Polaris SM05-Threaded Ø1/2" Mirror Mount with 3 Hex Adjusters and Lock Nuts

The Polaris SM05-Threaded Ø1/2" Mirror Mount, model POLARIS-K05T6, is a high-quality optics mount manufactured by Thorlabs, a renowned brand in the field of optical components. This kinematic optic mount is designed for use with Ø1/2" (12.7 mm) optics and features three hex adjusters with lock nuts, ensuring precise and stable positioning of your optical components.

The mount is made of stainless steel, a material known for its durability and resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for various applications. It has an optical shape of a circle, with a maximum optics diameter size of 12.7 mm and a maximum optic thickness of 6.35 mm. The POLARIS-K05T6 is compatible with SM0.5 lens tubes, providing flexibility in your optical setup.

The Polaris mount offers a type of movement known as tip-tilt, which is achieved through the three hex adjusters. Each adjuster has a thread of 3/16" and an adjuster screw thread of 130, providing a fine tilt angular range of 5 degrees. The adjustment per revolution is 11, allowing for precise control over the positioning of your optics.

The mount comes with lock nuts, ensuring the stability of your setup, and the post mounting screw is 8-32, a common size in the industry. The POLARIS-K05T6 is vacuum compatible, with a vacuum compatibility torr of 1e-09, making it suitable for high-vacuum applications.