The Thorlabs 973/579-7227 is a right-angle mounting adapter engineered for precise optical component alignment on optical tables and breadboards. Machined from black anodized aluminum, it delivers rigid support for 90° mounting configurations while minimizing stray light reflection in sensitive optical setups.
Technical Specifications
• Material: Black anodized aluminum
• Mounting Configuration: Right-angle (90°)
• Tapped Hole Size: 1/4″-20 (M6)
• Hole Types: Slotted, counterbored, and tapped holes for flexible mounting geometry
• Clearance Slots: Available for component positioning adjustment
• Precision-Machined Surfaces: High-degree parallelism and perpendicularity across mounting surfaces
• Construction: Single-block or extruded aluminum for maximum rigidity and strength
– Key Features
• Black anodized finish suppresses unwanted reflections in optical systems
• Multiple hole configurations accommodate diverse mounting scenarios
• Solid aluminum construction eliminates flex and vibration-induced alignment drift
• Precision machining ensures consistent perpendicularity for repeatable 90° positioning
• Clearance slots enable fine adjustment of component placement without hole enlargement
– Typical Applications
• Perpendicular mounting of optical components on breadboards and optical tables
• Systems requiring stable 90° optical element orientation
• Setups where stray light minimization is critical
• Integration with standard optomechanical component ecosystems
– Compatibility & Integration
The adapter interfaces directly with optical tables, breadboards, and standard optomechanical components. Its 1/4″-20 (M6) tapped holes and clearance slots align with industry-standard mounting patterns, enabling straightforward integration into modular optical systems.
