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System | Compatible Optic Diameters | Adjustability | Flexibility | Available Accessories | Alignment | Assembly Time | Stray Light Blocking |
Price? | Compatible Threads |
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![]() Multi-Element Tube System Simplifies prototyping optical assemblies using a diverse range of components and accessories to optimize design performance. |
5.0 - 25.4 | Best | Better | Better | Good | Good | Yes | $$$ | M29 x 0.75 C-Mount |
![]() C, S, and T-Mount Components Designed to integrate a variety of optical components into C, S, or T-Mount compatible systems |
3.0 - 50.0 | Best | Better | Best | Good | Best | Yes | $$ | C-Mount S-Mount T-Mount SM1 SM05 M29 x 0.75 |
![]() SM Tube System Provides versatility in converting a lens assembly design into a complete, functioning physical assembly |
12.5/12.7 25.0/25.4 |
Good | Good | Good | Better | Better | Yes | $ | SM1 SM05 C-Mount S-Mount |
![]() Cage System Used to create modular optical setups in a variety of prototyping or university research applications |
3.0 - 45.0 | Better | Best | Better | Best | Good | No | $$$ | C-Mount M23.2 M27.5 |
The Tube System remains one of the most versatile systems available for optical components today. The Tube System is used to create systems ranging from independent subassemblies to prototyping, while enabling advanced, active alignment between components. The lens mounts enable the user to change between lens components rapidly and therefore provide flexibility when designing an optical assembly. The Tube System is advantageous due to the variety of fixed, self-centering, and adjustable mounting options, isolation from undesirable environmental stray light, and simple integration from design to production. The Tube System facilitates customizable and modular systems unique to any applications requirements.
Edmund Optics offers a wide range of Tube System products, including the most popular industry standard threaded tube sizes. Our S-Mount Components, C-Mount Components, and T-Mount Components all offer an assortment of lens mounts, spacer rings, extension tubes, and more that are designed to integrate into your applications optical system.
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