Cage Plates for Small Diameter Optics (Ø5 mm to Ø20 mm)


  • Cage Plates for Optics Premounted in M6- to M12-Threaded Cells
  • Cage Plates for Unmounted Ø5 mm to Ø20 mm Optics
  • 16 mm or 30 mm Cage Compatible

SP09

16 mm Cage Plate with
Internal M7.5 x 0.5 Threads
for Unmounted Optics

CP1M12

30 mm Cage Plate with
Internal M12 x 0.5 Threads
for Premounted Lenses

CPN06

30 mm Cage Plate with
Internal M6.5 x 0.5 Threads
for Unmounted Optics

CPN20

30 mm Cage Plate with Internal M20.5 x 0.5
Threads for Unmounted Optics

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Features

  • Hold Premounted or Unmounted Aspheric or Achromatic Lenses, as well as Other Small-Diameter Optics
    • Unmounted Optics: Ø5 mm to Ø12 mm in 1 mm Intervals, Ø15 mm, Ø18 mm, and Ø20 mm
    • Premounted Optics: M6 x 0.5, M8 x 0.5, M9 x 0.5, M10 x 0.5, or M12 x 0.5 Threaded Cells
  • 16 mm Cage System or 30 mm Cage System Compatible

These cage plate optic mounts are designed to hold optics up to Ø20 mm in our extensive line of 16 mm cage system and 30 mm cage system assemblies. We offer 16 mm and 30 mm cage plate options for holding unmounted optics, as well as 30 mm cage plate options for holding premounted optics, such as aspheric and achromatic lenses. Each 16 mm and 30 mm cage plate designed for unmounted optics includes two retaining rings, which are used in combination to secure the optic in place. The 30 mm cage plates designed for premounted optics have internal threads used to secure the externally threaded cell that houses the optic. For more details on compatible optics, please see below.

For a full selection of available cage plates, please visit our Cage Systems navigation menu.


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16 mm Cage Plates for Unmounted Optics from Ø5 mm to Ø12 mm


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The Two Included Retaining Rings Secure the Unmounted Optic (Shown: SP12 Cage Plate and AL108 Aspheric Lens)
  • Mount Ø5 mm to Ø12 mm Optics
  • Two Retaining Rings Included for Mounting Optic
  • Compatible with 16 mm Cage Systems
  • Ideal for Use with Unmounted Aspheric and Achromatic Lenses
  • Not Post Mountable

These cage plates have internal threads and are designed for mounting optics that have diameters from 5 mm up to 12 mm, such as our unmounted aspheric and achromatic lenses, into a 16 mm cage system. Two retaining rings of the appropriate size are included with each cage plate and are used to secure the optic. The SPW801 spanner wrench is recommended when threading the retaining rings into place. Each plate features four corner-located, Ø4 mm through-holes with a center-to-center spacing of 16 mm. These holes are machined for a precision slip fit with mating cage rods and provide side-accessible locking 4-40 setscrews, which can be secured to a cage rod using a 0.05" hex key. If replacement setscrews are needed, we offer SS4B013 brass setscrews, which use a 0.05" (1.3 mm) hex. In addition, four 3-48 cap screws (not included) can be used to bolt the cage plate onto the SC6W six-way cage cube. 

Thorlabs also offers internally threaded, post-mountable fixed mounts , which are not cage compatible, for mounting optics from Ø5 mm to Ø4".

Item # Optic
Diameter
CAa Optic Thickness (Max)b Internal Threads Retaining Ring Mount Thickness Spanner Wrench
SP07 5 mm Ø0.15" (Ø3.8 mm) 0.09" (2.2 mm) M5.5 x 0.5 SM5RR 0.23" (5.7 mm) SPW801
SP08 6 mm Ø0.19" (Ø4.8 mm) 0.11" (2.8 mm) M6.5 x 0.5 SM6RR 0.25" (6.4 mm)
SP09 7 mm Ø0.23" (Ø5.8 mm) 0.11" (2.8 mm) M7.5 x 0.5 SM7RR 0.25" (6.4 mm)
SP10 8 mm Ø0.27" (Ø6.9 mm) 0.16" (4.0 mm) M8.5 x 0.5 SM8RR 0.30" (7.6 mm)
SP11 9 mm Ø0.31" (Ø7.9 mm) 0.16" (4.0 mm) M9.5 x 0.5 SM9RR 0.30" (7.6 mm)
SP12 10 mm Ø0.35" (Ø8.8 mm) 0.16" (4.0 mm) M10.5 x 0.5 SM10RR 0.30" (7.6 mm)
SP13 11 mm Ø0.36" (Ø9.1 mm) 0.16" (4.0 mm) M11.5 x 0.5 SM11RR 0.30" (7.6 mm)
SP14 12 mm Ø0.40" (Ø10.2 mm) 0.16" (4.0 mm) M12.5 x 0.5 SM12RR 0.30" (7.6 mm)
  • Clear Aperture of Retaining Ring
  • Maximum Optical Thickness: This specification is true for thin lenses. For lenses with small focal lengths, and hence large lens curvatures, please contact Tech Support to ensure a proper fit.
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SP07 Support Documentation
SP0716 mm Cage Plate for Ø5 mm Optic, 2 SM5RR Retaining Rings Included
$41.69
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SP08 Support Documentation
SP0816 mm Cage Plate for Ø6 mm Optic, 2 SM6RR Retaining Rings Included
$41.69
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SP09 Support Documentation
SP0916 mm Cage Plate for Ø7 mm Optic, 2 SM7RR Retaining Rings Included
$41.98
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SP10 Support Documentation
SP1016 mm Cage Plate for Ø8 mm Optic, 2 SM8RR Retaining Rings Included
$41.98
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SP11 Support Documentation
SP1116 mm Cage Plate for Ø9 mm Optic, 2 SM9RR Retaining Rings Included
$42.28
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SP12 Support Documentation
SP1216 mm Cage Plate for Ø10 mm Optic, 2 SM10RR Retaining Rings Included
$42.28
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SP13 Support Documentation
SP1316 mm Cage Plate for Ø11 mm Optic, 2 SM11RR Retaining Rings Included
$45.58
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SP14 Support Documentation
SP1416 mm Cage Plate for Ø12 mm Optic, 2 SM12RR Retaining Rings Included
$45.58
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30 mm Cage Plates for Unmounted Optics from Ø5 mm to Ø20 mm

Turning Cage Cube
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CPN08 Used to Mount an AC080-020-A Unmounted Ø8 mm Achromatic Doublet in a 30 mm Cage System with a KCB1 Mount
  • Mount Ø5 mm to Ø20 mm Optics
  • Two Retaining Rings Included for Mounting Optic
  • Compatible with 30 mm Cage Systems
  • Ideal for Use with Unmounted Aspheric and Achromatic Lenses
  • Not Post Mountable

These cage plates are designed for mounting optics that have diameters up to 20 mm, such as our unmounted aspheric and achromatic lenses, into a 30 mm cage system. They have M5.5, M6.5, M8.5, M9.5, M15.5, 0.750"-40, or M20.5 internal threads and include two retaining rings of the appropriate size to secure the optic. The SPW801 spanner wrench is recommended when threading the retaining rings into place. Each cage rod through hole is accompanied by a side-located locking setscrew, which can be secured to a cage rod using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key.

Thorlabs also offers internally threaded, post-mountable fixed mounts, which are not cage compatible, for mounting optics from Ø5 mm to Ø4".

Item # Optic
Diameter
CAa Optic Thickness (Max)b Internal Threads Retaining Ring Mount Thickness Spanner Wrench
CPN05 5 mm Ø0.15" (Ø3.8 mm) 0.09" (2.2 mm) M5.5 x 0.5 SM5RR 0.23" (5.7 mm) SPW205 or SPW801
CPN06 6 mm Ø0.19" (Ø4.8 mm) 0.11" (2.8 mm) M6.5 x 0.5 SM6RR 0.25" (6.4 mm) SPW206 or SPW801
CPN08 8 mm Ø0.27" (Ø6.9 mm) 0.16" (4.0 mm) M8.5 x 0.5 SM8RR 0.30" (7.6 mm) SPW208 or SPW801
CPN09 9 mm Ø0.31" (Ø7.9 mm) 0.16" (4.0 mm) M9.5 x 0.5 SM9RR 0.30" (7.6 mm) SPW209 or SPW801
CPN15 15 mm Ø0.50" (Ø12.7 mm) 0.21" (5.3 mm) M15.5 x 0.5 SM15RR 0.35" (8.9 mm) SPW801
CPN18 18 mm Ø0.62" (Ø15.7 mm) 0.24" (6.1 mm) 0.750"-40 SM18RR 0.40" (10.2 mm) SPW801
CPN20 20 mm Ø0.68" (Ø17.3 mm) 0.24" (6.1 mm) M20.5 x 0.5 SM20RR 0.40" (10.2 mm) SPW801
  • Clear Aperture of Retaining Ring
  • Maximum Optical Thickness: This specification is true for thin lenses. For lenses with small focal lengths, and hence large lens curvatures, please contact Tech Support to ensure a proper fit.
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CPN05 Support Documentation
CPN0530 mm Cage Plate for Ø5 mm Optic, 2 SM5RR Retaining Rings Included
$33.60
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CPN06 Support Documentation
CPN0630 mm Cage Plate for Ø6 mm Optic, 2 SM6RR Retaining Rings Included
$33.60
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CPN08 Support Documentation
CPN0830 mm Cage Plate for Ø8 mm Optic, 2 SM8RR Retaining Rings Included
$33.60
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CPN09 Support Documentation
CPN0930 mm Cage Plate for Ø9 mm Optic, 2 SM9RR Retaining Rings Included
$33.60
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CPN15 Support Documentation
CPN1530 mm Cage Plate for Ø15 mm Optic, 2 SM15RR Retaining Rings Included
$34.95
7-10 Days
CPN18 Support Documentation
CPN1830 mm Cage Plate for Ø18 mm Optic, 2 SM18RR Retaining Rings Included
$34.95
Today
CPN20 Support Documentation
CPN2030 mm Cage Plate for Ø20 mm Optic, 2 SM20RR Retaining Rings Included
$37.27
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30 mm Cage Plates for Premounted Aspheric and Achromatic Lenses

  • Internal Threads Compatible with our Premounted Aspheric and Achromatic Lenses
  • 0.35" (8.9 mm) Thick Cage Plate
  • 8-32 (M4) Tap for Post Mounting
  • Compatible with 30 mm Cage Systems

These cage plates are ideal for mounting aspheric or small achromatic lenses in a 30 mm cage system without the use of adapters. They are available with M6, M8, M9, M10, or M12 internal threads. The cage plates with M12 internal threads are ideal for mounting our singlet and triplet fiber collimators with external M12 x 0.5 threading. Each cage rod through hole is accompanied by a side-located locking setscrew, which can be secured to a cage rod using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key.

Alternatively, aspheric lenses can be mounted within a cage system using our aspheric lens adapters and a standard SM1-threaded cage plate.

Item # Internal
Threads
 Base Item # of Compatible Mounted Lenses Mount
Thickness
CP1M06(/M) M6 x 0.5 A414TM, C140TME, C151TMD, C392TME, C430TME, C710TME Aspheric Lenses 0.35" (8.9 mm)
CP1M08(/M) M8 x 0.5 C021TME, C170TME, C350TMD, C390TME, C440TME, C660TME Aspheric Lenses
CP1M09(/M) M9 x 0.5 A110TM, A220TM, A230TM, A375TM, A390TM, A397TM, C036TME, C037TME, C110TME, C220TME, C230TME,
C260TMD, C280TME, C330TMD, C340TMD, C560TME, C610TME, C775TMD Aspheric Lenses;
Ø5 mm, Ø6 mm, and Ø6.35 mm Mounted Achromatic Doublets
CP1M10(/M) M10 x 0.5 C028TME Aspheric Lenses
CP1M12(/M) M12 x 0.5 A240TM, C240TME Aspheric Lenses; Ø8 mm Mounted Achromatic Doublets
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CP1M06 Support Documentation
CP1M0630 mm Cage Plate with M6 x 0.5 Internal Threads, 8-32 Tap
$42.88
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CP1M08 Support Documentation
CP1M0830 mm Cage Plate with M8 x 0.5 Internal Threads, 8-32 Tap
$42.88
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CP1M09 Support Documentation
CP1M0930 mm Cage Plate with M9 x 0.5 Internal Threads, 8-32 Tap
$42.88
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CP1M10 Support Documentation
CP1M1030 mm Cage Plate with M10 x 0.5 Internal Threads, 8-32 Tap
$42.88
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CP1M12 Support Documentation
CP1M1230 mm Cage Plate with M12 x 0.5 Internal Threads, 8-32 Tap
$42.88
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CP1M06/M Support Documentation
CP1M06/M30 mm Cage Plate with M6 x 0.5 Internal Threads, M4 Tap
$42.88
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CP1M08/M Support Documentation
CP1M08/M30 mm Cage Plate with M8 x 0.5 Internal Threads, M4 Tap
$42.88
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CP1M09/M Support Documentation
CP1M09/M30 mm Cage Plate with M9 x 0.5 Internal Threads, M4 Tap
$42.88
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CP1M10/M Support Documentation
CP1M10/M30 mm Cage Plate with M10 x 0.5 Internal Threads, M4 Tap
$42.88
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CP1M12/M Support Documentation
CP1M12/M30 mm Cage Plate with M12 x 0.5 Internal Threads, M4 Tap
$42.88
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