Optical Surfaces: Ultra-Stable Mounts for Optics & Mirrors

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Optical Surfaces Ltd offer a range of high precision mounts developed to support off-axis paraboloids, spheres and optical flats up to 600mm diameter in applications where stability is important.

Constructed in black anodized aluminium – four models of OS Mounts provide a secure and stable platform for mirror diameters from 100mm (4 inches) to 254mm (10 inches). Angular alignment can be made about two axes by means of dual action adjusters with fine screw and ultra-fine differential micrometre action.  Using these mounts, it is possible to rapidly align a mirror within a few arc seconds.  To facilitate rapid and simple mounting onto an optical table or other support each mirror mount comes with a baseplate. 

A selection of ultra stable mounts (courtesy: Optical Surfaces Ltd.)
 

For larger optics and mirrors - OS 300-600 mounts are available in four standard sizes to accommodate high precision mirrors from 305 mm (12 inches) to 550 mm (21.6 inches) in diameter. Angular alignment of mounted mirrors is achieved about the vertical and horizontal axes using dual action adjusters with fine screw and ultra-fine differential micrometre action. Using these mounts, it is possible to rapidly align a large diameter mirror within a few arc seconds.   Each OS 300-600 mount comes with adjustable feet to facilitate rapid and simple mounting onto an optical table. A range of additional motorised options are available for OS 300-600 series mounts to enable remote operation in hostile environments or for use in limited space applications where manual adjustment may be difficult.

For mirrors over 550mm diameter – Optical Surfaces has facility and experience of providing ultra-stable mounts for such systems.

For further information on ultra-stable mounts to support optics and mirrors please visitwww.optisurf.com/index.php/products/product-6/mounts-and-mounted-optics/ or contact Optical Surfaces Ltd. on +44-208-668-6126 / sales@optisurf.com

Optical Surfaces Ltd has been producing top quality OAP mirrors for more than 50 years and is now accepted as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of these vital optical components for demanding imaging applications. The company’s ISO 9001-2015 approved manufacturing workshops and test facilities are deep underground in a series of tunnels excavated in solid chalk where temperature remains constant and vibration is practically non-existent. With such stable conditions testing, particularly with long path lengths, becomes quantifiable and reliable. Working with these natural advantages is a highly skilled team of craftsmen with a commitment to excellence in both product quality and customer service.

Worldwide HQ

Optical Surfaces Ltd.
Godstone Road
Kenley
Surrey CR8 5AA
UK
tel. +44-208-668-6126
email sales@optisurf.com  
web www.optisurf.com