The 9816-8-K Stability Series Center Mirror Mount builds upon the New Focus™ tradition of manufacturing outstanding kinematic mounts that use the best Hex-key actuated adjustment screws and sapphire seats. This Black Anodized 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) diameter mount has a unique retention system for up to 8.0 mm thick mirrors that provides further performance enhancements. Designed originally for precision UV beamsteering applications in the demanding UV semiconductor capital-equipment industry, the retention system optimizes stability while minimizing wavefront distortion, ensuring that the mirrors are truly flat and rock solid. Mirror installation and removal is simple and fast, requiring no adhesives. This center mount has a lab frame has a single 8-32 (M4) clearance mounting hole making it ideal for use in compact spaces where access is limited.