Double Jointed Optical Post Heads
Double Jointed Optical Post Heads
Newport's 360° adjustable optical post joints securely hold and precisely position a wide range of optical tools, including cameras and detectors, in any orientation. Featuring double ball-and-socket hinge design, each threaded end rotates 360° about its own axis, 360° about the central axis, and swings 90° to the side. The joints are compatible with standard 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) optical posts, pedestals and post holders.
- Precision double-hinged post for 360° mounting orientations
- High flexibility and load capacity
- Compatible with 0.5 in. optical posts and holders
- Single screw simultaneously locks all joints
- English or metric threads See All Features
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9940 Double Jointed Optical Post Heads Flex Lock Optical Post, 12.7 mm Diameter Post, 1/4-20 and 8-32 Thread | |||||
| 9940-M Double Jointed Optical Post Heads Flex Lock Optical Post, 12.7 mm Diameter Post, M6 and M4 Thread | |||||
 | DJP-1 Double Jointed Optical Post Heads Double-Jointed Utility Post, 0.5 in. Post, 8-32 and 1/4-20 Thread | |||||
| M-DJP-1 Double Jointed Optical Post Heads Double-Jointed Utility Post, 12.7 mm Post, M4 and M6 Thread |
Features
1/4-20 (M6) and 8-32 (M4) End Threads
The post joints are compatible with our standard optical posts and pedestals. The English version has a 1/4-20 tapped hole at one end and an 8-32 tapped hole at the other. The metric version has a M6 tapped hole at one end and an M4 tapped hole at the other.
Securely Mount Components at Any Orientation
Our Model 9940 flex-lock post securely holds a wide range of optical tools, including cameras and detectors, with any orientation. This double hinged post can support more than a 100 in-lbs (11 N•m) of torque in any configuration and is compatible with standard post holders and accessories for 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) optical posts. Each threaded end of the joint rotates 360° about its own axis and 360° about the central axis, and swings 90° to the side. A single screw simultaneously locks both joints to hold a desired orientation.
Jointed Optical Post Provides Lockable 360° Orientations
The DJP-1 Double-Jointed Utility Post provides a full 360° of flexibility to mounting with optical posts. This jointed post has two ball-and-socket terminated arms, each threaded end rotating 360° about its own and central axes and swinging 90° to the side, to provide the most versatility in angular positioning. A single locking knob secures the double-jointed post in position. The DJP-1 provides a wide variety of non-standard mounting options for optical systems and mounted components.
The Perfect Microscope or Camera Stand
You’re at the point where you can’t seem to position your camera or microscope at the one perfect angle so you can see your sample. Our 360° adjustable optical post joints can solve your problem. For years professional photographers have been using double-ball joints to position their cameras. With the flex-lock post, we’ve brought this concept into the lab. This double ball-jointed positioner can be used in conjunction with 1/2" posts to hold a component, such as a camera, at any location and orientation. Once your object is in position, a single screw simultaneously locks all joints.
Resources
Drawings And Cad
9940e-Drawing(84.2 kB, PDF)
