• Maximum Stage Travel: 1/2" (13 mm)
• Angular Deviation: <150 µrad
• Micrometer Drive: 0.001" per Graduation (Imperial), 10 µm per Graduation (Metric)
• Material: Aluminum with Hardened Steel V-Grooves
• Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
• Comes with CT101: Ø1" Optic Mount
• Lockable Design
  

The CT1 Cage Translator is designed to be utilized within 30 mm cage systems (see image to right) requiring translation along the optical axis of the cage. A modular design approach has been taken to allow a series of accessories to be mounted to the movable carriage of the CT1 (see below).

Precision linear ball bearings are used to ensure smooth high resolution motion. A graduated micrometer provides 1/2" (12.7 mm) of linear translation and has 10 µm (0.001") graduations. The smallest incremental movement of the carriage is approximately 1 µm. One SM1RR retaining ring is included with each unit.

Revised CT1 Packaging,
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• Minimize CO₂ Footprint
• Reduce Non-Recyclable Packing Materials
• Improve Packaging Integrity
• Saves on Shipping Costs

Thorlabs' Green Initiative is aimed at reducing waste. To that end, we have begun to re-engineer our product packaging. The CT1 is now shipped in re-engineered packaging that minimizes the use of non-recyclable materials.

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• Compatible with Our CT1 Cage Translator and MS-Series Translators
• SM1 (1.035"-40) Threaded Bore Directly Accepts Ø1" Optics up to 6.9 mm (0.27") Thick
• Compatible with Our Line of SM1 Lens Tubes
• Finger Groove Recess Allows for Ease of Alignment
• Beam Height: 0.72" (18 mm) to Center of Cage

The CT101 provides a means to mount SM1 threaded devices as well as Ø1" objects to the CT1 and MS series translation stages. One SM1RR retaining ring is included with each unit.

The CT102 XY translator has +/-1 mm of travel and accepts any SM05 threaded component or Ø1/2" object up to 0.39" (10 mm) thick. This device is ideal for aligning an optic in the optical axis of a system. This XY translator is compatible with the MS series translation stages as well the CT1 cage translator. One SM05RR retaining ring is included with each unit.

• Ideal for Custom Machining
• Center-Drilled Dimple Allows for User to Precisely Align Along the Cage's Optical Axis
• Finger Groove Recess Allows for Ease of Alignment
• Compatible with Our CT1 Cage Translator and MS Series Translators
• Beam Height: 0.72" (18 mm) to Center of Cage

The CT103 blank device mount has a solid surface to allow the end user to tailor the mount for custom applications. A center-drilled dimple is provided to help in aligning with the optical axis during the machining process.

• Coarse Rotation: 360° Continuously Adjustable
• Graduations: 2° Increments
• Directly Mounts Ø1/2" Optics up to 7.3 mm (0.29") Thick
• Beam Height: 0.72" (18 mm) to Center of Cage
• Runout: <0.0001" (25 μm) Along Optical Axis
• Max. Clear Aperture: 0.43"
• Lockable design

The CT104 rotation mount provides 360° of continuous rotation for Ø1/2" and SM05 threaded components. The 2° graduation allows for precise positioning of components, such as linear polarizers and waveplates. A top-mounted nylon-tip setscrew is used to lock the freedom of rotation when the mount has been set in the correct orientation. The CT104 is compatible with our CT1 cage translator and MS series translation stages. One SM05RR retaining ring is included with each unit.