X48 Aluminum Four-Sided Optical Rail System

Overview

The X48 Series Rail System is made of solid, yet lightweight, aluminum with a symmetrical cruciform cross-section to accommodate dovetail-style carriers on all four sides, which are mounted and removed easily. The unique shape of the rail also increases its longitudinal and torsional stiffness despite its versatile profile. Four rail lengths and two carrier lengths are available, and the system is compatible with a wide range of stages and mounts, making it excellent for larger optical systems.

Solid Aluminum with Dovetail Mounting

Rails and carriers of the X48 Series are made of solid aluminum to provide rigid, yet lightweight, support to optical systems, and the precision dovetail design allows components to be quickly attached or removed without disturbing other carriers or components. Aluminum-housed, knurled knobs securely clamp carriers to the rail and eliminate contact between the screw shaft and the rail to prevent rail damage from over-tightening.

Unique Symmetrical Cruciform Shape Provides Four Mounting Surfaces

A symmetrical 47.5 mm cruciform cross-section accommodates dovetail-style carriers on all four sides for easy mounting and removal. The unique rail shape increases its longitudinal and torsional stiffness, despite its versatile profile.

48 mm Aluminum Optical Rail Carriers

CXL48 Series Carriers enable fast, easy mounting and secure clamping of components at any point along the rail, with the CXL48-50 and CXL48-80 Carriers specially designed to support positioners with the 50 mm and 80 mm module sizes, respectively. Knurled knobs securely clamp the carriers to the rail with a unique design that eliminates contact between the screw shaft and the rail for smoother sliding, more stable positioning, and prevention of rail damage from over-tightening. A stable optical bench can be built using the X48 rail with the BCX48S Single Foot and the BCX48D Double Foot, which are height-adjustable to assist in leveling the rail.

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