Set-and-forget alignment
Adjust once during setup and lock, on axes that do not need to move again during the run.
Opto-Mechanics · Fiber Alignment Accessories
APFP-US
APFP-US universal dovetail stand
Universal fixed platform with an upper dovetail seat for fiber accessories at the standard APFP optical centre height.
Datasheet (PDF) ↗Catalog context
Where APFP-US fits
APFP-US is listed as APFP-US universal dovetail stand in the Fiber Alignment Accessories family. The local catalog record provides these first selection fields: Type: Universal fixed platform; Interface: Upper APFP dovetail; Fastening: Jackscrew.
Specifications
| Type | Universal fixed platform |
|---|---|
| Interface | Upper APFP dovetail |
| Fastening | Jackscrew |
| Compatibility | UFP, NFP, and APFP fiber-alignment systems |
Application context
Why this design is used
Application guidance is derived from the product family and tied to the model-specific selection fields above.
Coarse positioning ahead of fine stages
Establish the optical axis by hand before a piezo or motorised stage takes the fine motion.
Prototyping and teaching rigs
Reconfigure a layout quickly, with no cabling, controllers or electrical noise added to the experiment.
Model selection
Nearby series comparison
Compare APFP-US with the closest available models in the Fiber Alignment Accessories family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | APFP-US (current) | APFP-UM | APFP-TS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optic accepted | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Adjustment | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Mounting interface | Confirm for this model | M3 and M4 | Confirm for this model |
| Material | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
