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  • Designed for use in Limited Spaces and OEM Applications
  • Essential Building Blocks for Small Assemblies
  • 4-40 (M3) Tapped Holes and Threaded Studs
  • Adapters Available for 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) Compatibility

The Thorlabs Mini-Series is designed to increase the number of optical elements that can be assembled within a limited space. Our mini-series posts are ideal for miniature and OEM-level optomechanical assemblies. Also included in this series are post thread adapters used to interface our standard optomechanics with our mini-series posts and breadboards, or vice-versa.

The HW-KIT5 and HW-KIT5/M screw hardware kits have been introduced specifically to address the fastening requirements of our imperial and metric Mini-Series breadboards and components.
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Posted Date: 2012-02-23 00:56:56.0
Hi guys. What applications use these mini series posts and mounts? Trying to decide between these and the (less expensive) standard 1/2-in. Post system...also, do you have adapters if I want to use them on a full size breadboard with 1/4-20 holes? Thanks, Lev.
Poster: acable
Posted Date: 2009-08-12 10:39:58.0
The socket in the thumbscrew for the MSRA90 is a bit to sloppy, this causes the wrench to bind in the socket.
Poster: acable
Posted Date: 2007-11-04 09:36:41.0
Since this is a "new standard", please consider doing a better job in the main portion of the presentation of pointing out what the new standard actually is, i.e. the post size and threads.
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Mini-Series Ø6mm Diameter Posts
Mini-Series Ø6mm Diameter Posts
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  • Available in Lengths from 0.5" to 3"
  • Tapped 4-40 (M3) Hole and 4-40 (M3) Mounting Stud
  • Ø6 mm

These Mini-Series Ø6 mm posts, which have a 4-40 (M3) threaded mounting stud in one end and a 4-40 (M3) tapped hole in the other end, are manufactured using nonmagnetic 303 series stainless steel.

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MS05R Support Documentation MS05R Mini Series Mounting Posts, Ø6 mm, 1/2" Long $5.60
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MS1R Support Documentation MS1R Mini Series Mounting Posts, Ø6 mm, 1" Long $5.90
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MS1.5R Support Documentation MS1.5R Mini Series Mounting Posts, Ø6 mm, 1.5" Long $6.10
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MS2R Support Documentation MS2R Mini Series Mounting Posts, Ø6 mm, 2" Long $6.60
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MS3R Support Documentation MS3R Mini Series Mounting Posts, Ø6 mm, 3" Long $7.40
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MS05R/M Support Documentation MS05R/M Mini Series Posts, Ø6 mm, 13 mm Long $5.60
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MS1R/M Support Documentation MS1R/M Mini Series Mounting Posts, Ø6 mm, 25 mm Long $5.90
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MS1.5R/M Support Documentation MS1.5R/M Mini Series Mounting Posts, Ø6 mm, 38 mm Long $6.10
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MS2R/M Support Documentation MS2R/M Mini Series Mounting Posts, Ø6 mm, 50 mm Long $6.60
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MS3R/M Support Documentation MS3R/M Mini Series Mounting Posts, Ø6 mm, 75 mm Long $7.40
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Mini-Series Pedestal Pillar Posts
Mini-Series Pedestal Pillar Posts
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A Mini-Series Pedestal Post secured to a Mini-Series Breadboard using the MSC1 Clamping Fork.
  • Ø12 mm Pedestal Pillar Posts
  • 4-40 (M3) thread

These Ø12 mm pedestal posts provide a solid mounting structure for our mini-series optical mounts. These posts are made from a nominally nonmagnetic 300 series stainless steel. The top and bottom of the posts have 4-40 (M3) tapped holes. A setscrew is provided already mounted in the top of the post for connecting to our mini components.

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MSP05 Support Documentation MSP05 Mini-Pedestal Pillar Post, 1/2" High $16.90
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MSP1 Support Documentation MSP1 Mini-Pedestal Pillar Post, 1" High $17.90
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MSP1.5 Support Documentation MSP1.5 Mini-Pedestal Pillar Post, 1.5" High $19.00
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MSP2 Support Documentation MSP2 Mini-Pedestal Pillar Post, 2" High $20.00
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MSP05/M Support Documentation MSP05/M Mini-Pedestal Pillar Post, 12.5 mm High $16.90
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MSP1/M Support Documentation MSP1/M Mini-Pedestal Pillar Post, 25 mm High $17.90
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MSP1.5/M Support Documentation MSP1.5/M Mini-Pedestal Pillar Post, 38 mm High $19.00
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MSP2/M Support Documentation MSP2/M Mini-Pedestal Pillar Post, 50 mm High $20.00
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Mini-Series Clamping Fork
Mini-Series Clamping Fork
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  • Secures Mini-Series Pedestal Post to Mini-Series Breadboard
  • 16 mm Counterbored Slot for #4-40 (M3) Cap Screw
  • Swivel Fork ±360° to Pick Up Most Convenient Mounting Hole

Our aluminum clamping fork is designed to provide exceptional clamping force when used with our mini-series pedestal-style posts. Landing pads on the bottom surface of the clamping fork maximize stability when using a #4-40 (M3) cap screw and washer combination to lock down the post/fork combination. Please note that significant overtightening of clamping forks can deform the surface of an optical table, which can cause misalignment of components.

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MSC1 Support Documentation MSC1 Mini-Series Clamping Fork $12.80
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Mini-Series Thread Adapters
Mini-Series Thread Adapters
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These thread adapters are designed to interface our standard-series and our mini-series optomechanical components. This is a portion of Thorlabs' complete line of thread adapters, which are available for many common thread standards.

Mechanical DrawingItem #Thread AThread BLength
C		Typical Application
Thread Adapter Mechanical Drawing AP8E4E 8-32 4-40 0.38"
(9.5 mm)		 Attach Components with 8-32 Tapped Holes to Imperial Mini-Series Posts
AP4M3M M4 M3 0.38"
(9.5 mm)		 Attach Components with M4 Tapped Holes to Metric Mini-Series Posts
 
Mechanical DrawingItem #Thread AThread BLength
C 		Typical Application

Thread Adapter Mechanical Drawing

 MSA8 4-40 8-32 0.5" (13 mm) Attach Components with 8-32 Tapped Holes to Imperial Mini-Series Posts
MSA4/M M3 M4 0.5" (13 mm) Attach Components with M4 Tapped Holes to Metric Mini-Series Posts
MSA25 4-40 1/4"-20 0.55" (14 mm) Attach Components with 1/4"-20 Tapped Holes to Imperial Mini-Series Posts
MSA6/M M3 M6 0.55" (14 mm) Attach Components with M6 Tapped Holes to Metric Mini-Series Posts
Mechanical DrawingItem #Thread AThread BLength CTypical Application

Thread Adapter Mechanical Drawing

 AE4E25E 4-40 1/4"-20 0.38"
(9.5 mm)		 Attach Mini-Series Bases to 1/4'-20-Threaded Optical Tables
AE3M6M M3 M6 0.39"
(10 mm)		 Attach Mini-Series Bases to M6-Threaded Optical Tables
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AP8E4E Support Documentation AP8E4E Thread Adapter, External to External, 8-32 to 4-40 $1.90
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AP4M3M Support Documentation AP4M3M Thread Adapter, External to External, M4 to M3 $1.90
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MSA8 Support Documentation MSA8 Thread Adapter, External Stud to Internal, 8-32 to 4-40 $4.90
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MSA25 Support Documentation MSA25 Thread Adapter, External Stud to Internal, 1/4"-20 to 4-40 $4.90
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AE4E25E Support Documentation AE4E25E Thread Adapter, Internal to External Stud, 4-40 to 1/4"-20 $4.10
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AE3M6M Support Documentation AE3M6M Thread Adapter, Internal to External Stud, M3 x 0.5 to M6 x 1.0 $4.10
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MSA4/M Support Documentation MSA4/M Thread Adapter, External Stud to Internal, M4 to M3 $4.90
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MSA6/M Support Documentation MSA6/M Thread Adapter, External Stud to Internal, M6 to M3 $4.90
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4-40 and M3 Hardware Kits
4-40 and M3 Hardware Kits
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  • Ideal for our Mini-Series Breadboards and Optic Mounts
  • We also Offer Individual Cap Screws and Setscrews
HW-KIT5 4-40 Hardware Kit
Item Approx. Qty. Item Approx. Qty.
4-40 Cap Screw, 3/16" Long (SH4S019) 165 4-40 Nut 200
4-40 Cap Screw, 1/4" Long (SH4S025) 135 #4 Washer 350
4-40 Cap Screw, 5/16" Long (SH4S031) 135 3/32" Hex Key for 4-40 Cap Screws 10
4-40 Cap Screw, 3/8" Long (SH4S038) 125 0.050" Hex Key for 4-40 Setscrews (HK050) 10
4-40 Setscrew, 1/4" Long (SS4S025) 190 - -
HW-KIT5/M M3 x 0.5 Hardware Kit
Item Approx. Qty. Item Approx. Qty.
M3 x 0.5 Cap Screw, 5 mm Long (SH3M5) 165 M3 x 0.5 Nut 220
M3 x 0.5 Cap Screw, 6 mm Long (SH3M6) 150 M3 Washer 220
M3 x 0.5 Cap Screw, 8 mm Long (SH3M8) 125 2.5 mm Hex Key for M3 Cap Screws 10
M3 x 0.5 Cap Screw, 10 mm Long (SH3M10) 125 1.5 mm Hex Key for M3 Setscrews 10
M3 x 0.5 Setscrew, 6 mm Long (SS3M6) 195 - -
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HW-KIT5 Support Documentation HW-KIT5 4-40 Cap Screw and Hardware Kit for Mini-Series $92.20
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HW-KIT5/M Support Documentation HW-KIT5/M M3 Cap Screw and Hardware Kit for Mini-Series $92.20
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Additional Mini-Series Optical Post Assemblies
  • Mini-Series Posts

  • Mini-Series Post Holders

  • Mini-Series Construction Accessories

  • Mini-Series Bases/Table Clamps

  • Mini-Series Post-Mountable Accessories

  • Mini-Series Hardware Accessories

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