MicroLab™ Posts, Bases, and Railsbreadboards, as well as for M2-threaded breadboards. The base platform of the MicroLab system is either an opti-cal rail or an optical breadboard

Stable mounting and positioning are required to build opticalsystems. In the laboratory, posts and post holders are commonly usedfor mounting optical component holders because they permit asignificant amount of vertical and angular adjustment for coarsealignment, without sacrificing rigidity. Post connectors provideadded mounting flexibility with right-angle or adjustable-anglepost combinations.

Pillars also provide stable structures for mounting optical com-ponents. They can be positioned anywhere on an optical table andsecurely held in place with a clamping fork. A pillar mounting plat-form can then be added to the top of a pillar, or several pillars canbe stacked together. Twenty-millimeter-diameter posts can be usedif taller pillars are required.

Slotted mounting bases are available for mounting and posi-tioning component holders, post holders, and positioning stages.

Versions are available for both ¼-20- and M6-threaded tables andbreadboards, as well as for M2-threaded breadboards.

The base platform of the MicroLab™ system is either an opti-cal rail or an optical breadboard or table. The components in thischapter allow interfacing with traditional ¼-20- and M6-threadedbreadboards, as well as M2-threaded miniature breadboards. Themost compact optical systems can be built on the M2 breadboards.

Both one-sided and four-sided optical rails are available. Thetraditional one-sided rails can act as a base by themselves, be boltedto a ¼-20- or M6-threaded breadboard, or be assembled into two-and three-dimensional structures. Optical components are mountedto optical rail carriers that slide on the rail. The more stable four-sidedrails are preferred for building structures. They can be connectedend to end, side to side, or side to end.

MicroLab™ Posts,Bases, and Rails

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Mounting Posts, Bases, and Brackets

Optical Rails and Lab Jacks

Mounting Posts and AccessoriesMounting Posts $ 4- and 8-mm-diameter centerless-ground stainless steel

$ Flats for better leverage when fastening

Posts are available in two standard diameters: 4 mm and 8 mm.They can be joined end to end for greater lengths. The 4-mm-diameter posts have M2 threads, and the 8-mm-diameter postshave M4 threads. All posts are precision ground stainless steel andhave flats or T-bar holes for tightening or loosening with a tool.

Thread Adaptors

Thread adaptors can be mounted to posts to changethread types.

dimensions in mm

hole threaded M4!8 deep each end

removable M4 setscrew

L

5

15

f8

1 hole threadedM2!4 deep

M2 threaded

L

2.5

Bf4

flatsf4 thru

07 RMT Series07 RMU Series

07 RMT- and 07 RMU-series mounting posts

f2 thruthread Athread B

610C

f8

dimensions in mm

07 RAD-series thread adaptors

Length

Diameter L B PRODUCT

(mm) (mm) (mm) Thread NUMBER

4 10 3 M2 07 RMT 501

4 15 5 M2 07 RMT 503

4 20 5 M2 07 RMT 505

4 30 5 M2 07 RMT 507

4 40 5 M2 07 RMT 509

4 50 5 M2 07 RMT 511

8 20 — M4 07 RMU 001

8 30 — M4 07 RMU 003

8 40 — M4 07 RMU 005

8 60 — M4 07 RMU 007

8 80 — M4 07 RMU 009

8 100 — M4 07 RMU 011

Mounting Posts Male Female C PRODUCT

Thread A Thread B (mm) NUMBER

M2 M4 2.5 07 RAD 507

M2 8-32 2.5 07 RAD 007

M4 M2 4.0 07 RAD 508

8-32 M2 4.0 07 RAD 509

Thread Adaptors

More Posts

Melles Griot also offers 8-mm-diameter posts with8-32, ¼-20, or M6 threads. Go to page 24.4 for theseand larger posts with diameters of 0.5 inch 12 mm,and 20 mm.

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Post Holders and Accessories$ 4- and 8-mm bore diameters

$ Threaded or flanged base

MicroLab™ post holders provide a simple method of adjustingthe height and angular orientation of 4- and 8-mm-diameter posts.Six different heights are offered for both bore diameters. Post hold-ers are available with either an M4-threaded base or a flanged base.

M4-threaded post holders will screw into component positionersand bases. Flanged-base post holders attach to components withthe standard hole pattern. A unique feature of the flanged-basepost holders is their narrow profile, which allows optical compo-nents to be very closely spaced. The height-locking thumbscrewon the flanged-base post holders can be mounted on either side,allowing the most convenient access to the thumbscrew.

Post collars are useful for maintaining the height of a post whenrotating it in a post holder. They also allow the post to be removedfrom the post holder and then replaced to the exact same height.Post holders and collars, made of black-anodized aluminum, are soldseparately.

07 PHT/07 PHO 07 PHF/07 PHG

M4 threaded

fA

L

4

L42.5 for fA = 4L45.0 for fA = 8

25

L

2.5

20

DD/2

fB

2 holesf2.5

fA fB

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07 PHT, 07 PHO, 07 PHF and 07 PHG post holders

Bore Length Outside

Diameter L Diameter PRODUCT

fA (mm) (mm) fB (mm) NUMBER

4 10 8 07 PHT 501

4 15 8 07 PHT 503

4 20 8 07 PHT 505

4 30 8 07 PHT 507

4 40 8 07 PHT 509

4 50 8 07 PHT 511

8 20 12 07 PHO 501

8 30 12 07 PHO 503

8 40 12 07 PHO 505

8 60 12 07 PHO 507

8 80 12 07 PHO 509

8 100 12 07 PHO 511

Threaded Post Holders

Bore Length Outside

Diameter L Diameter D PRODUCT

fA (mm) (mm) fB (mm) (mm) NUMBER

4 10 12 6 07 PHF 501

4 15 12 6 07 PHF 503

4 20 12 6 07 PHF 505

4 30 12 6 07 PHF 507

4 40 12 6 07 PHF 509

4 50 12 6 07 PHF 511

8 20 15 12 07 PHG 501

8 30 15 12 07 PHG 503

8 40 15 12 07 PHG 505

8 60 15 12 07 PHG 507

8 80 15 12 07 PHG 509

8 100 15 12 07 PHG 511

Flanged Post Holders

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Optical Rails and Lab JacksMiniature Components

Pillar Mounting System$ Position components anywhere on a table or breadboard

$ Stackable for numerous combinations of heights

$ Spacers or risers for optical rails

Pillars provide a stable mounting platform that can be posi-tioned anywhere on a table or breadboard surface. They are securelyheld down with a clamping fork or pillar base clamp. A pillar mount-ing platform can be added to the top of a pillar to provide a mount-ing surface for component holders and positioning stages.

Post Collars

These post collars are used to set post height.

Securing four-sided rails with pillars and clamping forks

The pillar mounting system can be used to set upMicroLab™ components on standard optical tables.

f4 for 07 PHC 505f8 for 07 PHC 503

dimensions in mm

4-mm and 8-mm post collars

PRODUCT NUMBER

For 4-mm Posts 07 PHC 505

For 8-mm Posts 07 PHC 503

Post Collars



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PillarsPillars are available in six heights: 7.5, 12.5, 20, 45, 70, and

95 mm. An M6 thread on both ends allows them to be connectedtogether with a setscrew (provided) to achieve numerous heights. The7.5-mm-high pillars are also offered with an M4 thread for mount-ing post holders. Taller pillars have a cross-drilled hole for betterleverage when fastening.

Pillars and pillar mounting platforms are made of black-anodizedaluminum.

Clamping Fork and Hole Adaptors This clamping fork allows pillars to be mounted anywhere on

a table or breadboard. It is made from a high-strength aluminumalloy and has a clear-anodized finish. Able to work with both ¼-20and M6 screws, the clamping fork is very versatile and easy to use.Hole adaptors may be used to mount the clamping fork to theM2 hole pattern on MicroLab™ breadboards.

dimensions in mm

07 PSP 501/511 07 PSP 503–510

f12

2

A

1 holethread B

f20

2 holesthread B

fD

2

A

C7.5

f20

f12

Height A Thread C fD PRODUCT

(mm) B (mm) (mm) NUMBER

7.5 M4 thru — — 07 PSP 511

7.5 M6 thru — — 07 PSP 501

12.5 M6 thru 10.0 3.5 07 PSP 503

20.0 M6 thru 13.8 6.0 07 PSP 505

45.0 M6#8 deep 26.3 6.0 07 PSP 507

70.0 M6#8 deep 38.8 6.0 07 PSP 509

95.0 M6#8 deep 51.3 6.0 07 PSP 510

Pillars

07 PSP-series pillars

6.5

26 22.5

12.2 25

5865

6.3 611.1

163.5 4.2

dimensions in mm

R9.5

07 PSF 502 pillar clamping fork

5

1.7f2.4 thru counterbored f4!2.4 deep f10.5 f6

dimensions in mm

07 ACC 501 hole adaptor

07 ACC 501 is shown in the slot of 07 PSF 502 and is usedto adapt to MicroLab™ breadboards.

PRODUCT NUMBER

Clamping Fork 07 PSF 502

Hole Adaptors (set of 4, includes M2 screws) 07 ACC 501

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Pillar Mounting Platform

12 holes threaded M2

20

20

25

25

1 holethreaded M4

M6 threaded

5

10.8

dimensions in mm

10

10

07 PSM 501 pillar mounting platform

Pillar Base Clamp

dimensions in mm

25

256.6

4 holes f2.4 thru counterbored f3.5!2.0 deep

20

20

f12.3 1.6

f20.3

07 PSB 501 pillar base clamp

Post Holders With Pillar-Mount Flexibility

Use 07 PSP 501 or 07 PSP 511 pillars to mount postholders in the pillar-mount style. Simply screw thepost holder into either of the two pillars. This allowsyou to position a post holder anywhere on an opticalbreadboard just like a pillar.

APPLICATION NOTE

PRODUCT NUMBER

Pillar Mounting Platform 07 PSM 501

Pillar Mounting Platform

PRODUCT NUMBER

Pillar Base Clamp 07 PSB 501

Pillar Base Clamp

Do you need . . .MALE-MALE THREAD ADAPTORS

Use the thread adaptors to attach pillars to basesor component holders with different thread types.

• Four different thread adaptors available• Inch and metric• Made from stainless steel

For more information, go topage 24.7.




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Post ConnectorsRight-Angle Post Connector

Two posts can be mounted at 90 degrees with respect to oneanother by using right-angle post connectors. The connectors andposts can be adjusted and then securely locked in position with thetwo thumbscrews. The connectors are squeezed together, firmlyholding the posts in position. Right-angle post connectors aremade of brass with a black-chrome finish.

Right-angle post connector

20

f810

38

f20

f8

dimensions in mm

07 CFG 505 right-angle post connector

PRODUCT NUMBER

Right-Angle Post Connector 07 CFG 505

Right-Angle Post Connector

Adjustable-Angle Post ConnectorThese connectors allow two posts to be mounted at any angle

with respect to one another. The connectors and posts can beadjusted and then securely locked in position. The post angle isadjustable and can also be locked in position with a thumbscrew.Adjustable-angle post connectors are made of black-anodized aluminum.

07 CRG 501 adjustable-angle post connector

dimensions in mm

7

6

f4

22

33

f8

f10

f4

07 CRG 501 adjustable-angle post connector

PRODUCT NUMBER

Adjustable-Angle Post Connector 07 CRG 501

Adjustable-Angle Post Connector


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Adjustable-Angle Swivel Post Connectors Swivel post connectors are a cost-effective way to post-mount

components that require both variable position and angle. Com-ponent holders can be mounted and then swiveled to achieve opti-mal alignment. The connectors can be securely held in position onthe post by tightening the locking thumbscrew. Once aligned, theswivel ball joint can be locked to maintain the alignment of thecomponent.

Swivel connectors for both 4- and 8-mm-diameter posts areavailable. The swivel post is 4 mm in diameter and has a male M2thread for attaching component holders, an extension post, or athread adaptor (go to page 24.6). Adjustable-angle swivel post con-nectors are made of black-anodized aluminum and stainless steel.

Adjustable-angle swivel post connectors are ideal forpositioning delicate sensor components.

Post connectors allow useful mounting configurations.

D

M2 threaded

f4 post813° swivel

5C

12

B

2.5

E

F

GfA

dimensions in mm

07 CSG 501/503 adjustable-angle swivel post connectors

fA B C D E F G PRODUCT

(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) NUMBER

4 10 9 29 15 20 34 07 CSG 501

8 11 10 32 16 20 34 07 CSG 503

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Mounting BasesDouble-Slot Mounting Bases

There are two double-slot mounting bases, one for M2-threadedbreadboards and one for ¼-20- or M6-threaded tables and bread-boards. Both have the standard hole pattern, including twelve M2holes and a central M4 hole. This hole pattern can be used formounting most MicroLab™ components, including positioningstages, post holders, and component holders. The slotted mount-ing bases are made of black-anodized aluminum.

Slotted mounting bases on an M2-threaded surface

12 holes threadedM2 on 10 centers

20

2025

50

2× 2.6

17.6

40

1 hole threaded M4

5

3

dimensions in mm

10

10

07 RPC 521 slotted mounting base for M2-threadedsurfaces

Single-Slot Mounting Base This mounting base allows an M4-threaded post holder or other

component to be mounted anywhere on an M2-threaded bread-board. The slot’s 11-mm adjustment range allows the base to bepositioned anywhere within a circular range of 10 to 21 mm. Thesingle-slotted mounting base is made of black-anodized aluminum.

13.4

15

1

2.55

2.4

4 8

29

2

1 hole threaded M4

f8

dimensions in mm

07 RPC 505 single-slot mounting base

20

25

65

2!7

21

50.4


1 hole threaded A

5

dimensions in mm

07 RPC 523 M6/50 to M2/20 mounting base

Mating Surface PRODUCT NUMBER

M2-Threaded Breadboards 07 RPC 521

¼-20 or M6-Threaded Tables and Breadboards 07 RPC 523

Double-Slot Mounting Bases


M2-Threaded Breadboards 07 RPC 505

Single-Slot Mounting Base



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Slotted mounting bases on an M6-threaded surface

Slotted Mounting Base with Rotation This slotted mounting base, with an integral rotation platform,

can be used to position and orient a component anywhere on a¼-20- or M6-threaded table or breadboard. A thumbscrew locksthe position of the rotation platform. The platform has the standardhole pattern and includes twelve M2 holes and a central M4 hole.This hole pattern can be used for mounting most MicroLab™ com-ponents. The slotted mounting base with rotation is made ofblack-anodized aluminum.

10

*20 25

96

9.5

7

67.5

12 holes threaded M2 on 10 centers1 hole threaded M4

4f35

42

7.5

dimensions in mm

07 RPD 501 slotted mounting base with rotation


¼-20 or M6-Threaded Tables and Breadboards 07 RPD 501

Slotted Mounting Base with Rotation

Slotted Component Holder Bases Two versions of the slotted component holder base are available:

one for M2-threaded surfaces and one for ¼-20- or M6-threadedsurfaces. Both are designed for mounting and rotating MicroLab™component holders with a female M4-thread in their base. Spacerplates can be used between the base and the component holder toraise the optical axis. They are attached to the base with an M4screw inserted from the bottom. Slotted component holder basesare made of black-anodized aluminum.

12.5

2025

35

2!2.4

20

3 holes f2.4 thru1 hole f4.8 thru counterbored f8.3!8 deep far side

10

2.5

2.5 10

f25

dimensions in mm

07 MEA 501 slotted component holder bases


M2-Threaded Breadboards 07 MEA 501

¼-20 or M6-Threaded Tables and Breadboards 07 MEA 503

Slotted Component Holder Bases

12.525

60

7

47.5

1 hole f4.8 thru counterbored f8.3!8 deepfar side

105

533

f25

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07 MEA 503 slotted base for M6-threaded surfaces



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07 ACB-series spacer plates

Mounting bases and spacer plates are essential in mostapplications.

Spacer PlatesThe 2.5-, 5-, and 10-mm-thick spacer plates can be stacked to

raise a component’s axis to line up with that of other components.They can also be used to provide a central M4 or M2 thread toconveniently attach a post holder or post.

dimensions in mm

10

20 *2510

20

8 holes threaded M2

4 holes f2.4 thru counterboredf4!C deep

1 hole threaded B

A

07 ACB-series spacer plates

A Thread C

(mm) B (mm) PRODUCT NUMBER

2.5 M2 1.5 07 ACB 501

5.0 M4 2.5 07 ACB 503

10.0 M4 7.5 07 ACB 505

Spacer Plates

07 MEA 501 and 503 slotted bases


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Miniature Optical Breadboards $ M2-threaded holes on 10-mm centers

$ Clearance holes for tabletop or standoff mounting

Standard optical breadboards and tables are appropriate forlarge components, however miniature optics usually need smallercomponent holders and much closer spacing and therefore requiresmaller breadboards. MicroLab™ component mounts and posi-tioners generally mount with M2 screws. To allow positioning flex-ibility, our miniature optical breadboards are M2-threaded on10-mm centers. Two sizes of breadboards are available: 170#180 mmand 250#350 mm. Both have clearance holes/slots for bolting toor standing off a larger table, and both are made of black-anodizedaluminum.

50.4180

160

50.4

170150

6

264 holesthreaded M2 on10 centers

4 holes f7.5 thrucounterbored 12!4 deep

dimensions in mm

07 BLP 004 miniature optical breadboard

4 slots7.5 W!17.5 L thrucounterbored12 W!22 L!4.5 deep


4 holes f7.5 thrucounterbored f12!4.5deep

8

50.4 312

290

175350

125

250

50.4

208192

95

150

4 slots7.5 W!21 L thrucounterbored12 W!25.6 L!4.5 deep

dimensions in mm

07 BLP 006 miniature optical breadboard

Miniature optical breadboards can be used to raise com-ponents off of an optical table.

Size (mm) Hole Pattern PRODUCT NUMBER

170#180 M2 on 10-mm centers 07 BLP 004

250#350 M2 on 10-mm centers 07 BLP 006

Miniature Optical Breadboards

Note: Larger breadboards with ¼-20- or M6-threaded holes are available in the opticaltables section.

PRODUCT

Kit Contents Quantity NUMBER

Pan-Head Phillips Screws 07 AKT 509

M2#4 mm 100

M2#5 mm 100

M2#6 mm 100

M2# 8 mm 100

Phillips Screwdriver 1

Nylon Tweezers 1

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Optical-Rail Systems$ One- and four-sided optical rails

$ A range of rail-carrier lengths

$ Connectors for two- and three-dimensional assemblies

One-sided optical rails are available in four lengths: 50, 100,250, and 500 mm. The rails are slotted for bolting to ¼-20 orM6-threaded surfaces and have an M6-threaded hole in each endfor vertical mounting.

Four-sided optical rails are strong enough to build three dimen-sional optical structures. They can be connected together with eitheroptical rail T-connectors or corner connectors (recommended fora more stable structure). The slotted mounting holes andM6-threaded holes on the rails can also be used to bolt two railstogether.

The length of rail carriers often limits how closely optical com-ponents can be spaced. If a four-sided optical rail is mounted on pil-lars beside a one-sided rail, alternating the mounting of componentsallows spacing to be much closer together.

Optical rail carriers are available in three lengths: 6, 12, and25 mm. All carriers have an array of M2 holes and a central M4 hole.The underside of the carriers has a low-friction coating for smoothsliding. T-connectors, and vertical mounting bases can be used tobuild three-dimensional structures. The optical rail system com-ponents are made of black-anodized aluminum.

8

10

1912

B A BL

2 holesthreaded M6

slots 7 W!33 Lcounterbored11 W!37 L!8 deep

dimensions in mm

07 ORM-series one-sided 19-mm optical rails

L A B Number PRODUCT

(mm) (mm) (mm) of Slots NUMBER

50 — 12 1 07 ORM 501

100 24 12 2 07 ORM 503

250 74 12 3 07 ORM 505

500 74 37 5 07 ORM 507

One-Sided 19-mm Optical Rails

One-Sided 19-mm Optical Rails These MicroLab™-compatible rails have slots that allow clear-

ance for M6 and ¼-20 cap screws. To mount to MicroLab bread-boards, use the 07 ACC 501 hole adaptors (see pages 21.18, 24.19).

$ Straightness: 1.2 mm/m

$ Material: aluminum with black-anodized finish

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25

25

25

holes threaded M6located 50 apart

L50

slots 7 W!33 Lcounterbored11 W!37 L!30 deeplocated 50 apart

5 holesthreaded M6!7 deep

both ends

35

35

dimensions in mm

07 ORL-series four-sided 19-mm optical rails

L Number of PRODUCT

(mm) Slots/Holes NUMBER

150 3 07 ORL 501

250 5 07 ORL 503

450 9 07 ORL 505

Four-Sided 19-mm Optical Rails

Four-Sided 19-mm Optical Rails Four-sided optical rails are useful in three-dimensional rail struc-

tures. Carriers on adjacent sides can pass one another if their lock-ing screws are not on a common corner.

$ Straightness: 1.2 mm/m

$ Material: aluminum with black-anodized finish

Examples of Four-Sided Setups

Four-sided rails are ideal for building three-dimen-sional structures

The four-sided rails are used here to create verystable multidimensional setups.

The four-sided rail is used with a standardMicroLab™ rail.

The four-sided rail is used to create various photonictools.



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12.5

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12 holesthreaded M2

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5

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07 OCL optical-rail carriers

Carrier Length Thread PRODUCT

(mm) A NUMBER

6 M4 07 OCL 501

12 M4 07 OCL 503

25 M4 07 OCL 505

12 M6 07 OCL 883

25 M6 07 OCL 885

Optical-Rail Carriers for 19-mm Rails

Optical-Rail Carriers for 19-mm Rails Designed for use with MicroLab™ components, these carri-

ers are available in 6-mm and 12-mm lengths for close spacingof post-mounted components and a 25-mm length for use withMicroLab stages. A low-friction coating has been applied for smoothmotion.

19-mm optical rail carriers

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07 ORA 509 vertical rail-mounting base

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Vertical Rail-Mounting Base 07 ORA 509

Vertical Rail-Mounting Base

Vertical Rail-Mounting Base This slotted base provides a stable platform for vertical mount-

ing of four-sided and one-sided optical rails. M6 screws securelyattach the end of four-sided rails to the base. The base can then bebolted to a ¼-20- or M6-threaded table.

Two one-sided optical rails can also be bolted to the central slot.To create a strong vertical structure, 12.5-mm-high pillars can beused as spacers between rails. The vertical rail mounting base ismade of black-anodized aluminum.

Vertically mounted rails using the 07 ORA 509

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07 ORA 501 optical-rail T-connector

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07 ORA 503 optical-rail corner connector

PRODUCT NUMBER

Optical-Rail T-Connector 07 ORA 501

Optical-Rail Corner Connector 07 ORA 503

Optical-Rail Connectors Optical-Rail Connectors Both one-sided and four-sided optical rails can be connected

in an L or T configuration by using the optical-rail T-connector.Like a rail carrier, one rail can be positioned anywhere up and downthe other rail. Four-sided optical rails can be connected together intovery strong structures by using the optical-rail corner connector. Asingle corner connector can be used to connect three rails togetheror, two corner connectors can be assembled to make a cube, allow-ing connections on all six sides. Both the rail T-connector and railcorner connector are made of black-anodized aluminum.

Optical-rail connectors


Documents

MicroLab™ Posts, Bases, and Railsbreadboards, as well as for M2-threaded breadboards. The base platform of the MicroLab system is either an opti-cal rail or an optical breadboard