When an application requires components to be cleaner and more resistant to corrosion than typical standard products, these 1 in. (24.5 mm) passivated stainless steel optical pedestals are the best choice. They provide highly stable and versatile mounting of optics and mount directly to optical tables using pedestal-base fork clamps. Available in eight different heights, each featuring a cross-drilled hole to aid in tightening and loosening posts.
- Extra clean, passivated stainless steel
- 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) diameter pedestals mount anywhere on tables with fork clamps
- More stable and economical than traditional magnetic bases
- Available in eleven heights between 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) and 6.0 in. (127 mm)
- English or metric thread versions See All Features
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
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![]() | 9951 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Clean-PassivatedOptical Pedestal, Clean-Passivated, 0.5 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 | |||||
![]() | 9951-M 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Clean-PassivatedOptical Pedestal, Clean-Passivated, 12.7 mm Height, 25.4 mm Diameter, M4 | |||||
![]() | 9952 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Clean-PassivatedOptical Pedestal, Clean-Passivated, 1.0 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 | |||||
![]() | 9953 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Clean-PassivatedOptical Pedestal, Clean-Passivated, 1.5 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 | |||||
![]() | 9954 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Clean-PassivatedOptical Pedestal, Clean-Passivated, 2.0 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 | |||||
![]() | 9955 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Clean-PassivatedOptical Pedestal, Clean-Passivated, 2.5 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 | |||||
![]() | 9956 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Clean-PassivatedOptical Pedestal, Clean-Passivated, 3.0 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 | |||||
![]() | 9957 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Clean-PassivatedOptical Pedestal, Clean-Passivated, 0.75 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 | |||||
![]() | 9961 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Clean-PassivatedOptical Pedestal, Clean-Passivated, 4.0 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 | |||||
![]() | 9962 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Clean-PassivatedOptical Pedestal, Clean-Passivated, 6.0 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 |
Features
Extra Clean, Passivated Pedestals
Cross-Drilled Hole for Easy Tightening and Loosening
These pedestals feature a 0.234 in. (5.9 mm) diameter cross-drilled hole. By inserting a 3/16 in. (5 mm) hex wrench (or similar tool) into this hole, it can be used to easily attach or detach an extension post or optical mount on its top.
Multiple Fixed Pedestal Heights
These pedestals are available with lengths of 0.5 in. (12.7 mm), 0.75 in. (19.1 mm), 0.88 in. (22.4 mm), 1.0 in. (25.4 mm), 2.0 in. (50.8 mm), 3.0 in. (76.2 mm), 4.0 in. (101.6 mm), and 6.0 in. (152.4 mm) and have cross-drilled holes large enough to use 3/16 in. (5 mm) hex wrenches aid in tightening and loosening posts.
High Stability for Mounting Optical Components
These 1 in. (25.4 mm) diameter stainless-steel optical posts are made from precision ground stainless steel to maintain long-term optical system alignment and come in a variety of heights. Using any of the available pedestal base clamping forks, these stackable pedestals can be clamped anywhere on a table or breadboard. Pedestal bases are machined directly into the posts. Cross-drilled holes large enough to use 3/16 in. (5 mm) hex wrenches aid in tightening and loosening posts. Both ends of each of these posts have a centered 8-32 (M4) threaded hole for mounting components and accessories, as well as attaching posts together.
Accessories
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
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![]() | 9141-M Post Clamp, 25.4 mm Diameter Pedestals and Posts, M4 Thread | |||||
![]() | 9141NF Post Clamp, 1.0 in. Diameter Pedestals and Posts, 8-32 Thread | |||||
![]() | 9909 Clamping Fork, 1.0 in. Diameter Pedestals, Captive 1/4-20 Screw, Long Slot | |||||
![]() | 9909-M Clamping Fork, 25.4 mm Diameter Pedestals, Captive M6 Screw, Long Slot | |||||
![]() | 9916-M Clamping Fork, 25.4 mm Diameter Pedestals, Captive M6 Screw, Short Slot | |||||
![]() | 9950 Optical Pedestal Spacer Set, (3) 0.25 in. and (6) 0.125 in. Spacers |





















