Mechanical Accessory Selection Guide

Selecting a Mechanical Accessory

Newport offers a full range of Mechanical Accessories to meet various experimental requirements. Accessories include Magnetic Base Beam Block Tool Holder, Adaptors, Retaining Rings, Screws, Washers, Mounting Bridles, Ball Drivers, and Spanner Wrenches.

Wrenches and Drivers Special Features
OM-ball_drivers-S Balldriver® Allen Wrenches • Angle entry up to 25° for hard to reach screws
• Up to 5x faster than standard Allen wrenches
• Available with convenient table-top holder
• English and metric versions
hex_5051 Configurable Hex-Driver Stand Kit • Simply Better™—full set of high-quality ball-end hex drivers
• Phillips and slotted screwdrivers included
• Reconfigurable mounting stand
OM-span_wrench-S Spanner Wrench • Tighten or loosen retainer rings with either holes or slots
• Compatible with optical mounts for 0.25–2 in. (6.35–50.8 mm) optics
• Compact and easy to handle
OM-rod_wrench-S Rod Wrenches • Tighten or loosen standard rods to a table surface
• For use with rod Models 40, 41, 70, and 71
Screws and Adaptors Special Features
OM-screw_kits_1-S Organized Screw Sets • Stainless steel and black-oxide screw sets
• Convenient storage box keeps screws in one location
• Bins are labeled for easy identification
screw_kits Screw Kits and Accessories • Convenient adapter washers for using 8-32 screws in 1/4-20 tapped holes
• Double-ended setscrews so you’ll never have to fish a setscrew out with a pair of pliers
• Well-stocked screw kits
ThdReducer Thread Adaptors • Male-Male or Male-Female Adaptors
• Engilsh-to-metric types available
• Slot or 5/64-in. (2-mm) hex holes for Installation
• Made from stainless steel
OM-de-m4-063-S Double-Ended Set Screws • Hex hole in both ends for easy removal
• Both English and metric verisons
• Made from stainless steel
OM-adapt_ret_rings-S Adaptors and Retaining Rings • Spare retaining rings are a must for every lab
• Add additional utility to your optic mounts with adaptors
• Adapt to many popular optic sizes
OM-br_bridles-S Mounting Bridles • Securely clamp components with the groove around its base
• Compatible with UTR, UMR, and PO Series stages
• Compatible with SL and VGM Series mirror mounts
OM-aw-l-S Adaptor Washers • Adapt 1/4-20 (M6) counterbored holes to fit 8-32 (M4) screws
• Available in packs of 10