Optic Inserter Stage

The Optic Inserter Stage allows precise insertion and removal of optical mounts into and out of a beam path. These stages serve a very similar function to a kinematic base but have the advantage of keeping your hand out of the beam path. The Stage’s linear motion is guided by precision ball bearings and positioned with adjustable/lockable magnetic stops. A long rod is used to move the stage between its two stopping points.

Precisely move optics into and out of a beam path
Keeps your hands safely out of beam path
Convenient adjustable magnetic stops with locks
50.8 mm travel range, repeatable to 20 µrad

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	Compare	Description	Compatibility	Drawings, CAD & Specs	Avail.	Price
		LNS-1 Optic Inserter StageOptic Inserter Stage, 8-32 Thread	IMPERIAL			$528
		M-LNS-1 Optic Inserter StageOptic Inserter Stage, M4 Thread	METRIC			$528

Features

Precision Ensured by Ball Bearing Design

The LNS-1 stages incorporates the same ball bearings desgin of 422-1S stage to reduce friction and guide precise linear translation. Although the guide ways are externally loaded to eliminate unwanted runout, friction remains low to provide smooth travel over the entire travel range.

Easier to use than a Kinematic Base

The LNS-1 stage allows you to precisely slide optics into your beam path to an exact controllable location and then easily remove them when not needed. The long rod keeps your hands away from the beam path. Two AJS8-100-0.5 adjustment screws are pre-installed for fine adjustments of end positions.

The Right Optical Axis Height

LNS-1 stages are easy to configure to your exact optical axis height. Optical pedestals, like the PX or PS series, easily mount to the base to the stage and precision spacers can get you to nonstandard heights. Use Q-TMS series post holders if variable height is needed.

Used to Fix Refractive Beam Displacement

When an optical beam is split using a non-cube optic, refraction will cause the input beam to be displaced from the transmitted beam. If the beam splitting optic is removed from the beam path, the transmitted beam will not be in the same location.

Accessories

Optic Mounts

Description	Compatibility	Price
LH-1PM Fixed Cube Mount, 1.0 in. (25.4 mm), A-LINE	UNIVERSAL	$47
M1-HL Mirror Mount, OEM Standard, 1.0 in., 2 Locking Hex Actuators	UNIVERSAL	$57
P100-AI21 Mirror Mount, PERFORMA-i, 1.0 in., 100 TPI, 2 Locking Allen-Keys	UNIVERSAL	$117
PX-FM1 Fixed Mirror Mount, PX Series, 1 in., Stainless Steel	UNIVERSAL	$106
U100-A2H Mirror Mount, ULTIMA<sup>®</sup>, Clear Edge, 1.0 in., 2 Locking Allen-Keys	UNIVERSAL	$151

Post Spacers

Description	Compatibility	Price
PS-0.031 Pedestal Spacer, 0.03125 in. Thick, 1 in. Diameter Posts, 8-32 (M4) CLR	UNIVERSAL	$9.10
PS-0.063 Pedestal Spacer, 0.0625 in. Thick, 1 in. Diameter Posts, 8-32 (M4) CLR	UNIVERSAL	$9.10
PS-0.125 Pedestal Spacer, 0.125 in. Thick, 1 in. Diameter Posts, 8-32 (M4) CLR	UNIVERSAL	$10.40
PS-0.25 Pedestal Spacer, 0.25 in. Thick, 1 in. Diameter Posts, 8-32 (M4) CLR	UNIVERSAL	$10.40
SP-KT Precision Spacer Kit, 0.5 and 1.0 in. Posts and Pedestals	UNIVERSAL	$278

Pedestal Posts

Description	Compatibility	Price
M-PX-2F Optical Pedestal, Forkless Mounting, 50.8 mm Height, 25.4 mm Diameter, M4	METRIC	$37
M-PX-4F Optical Pedestal, Forkless Mounting, 101.6 mm Height, 25.4 mm Diameter, M4	METRIC	$48
PX-2F Optical Pedestal, Forkless Mounting, 2 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32	IMPERIAL	$37
PX-3F Optical Pedestal, Forkless Mounting, 3 in. Height, 1 in. Diameter, 8-32	IMPERIAL	$40