is complatible with the 1/4" translation stages using our MS103(/M) adapter plate.
The CT104 is compatible with the CT1 cage translation stage, which is designed for use with 30 mm cage systems.

Rotation Mounts for Ø1" Optics
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

This mount is available in the PRM1GL10 bundle, which includes the PRM1 rotation mount with the SM1PM10 polarizing prism mount.

Rotation Mounts for Ø1" Optics
Item #	LM1-A & LM1-B(/M)	CRM1(/M)	CRM1L(/M)	CRM1P	KS1RS	K6XS
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Features	Optic Carriage Rotates Within Mounting Ring	30 mm Cage-Compatible^a	30 mm Cage-Compatible for Thick Optics^a	30 mm Cage-Compatible with Micrometer^a	±4° Kinematic Tip/Tilt Adjustment Plus Rotation	Six-Axis Kinematic Mount^a
Additional Details

This mount also features four 4-40 (M3) holes on the rotation dial for use with the K6A1(/M) prism platform.

Rotation Mounts for Ø2" Optics
Item #	RSP2(/M)	RSP2D(/M)	PRM2(/M)	LM2-A & LM2-B(/M)	LCRM2(/M)	KS2RS
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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
Additional Details

Manual Rotation Stages

Manual Rotation Stages
Item #	RP005(/M)	MSRP01(/M)	RP01(/M)	RP03(/M)	QRP02(/M)
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Features	Standard				Two Hard Stops
Additional Details

Manual Rotation Stages
Item #	XRR1(/M)	PR01(/M)	CR1(/M)	XYR1(/M)	OCT-XYR1(/M)
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Features	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

The stage profile is higher when it is mounted using the screw slots rather than stacked on another stage or accessory with 3" dovetails.
The OCT-XYR1(/M) stage includes the XYR1A solid sample plate. This plate can be detached from the stage to reveal the same mounting features present on the XYR1(/M) stage.

Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages

Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages
Item #	DDR25(/M)	K10CR1(/M)	PRM1Z8(/M)^a	PRMTZ8(/M)^b	DDR100(/M)	HDR50(/M)	ELL18(/M)^c
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Features	Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes, 16 mm Cage System, 30 mm Cage System	Compatible with SM1 Lens Tubes and 30 mm Cage System		Tapped Mounting Platform for Mounting Prisms or Other Optics	Compatible with SM1 Lens Tubes, 16 mm Cage System, 30 mm Cage System	Compatible with SM2 Lens Tubes	Tapped Mounting Platform, Open Frame Design for OEM Applications
Additional Details

Motor Type	Brushless DC Servo	2 Phase Stepper Motor with Worm Gear	DC Servo	DC Servo	Brushless DC Servo	2 Phase Stepper Motor with Worm Gear	Piezo Resonant Motor
Rotation Adjustment Range	360° Continuous
Mounting Platform
Diameter	Ø1.14" (Ø29.0 mm)	Ø1.81" (Ø46.0 mm)	Ø1.97" (Ø50.0 mm)	Ø2.61" (Ø66.2 mm)	Ø4.37" (111.0 mm)	Ø3.86" (Ø98.0 mm)	Ø1.97" (Ø50.0 mm)
Height	1.12" (28.5 mm)	0.84" (21.5 mm)	0.91" (23.0 mm)	0.98" (25.0 mm)	1.57" (39.9 mm)	1.73" (44.0 mm)	0.80" (20.3 mm)
Taps	-	Six 4-40 (M3)	Four 6-32 (M4) Four 8-32 (M4)	Eight 6-32 (M4) Sixteen 8-32 (M4) Five 1/4"-20 (M6)	Eight 8-32 (M4) Four 1/4"-20 (M6)	Four 8-32 (M4)	37 8-32 (M4)
Additional Holes	Clear Aperture with SM05 Threading	Clear Aperture with SM1 Threading	Clear Aperture with SM1 Threading	-	Clear Aperture with SM1 Threading	Clear Aperture with SM2 Threading	-
Speed (Max)	1800 °/s	10 °/s	25 °/s	25 °/s	1080 °/s	50 °/s	430 °/s
Platform Adapter Plate(s)	-	K10CR1A2(/M)	PRM1SP1(/M)	-	NR360SP9(/M) NR360SP4(/M)	NR360SP9(/M) NR360SP8 NR360SP4(/M)	-
Base
Dimensions	2.19" x 2.19" (55.6 mm x 55.6 mm)	4.21" x 2.60" (107.0 mm x 66.0 mm)	5.18" x 3.26" (131.5 mm x 82.8 mm)	5.41" x 2.88" (137.4 mm x 73.3 mm)	4.53" x 4.53" (115 mm x 115 mm)	7.46" x 4.55" (189.4 mm x 115.5 mm)	3.19" x 2.36" (81.0 mm x 60.0 mm)
Stage Adapter Plates	-	K10CR1A1 K10CR1A3	PRM1SP2 PRM1SP3	-	-	NR360SP2(/M) NR360SP5(/M)	Two Mounting Brackets in ELL18K(/M) Bundle
Mounting Holes	-	-	Two Counterbores for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws	One Counterbore for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screw; Two Clearance Holes for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws	Four Clearance Holes for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws	Four Counterbores for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws	Mounting Bracket in ELL18K(/M) Bundle has Two Slots for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screw
Side Taps for Vertical Mounting	Four 8-32 (M4) Eight 4-40	Three 8-32 (M4)	Four 8-32 (M4)	-	Eight 1/4"-20 (M6)	Six 1/4"-20 (M6)	N/A
Cage System Compatibility	Four 4-40 Taps on Rotation Dial with 16 mm Spacing, Four 4-40 Taps on Back Side with 16 mm Spacing, Four 4-40 Taps on Front Side with 30 mm Spacing	Four 4-40 Taps On Each Side with 30 mm Spacing	Four 4-40 Taps on Rotation Dial with 30 mm Spacing	N/A	Four 4-40 Taps on Rotation Dial with 16 mm Spacing, Four 4-40 Taps on Rotation Dial with 30 mm Spacing, Four 4-40 Taps on Back Side with 30 mm Spacing	N/A	N/A

This stage is available in the KPRMTE(/M), which includes the PRMTZ8(/M) Motorized Rotation Stage with the KDC101 K-Cube DC Servo Motor Controller.
This stage is available in the KPRM1E(/M), which includes the PRMT1Z8(/M) Motorized Rotation Stage with the KDC101 K-Cube DC Servo Motor Controller.
This stage is available in the ELL18K(/M), which includes an interface board, mounting brackets, and connectors for PC control.

Posted Comments:
jjurado (posted 2011-09-02 14:06:00.0) Response from Javier at Thorlabs to wjlentz: Thank you very much for your feedback. We will look into offering a version for 3" diameter optics of our LM1 and LM2 mounts. I will contact you directly for further discussion. wjlentz (posted 2011-09-01 14:38:13.0) I need the 3" version of the rotating optical mount.

Nested Rotation Mount for Ø1" Optics

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The optic carriage is locked in place by a thumbscrew and can be easily removed from the main body of the mount.

Mount Ø1" Optics up to 0.37" (9.4 mm) Thick
Optic Carriage (LM1-A) and Mounting Ring (LM1-B or LM1-B/M) Sold Separately
Rotating Optic Carriage is Interchangeable for Quick Swapping
SM1-Threaded Optic Bore in Rotating Optic Carriage
Post Mountable via 8-32 (M4) Tap
Laser Engraved Graduation Marks Every 2° Labeled Every 20°

The LM1-A optic carriage can be nested inside of the LM1-B (LM1-B/M) mounting ring and offers 360° of continuous rotation for Ø1" optics. The optic bore of the LM1-A carriage features internal SM1 (1.035"-40) threading and can hold an optic up to 0.37" (9.4 mm) thick with the included SM1RR retaining ring or an optic in an SM1-threaded housing. The carriage attaches to the main body of the mount using a thumbscrew. To remove the carriage from the mount, simply loosen the thumbscrew. Extra LM1-A interchangeable rotating carriages are available to allow optics to be swapped out quickly and easily.

Each carriage has a 360° laser-engraved scale marked at 2° increments for precise, repeatable positioning. The top-located thumbscrew can be tightened to lock the rotation of the optic carriage and, along with the double bore on the mount, maintains a stable, three-point contact to hold the optic carriage. When the LM1-A is properly fastened in the LM1-B by the thumbscrew, the optic axis is 1.04" (26.3 mm for the LM1/B) above the top of the post.

Dual Nested Rotation Mount for Ø1" Optics

Dual Nested Rotation Mount for Ø1in Optics

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The rotating optic carriages can be easily removed from the main body of the mount.

Mount Two Ø1" Optics up to 0.25" (6.4 mm) Thick
Two Optic Carriages (DLM1-A) Included with DLM1
Each Optic Carriage Rotates Independently
Rotating Optic Carriages are Interchangeable for Quick Swapping
SM1-Threaded Optic Bore in Each Rotating Optic Carriage
Two SM1RR Retaining Rings Included
Post Mountable via 8-32 (M4) Tap

The DLM1(/M) Dual Rotation Mount includes two independently rotating carriages (item # DLM1-A) for Ø1" optics that offer 360° of continuous rotation. The optic bore of the DLM1-A carriage features internal SM1 (1.035"-40) threading and can hold an optic up to 0.25" (6.4 mm) thick with the included SM1RR retaining ring or an optic in an SM1-threaded housing. The carriages magnetically attach to the main body of the mount. To remove a carriage from the mount, simply pull the carriage off the main body. Another carriage can then be snapped on in its place. Extra DLM1-A interchangeable rotating carriages are available to allow optics to be swapped out quickly and easily.

Each carriage has a knurled edge for adjusting rotation and a 360° laser-engraved scale marked at 2° increments for precise, repeatable positioning. Two top-located setscrews can be tightened with a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key or balldriver to lock the rotation of the optic carriages independently. When the rotation is locked, the double bore on the mount maintains a stable, three-point contact to hold the optic carriage.

The DLM1 mount is designed to put the optic axis 1.00" (25.0 mm for the DLM1/M) above the top of the post When two optics are mounted, the separation between them is 0.30" (7.6 mm). The dual rotation mount is ideal for creating variable polarizers and attenuators by mounting linear polarizers and wave plates in close proximity without having to align the optic axes of two separate rotation mounts. We do not recommend using this mount with lens tubes, as the torque applied to the optic bore may overcome the magnetic attachment.

Nested Rotation Mount for Ø2" Optics

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Mount Ø2" Optics Up to 0.46" (11.7 mm) Thick
Optic Carriage (LM2-A) and Mounting Ring (LM2-B or LM2-B/M) Sold Separately
Rotating Optic Carriage is Interchangeable for Quick Swapping
SM2-Threaded Optic Bore in Rotating Optic Carriage
Post Mountable via 8-32 (M4) Tap
Laser Engraved Scale with Graduations Every 2°, Labeled Every 20°

The LM2-A optic carriage can be nested inside of the LM2-B (LM2-B/M) mounting ring and offers 360° of continuous rotation for Ø2" optics. The optic bore of each carriage features internal SM2 (2.035"-40) threading and can hold an optic up to 0.46" (11.7 mm) thick with the included SM2RR retaining ring an optic in an SM2-threaded housing. The carriage attaches to the main body of the mount using a thumbscrew. To remove the carriage from the mount, simply loosen the thumbscrew. Extra LM2-A interchangeable rotating carriages are available to allow optics to be swapped out quickly at easily.

Each carriage has a 360° laser-engraved scale marked at 2° increments for precise, repeatable positioning. The top-located thumbscrew can be tightened to lock the rotation of the optic carriage and, along with the double bore on the mount, maintains a stable, three-point contact to hold the optic carriage. When the LM2-A is properly fastened in the LM2-B by the thumbscrew, the optic axis is 1.45" (36.8 mm for the LM2-B/M) above the top of the post.

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Nested Rotation Mounts

Features

Thorlabs' Threading Specifications

Rotation Mount and Stage Selection Guide

Manual Rotation Mounts

Manual Rotation Stages

Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages

Nested Rotation Mount for Ø1" Optics

Dual Nested Rotation Mount for Ø1" Optics

Nested Rotation Mount for Ø2" Optics