Optical Pedestals Selection Guide

The Widest Variety of Fixed Height Optical Pedestals and Accessories

Newport offers a full range of 1.0 in. Optical Pedestals to meet various experimental requirements. Optical pedestals provide the flexibility of clamping fork mounting to enable easy optical set-ups. Optical pedestal pillars have an indented pedestal base allowing them to be mounted into optical post holders. We also offer a wide variety of accessories like, spacers, extenders, and mounting adapters.

Optical Pedestals

Description	Features
0.7 in. Optical Pedestals	0.7 in. diameter stainless steel optical pedestals Pedestal base mounts directly to optical tables with fork clamps Available in five heights with an 8-32 or M4 threaded hole Space saving and stable	0.7 in. Optical Pedestals
1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Graduated Diameter	Index marks allow quick height reference for easy identification Made from 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) diameter stainless steel Clamping fork secures a pedestal post anywhere on an optical table Highly stable for maintaining long-term alignment	1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Graduated Diameter
1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Clean-Passivated	Extra clean, passivated stainless steel 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) diameter pedestals mount anywhere on tables with fork clamps More stable and economical than traditional magnetic bases Available in eleven heights between 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) and 6.0 in. (127 mm)	1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Clean-Passivated
1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Magnetic Base	Speed up alignment of experimental setups Magnetic base improves tip-over stability Graduated markings aid alignment process All stainless steel design	1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, Magnetic Base
1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, PX Series Forkless	Takes up 1/3 the space of standard pedestals Eliminates bending stresses induced by clamping forks Highly stable for maintaining long-term alignment Straight post version also available	1.0 in. Optical Pedestals, PX Series Forkless