Thorlabs offers these versatile mounts to adapt easily between various optic diameter standards. With options for Ø5 mm to Ø2" optics, this family of adapters offers a wide range of solutions for adapting optics to Ø1" optomechanical systems, including optical mounts and lens tubes.
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Poster: sam
Posted Date: 2013-05-08 12:45:32.45
Hi:
This is a suggestion to add a soft-tipped set-screw on the side to adapters like the AD8T so that optics can be swapped quickly. This could be in addition to the locking ring, in place of it, or for a separate product.
Thanks!
--- lasersam
Poster: cdaly
Posted Date: 2013-05-09 16:14:00.0
Response from Chris at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. At the moment we currently offer these for the most common sized optics like the 1/2" AD1 and 15mm AD15MM. For the time being, you could use the LMRA8 adapter to get a 1/2" diameter for use with the AD1. I will log your request within our internal discussions to see if we can expand this line of adapters.
Poster: cdaly
Posted Date: 2013-03-06 18:55:00.0
Response from Chris at Thorlabs: Thank you for using our web feedback. The 9 and 9.5 in M9x0.50 and M9.5x0.50 call out the major diameter, so these threads are of a different size. To adapt the AC064-015-A-ML to an SM1 threading, you would want the S1TM09 adapter.
Poster: ntrail
Posted Date: 2013-03-05 18:15:22.69
Can you confirm if the SM1AD9 can mount (internal threads) the AC064-015-A-ML? The "M9x0.5" vs. "M9.5x0.5" is throwing me off...
Thank you!
Poster: jlow
Posted Date: 2012-08-20 14:24:00.0
Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: The LMRA6.35 adapter might work better than the SM1AD7 in this case. I will get in contact with you to discuss about this further.
Poster: perrin1
Posted Date: 2012-08-15 16:58:57.0
Is the SM1AD7 compatible with 6.25mm-6.1mm optics or is a 6.35mm diameter the limit?
Poster: tholste
Posted Date: 2012-07-27 11:38:00.0
A response from Tor at Thorlabs to John: Thank you very much for your suggestion. I am sharing this with our product development team; please let us know if you have more suggestions, as we'd love to hear them!
Poster: johndgiese
Posted Date: 2012-07-25 16:21:20.0
It would be nice if there was an adapter kit, that came with a variety of adapter parts.
Poster: jjurado
Posted Date: 2011-05-13 16:32:00.0
Response from Javier at Thorlabs to cbrideau: Thank you for your feedback. There is actually a link to this page in the optomechanical adapters page. Regarding the search tool, it is possible that certain search parameters were not internally mapped to the adapters page. Please contact us at techsupport@thorlabs.com if you would like to discuss this a bit further.
Poster: cbrideau
Posted Date: 2011-05-12 16:41:39.0
There is no link to get to this page from the "Adapters" page. It was very hard to find this page via the search box.
Poster: jjurado
Posted Date: 2011-04-04 13:42:00.0
Response from Javier at Thorlabs to last poster: Thank you very much for your feedback. I will share your comments with our mechanics engineers. You can check back with us at techsupport@thorlabs.com in case you have any questions this adapter or about any of our products.
Poster:
Posted Date: 2011-04-04 10:33:44.0
How about an AD1/2-1?
Poster: rbjaculbia
Posted Date: 2010-11-16 23:11:43.0
What we actually need is an adapter with an external SM1 thread and the other end should be able to mount a Ø2" optic using a setscrew
Poster:
Posted Date: 2010-11-16 00:04:29.0
What we actually need is an adapter with an external SM1 thread and the other end should be able to mount a Ø2" optic using a setscrew
Poster: tor
Posted Date: 2010-11-11 13:09:16.0
A response from Tor at Thorlabs to rbjaculbia: We offer a stock adapter, SM1A2, that features internal SM2 threads and external SM1 threads. The SM1A2 affords compatibility between SM1 lens tubes and Ø2" optics mounts. Please do not hesitate to contact us at techsupport@thorlabs.com if you would like to explore other possible solutions.
Poster: rbjaculbia
Posted Date: 2010-11-11 05:28:38.0
Could you customize the AD1-2 so that the Ø1" side has SM1 threads? This would allow us to mount a Ø2" optics to the end of an SM1 lens tube or to some other SM1 threaded holders. I think this would also be a nice addition to your adapters
Poster: klee
Posted Date: 2009-08-19 12:08:29.0
A response from Ken at Thorlabs to mados123: We do not have plan for making a 2" optic to 3" tube adapter as a standard item at this moment. We can do this as a special though. Please email us at techsupport@thorlabs.com if you would like to get a quote for that.
Poster: mados123
Posted Date: 2009-08-11 02:02:24.0
Are you considering making a 2" optic adapter for a 3" tube?
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These unthreaded adapters both feature a smooth Ø1" outer surface. The AD1 has a Ø1/2" counterbore while the AD15MM offers a Ø15 mm counterbore; optics are secured against two contact lines using a nylon-tipped setscrew.
Item #
Counterbore
OD
Optic Thickness (Max)*
Mount Thickness (T)
AD1
Ø0.50" (Ø12.7 mm)
Ø1.00"
0.22" (5.6 mm)
0.25" (6.4 mm)
AD15MM
Ø0.60" (Ø15.0 mm)
Ø1.00"
0.22" (5.6 mm)
0.25" (6.4 mm)
*This specification is true for thin lenses. For lenses with small focal lengths, and hence large lens curvatures, please contact technical support to ensure a proper fit.
Unthreaded Mounting Adapter: Ø2" Optic to Ø1" Mount
The AD1-2 features an internal 2" mounting diameter with an external 1" mounting diameter compatible with Ø1" mounts. A nylon-tipped setscrew holds the optic securely against two contact lines machined into the inside diameter.
These internally threaded mounting adapters are ideal for stress-free mounting of optics with diameters from Ø5 mm to Ø20 mm. Alternatively, retaining rings can be used to hold this adapter in an SM1 lens tube. With a smooth outer diameter, the AD1T is especially well-suited for mounting Ø1/2" wave plates into Ø1" mounts. One retaining ring is included for securing optics in the adapter.
a Clear Aperture of Retaining Ring b Maximum Optical Thickness: This specification is true for thin lenses. For lenses with small focal lengths, and hence large lens curvatures, please contact technical support to ensure a proper fit.
c The AD7T can also be used to secure Ø6.35 mm optics. d The AD8T can also be used to secure Ø7.4 mm optics. e The AD12T can also be used to secure Ø12, Ø12.5, and Ø12.7 mm optics. f The AD1T can also be used to secure Ø12.5 mm optics.
Mounting Adapters with Internal and External Threads
The SM1 Series Adapters are internally threaded adapters for optics from Ø5 mm to Ø20 mm. Featuring an SM1-Threaded outer diameter, these adapters are designed to mount with Ø1" lens tubes or other internally SM1-threaded components. Two retaining rings are included for securing optics in the adapter.
a Clear Aperture of Retaining Ring b Maximum Optical Thickness: This specification is true for thin lenses. For lenses with small focal lengths, and hence large lens curvatures, please contact technical support to ensure a proper fit.
c The SM1AD7 can also be used to secure Ø6.35 mm optics. d The SM1AD8 can also be used to secure Ø7.4 mm optics. e The SM1A6T can also be used to secure Ø12.5 mm optics. f The AD1T can also be used to secure Ø12.5 mm optics.