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Opto-mechanics

Mounting Supports

 

 

 

Precision ground 0.499" diameter stainless steel post. One end has a 1/4"-20(M6) tapped hole, the other end has a removable #8-32 (M4) threaded stud.

 

Thorlabs' design has a wide, square relief cut that provides a highly stable two line contact for the mating post. A spring loaded plunger within the brass thumbscrew holds the steel post firmly within the post holder prior to final tightening. This allows one-handed positioning of post mounted devices.


 

All Thorlabs' mounting bases have bottom relief cuts that ensure stable mounting. The bases are attached to the post holders via a socket screw that fits in a counterbored clearance hole in the bottom of the base. All bases are compatible with either English or Metric tables.

 

 

 

 

Designed to hold the steel post firmly within the post holder prior
to final tightening, allowing one-handed positioning of post mounted devices.

 

 

 

 

Hex brass thumbscrew offers extra holding power while protecting
the steel post from marring. One model fits all post holders, including metric models.

 

 

 

RELATED PRODUCTS

 

 

 

¥Õ1" DIAMETER POST

HW-KIT1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swivel Post Clamp

Three independent controls facilitate adjustment. Brass thumbscrews with hex sockets are used for greater holding power without risking damage to the mating posts.

 

Right Angle Post Clamp

Used to mount two 1/2" diameter posts (our TR series) at right angles to each other.Double bored for two stable lines of contact between the posts and clamp.

 

 

 

 

 

- 2.98"¥Õx 1/2"
- Precision machined for flat stable mounting
- Mounting hole accepts 1/4-20 or M6 Screw

- 2-5/8"DIA x 3/8"
- Precision machined for flat stable mounting
- Mounting hole accepts 1/4-20 or M6 Screw

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-rotating variable height Post Holder. Two thumbscrews provide locking; one locks within the movable sleeve of the Post Holder, the other locks the movable sleeve within the main body.

- Non-rotating height control; 0.64 inches
- for PH3T and 0.45 inches for PH2T
- 0.025" translation per revolution of knurled adjuster ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P-Series

Solid stainless steel P-series posts, ¥Õ1.5"(38mm) diameter. Heights ranging from 1.5"(30mm) to 14"(350mm). This design offers the ability to stack multiple mounting posts to achieve an array of lengths. Using an Allen wrench(standard 1/4"-20 or M6 ball driver) inserted through the side clearance hole, sufficient torque can be achieved to securely tighten stacked posts. Mounting shims are also available to provide greater flexibility in height.

 

 

 







 

 

 


 

 

Mounting post shims provide greater flexibility when building support structures.

1/4"-20(M6) clearance hole.

   

 

 

 

Pb1

Standard post base bolts directly onto P-Series posts(hardware is included). Four 1/4"(M6) clearance holes on 2"(50mm) centers provide for rigid mounting.

PB2

Universal post base allows random placement of the P-Series post on optical benches with 1"(25mm) centers.

 

* Universal Design, metric and english compatible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The C1500 Post Clamp allows optic mounts with #8-32(M4) tapped mounting holes to be attached to a ¥Õ1.500" post. As an added feature, the angle of the optic mount can be set while the knurled knob is used to thread the device onto the C1500. For final tightening, four holes are provided on the knob; these holes allow a 5/64"(2mm) hex wrench to be inserted and used to obtain sufficient torque to securely lock the mount in place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By combining dynamic damping techniques in the upper section with lead shot in the lower section of our DP14 Damped Post, we have produced a mounting post that outperforms other designs.

The DP14 Damped Post performance is illustrated by comparing the time-domain impulse response of three different posts. At the bottom of the page, we see the typical "ringing" response of a solid post, along with the slightly better performance of a hollow post. The third plot shows the response of the highly damped DP14 post. Here we note that the impulse energy is quickly dissipated, with the post "ringing" down in about 50ms.

All three of the plots shown below were measured by applying an impulse force to a post carrying a 1lb. load attached to the top of the post. The displacement due to the applied impulse was monitored using an accelerometer.

- Dynamic Damping Provides Fast Ring Down
- Nickel Plated Steel for Ling Life
- Removable Base for Added Flexibility
- 1/4"-20(M6) Mounting Holes Top & Bottom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION IDEA

* Universal design - English and Metric compatible

These multi-purpose post clamps can be used as a standard collar to mark a specific location on a post. Additional uses are illustrated on the accompanying photographs. When the C1498 is combined with our SD1 adapter, mechanical devices that have #8-32 (M4-0.7) mounting holes can be securely mounted.