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Cage System Optical Lens Mounts Cage System Optical Lens Mounts
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Available for a Range of Optical Lens Diameters
  • Adds Additional Adaptability to Cage System
  • Retaining Ring Included
Cage System Simple Optical Mounts Cage System Simple Optical Mounts
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Available for a Range of Diameters
  • Fits within 25mm or 30mm Cage System Plates
  • Ideal for Securing Mounted Optics or Laser Diode Modules
Cage System Adjustable Optical Mounts Cage System Adjustable Optical Mounts
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Available for a Range of Optical Components
  • Anodized Aluminum Construction with Stainless Steel Screws
  • 0.5mm Pitch Fine Adjustment Screw
  • Fixed Optical Mounts Also Available
Manual Cage Filter Wheel Manual Cage Filter Wheel
  • Cage and Tube System Compatible
  • Holds 25mm Filters
  • 6 Discrete Positions
Cage System Fixed Optical Mounts Cage System Fixed Optical Mounts
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Interchangeable to Quickly Swap Optics
  • Plate and Cube Beamsplitter Mount Options
  • Anodized Aluminum Construction
  • Adjustable Optical Mounts Also Available
M23.2 and M27.5 Fixed Tubes and Retaining Rings M23.2 and M27.5 Fixed Tubes and Retaining Rings
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Fit within Inner Diameter of Cage System Plates
  • Use with Retaining Ring Pairs to Secure Optics
  • Join Multiple with Adjustable Length Tubes and Thread Adapters

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3mm Cage System Support Rods 3mm Cage System Support Rods
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Provide Rigid Support for Cage System Structure
  • Polished 440 Stainless Steel for High Durability and Smooth Motion
  • Variety of Lengths for a Range of Applications
  • 6mm Cage System Rods Also Available
6mm Cage System Support Rods 6mm Cage System Support Rods
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Cage Rods Provide Rigid Support for Cage System Structure
  • Polished 416 Stainless Steel for High Durability and Smooth Motion
  • M3 Mounting Holes in Each End
  • 3mm Cage System Rods Also Available

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Cage System Mounting Plates Cage System Mounting Plates
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Fundamental for Basic Cage System Structure
  • 50mm Diameter or 2" Square
  • Anodized Aluminum Construction
Cage System 4-Rod Insertion Plate Cage System 4-Rod Insertion Plate
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Easily Add Optics to an Existing Cage System Without the Need for Disassembly
  • Slides into Existing TECHSPEC® Cage System Using 38mm Bolt Circle
  • Click Here to See How to Use the 4-Rod Insertion Plate
Cage System Adapter Plate Cage System Adapter Plate
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Interfaces Between TECHSPEC Optical Cage System and Other Cage Systems
  • Adapts 30mm Rod Spacing to TECHSPEC Cage System’s 38mm Bolt Circle
  • 32mm Inner Diameter
Cage System Filter Holder Plates and Filter Holders Cage System Filter Holder Plates and Filter Holders
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Specialized Plates Designed to Hold and Position Optics
  • Filter Holder Plate with Interchangeable Filter Holder
Cage System Angle Adjustment Plates and Accessories Cage System Angle Adjustment Plates and Accessories
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Multiple Angular Positioning Options
  • Fixed and Continuous Adjustment Plates Available
  • Anodized Aluminum Construction
Cage System Adjustable Plates Cage System Adjustable Plates
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Specialized Plates Designed to Hold and Position Optics
  • Anodized Aluminum Construction with Stainless Steel Screws
  • X-Y Micro Positioning Plate with RMS Mounting Thread
Cage System Components Kit Cage System Components Kit
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
Clearance
  • Contains Necessary Parts to Build Basic Optomechanical Systems
  • Ideal for Experimentation or Prototyping
  • Includes Mounting Options for 12.5mm and 25mm Optical Components
  • Getting Started Guide Featuring Example Setups is Available
Cage System Accessories Cage System Accessories
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • English and Metric Post Adapters
  • Customizable Blank Disks
  • Reducing Rings

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Cage System Spheres Cage System Spheres
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Ideal for Intersecting Multiple Optical Paths
  • Sphere with 43mm Port Integrates a Large Optic
  • Cover Disks Block Unused Optical Paths
Tube System Spheres Tube System Spheres
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Ideal for Intersecting Multiple Optical Paths
  • Feature M23.2 or M27.5 Threading for Integration with Cage System Tubes
  • End Caps Block Unused Optical Paths

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Cage System Accessories Cage System Accessories
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • English and Metric Post Adapters
  • Customizable Blank Disks
  • Reducing Rings
Cage System Iris Cage System Iris
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • 0.8 – 12mm Adjustable Aperture
  • Smooth Operation from Maximum to Minimum Aperture
  • Fits in Any 25mm Cage System Plate
90° Kinematic Adapter 90° Kinematic Adapter
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • C-Mount and Cage System Compatible
  • M6 Mounting Hole
  • Compatible with Most TECHSPEC® Kinematic Mounts
M23.2 Adjustable Length Tubes M23.2 Adjustable Length Tubes
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Enable Adjustment of Cage System Length
  • Locking Ring for Easy Length Adjustment
  • M23.2 x 0.75 Threading
  • Combine with Thread Adapters to Join Multiple Fixed Extension Tubes
M23.2 Male to Male Thread Adapter, #85-571	M23.2 and M27.5 Tube Adapters & Accessories
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
Ball-Point Hex Driver Sets Ball-Point Hex Driver Sets
  • English and Metric Driver Sets
  • Up to 25° Angled Entry into Fasteners
  • Ideal for use with the TECHSPEC® Cage System
Cage System Replacement Hardware Cage System Replacement Hardware
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • 10mm Long SHCSs Attach Plates to Other Optical Cage System Components
  • 2.5mm Long SHSSs Secure Rods into Plates
  • 6mm Long SHSSs Lock Components and Optical Mounts into Plates

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Cage System Add-On Kits Cage System Add-On Kits
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
  • Add Functionality to Cage System Components Kit
  • Translation Kit Adds up to 1” Linear Translation
  • Swivel Joint Kit Adds 180° of Continuous Angular Adjustment
Cage System Components Kit Cage System Components Kit
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More
Clearance
  • Contains Necessary Parts to Build Basic Optomechanical Systems
  • Ideal for Experimentation or Prototyping
  • Includes Mounting Options for 12.5mm and 25mm Optical Components
  • Getting Started Guide Featuring Example Setups is Available
Cage System Linear Translation Assemblies Cage System Linear Translation Assemblies
TECHSPEC® components are designed, specified, or manufactured by Edmund Optics. Learn More

Tube System Selection Table

System Compatible Optic Diameters Adjustability Flexibility Available Accessories Alignment Assembly Time Stray Light
Blocking
Price? Compatible Threads
Learn More About Multi-Element Tube Systems
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
Learn More About C, S, and T-Mount Components
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
Learn More About ID (SM) Tube Systems
ID (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
Learn More About Cage Systems
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

Optical Cage Systems are used to create optical setups in a variety of prototyping or university research applications. Optical Cage Systems are a collection of mechanical components designed to serve as the structure of an optical system. Optical Cage Systems are designed for modularity with components being purchased individually to meet the application’s needs. These highly adaptable components ease system alignment, decreasing setup time while increasing portability.

Edmund Optics offers the TECHSPEC Optical Cage System which includes a wide variety of mechanical components including rods, plates, or optical mounts. TECHSPEC Optical Cage Systems feature tight tolerances for smooth movement, increased rigidity for excellent mechanical stability, combined with a superior price-to-performance ratio. Components are available for translation, positioning, angular mounting, or supporting multiple beam paths. A basic TECHSPEC Optical Cage System setup includes rods and plates. TECHSPEC Optical Cage System Tubes are also available for minimizing stray light or for providing additional support to the structure.

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