Optical Rails

Optosigma Optical Rails are precision linear carriers that define an optical axis and allow components to be repositioned along it by sliding and clamping rail carriages. They are a practical alternative to breadboard post setups when a linear beam path needs to be quickly reconfigured.

Rail types:
– Dovetail rail: single-piece extruded aluminum rail with precision dovetail groove; carriages clamp at any position and lock with set screws; standard 1 m and 0.5 m lengths
– Round rail (optical bench): cylindrical rod pairs on which saddle-type carriers ride; used in traditional optical bench configurations
– Metric and imperial thread compatibility for component integration

Carriage types for dovetail rails:
– Standard post holders: carry Optosigma post-mounted components (mirror mounts, lens mounts, etc.)
– Kinematic rail carriages: add pitch/yaw adjustment to on-rail positioning
– Direct-mount carriages: for components with direct rail-compatible bases

Rail accessories:
– Ruler scales for reading component positions along the rail
– Rail connectors for joining multiple rails in line
– Rigid rail supports for mounting rails at specified heights above breadboards

NewRoad provides Optosigma optical rails in Israel for spectroscopy setups, teaching labs, OEM optical instruments, and rapid beam path prototyping.