Pre-aligned optical axes
Four rods define the axis, so every element threaded onto them starts square and centred.

Cage Systems · XY Translation Mounts
XY Translation Mounts
Zolix XY Translation Mounts provide ±1mm or ±3mm of travel range and suitable for the installation of Ø25.4mm optics.
Datasheet (PDF) ↗CAD Model (RAR) ↗Catalog context
CSXY1-3 is listed as XY Translation Mounts in the XY Translation Mounts family. The local catalog record provides these first selection fields: Acceptable Optic Thickness: 12.2 mm; Travel Range: ±3 mm; Actuator: Adjuster Screw.
| Acceptable Optic Thickness | 12.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | ±3 mm |
| Actuator | Adjuster Screw |
Application context
Application guidance is derived from the product family and tied to the model-specific selection fields above.
Four rods define the axis, so every element threaded onto them starts square and centred.
Build a relay, filter block or launch module that can be moved between setups intact.
Package an optical train into a rigid unit for OEM and portable instruments.
System integration
Use these checks to connect CSXY1-3 to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Acceptable Optic Thickness: 12.2 mm. Check diameter and thickness together. A holder that accepts the diameter can still fail to retain an optic that is thinner than its minimum, and clear aperture is normally smaller than the optic the mount holds.
Travel Range: ±3 mm. Adjuster pitch sets the sensitivity you can actually work at. Confirm whether the stated figure is a total range or a per-revolution increment, and whether the mechanism is locked after adjustment.
Model selection
Compare CSXY1-3 with the closest available models in the XY Translation Mounts family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | CSXY1-3 (current) | CSXY1-1F | CSXY1-3A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optic accepted | 12.2 mm | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Adjustment | ±3 mm | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Mounting interface | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Material | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
Before you specify
Engineering context for choosing this class of component, with the tradeoffs worked through on real specifications.
Opto-mechanicsVibration, thermal drift and mechanical integration are one problem. Budget the motion at the sample, then specify the table, the isolation, the mounts and the beam height that budget asks for.
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Optical microscopyDesign the trapping beam, objective, mechanics, imaging, QPD detection, calibration, and safety workflow as one instrument.
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