Request InfoMKS Instruments Inc.Newport HVM-S1 vertical-drive industrial mirror mounts from MKS Instruments Inc. are designed for 1-in. optics. The mount bodies are made entirely from stainless steel and offer exceptional thermal stability. Equipped with two top-accessible, knob-less 100-TPI adjustment screws, the HVM-S1 is an ideal solution for demanding “set and forget” OEM applications. The mounts incorporate two 8-32 (M4) counter-bored thru-holes for mounting purposes, as well as two 2.4-mm locator pin holes for repeatable system integration and clock effect avoidance. 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