Newport optical X stage vertical mount

Product Description

Newport Linear X-Axis Optical Stage with Vertical Mounting Surface

This is a versatile linear translation stage designed for precision alignment of optical components. Its key feature is an integrated vertical mounting plate (often 90° to the base), allowing you to mount mirrors, lenses, or other optics perpendicular to the direction of travel. This creates a compact, stable solution for complex beam steering or multi-axis setups.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Stage Type: Linear X-axis translation

• Drive Mechanism: Manual micrometer or fine-pitch screw (sub-micron resolution typical)

• Unique Feature: Integrated vertical mounting plate with tapped holes for optic mounts

• Travel: Likely 1 inch (25 mm) or more (specify if known)

• Base Mounting: Standard 1/4″-20 or M6 threaded holes for breadboard attachment

• Construction: Anodized aluminum, precision-ground bearings for smooth motion

Applications:

• Beam Steering: Precisely positioning a mirror to scan a laser beam horizontally

• Optical Delay Lines: Creating variable path length in interferometers or autocorrelators

• Microscopy/Imaging: Translating a sample or sensor horizontally with vertical-mounted optics

• Multi-Axis Stacking: Building Y or Z stages onto this unit for complex positioning