Microscope Imaging Adjustment Mechanism and Components IMA-ZAD

Body Material: 303 Stainless Steel Surface Treatment: Precision Grinding and Polishing Quantity: 1

JCOPTIX 16 mm cage rods and adapters are precision-machined for dimensional accuracy and smooth surfaces, combining into compact three-dimensional optomechanical systems. Ø4 mm rods for 16 mm cages. Models: MCSR-0.25-P4, MCSR-0.5-P4, MCSR-1-P4, MCSR-1.5-P4, MCSR-2-P4, MCSR-3-P4, MCSR-4-P4, MCSR-6-P4, MCSR-8-P4, MCSR-0.25, MCSR-0.5, MCSR-1, MCSR-1.5, MCSR-2, MCSR-3, MCSR-4, MCSR-6, MCSR-8. Fit 16mm cages; lengths 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) to 8 inches (203.2 mm); Ø4 mm precision-ground/polished stainless steel; removable 4-40 screws at both ends. JCOPTIX Ø4 mm rods fit 16 mm cages. Precision-machined, polished stainless steel provides accurate, smooth rods for easy system assembly. Outside diameter is Ø4 mm, with 4-40 threaded holes and removable 4-40 screws at both ends. Screws accept 0.05-inch (1.27 mm) keys. Lengths range from 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) to 8 inches (203.2 mm). Laser-engraved 4-40 markings near both ends identify thread specifications; avoid mixing them. Rods are sold singly or in sets of 4, priced at 9 tenths of the single-rod unit price and supplied with a rod-organizing clip. Carbide Ø4 mm rods for 16 mm cages. Models: MCSR-3H-P4, MCSR-4H-P4, MCSR-6H-P4, MCSR-8H-P4. Carbide; fits 16 mm cages; no removable 4-40 screws at either end. JCOPTIX Ø4 mm carbide rods fit 16 mm cages. Precision machining produces accurate smooth surfaces, high hardness, and rigidity. Ordinary Ø4 mm rods use softer 303 stainless steel, which the source describes as insufficiently rigid and prone to deformation in 16 mm systems longer than 3 inches. Carbide Ø4 mm rods provide hardness/rigidity for stable 16 mm systems longer than 3 inches. Removable 4-40 screws are not included; lengths range from 3 inches (76.2 mm) to 8 inches (203.2 mm). Rotating Ø4 mm connecting rods for 16 mm cages. Model: MCSR-94R. Fit 16mm cages; 180° rotation; lockable angle; sets of four. Each JCOPTIX Ø4 mm connector joins two precision-machined/polished Ø4 mm rods with a screw for 180° rotation. Tighten at position using a 2 mm key. Rotating Ø4 mm rods have imperial 4-40 holes at both ends. Quick-release Ø4 mm rod adapters for 16 mm cages. Models: MCOS-CA, MCOS-CA-P4. Flexure fixation; bore accepts Ø4 mm rods; imperial 4-40 connection. JCOPTIX Ø4 mm adapters add or separate 16 mm cage components. One end has an Ø4 mm smooth bore accepting an Ø4 mm rod with its 4-40 screw removed. A side cap screw tightened with a 2 mm key flexure-clamps the rod. The other end has an external 4-40 stud for an additional Ø4 mm rod. 90° orthogonal Ø4 mm rod adapters for 16 mm cages. Model: MCOS-RA. Flexure fixation; joins Ø4 mm rods at 90°; two M2.5 screws with 2 mm hex sockets provide clamping. JCOPTIX Ø4 mm 90° adapters join two Ø4 mm rods at 90°. Four Ø4 mm 90° adapters turn a 16 mm cage optical path orthogonally. Two M2.5 screws with 2 mm hex sockets flexure-clamp Ø4 mm rods. These 90° adapters suit three-dimensional structures in 16 mm cages.

Body Material: 6061-T6 Surface Treatment: Black Anodized Mounting Method: Flexure Clamping

JCOPTIX 16 mm cage rods and adapters are precision-machined for dimensional accuracy and smooth surfaces, combining into compact three-dimensional optomechanical systems. Ø4 mm rods for 16 mm cages. Models: MCSR-0.25-P4, MCSR-0.5-P4, MCSR-1-P4, MCSR-1.5-P4, MCSR-2-P4, MCSR-3-P4, MCSR-4-P4, MCSR-6-P4, MCSR-8-P4, MCSR-0.25, MCSR-0.5, MCSR-1, MCSR-1.5, MCSR-2, MCSR-3, MCSR-4, MCSR-6, MCSR-8. Fit 16mm cages; lengths 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) to 8 inches (203.2 mm); Ø4 mm precision-ground/polished stainless steel; removable 4-40 screws at both ends. JCOPTIX Ø4 mm rods fit 16 mm cages. Precision-machined, polished stainless steel provides accurate, smooth rods for easy system assembly. Outside diameter is Ø4 mm, with 4-40 threaded holes and removable 4-40 screws at both ends. Screws accept 0.05-inch (1.27 mm) keys. Lengths range from 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) to 8 inches (203.2 mm). Laser-engraved 4-40 markings near both ends identify thread specifications; avoid mixing them. Rods are sold singly or in sets of 4, priced at 9 tenths of the single-rod unit price and supplied with a rod-organizing clip. Carbide Ø4 mm rods for 16 mm cages. Models: MCSR-3H-P4, MCSR-4H-P4, MCSR-6H-P4, MCSR-8H-P4. Carbide; fits 16 mm cages; no removable 4-40 screws at either end. JCOPTIX Ø4 mm carbide rods fit 16 mm cages. Precision machining produces accurate smooth surfaces, high hardness, and rigidity. Ordinary Ø4 mm rods use softer 303 stainless steel, which the source describes as insufficiently rigid and prone to deformation in 16 mm systems longer than 3 inches. Carbide Ø4 mm rods provide hardness/rigidity for stable 16 mm systems longer than 3 inches. Removable 4-40 screws are not included; lengths range from 3 inches (76.2 mm) to 8 inches (203.2 mm). Rotating Ø4 mm connecting rods for 16 mm cages. Model: MCSR-94R. Fit 16mm cages; 180° rotation; lockable angle; sets of four. Each JCOPTIX Ø4 mm connector joins two precision-machined/polished Ø4 mm rods with a screw for 180° rotation. Tighten at position using a 2 mm key. Rotating Ø4 mm rods have imperial 4-40 holes at both ends. Quick-release Ø4 mm rod adapters for 16 mm cages. Models: MCOS-CA, MCOS-CA-P4. Flexure fixation; bore accepts Ø4 mm rods; imperial 4-40 connection. JCOPTIX Ø4 mm adapters add or separate 16 mm cage components. One end has an Ø4 mm smooth bore accepting an Ø4 mm rod with its 4-40 screw removed. A side cap screw tightened with a 2 mm key flexure-clamps the rod. The other end has an external 4-40 stud for an additional Ø4 mm rod. 90° orthogonal Ø4 mm rod adapters for 16 mm cages. Model: MCOS-RA. Flexure fixation; joins Ø4 mm rods at 90°; two M2.5 screws with 2 mm hex sockets provide clamping. JCOPTIX Ø4 mm 90° adapters join two Ø4 mm rods at 90°. Four Ø4 mm 90° adapters turn a 16 mm cage optical path orthogonally. Two M2.5 screws with 2 mm hex sockets flexure-clamp Ø4 mm rods. These 90° adapters suit three-dimensional structures in 16 mm cages.

Body Material: 6061-T6 aluminum alloy Surface Treatment: Black Anodized Mounting hole specification: 4-40UNC

JCOPTIX two-position pull-out beam-path switches use a simple, quick lever to switch between empty and working positions. Combined mechanical/magnetic stops ensure repeatability, precision linear rails ensure accurate sliding, and precision screw adjusters provide high adjustment accuracy. Stable, reliable adapters and accessories support microscopic imaging and other optical systems. Two-position pull-out switches and adapter. Models: IMBC-2S, IMBC-2SR, IMBC-MA. Two positions for easy switching; ±1.5° optic adjustment; compatible with 30 mm cage systems. JCOPTIX IMBC-2S uses a manual lever to switch between empty and working positions. Mechanical/magnetic stops ensure positioning repeatability, and precision linear rails ensure sliding accuracy. Precision screw adjusters provide high-precision adjustment and ±1.5° pitch/yaw for optics on the drawer's internal mount, with resolution up to 0.25 mm/r. Right-handed IMBC-2SR has the same functions as IMBC-2S. IMBC-2S has pitch/yaw knobs on the left; IMBC-2SR has them on the right. IMBC-MA joins drawers without blocking their cage mounting holes, allowing more flexible and varied assemblies. Two-position pull-out switches for multiple optic types. Models: MCS2-BC, MCS2-CB, MCS2-SB, MCCQ-2SWE, MCCQ-2SWC. Two positions for easy beam switching; compatible with 30 mm and 60 mm cage systems; light-blocking enclosure panels on three sides are removable, and different internal optic mounts can be exchanged. Manual push/pull operation switches between empty and working positions. Mechanical/magnetic stops ensure repeatability; precision rails ensure sliding accuracy. MCCQ-2SWE contains a right-angle elliptical-optic adjustable mount for elliptical optics with 36 mm major axis, 25.4 mm minor axis, and minimum thickness 5 mm; optics are excluded. See the right-angle elliptical-optic mount entry for its functions. MCCQ-2SWC contains a right-angle round-optic adjustable mount for 25.4 mm diameter round mirrors at least 3 mm thick; optics are excluded. See the right-angle round-optic mount entry for its functions. MCS2-BC contains a cube mount for 25.4 mm × 25.4 mm × 25.4 mm cubes, excluding optics, secured by a square base and padded clamp plate. MCS2-CB contains a round-optic mount for 25.4 mm diameter optics at least 3 mm thick, excluding optics, secured by a circular base and rubber-tip set screw. MCS2-SB contains a square-optic mount for optics 36 mm long, 25 mm wide, and at least 1 mm thick, excluding optics, secured by a square base and plastic clamp plate.

Body Material: 6061-T6 aluminum alloy Surface Treatment: Black Anodized Platform Dimensions: 179.7 mm × 85 mm

JCOPTIX microscopy adjustment mechanisms, components, and adapters provide high loads and convenient reliable mounting. Coarse/fine Z lifts have open dovetails that snap onto profiles anywhere, micrometer fine resolution, and no defocus/stress rebound after adjustment as stated. Reliable microscope stages move smoothly without sticking/jumps and accept different slide holders. Coarse/fine Z lift. Model: IMA-50Z. Maximum 10 kg; minimum 1 μm; M4/M6 top threads; open dovetail for any position on 66 mm profiles. JCOPTIX lifts have coarse travel 48 mm, coarse resolution 15.7 mm/r, fine travel ±1.5 mm, minimum 1 μm/division, and maximum load 10 kg. A thin wheel on the right locks the mechanism. The rear open dovetail attaches anywhere on 66 mm profiles. Even M4/M6 top threads mount optomechanics for precision Z adjustment. A stability test at 12kg and 38.8-times magnification showed less than 2um descent after focusing and standing 20 hours. Microscope stage/adapter. Models: IMA-50XY, IMA-ZAD. Maximum 2 kg; X travel ±75 mm, Y travel ±50 mm; M3 top threads for holders; reliable adapter. JCOPTIX provides XY stages, adapters, and holders. IMA-50XY has maximum load 2 kg, X travel ±75 mm, Y travel ±50 mm, and 110 mm × 110 mm clear aperture for most transmission microscopes. Bottom 4 M4 countersinks mount it; top M3 threads accept JCOPTIX or custom holders. Hole positions also fit Thorlabs holders. Copper rack-and-pinion drive moves continuously without sticking/jumps, with X resolution 26 mm/r and Y 32.5 mm/r. IMA-SA1713 has a central SM2 aperture with surrounding 60 mm cage threads, 4-40UNC, for 60 mm systems. A central slide recess requires removing the MTC-SM2E cover before placement. Side clamps can move to opposite symmetric holes. After long use, a tool compresses the sleeve's U-opening to restore reliable clamping. Corners have 4 captive M3 screws. Three threaded set screws level the holder where needed; generally they must not protrude below it during installation. JCOPTIX IMA-ZAD joins IMA-50Z coarse/fine Z lifts and IMA-50XY stages. Reinforcing ribs increase strength/load capacity. Its 135 mm × 95 mm aperture suits transmission and lets lower objectives approach samples without interference. Two-axis-stage adapter. Model: IMSZ-MA. 6061-T6; connects XY stages/coarse-fine Z lifts. JCOPTIX IMSZ-MA has a 60 mm through-aperture and reinforcing ribs, mainly connecting IMA-50Z to XY stages such as DML-13XY1. XY stage with central SM1 aperture. Model: DML-13XY1.XY travel 13 mm; height 25.4 mm; spring-slide-clip compatibility; fits 60 mm and 30 mm cages. This compact JCOPTIX stage is only 25.4 mm high and provides 13 mm travel per axis for microscope field fine adjustment. An SM1 through-thread suits bottom-lit imaging for clarity/uniformity. Japanese Mitutoyo micrometers provide smooth adjustment at 10 µm resolution; precision crossed-roller guides reduce play and improve stability/accuracy. M6, M4, 4-40 arrays and 3 Ø3.2 mm dowel holes accept clips and 60 mm/30 mm cages. Underneath, 4 4-40 holes fit 60 mm cages. Four-position slide clamp. Model: IMA-SA1713F. 4 slide positions; for upright/inverted microscopes; 3 leveling set screws. JCOPTIX IMA-SA1713F has a 140 mm × 65 mm rectangular opening and four slots above it for 76.5 mm × 26.2 mm slides. The four corners carry 4 captive M3 mounting screws. For applications requiring precise sample leveling, three M4×0.5 threaded set screws adjust level. During installation, ensure set screws do not protrude below the holder and damage the platform or sample. Slide holder with central SM2 through-thread, 60 mm cage compatibility, and clamp plates. Model: IMA-SA1713. Slide clamps on both sides; central SM2 threaded hole; 3 leveling set screws. IMA-SA1713 has a central SM2 threaded hole surrounded by 60 mm cage mounting threads, 4-40UNC, for 60 mm cage systems. A central slide recess requires removal of the MTC-SM2E tube protection cover before placing a slide. Side clamp plates can move to opposing symmetric mounting holes. After prolonged use, a tool can adjust the U-shaped opening in the clamp-plate sleeve to restore clamping. Four corners carry 4 captive M3 mounting screws. Three threaded set screws precisely adjust level. Ensure these do not protrude below the holder during installation, to avoid damaging the platform or sample.