Mechanical Essentials Kit: SM05 Lens Tube Kit

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Slots on the rear of each cabinet for wall mounting.

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ESK24 SM05 Lens Tube Kit is shown on an RK4102 rack shelf, which is installed in an RK3884 19" rack.

Features

• Lens Tubes and Accessories for Ø1/2" Optics
• 9-Drawer Kit with 103 Pieces
• Frame Dimensions (L x W x D): 11.08" x 17.13" x 11.11" (281.3 mm x 435.0 mm x 282.3 mm)
• Drawer Dimensions (L x W x D): 3.15" x 5.50" x 10.89" (79.9 mm x 139.7 mm x 276.5 mm)
• Easy-to-Read Labels List Contents for Each Drawer
• Savings Over Individual Component Products

This kit contains our most popular SM05 (0.535"-40) threaded optomechanical components as well as many common accessories used with our SM05-threaded lens tubes. The contents of this kit are compatible with our vast selection of 16 mm optical cage system components. Additionally, our ESK17 (ESK17/M) Ø1/2" Optics Mounts Kit includes components compatible with SM05 threads. We also offer the ESK25 SM1 Lens Tube Kit; the ESK26 SM2 Lens Tube Kit; the ESK07A (ESK07A/M) Cage Assemblies and Lens Tubes Kit, which includes a variety of SM1-threaded and 30 mm cage compatible components; and the ESK07B (ESK07B/M) Cage Assemblies and Lens Tubes Extension Kit, which includes cage system components and SM1- and SM2-threaded components.

Mounting Options
The kits can be stored on a tabletop for easy, convenient access or placed on an RK4101 or RK4102 rack shelf, both of which can be installed in our RK3884 standard 19" rack. The cabinet used in this kit has slots in the rear of the case (see the image to the right) for wall mounting and features indentations on the top and four feet on the bottom for stable stacking.
Warning: the ESK24 weighs approximately 17 lbs (7.7 kg); ensure that the wall and wall mounts can support this weight before mounting.

Kit Components

The ESK24 includes the listed components and an ST9 9-Drawer Cabinet.

SM05 Lens Tubes
Item # and Description	Photo (Click to Enlarge)	Quantity
SM05L03 SM05 Lens Tube, 0.30" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included		5
SM05L05 SM05 Lens Tube, 0.50" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included		5
SM05L10 SM05 Lens Tube, 1" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included		5
SM05L20 SM05 Lens Tube, 2" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included		5
SM05L30 SM05 Lens Tube, 3" Thread Depth, One Retaining Ring Included		5
SM05M05 SM05 Lens Tube Without External Threads, 1/2" Long, Two Retaining Rings Included		4
SM05M10 SM05 Lens Tube Without External Threads, 1" Long, Two Retaining Rings Included		4
SM05M20 SM05 Lens Tube Without External Threads, 2" Long, Two Retaining Rings Included		4
SM05L20C SM05 Slotted Lens Tube, 2" Thread Depth, 2 Retaining Rings Included		3
SM05L30C SM05 Slotted Lens Tube, 3" Thread Depth, 2 Retaining Rings Included		3
SM05V05 Ø1/2" Adjustable Lens Tube, 0.3" Travel		2
SM05V10 Ø1/2" Adjustable Lens Tube, 0.8" Travel		2

SM05 Couplers
Item # and Description	Photo (Click to Enlarge)	Quantity
SM05T1 SM05 (0.535"-40) Coupler, Internal Threads		3
SM05T2 SM05 (0.535"-40) Coupler, External Threads, 0.5" Long		3
SM05T10 SM05 (0.535"-40) Coupler, External Threads, 1” Long		3

SM05 Adapters and Accessories
Item # and Description	Photo (Click to Enlarge)	Quantity
SM05TC Ø0.70" (Ø17.8 mm) Clamp for SM05 Lens Tubes		5
S05LM38 SM05-Threaded Aluminum Mount for TO-38 Laser Diodes		2
S05LM46 SM05-Threaded Aluminum Mount for TO-46 Laser Diodes		2
S05LM56 SM05-Threaded Aluminum Mount for Ø5.6 mm Laser Diodes		2
S05LDM9 SM05-Threaded Aluminum Mount for Ø9 mm Laser Diodes		2
AD1109F SM05-Threaded Adapter for M11 x 0.5 or M9 x 0.5 Threaded Components		2
SM05PT SM05-Threaded Adapter for Ø3.5 mm Cylindrical Components		2
SM05CP1 Internally SM05-Threaded End Cap		3
SM05CP2 Externally SM05-Threaded End Cap		3
SM05PL Externally SM05-Threaded Plug		2
SM05D5D SM05 Ring-Actuated Iris Diaphragm (Ø0.7 - Ø5 mm)		2

SM05 Spanner Wrenches and Retaining Rings
Item # and Description	Photo (Click to Enlarge)	Quantity
SM05NT1 SM05 (0.535"-40) Locking Ring, 0.75" Outer Diameter, Slots for Spanner Wrench		5
SPW502 Spanner Wrench for Slotted SM05, SM1, and C-Mount Locking Rings		1
SPW603 Spanner Wrench for SM05-Threaded Retaining Rings, Length = 1.00"		1
SM05RR SM05 Retaining Ring for Ø1/2" Lens Tubes and Mounts		10
SM05LTRR SM05 (0.535"-40) Stress-Free Retaining Ring		3