Optical Mounting Post and Post Holder Selection Guide

We offer a full range of Optical Post Assemblies to meet various experimental requirements. Select form hundreds of Newport Optical Mounting Posts, Optical Post Holders, and Optical Mounting Post Accessories. We offer standard and miniature stainless steel optical mounting posts, as well as magnetic base pedestals. We have a wide variety of optical post holders to meet your budget and/or experimental requirements from our no-slip and cam lock optical post holders to our new swivel clamp optical post holders.

Optical Mounting Posts – 0.5 inch Diameter

Description	Features
0.5 in. Optical Mounting Posts	Precision ground 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) diameter stainless steel Wide range of post heights Tapped holes at each end with set screw included Cross-drilled hole for easy tightening and loosening	0.5 in. Optical Mounting Posts
Passivated Optical Mounting Post Sets	Passivated, extra clean stainless steel 0.5 in. diameter optical posts Five optical posts included in each set Extra thread length due to reduced depth boss Metric and English threaded versions	Passivated Optical Mounting Post Sets
0.5 in. Magnetic Base Optical Pedestal Pillars	Pedestal style 0.5 in. diameter, stainless steel optical posts Magnetic base for stabilizing post prior to clamping Crossed drilled holes for additional tightening & loosening torque English and metric thread options	0.5 in. Magnetic Base Optical Pedestal Pillars
0.5 in. Translating Optical Posts	Provides 6.4 mm height adjustment range Non-rotating post body during translation Smooth translation ensures precise adjustment Integrated lock ring secures the optical alignment	0.5 in. Translating Optical Posts

Optical Post Holders

Description	Features
Standard Optical Post Holders	Brake-shoe clamp for no-slip operation Locked in place by either hand knob or Allen wrench Compatible with 0.5 in. optical posts Standard or pedestal base versions	Standard Optical Post Holders
Non-Bridging Slotted-Base Optical Post Holders	0.5 in. optical post holder with integrated slotted base Narrow less than 1 in. profile for main body Optional magnetic slotted base available for easier alignment 45° rotational indexing and quick-lock mechanism	Non-Bridging Slotted-Base Optical Post Holders
Cam-Lock Optical Post Holders	Quick-release cam-lock for easy locking of optical posts Locking and releasing does not introduce rotation to post Distributes large force evenly Compatible with both standard and pedestal bases	Cam-Lock Optical Post Holders
Translating Optical Post Holders	Collar-turned non-rotating height adjustment Spring-loaded clamping screw for no-slip operation Compatible with 0.5 in. optical posts Standard or pedestal base versions	Translating Optical Post Holders
Swivel Clamp Optical Post Holders	Swivel Clamp for simple alignment to holes in the optical table Magnetic base provides holding power during initial alignment Brake-shoe clamp for no-slip operation	Swivel Clamp Optical Post Holders

Optical Mounting Post and Post Holder Accessories

Description	Features
Post-Joining Angle Clamps	Rigid post construction clamps for complex 3D assemblies Fixed 45°, 90°, 180° and adjustable 360° versions Join posts of the same or different diameters Flexure design provides superior holding force	Post-Joining Angle Clamps
Post Clamps for Mirror Mount	Fasten a mirror mount at any height and angle to a post Threaded or Through hole for connecting the mount Single screw fastens all parts or separate adjustment and clamp screws	Post Clamps for Mirror Mount
Double Jointed Optical Post Heads	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	Double Jointed Optical Post Heads
Ball and Socket Adjustable Optical Post Heads	Adjustable throughout a 50° cone Extended adjustment to horizontal position at three directions Single locking screw for simple, secure locking Threaded top and bottom surfaces for mounting	Ball and Socket Adjustable Optical Post Heads
0.5 inch Optical Post Collars	Collars secure and index optical posts heights C-shaped design allows easy installation or removal Rotate an optical post without changing height For 0.5 in. diameter optical posts	0.5 inch Optical Post Collars
Optical Post Electrical Isolator	Provides electrical Isolation of post mounted components Knurled grip on the top isolator for easy mounting and removing Side through hole on the base isolator to allow for tightening	Optical Post Electrical Isolator
Fixed Angle Optical Mount Adapters	Mount an optical mount at a fixed angle Compatible with optical posts Imperial or metric mounting holes	Fixed Angle Optical Mount Adapters
Optical Post Filter Holders	Grip flat components such as optical filters or screens Mount colinearly to the ends of 0.5 in. diameter optical posts Secure components with hand-tightened knob English or Metric threads	Optical Post Filter Holders
Post Spacers, Extenders and Mounting Accessories	Extend the height of 0.5 in. post and pedestal Fine tune the height with spacers Pedestal base adapter converts post to pedestal	Post Spacers, Extenders and Mounting Accessories
Pedestal Base Adapters	Magnetic base strong enough to allow alignment prior to clamping Helps prevent accidental tip-over and breakage of post-mounted optics Attach to bottom of 0.5 in. post holders or 1.0 in. optical posts All stainless steel base design	Pedestal Base Adapters
Pedestal Base Clamping Forks	Secure optical pedestals anywhere on optical tables 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 inch slot length options Versions with captive imperial or metric screws Stainless steel construction	Pedestal Base Clamping Forks
Aluminum Slotted Bases	Both threaded and thru holes Open slots speed installation and removal In-line or perpendicular slots	Aluminum Slotted Bases
Stainless Steel Slotted Bases	Index markings to assist alignment Controlled coarse positioning Compatible with rail and table mounting systems Relief cut on bottom surface ensures maximum stability	Stainless Steel Slotted Bases
Stainless Steel Swivel Slotted Bases	Integrated swivel mechanism for slot rotation Magnetic base for fast rough alignment 8-32 (M4) through hole or threaded versions	Stainless Steel Swivel Slotted Bases
Universal Mounting Base	Position post-mounted components anywhere, at any orientation, on your optical table Indexing spheres act as a position reference block Patented design permits close spacing of components	Universal Mounting Base
Quick Disconnect Peg Post Adapters	Precisely install and remove a 1 in. post without changing its location Can be used to quickly mount or remove an optical breadboard plate Compatible with VPH Series optical post holders	Quick Disconnect Peg Post Adapters
Mounting Joists	Compact Mounting of Single or Multiple Optomechanical Elements on Single Post Colinear Mounting of Multiple Optics or Offset Mounting of Single Optic Elevate Optics Above Populated Areas of Breadboard or Optical Table Universal M4/#8 Clearance of Mounting Hole and Slots	Mounting Joists
Non-Bridging Post Clamps	Non-bridging design minimizes local deformation at clamping site Full 360° rotation of post and clamp prior to locking Flexure clamping for maximized stability Symmetric top and bottom design for left- and right-handed orientations	Non-Bridging Post Clamps

0.5 in. Optical Mounting Post and Post Holder Selection Guide

Optical Mounting Posts – 0.5 inch Diameter

Optical Post Holders

Optical Mounting Post and Post Holder Accessories