Polaris Low Distortion ½” Mirror Mount with 3 Hex Adjusters and Lock Nuts

The Polaris Low Distortion ½” Mirror Mount, model POLARIS-K05F6, is a high-quality optical component manufactured by Thorlabs, a renowned brand in the field of optics and photonics. This mount is designed to securely hold mirrors with a diameter of up to 12.7 mm, providing a stable platform for various optical applications.

The mount is constructed from stainless steel, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion. It features a circular optics diameter size, with a maximum thickness of 7.112 mm and a clear aperture diameter of 9.144 mm. The Polaris-K05F6 offers a low distortion feature, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the optical beam path.

The mount employs a tip-tilt mechanism with 3 hex adjusters and lock nuts, allowing for precise alignment and secure locking of the mounted mirror. The adjusters have a thread of 3/16 inches and a screw thread of 130, providing a fine tilt angular range of 5 degrees. Each adjustment rotation offers an 11-degree adjustment, ensuring high-precision alignment capabilities.

The Polaris-K05F6 is compatible with 8-32 post mounting screws, providing flexibility in integration with other optical components. It also boasts a high pointing stability of 5, ensuring minimal disturbance to the optical alignment during operation. The mount is vacuum compatible, with a torr rating of 1e-09, making it suitable for high-vacuum applications.