Opto Sigma

This clamp may be used to secure a base or other object onto an optical breadboard or table. It has a long slot for flexibility of positioning and a cap screw which allows for easy clamping and removal. Both 1/4-20 and M6 screws are offered. Clamps and screws are offered individually or, more economically as a set of ten pieces.

• Easy, flexible mounting of stages, posts and other accessories
• Adjustable positioning by means of slotted mounts
• Three sizes to suit standard stages
• Three types to suit post holders

These anodized aluminum mounting plates match the hole patterns on our standard positioning stages as well as being compatible with other, industry standard, products. They may be mounted directly onto an optical table, breadboard or a selection of alternate surfaces. The mounting slots accept both 1/4-20 and M6 screws to provide for positioning flexibility. Three sizes are offered to suit the standard range of OptoSigma stages. We also offer bases to facilitate flexible positioning of posts and other accessories. A 1/4-20 or M6 cap screw may be used to attach the base to the accessory.

• Easy, flexible mounting of stages, posts and other accessories
• Adjustable positioning by means of slotted mounts
• Three sizes to suit standard stages
• Three types to suit post holders

These anodized aluminum mounting plates match the hole patterns on our standard positioning stages as well as being compatible with other, industry standard, products. They may be mounted directly onto an optical table, breadboard or a selection of alternate surfaces. The mounting slots accept both 1/4-20 and M6 screws to provide for positioning flexibility. Three sizes are offered to suit the standard range of OptoSigma stages. We also offer bases to facilitate flexible positioning of posts and other accessories. A 1/4-20 or M6 cap screw may be used to attach the base to the accessory.

•   Compact base for moving optical mounts into and out of an optical path
• Unsurpassed repeatability of 5 arcsec (25μrad) to minimize beam deviation
• Can be mounted onto either post holders or base plates
• Spring loaded, no magnets
• Available i n inch or m etric hole pattern  

• Attaches to standard breadboard and baseplates
• Large, easy-to-use thumbwheel for fast locking and unlocking
• Accurate removal and replacement of components
• Inch and metric hole patterns
• Steel locking screw for durability

Kinematic bases use three balls which locate against a flat, a cone and a vee groove. This method of mounting ensures precise positional replacement of the base. The lower plate may be attached to a standard breadboard hole pattern and the top plate will accept stages or other mounts. By using a number of separate top-plates it is possible to exchange samples with a high degree of precision. The thumbwheel protruding from the bottom plate is used to secure the top plate in position.

• Convenient switchable magnets

• High holding force

• Low profile

• Inch and metric hole patterns

Switchable magnets allow flexibility in positioning. They may be used to mount an optical component at any convenient position on an optical table. Once in place the magnet is switched on to keep the component in place. These magnets have a high holding force which may be used for permanent or temporary mounting.

We offer a simple, inexpensive, magnetic base which will accept a standard mounting post as well as a low profile version which may be used to mount stages and other mechanisms. The low profile version is offered with inch or metric hole patterns.

• Solid stainless steel for sturdy mounting of sensitive components

• Easy adjustment of optical center-height

• Universal positioning adjustment

Pedestal bases provide a strong and secure method for the mounting of mirrors and other sensitive optics. A range of different component holders can be attached to the top of the pedestal by means of a screw. An 8-32 or M4 screw can be threaded into the top or bottom of the pedestal directly. Pedestal heights can be varied to compensate for different diameter components and provide a common center-height. The complete pedestal/ mount assembly can then be flexibly attached to a breadboard or optical table by means of a disc or fork clamp (provided with captive screw). Alternatively, a screw or stud may be inserted into the base of the pedestal so that it can be attached directly to a base.