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Collimator Mounting Adapters

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These collimator adapters are designed to facilitate the integration of fiber optics into free space optical setups (or vice versa) . We offer adapters that feature external SM and RMS threading as well as adapters with a smooth 1" outer diameter. The threaded adapters are compatible with our lens tube systems, cage systems, and numerous components in our product line. The unthreaded adapters are best suited for use in kinematic mirror mounts, allowing a collimated beam to be steered by the mount. Each adapter is designed so that the optical axis of the collimator will be centered with respect to the outer diameter of the adapter.

The application photographs shown above demonstrate how these adapters are used to mount collimators within a cage system or mount. The photo above on the left shows how an AD12F adapter can be used to mount an F240SMA-A collimator and attached fiber inside a 30 mm cage system, while the photo above on the right shows how to mount a F671SMA-405 fiber collimator within a KM100 kinematic mirror mount. Detailed descriptions can be found in the caption of each enlarged photograph.

Unthreaded Adapters

Item #Outside DiameterInteral Bore DiameterLength
AD11NT1" (25.4 mm)11 mm (0.43")0.48" (12.2 mm)
AD12NT1" (25.4 mm)12 mm (0.47")0.48" (12.2 mm)
AD15NT1" (25.4 mm)15 mm (0.59")0.48" (12.2 mm)

Threaded Adapters

Item #External ThreadingInteral Bore DiameterInternal Threading
AD11FSM1 (1.035"-40)11 mm (0.433")None
AD12FSM1 (1.035"-40)12 mm (0.472")None
AD15FSM1 (1.035"-40)15 mm (0.59")None
AD8FSM1 (1.035"-40)8 mm (0.315")None
AD9.5FSM1 (1.035"-40)9.5 mm (0.374") None
AD1109FSM05 (0.535"-40)-M11 x 0.5 and M9 x 0.5
SM05PTSM05 (0.535"-40)3.454 mm (0.136")None
SM1PTSM1 (1.035"-40)3.454 mm (0.136")None
RMS11PRMS (0.800"-36)-M11 x 0.5
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Poster: Thorlabs
Posted Date: 2010-10-06 23:15:26.0
Response from Javier at Thorlabs to last poster: We have added this information to the item descriptions. The required hex size is 1/16".
Poster:
Posted Date: 2010-10-04 14:07:17.0
it would be helpful for us if we can know here which HEX wrench is needed.
Poster: klee
Posted Date: 2009-10-23 17:56:48.0
A response from Ken at Thorlabs: We have now changed "Collimated Laser Diode Packages" to "Laser Diode Modules" and added it to AD11F and AD11NT.
Poster: klee
Posted Date: 2009-10-20 17:15:08.0
A response from Ken at Thorlabs to wwu: Thank you for your feedback. We will change "Collimated Laser Diode Packages" to "Laser Diode Modules" and add to AD11F and AD11NT shortly.
Poster: wwu
Posted Date: 2009-10-20 16:20:23.0
You should include "Collimated Laser Diode Packages" under the intended uses for AD11F, since some of your laser diode packages require the 11 mm version. Just having it under AD8F led to confusion on which part to order.
Poster: Tyler
Posted Date: 2009-03-10 10:53:13.0
A response from Tyler at Thorlabs to Jesper: After posting your idea to our internal forum I got in touch with the mechanics BU and he said that it would be no problem to run off a few modified AD11Fs if you need them. I will have someone in our tech support department contact you with more information.
Poster: Tyler
Posted Date: 2009-03-10 08:02:09.0
A response from Tyler at Thorlabs to Jesper: Thank you for using this feedback forum to let us know about how you wish to use our products in your lab. As you might have noticed, many of our products have customer inspired tags (you can find them in the price tables). At Thorlabs we value this type of feedback and are always trying to better serve our customers by understanding their needs. I posted your idea on our internal forum where it has the possibility of being adopted by an engineer and turned into a customer inspired product. If you need a more immediate solution, please contact our technical support department as they have the tools to offer additional options.
Poster: jlm
Posted Date: 2009-03-10 04:25:10.0
Often there are situations were it would be nice with an ADllF without a outer thread, such it was possible to mount in a KM100 holder. For instance if a CPS180 were to be used as an alignment laser. Best regards Jesper
Poster: technicalmarketing
Posted Date: 2008-01-15 11:55:55.0
We have added a link for SM1-Compatible Mounts in the family image and hope that this helps you to choose the best mount for your application. Thank you for the suggestion!
Poster: acable
Posted Date: 2007-12-31 08:05:01.0
It would be nice to have a link to the compatible mounts for this product, perhaps having one Related Products link that covers all Collimators would free up a place to put a link that covers the SM1 series mounts.
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Ø1" Unthreaded Fiber Collimator Adapters
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F671SMA-405 SMA fiber collimator with an MHP200L02 patch cable secured in an AD11NT adapter
  • Smooth 1" (25.4 mm) Outer Diameter
  • Two Setscrews Secure Collimator in Adapter
  • Versions for Fixed Collimators and Collimation Tubes
Item #Intended for Use With
AD11NT FC/PC, FC/APC, or SMA Fixed Collimators (F220, F230, F260, F280 and F671) and Laser Diode Modules
AD12NT F240 Collimators (FC/PC, FC/APC, or SMA), TC12 and TC18 Collimators (FC/PC and FC/APC)
AD15NT F810 Collimators, LT Collimation Tubes, TC18 Collimators (FC/PC and FC/APC)

These collimator adapters are designed to mount fixed collimation packages in Ø1" (Ø25.4 mm) mounts. Each adapter has a double bored center hole and an unthreaded 1" (25.4 mm) outer diameter. Two nylon-tipped setscrews hold the collimation package against two lines of contact created by the double bore. Both setscrews feature a 1/16" hex socket. The adapter design centers the collimator within the outer diameter, which in turn aligns the collimated beam to the center of the mount it is held in.

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AD11NT Support Documentation AD11NT Customer Inspired! Ø1" Unthreaded Adapter for Ø11 mm Collimators $22.00
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AD12NT Support Documentation AD12NT Customer Inspired! Ø1" Unthreaded Adapter for Ø12 mm Collimators $22.00
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AD15NT Support Documentation AD15NT Customer Inspired! Ø1" Unthreaded Adapter for Ø15 mm Collimators $22.00
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Fixed Fiber Collimator and Collimated Laser Diode Module Adapters, SM1 Threaded
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F240SMA-A fiber collimator with an MHP200L02 patch cable secured in the AD12F collimator adapter
  • External SM1 (1.035"-40) Threads
  • Two Setscrews Secure Collimator in Adapter
  • Versions for Fixed Collimators, Collimated Laser Diodes, and Collimation Tubes
Item #Intended for Use With
AD8F Laser Diode Modules
AD11F FC/PC, FC/APC, or SMA Fixed Collimators (F220, F230, F260, F280 and F671) and Laser Diode Modules
AD12F F240 Collimators (FC/PC, FC/APC, or SMA), TC12 and TC18 Collimtators (FC/PC or FC/APC)
AD15F F810 Collimators, LT Collimation Tubes, TC18 Collimtators (FC/PC or FC/APC)

The AD8F, AD11F, AD12F, and AD15F collimator adapters are designed to mount Ø8, Ø11, Ø12, and Ø15 mm collimation packages, respectively, in SM1-compatible mounts, lens tubes, and cage components. The adapter has external SM1 threads and a double bored center hole. Two inline 1/16" hex setscrews with nylon tips are used to press the collimation package against the two lines of contact created by the double bore (see the mechanical drawing to the left) and position the collimation package so that its optical axis is coincident with the center of the SM1-compatible component that the adapter is placed in.

The AD11F and AD12F contain through holes on opposing sides of the central hole that are mechanically compatible with our SPW909 and SPW801 spanner wrenches.

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AD8F Support Documentation AD8F SM1-Threaded Adapter for Ø8 mm Collimators $27.50
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AD11F Support Documentation AD11F SM1-Threaded Adapter for Ø11 mm Collimators $27.80
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AD12F Support Documentation AD12F SM1-Threaded Adapter for Ø12 mm Collimators $28.80
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AD15F Support Documentation AD15F SM1-Threaded Adapter for Ø15 mm Collimators $29.90
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Adjustable Fiber Collimator Adapter, SM1 Threaded
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CFC-2X-A FC/PC fiber collimator with a P1-305A-FC-1 patch cable secured in the AD9.5F collimator adapter
  • External SM1 (1.035"-40) Threads
  • Compatible with our Adjustable Collimators
  • Ø1/2" Counterbore for Tightening an FC Connector onto a Collimator

The AD9.5F collimator adapter is designed to mount Ø9.5 mm collimation packages, such our adjustable fiber collimators, in SM1-compatible mounts, lens tubes, and cage components. The adapter has external SM1 threads, a double-bored central hole, and features a Ø1/2" couterbore on the back side so that an FC connector can be threaded onto the collimator. A 1/16" hex, nylon-tipped setscrew is used to press the collimation package against the two lines of contact created by the double bore and positions the collimation package so that its optical axis is coincident with the center of the SM1-compatible component that the adapter is placed in.

The through holes on opposing sides of the central hole are mechanically compatible with our SPW909 and SPW801 spanner wrenches.

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AD9.5F Support Documentation AD9.5F SM1-Threaded Adapter for Ø9.5 mm Collimators $26.00
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Fixed Collimator Adapter, SM05 Threaded
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F220SMA-780 SMA fiber collimator connected with a MHP200L02 patch cable threaded in the AD12F collimator adapter
  • Internally M11 x 0.5 and M9 x 0.5 Threaded
  • External SM05 Threads
  • Compatible with Many Collimation Packages and Aspheric Lens Cells
Item #Intended for Use With:
AD1109F Fixed Aspheric Lens Fiber Collimators and Mounted Aspheric Lenses

The AD1109F adapter is designed to mount optical components with external M11 x 0.5 or M9 x 0.5 threading in SM05-compatible mounts, lens tubes, and cage components. Thorlabs' F220, F230, and F260 series of fixed aspheric lens fiber collimation packages have external M11 x 0.5 threading, while the A390TM, A397TM, A375TM, C110TME, C220TME, C230TM, C260TM, C280TM, C330TM, C340TM, C560TME, C570TM, C671TM, A110TM, and A220TM mounted aspheric lenses have external M9 x 0.5 threading. The AD1109F can be paired with the SM1A6 adapter that converts external SM05 threading to external SM1 threading so that the AD1109F can be used in SM1-compatible mounts, lens tubes, and cage components.

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AD1109F Support Documentation AD1109F SM05-Threaded Adapter for Ø11 mm Collimators $29.00
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Adapter for M11 x 0.5 Threaded Collimators, RMS Threaded
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F220SMA-780 SMA fiber collimator with a MHP200L02 patch cable mounted in the RMS11P collimator adapter
  • Internally M11 x 0.5 Threaded
  • Externally RMS (0.800"-36) Threaded
  • Compatible with Our F220, F230, and F260 Collimators

The RMS11P is designed to mate M11 x 0.5 threaded collimation packages to internally RMS-threaded (0.800"-36) components. The knurled outer edge allows the adapter to be secured without a spanner wrench.

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RMS11P Support Documentation RMS11P RMS-Threaded Microscope Objective to M11 x 0.5 Adapter $22.00
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GRIN Collimator Adapter for Lens Tubes
  • Externally SM05- or SM1-Threaded Version
  • Ø0.14" (Ø3.5 mm) Center Hole
  • Nylon-Tipped Setscrew Secures GRIN Collimator

These adapters are designed to mount Thorlab's GRIN Lens Fiber Collimators in SM05- or SM1-compatible mounts, lens tubes, and cage components. A 1/16" hex, nylon-tipped setscrew is used to press the GRIN lens fiber collimator against the two lines of contact created by the double-bored mounting hole. The adapters' design ensures that the GRIN lens is aligned with the optical axis when mounted into a SM05 or SM1 lens tube.

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SM05PT Support Documentation SM05PT NEW! Customer Inspired! SM05-Threaded Adapter for GRIN Collimators $33.00
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SM1PT Support Documentation SM1PT SM1-Threaded Adapter for GRIN Collimators $31.00
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