Optics Cases

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Item #	BX01	BX02	BX03
Capacity	1	1	1
Quantity	10	10	10
Optic Size	Ø1"	Ø2"	Up to Ø2.5"a

• These boxes have dimensions of 2.5" x 2.5" x 1".

These Optic Storage Boxes are ideal for keeping your unmounted optics clean and damage free when they are not currently in use. The boxes are available with foam inserts or with plastic molds for Ø1" or Ø2" optics. Each box is silk screened with a Thorlabs logo and contact information. Boxes without silk screened information are available by contacting Tech Support.

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Item #	BX0510	BX0110
Capacity	10	10
Quantity	5	5
Optic Size	Ø1/2"	Ø1"

These Optics Storage Boxes are ideal for keeping up to ten unmounted optics clean and damage free when they are not in use, while also conserving space in the lab. The BX0510 and BX0110 Optics Storage Boxes have a plastic mold insert to secure up to ten Ø1/2" and Ø1" optics, respectively. The BX0510 measures 2.5" x 2.5" x 0.89" (L x W x H) while the BX0110 measures 6" x 4" x 0.67" (L x W x H). Each box is silk screened with a Thorlabs logo and contact information. Boxes without silk screened information are available by contacting Tech Support.

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Item #	KT01	KT04	KT06
Capacity	10	35a	10
Quantity	1	1	1
Optic Size	Ø1"	Ø1"	Ø2" (Thickness = 1/2")

• 26 Optics with Thickness = 0.45" (11.4 mm); 9 Optics with Thickness = 0.65" (16.5 mm)

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SM1-threaded optomechanical adapters can be used to secure a glue-in Polaris^® mount in an objective case.

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The bottom of the canister
features a magnet for stability.

• Plastic Lids with Internally Threaded Brass Inserts
• Clear Plastic Canisters for Objectives
  • Inner Diameter of 1.81"
  • Holds Objective Lengths of Up to 50.0 mm or 91.0 mm Long (Shoulder-to-Tip Length)
• Magnet on Canister Increases Stability on Optical Tables
• Lids and Canisters Sold Separately

These microscope objective cases are comprised of a lid and a canister, each sold separately. These are designed to store and transport microscope objectives or other small optical assemblies mounted in our Ø1/2" lens tubes or Ø1" lens tubes. Please refer to the tables below for objective compatibility.

Each lid has a brass insert with internal threading to secure the objective. They are designed with large external ridges to reduce the likelihood of the canister rolling when on its side and include an adhesive label for noting the stored objective. Canisters are offered in two lengths; the maximum allowed objective length is measured from the shoulder to the tip (end) of the objective and does not include the threaded portion. The bottom of each canister has an integrated magnet for stability when upright on an optical table. Polycarbonate should only be cleaned with ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl alcohol. Acetone and other solvents may damage the material.

Microscope objectives with thread types other than those available here can be mounted to a lid using a thread adapter. We also offer optomechechanical adapters for compatibility with 1/4"-20 (M6) and 8-32 (M4) threaded components as shown in the photo above. Please ensure that the adapter and mounted component fit together inside the canister; the adapter must have an outer diameter less than 1.81", and the configuration must not exceed the max objective lengths given below.

Objective Case Lids
Item #	OC2SM05	OC2RMS	OC2M25	OC2CM	OC2SM1	OC2M26	OC2M32
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Brass Insert Internal Threads	SM05 Series (0.535"-40)	RMS (0.800"-36)	M25 x 0.75	C-Mount (1.000"-32)	SM1 Series (1.035"-40)	W26 x 0.706	M32 x 0.75
Thread Depth	0.28" (7.1 mm)
Material	Polycarbonate with Brass Insert

Objective Case Canisters
Item #	OC22	OC24
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Max Objective Length (Shoulder-to-Tip)	50.0 mm (1.96")	91.0 mm (3.58")
Inner Diameter	1.81" (45.7 mm)
Material	Polycarbonate with Neodymium Magnet

Large Objective Case Canisters
Item #	OC3SM1	OC3SM2
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Internal Threads for Component Mounting	SM1 (1.035"-40)	SM2 (2.035"-40)
Thread Depth	0.30" (7.6 mm)
Max Objective Length (Shoulder-to-Tip)	75.0 mm (2.95")
Canister Minimum Inner Diameter	3.07" (78.0 mm)
Lid Material	Delrin®a
Canister Material	Polystyrene

• Delrin is a registered trademark of DuPont Polymers, Inc.

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These canisters come with a lid included, and the item # is engraved on the lid.

• Lids with Internal SM Threading for Mounting Components
• Clear Plastic Canisters with 3.07" Minimum Inner Diameter
• Holds Objectives up to 75.0 mm Long (Shoulder-to-Tip Length)
• Each Case Includes a Lid, Canister, and Two Adhesive Labels

These microscope objective cases are comprised of a lid, a canister, and two adhesive labels for noting the stored objective. Large microscope objectives or other optical assemblies mounted in our Ø1" lens tubes or Ø2" lens tubes can be stored and transported in these cases. Please refer to the table to the right for objective compatibility.

Internal threading is machined into each plastic lid to secure the objective or optical setup. The lids are designed with large external ridges to reduce the likelihood of the canister rolling when on its side. The maximum allowed objective length the canister can contain is measured from the shoulder to the tip (end) of the objective and does not include the threaded portion. The canister and lid should only be cleaned with ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl alcohol. Acetone and other solvents may damage the material.

For other thread types, use a brass microscope thread adapter or an optical component thread adapter to mount microscope objectives and optics assemblies to a lid. We also offer anodized aluminum optomechanical component adapters for compatibility with 1/4"-20 (M6) and 8-32 (M4) threaded components. Please ensure that the adapter and mounted component fit together inside the canister; the adapter must have an outer diameter less than 3.07", and the configuration must not exceed the max objective lengths given to the right.