Mechanical Essentials Kit: Ø1/2" Optic Mounts
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- Ø1/2" Optic Mounts Kit
- Heavy-Duty, Welded Steel Cabinet Frame
- Cabinet Frame Can Be Wall Mounted or Stacked
- Equipped with Easy-to-Read Labels
ESK17
9 Drawers, 94 Pieces
KM05
x10
KM05CP
x5
KMSS
x5
MH12
x5
KM05FR
x5
KM05DR
x3
DMM05
x3
KS05
x4
KS05T
x4
CXYZ05A
x1
LM05XY
x3
KS05RS
x2
MK05
x5
RSP05
x2
PRM05
x2
FMP05
x5
TR05F90
x3
LMR05
x5
H45A
x2
SS8N013
x1 (10 Pack)
HKTS-5/64
x1 (4 Pack)
SPW603
x1
AP8E4E
x5
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Slots on the rear of the case allow for wall mounting.
Features
- Ø1/2" Optic Mounts Kit
- Imperial and Metric Options
- Drawer Dimensions (L x W x H): 10.89" x 5.50" x 3.15" (276.5 mm x 139.7 mm x 79.9 mm)
- Cabinet Dimensions (L x W x H): 17.13" x 11.11" x 11.08" (435.0 mm x 282.3 mm x 281.3 mm)
- Easy-to-Read Labels List Contents for Each Drawer
- Savings Over Individual Component Products
This kit contains our most popular kinematic, fixed, translational, and rotational mounting components for Ø1/2" optics. Refer to the Contents tab for detailed information about the components included with the imperial and metric versions of the kit. We also offer the ESK18(/M) Ø1" Optic Mounts Kit, ESK19(/M) Ø2" Optic Mounts Kit, and ESK23(/M) Specialty Optic Mounts Kit. Complement these kits with our ESK01(/M) Bases and Post Holders and ESK16(/M) Posts and Accessories Essentials Kits.
Mounting Options
The kit can be stored on a tabletop for easy, convenient access or placed on an RK4101 or RK4102 rack shelf, both of which can be installed in our RK3884 standard 19" rack. The cabinet used in each Essential Series Kit features slots in the rear of the case (see the image to the right) for wall mounting and features indentations on the top and four feet on the bottom for stable stacking.
Please Note: This kit weighs approximately 18 lbs (8.2 kg); ensure that the wall and wall mounts can support this weight prior to mounting.
Kit Components
The ESK17 includes the listed components and an ST9 9-Drawer Cabinet.
Kinematic Mounts | ||
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Item # and Description | Photo (Click to Enlarge) |
Quantity |
KM05 (KM05/M) Kinematic Mirror Mount for Ø1/2" Optics, 8-32 (M4) Taps |
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10 |
MH12 Mirror Holder for Ø1/2" Optics |
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5 |
KMSS (KMSS/M) Compact Kinematic Mirror Mount, Hex Adjuster, 8-32 (M4) Taps for Post Mounting |
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5 |
KM05FR (KM05FR/M) Rear-Loaded Right-Handed Clear-Quadrant Mirror Mount |
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5 |
MK05 (MK05/M) Mini-Series Kinematic Mirror Mount for Ø1/2" Optics, 4-40 (M3) Taps |
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5 |
KM05DR (KM05DR/M) Right-Handed Kinematic Mount for Ø1/2" D-Shaped Mirrors, 8-32 (M4) Taps |
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3 |
KM05CP (KM05CP/M) Kinematic Mirror Mount for Ø1/2" Optics with Post-Centered Front Plate, 8-32 (M4) Taps |
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5 |
KS05 (KS05/M) Ø1/2" Precision Kinematic Mirror Mount, 3 Adjusters, 8-32 (M4) Taps |
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4 |
KS05T (KS05T/M) SM05-Threaded Precision Kinematic Mirror Mount for Ø1/2" Optics, 3 Adjusters, 8-32 (M4) Taps |
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4 |
Fixed Mounts | ||
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Item # and Description | Photo (Click to Enlarge) |
Quantity |
LMR05 (LMR05/M) Lens Mount with Retaining Ring for Ø1/2" Optics, 8-32 (M4) Tap |
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5 |
FMP05 (FMP05/M) Fixed Ø1/2" Mirror Mount, 8-32 (M4) Tap |
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5 |
H45A 45° Mirror Mount for Ø1/2" Optics |
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2 |
TR05F90 (TR05F90/M) 90° Flip Mount for Ø1/2" Filters and Optics, 8-32 (M4) Tap |
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3 |
DMM05 (DMM05/M) Fixed Mount for Ø1/2" D-Shaped Mirrors |
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3 |
Rotation and Translation Mounts | ||
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Item # and Description | Photo (Click to Enlarge) |
Quantity |
KS05RS Kinematic Rotation Mount for Ø1/2" Optics |
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2 |
PRM05 (PRM05/M) High-Precision Rotation Mount for Ø1/2" (12.5 mm) Optics |
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2 |
CXYZ05A (CXYZ05A/M) XYZ Translation Mount for Ø1/2" Optics, 8-32 (M4) Taps |
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1 |
RSP05 (RSP05/M) Rotation Mount for Ø1/2" (Ø12.7 mm) Optics, 8-32 (M4) Tap |
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2 |
LM05XY (LM05XY/M) Translating Lens Mount for Ø1/2" Optics, 1 Retaining Ring Included, 8-32 (M4) Tap |
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3 |
Accessories | ||
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Item # and Description | Photo (Click to Enlarge) |
Quantity |
SS8N013 8-32 Stainless Steel Nylon-Tipped Setscrew, 1/8" Long, Pack of 10 |
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1 |
HKTS-5/64 5/64" (2 mm) Hex Key Thumbscrew, Pack of 4 |
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1 |
SPW603 Spanner Wrench for SM05-Threaded Retaining Rings, Length = 1.00" |
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1 |
AP8E4E (AP4M3M) Adapter with External 8-32 (M4) Threads and External 4-40 (M3) Threads |
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5 |
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