Post Mounts for Cage Systems


  • Supports for 16 mm, 30 mm, and 60 mm Cage Systems
  • Ø1/2", Ø1", and Ø1.5" Post Mounting Options
  • Quick-Release Versions Available for 30 mm and 60 mm Cage Systems

CH1060

60 mm Cage
Horizontal Clamp
for Ø1" Posts

CPMA4

30 mm Cage System
Snap-On Adapter

Application Idea

60 mm Cage System
Mounted on Ø1.5" Post
Using CH1560 Clamp Mount

CP33B

30 mm Cage System
Mounting Bracket

LCP33C

60 mm Cage System Mounting Bracket with Captive Screw

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Features

  • Clamps and Brackets Provide a Means to Support Cage Segments with Posts
  • Solutions Available for 16 mm, 30 mm, and 60 mm Cage Systems
  • Snap-On Options for 30 mm and 60 mm Cage Systems
  • Mounting Options for Mini Series, Ø1/2", Ø1", and Ø1.5" Posts

Thorlabs' cage supports allow our cage systems to be post-mounted. We offer supports to mount 16 mm cage systems on our Mini-Series Posts, as well as adapters to mount our 30 mm or 60 mm cage systems to our Ø1/2", Ø1" (25 mm), or Ø1.5" posts. For additional information on our cage systems, please refer to the Cage Overview tab.

We also offer the CRA30(/M) 30 mm cage rotation adapter that is compatible with our Precision Rotation Stage.

Mounting Brackets
Thorlabs offers fixed cage post mounting brackets for 16, 30, and 60 mm cage systems. These are secured to two cage rods and allow the cage to be mounted to a post via a counterbored hole. Options with a captive, low-profile mounting screw are available for our 30 and 60 mm cage systems. We also offer snap-on cage mounting brackets for 30 and 60 mm cage systems. These may be used to post mount cage rods and are easy to install on assembled cage systems.

Post-Clamp Mounts
These mounts allow for horizontal mounting of 30 or 60 mm cage systems to the side of our Ø1" (25 mm) or Ø1.5" posts. The CV1530(/M) allows for vertical mounting of a 30 mm cage system and clamps to a Ø1.5" post. We also offer the RA90TR(/M), which allows for horizontal mounting of cage rods to a Ø1/2" post.

Cage System Overview

The Cage Assembly System provides a convenient way to construct large optomechanical systems with an established line of precision-machined building blocks designed for high flexibility and accurate alignment.

16 mm, 30 mm, and 60 mm Cage System Standards

Thorlabs offers three standards defined by the center-to-center spacing of the cage assembly rods (see image below). The 16 mm cage, 30 mm cage, and 60 mm cage standards are designed to accommodate Ø1/2", Ø1", and Ø2" optics, respectively. Specialized cage plates that allow smaller optics to be directly inserted into our larger cage systems are also available.

Standard Threads

The flexibility of our Cage Assembly System stems from well-defined mounting and thread standards designed to directly interface with a wide range of specialized products. The three most prevalent thread standards are our SM05 Series (0.535"-40 thread), SM1 Series (1.035"-40 thread), and SM2 Series (2.035"-40 thread), all of which were defined to house the industry's most common optic sizes. Essential building blocks, such as our popular lens tubes, directly interface to these standards.


An example of the standard cage plate measurements determining cage system compatibility.
Standard Cage System Measurements
Cage System 16 mm 30 mm 60 mm
Thread Series SM05 SM1 SM2
Rod to Rod Spacing 16 mm (0.63") 30 mm (1.18") 60 mm (2.36")
Total Length 25 mm (0.98") 41 mm (1.60") 71.1 mm (2.80")
Cage Components
Cage Rods 16 mm These rods are used to connect cage plates, optic mounts, and other components in the cage system. The SR Series Cage Rods are compatible with our 16 mm cage systems, while the 30 mm and 60 mm cage systems use ER Series Cage Rods.
30 mm
60 mm
Cage Plates 16 mm These serve as the basic building blocks for a cage system. They may have SM-threaded central bores, smooth bores sized for industry standard optics or to accommodate the outer profile of our SM Series Lens Tubes, or specialized bores for other components such as our FiberPorts.
30 mm
60 mm
Optic Mounts 16 mm Thorlabs offers fixed, kinematic, rotation, and translation mounts specifically designed for our Cage Systems.
30 mm
60 mm
Cage Cubes 16 mm These cubes are useful for housing larger optical components, such as prisms or mirrors, or optics that need to sit at an angle to the beam path, such as beamsplitters. Our cage cubes are available empty or with pre-mounted optics.
30 mm
60 mm
Replacement Setscrews Replacement setscrews are offered for our 16 mm (SS4B013, SS4B025, and SS4B038) and 30 mm (SS4MS5 and SS4MS4) cage systems products.
Post and Breadboard Mounts and Adapters Mounting options for cage systems can be found on our Cage System Construction pages. Cage Systems can be mounted either parallel or perpendicular to the table surface.
Size Adapters Cage System Size Adapters can be used to integrate components from different cage system and threading standards.
Specialized Components Thorlabs also produces specialized cage components, such as Filter Wheels, a HeNe Laser Mount, and a FiberPort Cage Plate Adapter, allowing a wide range of our products to be integrated into cage-mounted optical systems. Explore our Cage Systems Visual Navigation Guide to see the full range of Thorlabs' cage components.

Posted Comments:
Tobias Engelhardt  (posted 2022-11-09 12:22:02.173)
I would love a modified version of the CP33B that features a distance of 10mm between the base and the center of the rod holes. This would allow users to combine it with a standard 25mm pedestal pillar to reach a beam path height of exactly 50mm. Due to other components requiring a beam height of 50mm we used spacers as workaround to mount our cage system in combination with the CP33B.
cdolbashian  (posted 2022-11-16 11:30:16.0)
Thank you for reaching out to us Tobias. We can potentially do this depending on the quantity needed. As an alternative, perhaps use the 1" posts with post holders so you have some freedom in your Z adjustment. For future custom requests, please feel free to reach out to our Solutions team at TechSales@thorlabs.com.
Ryan Scholl  (posted 2021-11-23 05:58:38.053)
Would be great to have a CV1530/M for 60mm cage systems / a vertical mounting option for CH1060/M. (We're in the last steps of design and I realized we don't have a way to mount it!) Is it not possible to tap an additional couple of holes in a vertical array on the mounting plate of CH1060/M? I'm assuming it would just require a couple more millimeters of plate thickness on the threaded side to prevent the screws from going through and hitting the post? Then I could just rotate 90 degrees the part that interfaces with the cage rods. Or maybe it's more complicated and I'm missing something. I might buy it and add some tapped holes on an intermediary mounting plate, but it would be great if there was a catalog solution.
YLohia  (posted 2021-12-23 11:55:14.0)
Hello, thank you for your feedback. We will consider your comments as we look to expand our catalog in the future.
Sara Vidal  (posted 2019-11-12 04:37:40.39)
Hello. I'm trying to fix combined elements of 60mm and 30mm to a breadboard with LCPMA2/M and CPMA2/M items. I started fixinx 60mm system, but now I want to fix the 30mm rods but there is a GAP. I would like to know if there is any element I can use to save the distance from the breadboard to the rods in 30mm mounts.
YLohia  (posted 2019-11-13 08:29:26.0)
Hello, thank you for contacting Thorlabs. I have reached out to you directly to discuss a possible post-mounting solution.
user  (posted 2017-12-20 10:47:53.877)
On the CP02B, the 4-40 set screws for locking to ER rods normally enter from the top (as oriented in your photos). The drawing and model shows the set screw holes extending through the entire part, but do not indicated if they are tapped all the way through, as well. Is it possible (on the stock part) to insert the 4-40 set screws from the bottom? Thank you.
nbayconich  (posted 2018-01-09 03:07:44.0)
Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. The 4-40 taps are tapped through the bottom of the CP02B so set screws can be inserted from the bottom of the bracket.
lior  (posted 2016-04-20 18:36:00.78)
Greetings, The LCP01B arrives with two cap screws, clamping the flexure locks to the ER rods. I'm afraid these screws are imperial, while the part is supposed to be universal. Do you plan to offer this part with metric screws as well? Thanks, Lior
besembeson  (posted 2016-04-21 01:27:27.0)
Response from Bweh at Thorlabs USA: Thanks for pointing this to us. We are going to consider adding the suitable hex key with the part (short term) to keep this universal. Long term, we will alter the design to use a #3 cap screw that has a universal 5/64 (2mm) hex key.
cbrideau  (posted 2014-01-15 18:41:22.543)
Is it possible to get something like this, which supports the cage vertically, for your 1" posts instead of 1.5"?
jlow  (posted 2014-01-23 05:00:32.0)
Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: We do not currently carry a vertical cage mount for Ø1" post (but we can custom make this). We will look into the possibility of carrying this in the future.
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16 mm Cage Mounting Bracket


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SMB1116 mm Cage Mounting Bracket
SR64Compact Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø4 mm
MS3R1Mini-Series Optical Post, Ø6 mm, L = 3"
MSH31Swivel-Base Mini-Series Post Holder, 3" (76 mm) Tall, #4 (M3) Slot
SRM05116 mm Cage Rotation Mount for Ø1/2" Optics
SSP05116 mm Cage Plate Positioner
SM05L051SM05 Lens Tube, 0.50" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included
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SMB1116 mm Cage Mounting Bracket
SR64Compact Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø4 mm
MS3R/M1Mini-Series Optical Post, Ø6 mm, L = 75 mm
MSH31Swivel-Base Mini-Series Post Holder, 3" (76 mm) Tall, #4 (M3) Slot
SRM05116 mm Cage Rotation Mount for Ø1/2" Optics
SSP05116 mm Cage Plate Positioner
SM05L051SM05 Lens Tube, 0.50" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included
16 mm Cage System Mounted on a Mini Series Post
Using an SMB1 Bracket

The SMB1 provides a compact mounting option when working with our compact cage system. The slim, low-profile design is ideal for incorporating 16 mm Cage Systems into an optomechanical assembly. If replacement setscrews are needed, we offer SS4B013 brass setscrews, which use a 0.05" (1.3 mm) hex.

Please note that this bracket cannot be used directly below an SM05 lens tube.

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30 mm Cage Mounting Brackets

The CP02B allows the 30 mm Cage Systems to be post mounted
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30 mm Cage System Rods Mounted on a Ø1/2" Post
Using a CP33B Bracket
The CP02B allows the 30 mm Cage Systems to be post mounted
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Captive Screw on the CP33C/M
  • Compatible with 30 mm Cage Systems
  • Cage Rods (Not Included) are Locked into Place with Top-Located Setscrews [5/64" (2.0 mm Hex)]
  • Brackets Offer Clearance for SM1 Lens Tubes

The 30 mm Cage Mounting Brackets provide a compact mounting option for incorporating 30 mm Cage Systems into optomechanical assemblies.

The CP33B contains three #8 (M4) counterbored mounting holes which allow this adapter to be used with our standard post and post holders in addition to OEM applications, which require secure mounting into a larger system (post and post holder not included).

The CP33C(/M) mounting bracket includes a low-profile, captive 8-32 (M4 x 0.7) mounting screw with a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex in its one mounting hole that protrudes 0.22" (5.0 mm) below the bracket. The captive mounting screw allows the bracket to easily match the height of other components in a 30 mm cage system without having to use optical posts of varying heights. 

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60 mm Cage Mounting Brackets


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LCP33B160 mm Cage Mounting Bracket
LCP34160 mm Cage Plate, SM2 Threads, 0.5" Thick, 8-32 Tap (Two SM2RR Retaining Rings Included)
SM2L201SM2 Lens Tube, 2" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included
ER42Cage Assembly Rod, 4" Long, Ø6 mm
TR31Ø1/2" Optical Post, SS, 8-32 Setscrew, 1/4"-20 Tap, L = 3"
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LCP33B160 mm Cage Mounting Bracket
LCP34/M160 mm Cage Plate, SM2 Threads, 0.5" Thick, M4 Tap (Two SM2RR Retaining Rings Included)
SM2L201SM2 Lens Tube, 2" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included
ER42Cage Assembly Rod, 4" Long, Ø6 mm
TR75/M1Ø12.7 mm Optical Post, SS, M4 Setscrew, M6 Tap, L = 75 mm
60 mm Cage System with SM02 Lens Tube
Mounted on a Ø1/2" Post Post Using an LCP33B Adapter
The CP02B allows the 30 mm Cage Systems to be post mounted
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Captive Screw on the LCP33C/M
  • 60 mm Cage System Compatible
  • Firmly Lock onto Ø6.0 mm ER Rods with Flexure Locking Design

The 60 mm Cage Mounting Brackets allow 60 mm Cage Systems to be incorporated into other optomechanical assemblies and has a flexure cut design for increased stability. Two Ø0.24" (Ø6.0 mm) through holes with 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex screws clamp the flexure locks onto Ø6.0 mm ER Rods (not included).

The LCP33B bracket has three #8 (M4) counterbored holes for post mounting and provides clearance for SM2 Lens Tubes as shown in the photo on the far right.

The LCP33C(/M) mounting bracket includes a low-profile, captive 8-32 (M4 x 0.7) mounting screw with a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex in its one mounting hole that protrudes 0.22" (5.0 mm) below the bracket. The captive mounting screw allows the bracket to easily match the height of other components in a 60 mm cage system without having to use optical posts of varying heights. 

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LCP33CCustomer Inspired! 60 mm Cage Mounting Bracket with 8-32 Captive Screw
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Snap-On 30 mm Cage Mounting Brackets


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CPMA41Snap-On 30 mm Cage Mounting Bracket, 8-32 Tap
CP331SM1-Threaded 30 mm Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, 8-32 Tap
CP44F130 mm Removable Cage Plate, Front and Back Plate, Internal SM1 Threading
ER4-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 4" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
TR31Ø1/2" Optical Post, SS, 8-32 Setscrew, 1/4"-20 Tap, L = 3"
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CPMA4/M1Snap-On 30 mm Cage Mounting Bracket, M4 Tap
CP33/M1SM1-Threaded 30 mm Cage Plate, 0.35" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, M4 Tap
CP44F130 mm Removable Cage Plate, Front and Back Plate, Internal SM1 Threading
ER4-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 4" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
TR75/M1Ø12.7 mm Optical Post, SS, M4 Setscrew, M6 Tap, L = 75 mm
30 mm Cage System Mounted on a
Ø1/2" Post Using a CPMA4(/M) Clamp
  • 30 mm Cage System Compatible
  • Snap-On Functionality for Easy Installation or Removal
  • Firmly Lock onto Ø6.0 mm ER Rods with Flexure Slot Locking Design
  • Off-Axis Mounting Adjustment Range
    • CPMA4(/M): ±0.20" (±5.1 mm)
    • CPMA3: ±0.28" (±7.0 mm)

These cage mounting brackets provide users with a snap-on solution for adding support posts to assembled 30 mm Cage Systems. The flexure-based design can be quickly snapped onto an open section of two Ø6.0 mm Cage Rods (not included), allowing for easy installation or removal without requiring the disassembly of a cage system. Slide the brackets into the appropriate position and lock into place using the included 2.0 mm hex key. The slotted post-mounting feature of the brackets allows the cage rods to be installed off the axis of the post (see above for adjustment ranges).

Two options are available for post mounting. The CPMA4(/M) offers a captive 8-32 (M4 x 0.7) nut in a slot for mounting to Ø1/2" posts in Ø1/2" post holders. Alternatively, the CPMA3 features a slotted #8 (M4) counterbore that allows for mounting of the adapter using an 8-32 or M4 capscrew (one of each included). This is useful for supporting 30 mm cage systems using fixed posts, such as our Ø1" (25.0 mm) posts with 8-32 (M4) taps, as the cage system can be rotated and then fixed to the post at any arbitrary angle.

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CPMA4Snap-On 30 mm Cage Mounting Bracket, 8-32 Tap
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Snap-On 60 mm Cage Mounting Brackets


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LCPMA31Snap-On 60 mm Cage Mounting Bracket, #8 (M4) Slot
LCP34260 mm Cage Plate, SM2 Threads, 0.5" Thick, 8-32 Tap (Two SM2RR Retaining Rings Included)
LCP50D160 mm Cage System Iris Diaphragm (Ø2.0 - Ø50.0 mm)
RS31Ø1" Pillar Post, 1/4"-20 Taps, L = 3"
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
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LCPMA31Snap-On 60 mm Cage Mounting Bracket, #8 (M4) Slot
LCP34/M260 mm Cage Plate, SM2 Threads, 0.5" Thick, M4 Tap (Two SM2RR Retaining Rings Included)
LCP50D160 mm Cage System Iris Diaphragm (Ø2.0 - Ø50.0 mm)
RS75/M1Ø25.0 mm Pillar Post, M6 Taps, L = 75 mm
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
60 mm Cage System Mounted Off-Axis on a Ø1" Post
Using an LCPMA3 Clamp
  • 60 mm Cage System Compatible
  • Snap-On Functionality for Easy Installation or Removal
  • Firmly Lock onto Ø6.0 mm ER Rods with Flexure Slot Locking Design
  • Off-Axis Mounting Adjustment Range
    • LCPMA3: ±0.88" (±22.3 mm)
    • LCPMA4(/M): ±0.75" (±19.1 mm)
  • Brackets Offer Clearance for SM2 Lens Tubes

These cage mounting brackets provide users with a snap-on solution for adding support posts to assembled 60 mm Cage Systems. The flexure-based design can be quickly snapped onto an open section of two Ø6.0 mm Cage Rods (not included), allowing for easy installation or removal without requiring the disassembly of a cage system. Slide the brackets into the appropriate position and lock into place using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. The slotted post-mounting feature of the brackets allows the cage rods to be installed off the axis of the post (see above for adjustment ranges).

Two options are available for post mounting. The LCPMA3 features a slotted #8 (M4) counterbore that allows for mounting of the adapter using an 8-32 (M4) capscrew (included). This is useful for supporting 60 mm cage systems using fixed posts, such as our Ø1" (25.0 mm) posts with 8-32 (M4) taps, as the cage system can be rotated and then fixed to the post at any arbitrary angle. Alternatively, the LCPMA4(/M) offers a captive 8-32 (M4 x 0.7) nut in a slot for mounting to Ø1/2" posts in Ø1/2" post holders.

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Cage System Clamps for Ø1" (Ø25.0 mm) Posts


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CH1060160 mm Cage Clamp for Ø1" Posts
RS61Ø1" Pillar Post, 1/4"-20 Taps, L = 6"
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
LCP34260 mm Cage Plate, SM2 Threads, 0.5" Thick, 8-32 Tap (Two SM2RR Retaining Rings Included)
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CH1060/M160 mm Cage Clamp for Ø25.0 mm Posts
RS150/M1Ø25.0 mm Pillar Post, M6 Taps, L = 150 mm
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
LCP34/M260 mm Cage Plate, SM2 Threads, 0.5" Thick, M4 Tap (Two SM2RR Retaining Rings Included)
60 mm Cage System Mounted on a Ø1" Post Using a CH1060 Clamp

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A C10QR(/M) Quick-Release Handle (included) secures the clamp to the post.
  • Quick-Connect Cage Clamps for 30 mm and 60 mm Cage Systems
  • Easy Drop-In and Drop-Out of Cage Systems
  • Single Cage Rod Locking Screw Allows for One-Handed Operation
  • Compatible with Ø1" (Ø25 mm) Posts

The CH1030(/M) and CH1060(/M) Cage System Clamps for Ø1" (Ø25 mm) Posts are designed to support 30 mm and 60 mm cage systems, respectively. Two parallel cage rods can be placed in the clamp and locked in place with a single screw. In this way, complete cage system sections can be supported by a single post.

The clamp itself can be secured to a Ø1" (Ø25 mm) post by tightening the C10QR(/M) quick-release handle (included), as shown in the image to the right. Replacement quick-release handles can be purchased separately below. For space constrained applications, the handle can be removed and replaced with a 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screw at least 1/2" (12 mm) long.

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CH106060 mm Cage Clamp for Ø1" Posts
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CH1030/M30 mm Cage Clamp for Ø25.0 mm Posts
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Ø1.5" Horizontal Post-Mounting Cage System Clamps


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CP33T1SM1-Threaded 30 mm Cage Plate, 0.50" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, 8-32 Tap
CH1530130 mm Cage Clamp for Ø1.5" Posts, Included Quick-Release Handle, Imperial
SM1ZA1Z-Axis Translation Mount, 30 mm Cage Compatible
P81Ø1.5" Mounting Post, 1/4"-20 Taps, L = 8"
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
SM1L031SM1 Lens Tube, 0.30" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included
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CP33T/M1SM1-Threaded 30 mm Cage Plate, 0.50" Thick, 2 Retaining Rings, M4 Tap
CH1530/M130 mm Cage Clamp for Ø1.5" Posts, Included Quick-Release Handle, Metric
SM1ZA1Z-Axis Translation Mount, 30 mm Cage Compatible
P200/M1Ø1.5" Mounting Post, M6 Taps, L = 200 mm
ER6-P41Cage Assembly Rod, 6" Long, Ø6 mm, 4 Pack
SM1L031SM1 Lens Tube, 0.30" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included
30 mm Cage System Mounted on a Ø1.5" Post Using a CH1530 Clamp
  • Securely Mount 30 mm or 60 mm Cage Systems to our Ø1.5" Posts
  • Quick-Connect Mechanism for Fast Drop-In/Drop-Out of Cage Assemblies using Ø6 mm Cage Rods
  • Cage Clamping Mechanism Activated by 3/16" (5 mm) Hex Cap Screw
  • Includes Quick-Release Handle for Easy Mounting to Ø1.5" Posts

The CH1530(/M) and CH1560(/M) Cage Clamps allow 30 mm or 60 mm cage systems, respectively, to be mounted horizontally to our Ø1.5" Posts. The quick-connect mechanism allows for drop-in/drop-out mounting of a cage segment; to secure the cage segment, tighten the hex cap screw on the cage clamping mechanism using a 9/64" (3 mm) hex key or balldriver. Each cage clamp includes a C15QR(/M) Quick-Release Handle for mounting to a Ø1.5" post; additional quick-release handles can be purchased separately below. For low-profile applications, the handle can be removed and replaced with a 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screw at least 1/2" (12 mm) long.

The application to the right shows the CH1530 supporting a cage system composed of 4 ER6 cage rods, an SM1ZA Z-Axis Translation Mount, and a CP33T cage plate. This system can be used as a telescope to expand or contract the beam diameter using lenses of appropriate focal length placed in the Z-axis mount and cage plate.

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Ø1.5" Vertical Post-Mounting Cage System Clamps

  • Mount 30 mm Cage Systems to Our Ø1.5" Posts
  • Can Be Oriented to Mount Cage Systems Vertically or Horizontally
  • Quick-Connect Mechanism for Fast Drop-In/Drop-Out of Cage Assemblies
  • 15 lb (6.8 kg) Load Capacity

The CV1530(/M) Cage Clamp allows a 30 mm cage system to be mounted vertically to our Ø1.5" Posts. The quick-connect mechanism allows for drop-in/drop-out mounting of a cage segment; to secure the cage segment, tighten the cap screw on the cage clamping mechanism using a 9/64" (3 mm) hex key or balldriver. Each cage clamp includes a C15QR(/M) Quick-Release Handle for mounting to a Ø1.5" post; additional quick-release handles can be purchased separately below. For low-profile applications, the handle can be removed and replaced with a 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screw at least 1/2" (12 mm) long.

The vertical cage clamp can be converted to a horizontal cage clamp. To do so, unscrew the four cap screws on either side of the cage clamps using a 9/64" (3 mm) balldriver or hex key, turn the front plate 90°, and replace the cap screws.

Custom CV1530(/M) Clamp Mounts can be ordered for 16 and 60 mm cage system compatibility. Please contact Tech Support for more information.

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CV1530 Support Documentation
CV1530Vertical 30 mm Cage Clamp for Ø1.5" Posts, Imperial
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CV1530/M Support Documentation
CV1530/MVertical 30 mm Cage Clamp for Ø1.5" Posts, Metric
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