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Post Clamps and Accessories

Post Clamps and Accessories

Product catalog summary
Technical Reference Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and descriptions of various opto-mechanical components, including mirror mounts, lens holders, specialty optical mounts, post and rod systems, bases, brackets, rail systems, educational kits, and accessories.
Post Clamps and Accessories: The document describes several models of post clamps and accessories designed for mounting and adjusting optical components. Key models include:
  • CA-1 and MCA-1 Right-Angle Post Clamps: These clamps mount two SP or MSP Series posts at a 90-degree angle. They feature clamping screws for secure mounting with moderate finger pressure.
  • CA-2 and MCA-2 Adjustable-Angle Post Clamps: These clamps hold two SP or MSP Series posts at arbitrary angles, tightened simultaneously with a knurled knob.
  • FC-1 and MFC-1 Filter Clamps: Designed for holding thin objects like optical filters, these clamps can be attached to SP Series posts using a set screw.
Features and Specifications:
  • Connect posts at various angles with fixed 90-degree and adjustable versions.
  • Available sizes for standard and miniature posts.
Ordering Information: The document provides model numbers and descriptions for ordering, including metric versions. For example, MCA-1 and MCA-2 are for 0.312 in. (8 mm) posts, while CA-1 and CA-2 are for 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) posts.
Spring-Loaded Thumb Screws: The MPH-STS model allows for upgrading old post holders for one-handed operation, available for both standard and miniature post holders.
Technical Drawings: The document includes technical drawings with dimensions for each model, providing precise measurements for installation and compatibility.
Availability: Select items are guaranteed to be available on the Newport website.
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O p t o - M e c h a n i c s 711 Email: [email protected] • Web: newport.com TECHNICAL REFERENCE MIRROR MOUNTS LENS HOLDERS SPECIALTY OPTICAL MOUNTS POST AND ROD SYSTEMS BASES AND BRACKETS RAIL SYSTEMS EDUCATIONAL KITS ACCESSORIES Post Clamps and Accessories CA-1 CA-2 FC-1 MCA-1 MCA-2 CA-1 and MCA-1 Right-Angle Post Clamps mount two SP or MSP Series posts, respectively, at 90° to each other. The clamping screws permit fast, secure post mounting with only moderate finger pressure. CA-2 and MCA-2 Adjustable-Angle Post Clamps hold two SP Series or MSP Series Posts, respectively, at an arbitrary angle with respect to each other. Both posts are tightened simultaneously with the knurled knob. FC-1 and MFC-1 Filter Clamps are convenient for holding thin objects such as optical filters, transparencies or even razor blades used as knife edges. A 1/4-20 (M6) or 8-32 (M4) set screw may be threaded into the Delrin clamp for attachment to the end of an SP Series Series Post. • Connect posts together at various angles • Fixed 90-degree and adjustable versions • Sizes for standard and miniature posts Ordering Information Model (Metric) Description MCA-1 (M-MCA-1) Right-Angle Post Clamp, for 0.312 in. (8 mm) posts MCA-2 (M-MCA-2) Adjustable-Angle Post, for 0.312 in. (8 mm) posts CA-1 Right-Angle Post Clamp, for 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) posts CA-2 Adjustable-Angle Post Clamp, for 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) posts FC-1 (M-FC-1) Filter Clamp, 1/4-20 (M6) MFC-1 (M-MFC-1) Filter Clamp, 8-32 (M4) MPH-STS Spring-Loaded Thumb Screw, 1/4-20 thread (bottom up) B-05A, VPH-3, SP-2, CA-2, SP-4, FC-1 Spring-Loaded Thumb Screws MPH-STS Upgrade old post holders for convenient onehanded operation. Available for standard (VPH) Model CA-1 and miniature (MPH) post holders 2 SCREWS, THD A .63 (16.0) 1.88 (47.8) .625 (15.9) 1.00 (25.4) TYP .50 (12.7) TYP Model CA-2 1.63 (41.3) .50 (12.7) .63 (16.0) 1.62 (41.3) .31 (7.9) TYP .625 (15.9) TYP THD A .44 (11.1) 1.00 (25.4) Model FC-1 2.00 (50.8) .75 (19.1) .69 (17.5) .81 (20.6) THD A Thread Model A CA-1 1/4-20 (M6) CA-2 1/4-20 (M6) FC-1 (M-FC-1) 1/4-20 (M6) Model MCA-1 .375 (9.5) SQ .385 (9.8) .312 (7.9) 2 PLCS THD A .76 (19.3) .34 (8.6) 1.40 (35.6) .5 TYP (12.7) Model MCA-2 .205 (5.2) .41 (10.4) .312 (7.9) .50 (12.7) 1.2 (31) .26 (7.0) THD A .973 (24.7) MAX .625 (15.9) .312 (7.9) MFC-1 THD A 1.5 (38.1) .555 (14.1) .375 (9.5) .062 (1.6) .664 (16.9) .50 (12.7) Thread Model (Metric) A MCA-1 (M-MCA-1) 8-32 (M4) MCA-2 (M-MCA-2) 8-32 (M4) MFC-1 (M-MFC-1) 8-32 (M4) Model MFC-1 Availability – Guaranteed on select items @ newport.com

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