• Ideal for Prototyping Complex Optical Assemblies
• High Durability for Continuous Lab Use
• Limitless Customization and Adaptability
Designed for modularity and fl exibility, optical cage systems are high precision alternatives to complex optical alignment systems. Constructed of rods
and plates, cage systems allow the user to continuously modify the system’s design by adding additional components, such as optical mounts and angular
brackets. Optical cage system components are purchased individually, enabling limitless customization and adaptability.
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TECHNICAL NOTE
Introduction to the TECHSPEC® Cage System
Getting Started
Visit our website for Instructional Videos and Application Examples:
www.edmundoptics.eu/CAGE
SUPPORT RODS
Used to build basic structure,
support between plates (see below)
• Contains Necessary Parts to Build Basic Optomechanical Systems
• Ideal for Experimentation or Prototyping
• Includes Mounting Options for 12,5 mm and 25 mm Optical Components
The TECHSPEC® Cage System Components Kit contains an assortment of
TECHSPEC® Optical Cage System components, including plates, rods, mounts,
and the accessories needed to construct basic optomechanical systems. Designed
to simplify the selection and purchase process, the TECHSPEC® Cage System
Components Kit is ideal for researchers, engineers, or educators, and for demonstration
or prototyping purposes. Note: A storage cabinet is included that provides
room for expansion. See website for components list.
Cage System Components Kit
TECHSPEC® Cage System Components Kit
Description Stock No. Price
Basic Components Kit #87-314 €1.574,00
See page 220 for Translation and Swivel Joint Add-On Kits
• Provide Rigid Support for Cage System Structure
• Polished 416 Stainless Steel for High Durability
and Smooth Motion
• M3 Mounting Holes in Each End
(Set Screws Included)
TECHSPEC® 6 mm Cage System Support Rods
Length (mm) Stock No. Price
20 #85-484 €11,50
30 #85-485 €11,50
50 #85-486 €11,50
75 #85-487 €14,50
100 #85-488 €15,75
120 #85-489 €16,25
150 #85-490 €16,75
200 #85-491 €17,25
300 #85-492 €22,50
450 #85-493 €34,00
6 mm Cage System Support Rods
ANGLE BRACKETS
Are used to mount plates orthogonally and build
cage structure (Page 220)
BASIC MOUNTING PLATES
Used to build basic structure and
hold optic mounts (Page 219)
ANGLE PLATES
Used in pairs, add 30°, 60°, or 90°
bends in optical path (Page 220)
KINEMATIC & TIP/TILT MOUNTS
Mount and align mirrors, beamsplitters,and
fi lters quickly and easily (Page 221)
SQUARE PLATES
Have a larger bolt circle to allow larger
components to fi t within an optical cage system
(Page 219)
SPHERES
Add rigidity, 90° optical path bends, and
can be used to mount beamsplitters or fi lters
(Page 220)
STANDARD CAGE PLATES
Used to build basic structure,
attach to spheres or angle brackets, and hold
optic mounts (Page 219)
MOUNTING OPTICS
Optics mounted with Cage System Optic Mounts
(Page 219) or C-Mount Components (Pages
211-215) can be secured within all Cage Plates
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