Removable Base Plates

   The MX-AP series adapter plates are specifically designed to speed up the cumbersome mounting and un-mounting of translation stages stacked in an XY configuration.  With the MX-AP series, it is no longer necessary to disassemble stacked stages to access the mounting screws of the lower stage.  The XY stage is mounted to the MX-AP series top plate with four cap screws and the MX-AP series top plate is clamped to its base plate with two flathead Allen screws. 

   MX-AP series adapter plates come in two styles.  The MX-APC top plate has nine clearance holes for 1⁄4-20 (M6) cap screws and four holes tapped 1⁄4-20 (M6).  The MX-APT top plate has nine holes tapped 1⁄4-20 (M6).  The base plate is equipped with a unique hold down pivot that allows secure single bolt mounting anywhere on an experimental table. 

   MX-AP series top plates may be purchased separately and adapted to other devices for quick, simple removal, or replacement out-of and back-into the area of the experiment.  Their unique attachment design is also compatible with our MGB-3.0 magnetic base and MX312P platforms.