{"product_id":"thorlabs-trb1-articulating-locking-ball-and-socket-mount-8-32-threads","title":"Thorlabs TRB1 Articulating Locking Ball And Socket Mount 8-32 Threads","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription:\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/hmi-operator-interfaces\"\u003esystem integrators\u003c\/a\u003e use this mount for optical alignment, laboratory setup, instrument maintenance, and replacement of articulating mounting hardware. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eThe 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e• Brand: Thorlabs\u003cbr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e• Part Number: TRB1\u003cbr data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e• Product Type: Articulating Locking Ball and Socket Mount\u003cbr data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e• Mount Type: Ball-and-Socket Positioning Adapter\u003cbr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e• Top Thread: #8-32 Stud\u003cbr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e• Bottom Mounting Thread: #8-32 Internal Thread\u003cbr data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e• Angular Adjustment Range: 50° Adjustment Cone\u003cbr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e• Indexed Positions: Three 90° Positioning Channels\u003cbr data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e• Locking Mechanism: Three Radially Positioned Locking Screws (Tension Adjustable)\u003cbr data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e• Top Platform Diameter: Ø0.35 in. (Ø8.9 mm) Flat Landing Surface\u003cbr data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e• Overall Diameter: Ø0.75 in. (19.1 mm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e• Overall Height: 1.47 in. (37.3 mm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e• Material: Black Anodized Aluminum Body with Stainless Steel Threaded Stud\u003cbr data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e• Hex Key Size: 5\/64 in. (2.0 mm)\u003cbr data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e• Weight: Approximately 11.8 g\u003cbr data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e• Compatible Products: Thorlabs TR-Series Ø1\/2 in. Posts and 8-32 Threaded Optomechanical Components\u003cbr data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e• Typical Applications: Laser Alignment, Optical Mounting, Microscopy, Imaging Systems, Photonics Research, Metrology, and OEM Instrumentation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2470\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Thorlabs RB1\/M Articulating Locking Ball and Socket\u003cbr data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e• Thorlabs MTRB3 Locking Ball and Socket Mount\u003cbr data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e• Thorlabs SWC Swivel Post Clamp Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorlabs","offers":[{"title":"Used Surplus - Excellent Condition","offer_id":51714021458222,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_f4fa3109-cb3c-485d-a9df-2fdeb2107703.jpg?v=1770414021","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/thorlabs-trb1-articulating-locking-ball-and-socket-mount-8-32-threads","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}