Thorlabs TRB1 Articulating Locking Ball And Socket Mount 8-32 Threads

Description:

The Thorlabs TRB1 Articulating Locking Ball and Socket Mount is used in precision optomechanical systems to provide adjustable angular positioning with secure locking for optical components and accessories. Commonly installed in laser alignment systems, optical benches, microscopy platforms, photonics laboratories, spectroscopy equipment, and OEM scientific instruments requiring flexible positioning and repeatable alignment. Optical engineers, laboratory technicians, and system integrators use this mount for optical alignment, laboratory setup, instrument maintenance, and replacement of articulating mounting hardware.

Applications:

The Thorlabs TRB1 features a ball-and-socket design that provides a 50° adjustment cone and three indexed 90° positions for precise angular positioning. Three radial locking screws secure the mount at the desired orientation while also serving as tension adjusters. It is widely used for mounting mirrors, lenses, sensors, cameras, laser modules, and other optomechanical components in research laboratories, industrial automation, metrology, and photonics applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Thorlabs
• Part Number: TRB1
• Product Type: Articulating Locking Ball and Socket Mount
• Mount Type: Ball-and-Socket Positioning Adapter
• Top Thread: #8-32 Stud
• Bottom Mounting Thread: #8-32 Internal Thread
• Angular Adjustment Range: 50° Adjustment Cone
• Indexed Positions: Three 90° Positioning Channels
• Locking Mechanism: Three Radially Positioned Locking Screws (Tension Adjustable)
• Top Platform Diameter: Ø0.35 in. (Ø8.9 mm) Flat Landing Surface
• Overall Diameter: Ø0.75 in. (19.1 mm)
• Overall Height: 1.47 in. (37.3 mm)
• Material: Black Anodized Aluminum Body with Stainless Steel Threaded Stud
• Hex Key Size: 5/64 in. (2.0 mm)
• Weight: Approximately 11.8 g
• Compatible Products: Thorlabs TR-Series Ø1/2 in. Posts and 8-32 Threaded Optomechanical Components
• Typical Applications: Laser Alignment, Optical Mounting, Microscopy, Imaging Systems, Photonics Research, Metrology, and OEM Instrumentation.

Common Replacements:

• Thorlabs RB1/M Articulating Locking Ball and Socket
• Thorlabs MTRB3 Locking Ball and Socket Mount
• Thorlabs SWC Swivel Post Clamp Adapter