Thin-Optic Optical Mounts

Overview

Some optical components are too thin for typical kinematic mounts to easily hold and position. Thus, Newport offers standard mounts and accessories that are specifically designed to provide precision pitch/yaw adjustment for thin lenses and other optics.

Threaded Retainer Ring and Spacer

A threaded retainer ring is included with Newport's thin-optics mounts to hold the optical component in place. Additionally, a protective Delrin spacer is provided to prevent scratching the optic's coating or surface as it is secured.

Rear-Loading for Consistent Location of Optic Surface

Optical components are loaded from the rear of our thin-optics mounts. That way, the front surface of the optic will be in the same mounting location regardless of its thickness. In contrast, a front-loading mount could locate a thin optic recessed within the mount, thereby limiting its reflective clear aperture.

Locking Allen-Key Adjusters

Newport's thin-optics mounts include locking Allen-Key adjustments to prevent unintended adjustment and to save space. This is especially useful for OEM applications which desire a "set and forget" capability.

UPATO (left) and lens spacer (right) with U100-A mounts

Adapters for Standard Mounts

Specialty adapters that enable standard Newport optical mounts to securely hold thin-optics are also available. The UPATO adapter is specifically designed to house thin 1-in (25.4-mm) diameter optics for insertion into U100-A clear-edge mounts. Another method of allowing standard 1-in mirror mounts to hold thin-optics is by placing a lens spacer in the aperture, held in place by the mount's setscrew, to secure the optic in place. LT10-SP4-PK is a 6-pack of 1-in (25.4-mm) diameter, 4-mm thick aluminum spacers.

Accessories

Newport also provides accessories to aid in the handling of thin optics. Our vacuum pick-up tool is equipped with special blue silicone suction cups which will not mark or leave residue on optics when used to pick and place optical components. Also available are spanner wrenches to easily and safely install and remove retaining rings from mirror mounts, lens tubes, or lens mounts with threaded aperture.

Description	Compatibility	Price
HVM-1lt Industrial Top Adjust MountsMirror Mount, Vertical Drive, Low Wavefront Distortion, Thin Optic, 1 in., 2 Locking Allen-Keys, 8-32	IMPERIAL	$262
HVM-1t Industrial Top Adjust MountsMirror Mount, Industrial, Vertical Drive, Thin Optic, 1 in., 2 Locking Allen-Keys	UNIVERSAL	$212
HVM-2t Industrial Top Adjust MountsMirror Mount, Industrial, Vertical Drive, Thin Optic, 2 in., 2 Locking Allen-Keys	UNIVERSAL	$266
HVM-S1t Industrial Top Adjust MountsMirror Mount, Industrial, Vertical Drive, Thin Optic, 1 in., 2 Locking Allen-Keys	UNIVERSAL	$242
M-HVM-1lt Industrial Top Adjust MountsMirror Mount, Vertical Drive, Low Wavefront Distortion, Thin Optic, 1 in., 2 Locking Allen-Keys, M4	METRIC	$262
P100-At28 Performa-i Hex-Driven Mirror MountsMirror Mount, Thin Optic, 1.0 in., 80 TPI, 2 Locking Allen-Keys	UNIVERSAL	$101
P100-At38 Performa-i Hex-Driven Mirror MountsMirror Mount, Thin Optic, 1.0 in., 80 TPI, 3 Locking Allen-Keys	UNIVERSAL	$105
P200-At28 Performa-i Hex-Driven Mirror MountsMirror Mount, Thin Optic, 2.0 in., 80 TPI, 2 Locking Allen-Keys	UNIVERSAL	$181
P50-At21 Performa-i Hex-Driven Mirror MountsMirror Mount, Thin Optic, 0.5 in., 100 TPI, 2 Locking Allen-Keys	UNIVERSAL	$111

	Compare	Description	Compatibility	Avail.	Price	Qty.
		LT10-SP4-PK Lens Tube Spacers and WashersLens Spacer, 1.0 in. Diameter, 4.0 mm Thick, Aluminum, 6-pack	UNIVERSAL		$56
		UPATO Specialty Mirror Mount AdaptersThin Optics Adapter, 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) Diameter	UNIVERSAL		$49

Description	Compatibility	Price
LT10-WR Spanner WrenchSpanner Wrench, 1 inch LT Series Lens Tubes	UNIVERSAL	$43
LT20-WR Spanner WrenchSpanner Wrench, 2.0 inch LT Series Lens Tubes	UNIVERSAL	$53
VTL-KT Vacuum Pick-Up Tool for OpticsVacuum Pick-up Tool Kit, Non-Marking Suction Cups	UNIVERSAL	$108

Thin-Optic Optical Mounts Selection Guide