Compared to traditional pedestals, PX Series Forkless Optical Pedestals enable denser optical systems to be built. Their unique internal slotted base allows them to be directly mounted to optical tables or breadboards without a clamping fork. This patent-pending feature saves three times the space of a standard pedestal while still providing positional flexibility and long-term stability.
- Takes up 1/3 the space of standard pedestals
- Eliminates bending stresses induced by clamping forks
- Highly stable for maintaining long-term alignment
- Straight post version also available See All Features
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![]() | M-PX-1F 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, PX Series Forkless Optical Pedestal, Forkless Mounting, 25.4 mm Height, 25.4 mm Diameter, M4 | |||||
![]() | M-PX-2F 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, PX Series Forkless Optical Pedestal, Forkless Mounting, 50.8 mm Height, 25.4 mm Diameter, M4 | |||||
![]() | M-PX-3F 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, PX Series Forkless Optical Pedestal, Forkless Mounting, 76.2 mm Height, 25.4 mm Diameter, M4 | |||||
![]() | M-PX-4F 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, PX Series Forkless Optical Pedestal, Forkless Mounting, 101.6 mm Height, 25.4 mm Diameter, M4 | |||||
![]() | PX-1F 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, PX Series Forkless Optical Pedestal, Forkless Mounting, 1 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 | |||||
![]() | PX-2F 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, PX Series Forkless Optical Pedestal, Forkless Mounting, 2 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 | |||||
![]() | PX-3F 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, PX Series Forkless Optical Pedestal, Forkless Mounting, 3 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 | |||||
![]() | PX-4F 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, PX Series Forkless Optical Pedestal, Forkless Mounting, 4 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32 |
Features
3X Space Saving Design
By eliminating the need for a clamping fork, PX series pedestals and posts save 3X the space on an optical table allowing for dense optical systems and work perfectly with our double-density optical tables and breadboards.
Simple Installation - Easy Positioning
PX series pedestals can be mounted forkless, or with a standard clamping fork. Forkless installation uses a single 1/4-20 (M6) cap head screw. The internally slotted base allows for versatile positioning and solid clamping. Using a 3/16 in. ball tip Allen wrench, one can access the 1/4-20 (M6) mounting screw via the patent-pending angled access slot in the pedestal.
Flanged or Straight
PX series can be selected by design, thread, and lengths. There are two designs: flanged pedestal and straight post. Use the straight post design to save the most space or to use with post holders. Use the flanged version for more versatility, since these can also be mounted with a standard fork if needed. They are made from stainless steel to provide the best stability and stiffness.
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.
Accessories for Customizable Heights and Architectures
Extension posts and spacers can be used to precisely tune the mounting height of optical posts, allowing optics to be mounted at non-standard heights. Post clamps provide the option of securing an optical mount at any position and any angle to a post. 45-degree mirror mount adapters allow a mirror mount to be post-pointed at a fixed 45° pitch angle, which is ideal for periscope applications. For versatile, high-stability mounting in multiple dimensions, our modular construction cubes are the best choice. And to facilitate flexible mounting and stacking of optical posts, 8-32 (M4) to ¼-20 (M6) thread adapters are available.
Additional mounts and bracket choices
Our PX-FM1 fixed mirror mount and PX-MFM-B flexture mount mounting bracket feature the same integrated slotted-base design as PX pedestals and posts. They are made of stainless steel and have keying pin holes. They're ideal for applications that require location and orientation adjustment within tight space.
PX Forkless Pedestals and Posts are Made for OEM Mounts
Newport's newest and best performing mirror mounts are designed to mount on forkless PX posts and pedestals. The forkless design solves the space-constraint problems created by standard clamping forks. They are ideal for OEM use, as well as for use by researchers in the laboratory. Click the video link here to see how the industry's most cost-effective, compact, and stable industrial mirror mounts are enhanced by our forkless posts and pedestals.
Accessories
Clamps
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![]() | C-1P Post C-Clamp, 1.0 in. Diameter Posts, 8-32 Thread | |||||
![]() | M-C-1P Post C-Clamp, 25.4 mm Diameter Posts, M4 Thread | |||||
![]() | M-PS-SC Post Clamp, Sliding, 25.4 mm Diameter Posts, M4 Thread | |||||
![]() | PS-SC Post Clamp, Sliding, 1.0 in. Diameter Posts, 8-32 Thread |
Resources
Technical Notes
Selection Guides
Technical Articles
The Finer Points of Fine Mechanics(2.1 MB, PDF)




















