Optical Rail and Carrier Selection Guide

Newport offers a full range of Optical Rails and rail mounted Optical Carriers to meet various optics experimental requirements. Optical Rail types include Miniature Optical Rails and Carriers, Precision Optical Rails and Carriers, X26, X48 and X95 Structural Optical Rails and Carriers, and Optics Cage systems for beam routing.

Optical Rails and Carriers

Description	Features
19 mm Miniature Optical Rails & Carriers	Compact, low-profile dovetail design Spring loaded carriers snap onto rails Wide array of compatible mounts and carriers Six optical rail lengths available	19 mm Miniature Optical Rails & Carriers
19 mm Surface Mount Optical Rails & Carriers	Lowest profile mounting rail systems with 12.7 mm height Highly customizable with multiple carriers and accessories Compatible with Triple-Divide™ translation stages Carriers held directly on mounting surface	19 mm Surface Mount Optical Rails & Carriers
26 mm Optical Rail Mounts	Specifically designed for use with X26 Rails and Carriers Ideal for creating rail-based multi-element optical systems 40 mm common optical axis height above rail Kinematic mirror mounts with ±1° tip/tilt	26 mm Optical Rail Mounts
26 mm Optical Rail Carriers	Mount to all four sides of X26 optical rails Dovetail for fast mounting and locating Compatible with a wide range of Newport mounts	26 mm Optical Rail Carriers
26 mm Steel Four-Sided Optical Rails	Mount carriers to any of the four 26 mm symmetrical sides 40 mm common optical axis height above rail Stainless Steel construction for rigidity and stability Build compact optical systems with ease	26 mm Steel Four-Sided Optical Rails
48 mm Aluminum Four-Sided Optical Rails	Solid aluminum rails with secure dovetail style mounting Unique cross section has four mounting surfaces & optimal rigidity Four rail lengths and two carrier lengths are available Compatible with a wide range of stages and mounts	48 mm Aluminum Four-Sided Optical Rails
76 mm Quick Release Optical Rail System	3.0 in. wide, single-rail system with a box beam cross-section for stiffness Single-handed fast lock and release mechanism for optical carriers Large, readable metric and English scales Mounts to surfaces with clamps to allow any rail orientation	76 mm Quick Release Optical Rail System
X95 Structural Optical Rails and Carriers	Dovetail mounting on four square sides provides both rigidity & adaptability Cylindrically based design is made for large scale systems and versatility Cylindrical aluminum extrusion rail lengths up to 2.5 m standard (6.4 m custom) Wide variety of rail carriers and construction accessories	X95 Structural Optical Rails and Carriers
Precision 100 mm Dovetail Optical Rails	Precision dovetail design provides sturdy hold and excellent linearity Four sizes of low profile rails with three carrier styles Carriers ride on extra-hard polymer pads Engraved scales in both inches and millimeters	Precision 100 mm Dovetail Optical Rails

Beam Routing & Optical Alignment Systems

Description	Features
OpticsCagePlus Primer Kit	Snap-in design for easy assembly and alignment Large selection of fixed and adjustable mounts Add or remove components without disassembly Adaptable to 30 mm optic cage systems	OpticsCagePlus Primer Kit
Cubic Enclosures and Mounts, Aegis Qube	Enclose and route optical beams Promotes laser eye safety Modular and versatile design Compatible with existing Newport optics mounts	Cubic Enclosures and Mounts, Aegis Qube
A-Line System Primer Kits	Collection of key A-Line components at an affordable price 33 different component part numbers and 37 parts Metric or English thread versions available	A-Line System Primer Kits
Lens Tubes	Ideal for creating multi-element lens systems Sizes for 12.7, 25.4 and 50.8 mm diameter lenses Compatible with Newport optics and mounts	Lens Tubes

Product Comparison

Optical Rail and Carrier Selection Guide

Optical Rails and Carriers

Beam Routing & Optical Alignment Systems