Thin-Optic Optical Mounts Selection Guide
Overview
Some optical components are too thin for typical kinematic mounts to easily hold and position. Thus, Newport offers standard mounts and accessories that are specifically designed to provide precision pitch/yaw adjustment for thin lenses and other optics.
Threaded Retainer Ring and Spacer
A threaded retainer ring is included with Newport's thin-optics mounts to hold the optical component in place. Additionally, a protective Delrin spacer is provided to prevent scratching the optic's coating or surface as it is secured.
Rear-Loading for Consistent Location of Optic Surface
Optical components are loaded from the rear of our thin-optics mounts. That way, the front surface of the optic will be in the same mounting location regardless of its thickness. In contrast, a front-loading mount could locate a thin optic recessed within the mount, thereby limiting its reflective clear aperture.
Locking Allen-Key Adjusters
Newport's thin-optics mounts include locking Allen-Key adjustments to prevent unintended adjustment and to save space. This is especially useful for OEM applications which desire a "set and forget" capability.
Adapters for Standard Mounts
Specialty adapters that enable standard Newport optical mounts to securely hold thin-optics are also available. The
Accessories
Newport also provides accessories to aid in the handling of thin optics. Our vacuum pick-up tool is equipped with special blue silicone suction cups which will not mark or leave residue on optics when used to pick and place optical components. Also available are spanner wrenches to easily and safely install and remove retaining rings from mirror mounts, lens tubes, or lens mounts with threaded aperture.
| Compare | Description | Avail. | Price | Qty. | |
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 | P50-At21Mirror Mount, Thin Optic, 0.5 in., 100 TPI, 2 Locking Allen-Keys | In Stock | |||
 | P100-At28Mirror Mount, Thin Optic, 1.0 in., 80 TPI, 2 Locking Allen-Keys | In Stock | |||
 | P100-At38Mirror Mount, Thin Optic, 1.0 in., 80 TPI, 3 Locking Allen-Keys | In Stock | |||
 | P200-At28Mirror Mount, Thin Optic, 2.0 in., 80 TPI, 2 Locking Allen-Keys | In Stock FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More | |||
 | HVM-1tMirror Mount, Industrial, Vertical Drive, Thin Optic, 1 in., 2 Locking Allen-Keys | 5 Weeks FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More | |||
 | HVM-S1tMirror Mount, Industrial, Vertical Drive, Thin Optic, 1 in., 2 Locking Allen-Keys | In Stock FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More | |||
 | HVM-2tMirror Mount, Industrial, Vertical Drive, Thin Optic, 2 in., 2 Locking Allen-Keys | In Stock FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More | |||
 | HVM-1ltMirror Mount, Vertical Drive, Low Wavefront Distortion, Thin Optic, 1 in., 2 Locking Allen-Keys, 8-32 | In Stock | |||
 | M-HVM-1ltMirror Mount, Vertical Drive, Low Wavefront Distortion, Thin Optic, 1 in., 2 Locking Allen-Keys, M4 | In Stock FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More |
| Compare | Description | Avail. | Price | Qty. | |
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 | UPATOThin Optics Adapter, 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) Diameter | In Stock FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More | |||
 | LT10-SP4-PKLens Spacer, 1.0 in. Diameter, 4.0 mm Thick, Aluminum, 6-pack | In Stock FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More |
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 | VTL-KTVacuum Pick-up Tool Kit, Non-Marking Suction Cups | In Stock | |||
 | LT10-WRSpanner Wrench, 1 inch LT Series Lens Tubes | In Stock FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More | |||
 | LT20-WRSpanner Wrench, 2.0 inch LT Series Lens Tubes | In Stock FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More |
Custom Capabilities
If our standard thin-optics mounts do not quite meet the requirements for your application, Newport has the capability to provide custom thin-optics mounts with features such as low wavefront distortion, front-loading and holding other diameter sizes – please contact us for more information.