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ScienceDesk™

■ Isolation Systems – Active, Passive, Rigid

■ Breadboard Platforms – UltraLight™,

Performance™, PerformancePlus™

■ Accessories

See Pages 2-14

Breadboards

■ UltraLight™

■ Performance™

■ PerformancePlus™

■ Solid Aluminum Breadboards

See Pages 15-32

Breadboard Supports

■ Workframe Isolation Systems

■ Rigid Support Frames

■ Accessories

See Pages 33-40

Optical Tables

■ Performance™ Series

■ StableTop™ 350 Series

■ StableTop™ 450 Series

■ Accessories

See Pages 41-61

Table Supports

■ Vibration Isolation

■ Accessories

See Pages 62-68

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■ Breadboards

■ Optical Tables

■ Vibration Isolation

See Pages 69-74

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■ Flexible Workstation System With aWide Range of Accessories

■ Six Standard Size Frames With 765mm(30.6") Height:• 750 x 750mm (2.5' x 2.5')• 750 x 900mm (2.5' x 3')• 750 x 1200mm (2.5' x 4')• 900 x 600mm (3' x 2')• 900 x 900mm (3' x 3')• 900 x 1200mm (3' x 4')

■ Active, Passive, and Rigid Isolation Systems■ Choice of Breadboards From Three Product Families■ Ergonomic Design■ Heavy Duty Casters

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ScienceDesk™ Overview

ScienceDesk™ is a modular system designed to provide an ergonomicalternative to conventional workstations and meet the requirementsof modern production and clean room environments in thetelecommunications, biotechnology, and R&D fields.

Six standard work-surface sizes are available ranging from 2.5' x 2.5'(750 x 750mm) to 3' x 4' (900 x 1200mm), all at a standard desk heightof 30.6" (765mm). The lightweight, all-aluminum ScienceDesk frameconstruction features heavy-duty casters for ease of movement. The framesare available in four levels of vibration isolation: active, passive, passiveheavy duty, and rigid. The frames are designed to accept selectbreadboards from three of our breadboard lines – the UltraLight™,Performance™, and PerformancePlus™ – allowing flexibility in creatinga work space with an array of vibration isolation possibilities.

A full array of accessories is available to allow the design of customizedworkstations, including shelving options, keyboard holders, monitorholders, and grounding kits, among others.

ScienceDesk™is a modular systemdesigned to providean ergonomicalternative toconventionalworkstations.

U.S. Patent: D455,300SGB Patent: GB2.365.991B

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ScienceDesk™ is a modular system designed to provide an ergonomic alternative to conventional workstations and meetthe requirements of modern production and cleanroom environments in the telecommunications, biotechnology, and R&D fields. A widerange of accessories allow quick and easy configuration of any work station, depending on the application.

In an effort to aid in the selection process, we have bundled our most popular passively damped ScienceDesk frame PSP503 (see page 6),and performance series breadboard PBH2.4"(60mm) thick (see page 23). For a more extensive selection of breadboards and ScienceDeskframes please see the extensive line of products beginning on the next page.

Passive Vibration Isolation KitThe Passive Isolation ScienceDesk kits are ideal for applications requiring a high degree of vibration isolation, as long as the total weight ofyour equipment and breadboard is less than 180kg (400lbs). For further specifications for the passive ScienceDesk work stations, pleasesee page 2.


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ScienceDesk™ Pre-Configured Kits

ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

PSPK1 $ 3,026.00 £ 1,943.90 € 2.869,50 ¥ 29,466.60 1/4"-20 Tapped 2.5' x 3' (750 x 900mm) ScienceDesk KitPSPK1/M $ 3,026.00 £ 1,943.90 € 2.869,50 ¥ 29,466.60 M6 Tapped 2.5' x 3' (750 x 900mm) ScienceDesk KitPSPK2 $ 3,136.50 £ 2,013.50 € 2.972,30 ¥ 30,521.90 1/4"-20 Tapped 2.5' x 4' (750 x 1200mm) ScienceDesk KitPSPK2/M $ 3,136.50 £ 2,013.50 € 2.972,30 ¥ 30,521.90 M6 Tapped 2.5' x 4' (750 x 1200mm) ScienceDesk KitPSPK3 $ 3,226.60 £ 2,070.20 € 3.056,10 ¥ 31,382.30 1/4"-20 Tapped 3' x 4' (900 x 1200mm) ScienceDesk KitPSPK3/M $ 3,226.60 £ 2,070.20 € 3.056,10 ¥ 31,382.30 M6 Tapped 3' x 4' (900 x 1200mm) ScienceDesk Kit

wrist support

under shelf

CPU shelf

side shelf

monitor mount

overhead shelf

single shelf

A full selection of accessories is available to help create an ergonomicworkspace to meet many requirements (See Pages 11-14).

■ Three Models Available ■ Ergonomic Workplace Systems for

Manufacturing and Scientific Research ■ Modular Design ■ Allows for Customizing your

Workplace ■ Full Range of Adaptable Accessories

Available ■ Heavy-Duty Casters for Easy

Installation■ Lightweight Aluminum Frame■ ESD Safe With Grounding Kit

(PSX105)

ScienceDesk Pre-Configured Kits Passive Isolation

Please contact your local sales office for a quotation including shipping.

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ScienceDesk™ Bases – Active Self-Leveling Vibration Isolation

ITEM# $ £ € RMB ACCEPTS BREADBOARD SIZE

PSA502 $ 2,975.00 £ 1,874.30 € 2.766,80 ¥ 28,411.30 750 x 750mm (2.5' x 2.5')PSA505 $ 3,060.00 £ 1,927.80 € 2.845,80 ¥ 29,223.00 900 x 900mm (3' x 3')


PSA503 $ 2,975.00 £ 1,874.30 € 2.766,80 ¥ 28,411.30 750 x 900mm (2.5' x 3')PSA504 $ 2,975.00 £ 1,874.30 € 2.766,80 ¥ 28,411.30 750 x 1200mm (2.5' x 4')PSA506 $ 3,060.00 £ 1,927.80 € 2.845,80 ¥ 29,223.00 900 x 1200mm (3' x 4')


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■ Ergonomic Workplace Systems for Manufacturingand Scientific Research

■ Modular Design ■ Allows for Customizing of Your Workplace ■ Full Range of Adaptable Accessories Available ■ Heavy Duty Casters for Easy Installation ■ ESD Safe When Used With Grounding Kit (PSX105)■ Lightweight Aluminum Frame

KeyboardHolder modulesfor theScienceDesk areavailable onpage 13.

ScienceDesk – The modular system designed to provide an ergonomic alternative to conventional workstations.

Choose Active Self-Leveling ScienceDesk frames when your application would benefit from automatic self-leveling, while exceeding thehigh degree of isolation found in our Passive ScienceDesk frames. There are five standard frame sizes that accept select breadboards fromthree lines of our breadboards (UltraLight™, Performance, and PerformancePlus), which offer various levels of isolation to meet variousapplication needs. Many accessories are available to complete the design of an efficient and ergonomic working environment (see pages11-14).

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SpecificationsScienceDesk Bases – Active■ Load Capacity (Including Breadboard):

700kg (1545lbs) ■ Frame Size: 195mm Deeper and Wider

Than the Work Surface Size ■ Air Pressure Required:

690kPa (100psi) Maximum

■ Height Adjustment Range:Leveling Feet: ±20mm (0.8")

■ Self-Leveling Repeatability:±0.25mm (0.010")

■ Finish: Dark Gray ■ Isolation Type: Active ■ Resonant Frequency:

Vertical: <1.6HzHorizontal: <1.2Hz

■ Transmissibility (at Resonance):Vertical: <6dB Horizontal: <4dB

■ Transmissibility:Vertical (@5Hz): <0.05dB (95%) Horizontal (@10Hz): <0.002dB (99.8%)

■ Ergonomics:In Accordance with BS EN 527 and BS EN 1335


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SpecificationsScienceDesk Bases – PassiveHeavy-Duty■ Load Capacity (Including

Breadboard): 135 to 540kg(300 to 1200lbs)

■ Frame Size: 195mm Deeperand Wider than the WorkSurface Size

■ Air Pressure Required:415kPa (60psi) Maximum

■ Height Adjustment Range:Leveling Feet: ±20mm (0.8")

■ Finish: Dark Gray

■ Isolation Type: Passive ■ Resonant Frequency:

Vertical: <6HzHorizontal: <6Hz

■ Transmissibility(at Resonance):Vertical: <9dBHorizontal: <9dB

■ Transmissibility (at 10Hz):Vertical: <0.2dB (80%) Horizontal: <0.2dB (80%)

■ Ergonomics: In Accordancewith BS EN 527 and BS EN 1335


PSH501 $ 2,057.00 £ 1,295.90 € 1.913,00 ¥ 19,644.40 600 x 900mm (2' x 3')PSH502 $ 2,057.00 £ 1,295.90 € 1.913,00 ¥ 19,644.40 750 x 750mm (2.5' x 2.5')PSH503 $ 2,057.00 £ 1,295.90 € 1.913,00 ¥ 19,644.40 750 x 900mm (2.5' x 3')PSH505 $ 2,057.00 £ 1,295.90 € 1.913,00 ¥ 19,644.40 900 x 900mm (3' x 3')


PSH504 $ 2,057.00 £ 1,295.90 € 1.913,00 ¥ 19,644.40 750 x 1200mm (2.5' x 4')PSH506 $ 2,057.00 £ 1,295.90 € 1.913,00 ¥ 19,644.40 900 x 1200mm (3' x 4')

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■ Allows for Customizing of yourWorkplace

■ Modular Design■ Full Range of Adaptable Accessories


Movement ■ ESD Safe With Grounding Kit

(PSX105)■ Lightweight Aluminum Frame

ScienceDesk Bases – Passive Vibration Isolation, Heavy-Duty: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

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PSH501

ScienceDesk™ Bases – Passive Vibration Isolation, Heavy-Duty

Breadboard modules forthe ScienceDesk™ areavailable on page 15.


See Also OurPressure ControlPanel

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The Pressure Control Panel allowsthe passive isolation system to besupplied from a constant air supplysuch as a gas bottle or compressor.

The Heavy-Duty Passive Isolation frames are used forapplications requiring a high degree of vibration isolation,when the total weight of your application and breadboardexceeds 135kg (300lbs). Below this weight threshold, ourstandard Passive Isolation frames provide better isolation; see the following page for more details. There are six framesizes that accept select breadboards from our UltraLight,Performance, and PerformancePlus series breadboards. Manyaccessories are available to create an efficient and ergonomicworking environment (see pages 11-14).

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PSP501 $ 1,997.50 £ 1,258.40 € 1.857,70 ¥ 19,076.10 600 x 900mm (2' x 3')PSP502 $ 1,997.50 £ 1,258.40 € 1.857,70 ¥ 19,076.10 750 x 750mm (2.5' x 2.5')PSP504 $ 1,997.50 £ 1,258.40 € 1.857,70 ¥ 19,076.10 750 x 1200mm (2.5' x 4')PSP505 $ 1,997.50 £ 1,258.40 € 1.857,70 ¥ 19,076.10 900 x 900mm (3' x 3')


PSP503 $ 1,997.50 £ 1,258.40 € 1.857,70 ¥ 19,076.10 750 x 900mm (2.5' x 3')PSP506 $ 1,997.50 £ 1,258.40 € 1.857,70 ¥ 19,076.10 900 x 1200mm (3' x 4')

The Passive Isolation ScienceDesk frames are ideal for applications requiringa high degree of vibration isolation, as long as the total weight of yourequipment and breadboard is less than 180kg (400lbs). Above this weightthreshold, better performance is achieved by selecting the heavy-duty optionon the preceding page. There are six frame sizes that accept breadboardsfrom our UltraLight, Performance, and PerformancePlus breadboards.Many accessories are available to create an efficient and ergonomic workingenvironment (see pages 11-15).

■ Ergonomic Workplace Systems for Manufacturingand Scientific Research

■ Allows for Customization of Your Workplace toMeet Your Exact Needs

■ Modular Design ■ A Range of Adaptable Accessories

Available■ Heavy-Duty Casters for Easy

Movement ■ ESD Safe With Grounding Kit

(PSX105)■ Lightweight Aluminum Frame

ScienceDesk Bases – Passive Vibration Isolation: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

ScienceDesk Basess – Passive Vibration Isolation: Call for Lead Time


SpecificationsScienceDesk Bases – Passive■ Load Capacity (Including Breadboard):

45 to 180kg (100 to 400lbs) ■ Frame Size: 195mm Deeper

and Wider Than the Work Surface Size ■ Air Pressure Required:

415kPa (60psi) Maximum■ Height Adjustment Range:

Leveling Feet: ±20mm (0.8")

■ Finish: Dark Gray ■ Isolation Type: Passive ■ Resonant Frequency:

Vertical: <4.5HzHorizontal: <4.5Hz

■ Transmissibility (at Resonance):Vertical: <9dBHorizontal: <9dB

■ Transmissibility(at 10Hz):Vertical: <0.2dB (80%) Horizontal: <0.2dB (80%)

■ Ergonomics: In Accordance with BS EN 527 and BS EN 1335

ScienceDesk – The modularsystem designed to provide anergonomicalternative toconventionalworkstations.

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ScienceDesk™ Bases – Rigid Supports


PSR502 $ 1,547.00 £ 974.60 € 1.438,70 ¥ 14,773.90 750 x 750mm (2.5' x 2.5')PSR503 $ 1,547.00 £ 974.60 € 1.438,70 ¥ 14,773.90 750 x 900mm (2.5' x 3')PSR501 $ 1,547.00 £ 974.60 € 1.438,70 ¥ 14,773.90 900 x 600mm (3' x 2')PSR505 $ 1,547.00 £ 974.60 € 1.438,70 ¥ 14,773.90 900 x 900mm (3' x 3')

SpecificationsScienceDesk Bases – Rigid■ Load Capacity: 700kg (1545lbs) ■ Frame Size: 195mm Deeper and Wider

Than the Work Surface Size■ Height Adjustment Range:

Leveling Feet: ±20mm (0.8")Leveling Pads: ±20mm (0.8")

■ Finish: Dark Gray■ Isolation Type: Rigid (Non-Isolating) ■ Ergonomics: BS EN 527 and BS EN 1335

wrist support

under shelf

CPU shelf

side shelf

monitor mount

overhead shelf

single shelf

A full selection of accessories is available to help create an ergonomicworkspace to meet many requirements (See Pages 11-14).

PSR502

The Rigid ScienceDesk frame is an ideal choice if the local environment does not contain any significant structural vibration or if yourapplication can tolerate these vibrations. If this is not the case, you should select either the Passive or Active ScienceDesk option. There aresix frame sizes that accept breadboards from our Ultralight, Performance, and PerformancePlus series breadboards. Many accessories areavailable to create an efficient and ergonomic working environment (see pages 11-14).

■ Ergonomic Workplace Systems forManufacturing and Scientific Research

■ Allows for Customizing yourWorkplace

■ Modular Design ■ Full Range of Adaptable Accessories


Installation■ ESD Safe with Grounding Kit

(PSX105), See Page 14 ■ Lightweight Aluminum Frame

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PSR504 $ 1,547.00 £ 974.60 € 1.438,70 ¥ 14,773.90 750 x 1200mm (2.5' x 4')PSR506 $ 1,547.00 £ 974.60 € 1.438,70 ¥ 14,773.90 900 x 1200mm (3' x 4')

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Specifications■ Flatness: ±0.10mm (0.004") Over

Any 0.3m2 Area ■ Thickness: 60mm (2.4") and

110mm (4.3") Versions■ Construction: Triple-Plate,

Double Honeycomb Core,Athermalized Design WithMatching Plate Materials forMaximum Thermal Stability

■ Damping: Enhanced ■ Main Core: High-Density Plated

Steel Honeycomb ■ Intermediate Core:

• Plated Steel Sealing CupHoneycomb Structure, 13mm(0.15") Thick• Cell Size Approximately 1.6cm2

(0.25 in2)

■ Top and Bottom Plate:• Top Plate: Magnetic StainlessSteel, 5mm (3/16") Thick,Brush finished• Bottom Plate: MagneticStainless Steel, 5mm(3/16") Thick

■ Sides: Black Laminated Steel ■ Mounting Hole:

• Imperial: 1⁄4"-20 on 1" Centers • Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers

■ Edge of Top Plate to First Hole: • Imperial: 2"• Metric: 50mm

■ Maximum Screw Depth: 16mm(5/8") from Breadboard Surface

ScienceDesk™ Breadboards – PerformancePlus™ HoneycombOur PerformancePlus enhanced damped steel honeycomb opticalbreadboards are designed specifically for laboratory use. Theycombine all the features of the Performance breadboards discussedin the preceding page and offer enhanced damping, increasedrigidity, and sealed mounting holes.

■ Triple-Plated, Double-Core StableTop™ ConstructionSignificantly Increases Rigidity

■ Enhanced Damping Improves Dynamic Performance for themost Critical Laboratory Applications

■ Sealed Mounting Holes Make it Simple to Contain and Cleanup Spills or Retrieve Lost Optics or Screws

ITEM# $ £ € RMB DIMENSIONS COMPATIBLE BASES

PBI11110 $ 986.00 £ 621.20 € 917,00 ¥ 9,416.30 2.5' x 2.5' x 2.4" Item #’s Ending 502, Pages 4-7PBI11106 $ 1,011.50 £ 637.20 € 940,70 ¥ 9,659.80 3' x 2' x 2.4" Item #’s Ending 501, Pages 4-7PBI11111 $ 1,300.50 £ 819.30 € 1.209,50 ¥ 12,419.80 3' x 2.5' x 2.4" Item #’s Ending 503, Pages 4-7PBI11112 $ 1,480.70 £ 932.80 € 1.377,10 ¥ 14,140.70 4' x 2.5' x 2.4" Item #’s Ending 504, Pages 4-7PBI11114 $ 1,343.00 £ 846.10 € 1.249,00 ¥ 12,825.70 3' x 3' x 2.4" Item #’s Ending 505, Pages 4-7PBI11115 $ 1,565.70 £ 986.40 € 1.456,10 ¥ 14,952.40 4' x 3' x 2.4" Item #’s Ending 506, Pages 4-7

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PBI51510 $ 986.00 £ 621.20 € 917,00 ¥ 9,416.30 750 x 750 x 60mm Item #’s Ending 502, Pages 4-7PBI51506 $ 1,011.50 £ 637.20 € 940,70 ¥ 9,659.80 900 x 600 x 60mm Item #’s Ending 501, Pages 4-7PBI51511 $ 1,300.50 £ 819.30 € 1.209,50 ¥ 12,419.80 900 x 750 x 60mm Item #’s Ending 503, Pages 4-7PBI51512 $ 1,480.70 £ 932.80 € 1.377,10 ¥ 14,140.70 1200 x 750 x 60mm Item #’s Ending 504, Pages 4-7PBI51515 $ 1,565.70 £ 986.40 € 1.456,10 ¥ 14,952.40 1200 x 900 x 60mm Item #’s Ending 506, Pages 4-7PBI52512 $ 1,518.10 £ 956.40 € 1.411,80 ¥ 14,497.90 1200 x 750 x 110mm Item #’s Ending 504, Pages 4-7


PBI12110 $ 1,018.30 £ 641.50 € 947,00 ¥ 9,724.80 2.5' x 2.5' x 4.3" Item #’s Ending 502, Pages 4-7PBI12112 $ 1,518.10 £ 956.40 € 1.411,80 ¥ 14,497.90 4' x 2.5' x 4.3" Item #’s Ending 504, Pages 4-7PBI12115 $ 1,677.90 £ 1,057.10 € 1.560,40 ¥ 16,023.90 4' x 3' x 4.3" Item #’s Ending 506, Pages 4-7


PBI52510 $ 1,018.30 £ 641.50 € 947,00 ¥ 9,724.80 750 x 750 x 110mm Item #’s Ending 502, Pages 4-7PBI52506 $ 1,128.80 £ 711.10 € 1.049,80 ¥10,780.00 900 x 600 x 110mm Item #’s Ending 501, Pages 4-7PBI52511 $ 1,334.50 £ 840.70 € 1.241,10 ¥12,744.50 900 x 750 x 110mm Item #’s Ending 503, Pages 4-7

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Specifications■ Flatness: ±0.13mm (±0.005") Over Any 0.3m2

■ Thickness: 60mm (2.4") ■ Construction: Double-Plate, Single

Honeycomb Core, Athermalized Design■ Core: High-Density Double-Plated Steel

Honeycomb

■ Top and Bottom Plates: Magnetic StainlessSteel, 5mm (3/16") Thick, MatchedMaterials for Athermalized Design

■ Damping: Proprietary Broadband Damping ■ Top Plate Finish: Brushed Steel

Features■ Designed for Excellent Thermal Stability■ Low Deflection Under Load■ Plated Steel Honeycomb Core Provides Both Static and Dynamic Rigidity■ Magnetic Stainless Steel Top and Bottom Plate■ Excellent Surface Flatness Using a Single Material and a Unique Thermal Bonding Process

Thorlabs' Performance Optical Breadboards provide highperformance at an economical price. These 60mm(2.4") thick optical breadboards offer thesame construction techniques as ourstandard Performance Series range, butwithout drilled or tapped holes in the top plate.They provide high stiffness and standard damping, making them anideal solution for microscopy applications.


PBH51506/NH $ 628.30 £ 395.80 € 584,30 ¥ 6,000.30 Breadboard, No Holes – 900 x 600 x 60mmPBH51510/NH $ 635.10 £ 400.10 € 590,60 ¥ 6,065.20 Breadboard, No Holes – 750 x 750 x 60mmPBH51511/NH $ 822.80 £ 518.40 € 765,20 ¥ 7,857.70 Breadboard, No Holes – 900 x 750 x 60mmPBH51512/NH $ 911.20 £ 574.10 € 847,40 ¥ 8,702.00 Breadboard, No Holes – 1200 x 750 x 60mmPBH51514/NH $ 832.30 £ 524.30 € 774,00 ¥ 7,948.50 Breadboard, No Holes – 900 x 900 x 60mmPBH51515/NH $ 983.30 £ 619.50 € 914,50 ¥ 9,390.50 Breadboard, No Holes – 1200 x 900 x 60mm

Metric Performance Series I Breadboards, No Holes: Stocked in Europe for Immediate Delivery


PBH11106/NH $ 620.20 £ 390.70 € 576,80 ¥ 5,922.90 Breadboard, No Holes – 3' x 2' x 2.4"PBH11110/NH $ 635.10 £ 400.10 € 590,60 ¥ 6,065.20 Breadboard, No Holes – 2.5' x 2.5' x 2.4"PBH11111/NH $ 836.40 £ 526.90 € 777,90 ¥ 7,987.60 Breadboard, No Holes – 3' x 2.5' x 2.4"PBH11112/NH $ 954.70 £ 601.50 € 887,90 ¥ 9,117.40 Breadboard, No Holes – 4' x 2.5' x 2.4"PBH11114/NH $ 833.70 £ 525.20 € 775,30 ¥ 7,961.80 Breadboard, No Holes – 3' x 3' x 2.4"PBH11115/NH $ 986.00 £ 621.20 € 917,00 ¥ 9,416.30 Breadboard, No Holes – 4' x 3' x 2.4"

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Ideal for applications in which vibrationisolation is not a critical factor.

■ Load Capacity: 700kg (1545lbs)■ Height Adjustment Range:

• Leveling Pads:+19mm/-0mm (to 0.75"/-0")

• Leveling Feet: ±10 mm (± 0.4")■ Finish: Black Paint

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ScienceDesk™ Breadboards – Performance™ Honeycomb

Specifications■ Flatness: ±0.13mm (0.005") Over any 0.3m2 Area ■ Thickness: 60mm (2.4") and 110mm

(4.3") Versions■ Construction: Double-Plated, Single

Honeycomb Core, Athermalized Design ■ Core: High-Density Plated Steel Honeycomb ■ Top and Bottom Plates:

• Top Plate: Magnetic Stainless Steel, 5mm (3/16")Thick, Brush Finished

• Bottom Plate: Magnetic Stainless Steel, 5mm(3/16") Thick

■ Sides: Black Laminated Steel ■ Mounting Hole:

• Imperial: 1/4"-20 on 1" Centers• Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers

■ Edge of Top Plate to First Hole:• Imperial: 2"• Metric: 50mm

See page 23 for Thorlabs’ full line ofPerformance™ series breadboards offeredin imperial and metric sizes ranging from300mm x 300mm (1' x 1') to 2500mm x1250mm (8' x 4').


PBH11106 $ 775.20 £ 488.40 € 720,90 ¥ 7,403.20 3' x 2' x 2.4" Item #’s Ending 501, Pages 4-7PBH11110 $ 793.90 £ 500.20 € 738,30 ¥ 7,581.70 2.5' x 2.5' x 2.4" Item #’s Ending 502, Pages 4-7PBH11111 $ 1,028.50 £ 648.00 € 956,50 ¥ 9,822.20 3' x 2.5' x 2.4" Item #’s Ending 503, Pages 4-7PBH11112 $ 1,139.00 £ 717.60 € 1.059,30 ¥ 10,877.50 4' x 2.5' x 2.4" Item #’s Ending 504, Pages 4-7PBH11114 $ 1,040.40 £ 655.50 € 967,60 ¥ 9,935.80 3' x 3' x 2.4" Item #’s Ending 505, Pages 4-7PBH11115 $ 1,229.10 £ 774.30 € 1.143,10 ¥ 11,737.90 4' x 3' x 2.4" Item #’s Ending 506, Pages 4-7


PBH12111 $ 1,076.10 £ 677.90 € 1.000,80 ¥ 10,276.80 3' x 2.5' x 4.3" Item #’s Ending 503, Pages 4-7PBH12112 $ 1,247.80 £ 786.10 € 1.160,50 ¥ 11,916.50 4' x 2.5' x 4.3" Item #’s Ending 504, Pages 4-7PBH12114 $ 1,094.80 £ 689.70 € 1.018,20 ¥ 10,455.30 3' x 3' x 4.3" Item #’s Ending 505, Pages 4-7PBH12115 $ 1,295.40 £ 816.10 € 1.204,70 ¥ 12,371.10 4' x 3' x 4.3" Item #’s Ending 506, Pages 4-7

Performance Series ScienceDesk™ Breadboards: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

Performance Series ScienceDesk™ Breadboards: Stocked for Immediate Delivery


PBH51510 $ 793.90 £ 500.20 € 738,30 ¥ 7,581.70 750 x 750 x 60mm Item #’s Ending 502, Pages 4-7PBH51506 $ 775.20 £ 488.40 € 720,90 ¥ 7,403.20 900 x 600 x 60mm Item #’s Ending 501, Pages 4-7PBH51511 $ 1,028.50 £ 648.00 € 956,50 ¥ 9,822.20 900 x 750 x 60mm Item #’s Ending 503, Pages 4-7PBH51512 $ 1,139.00 £ 717.60 € 1.059,30 ¥ 10,877.50 1200 x 750 x 60mm Item #’s Ending 504, Pages 4-7PBH51514 $ 1,040.40 £ 655.50 € 967,60 ¥ 9,935.80 900 x 900 x 60mm Item #’s Ending 505, Pages 4-7PBH51515 $ 1,229.10 £ 774.30 € 1.143,10 ¥ 11,737.90 1200 x 900 x 60mm Item #’s Ending 506, Pages 4-7

Metric Performance Series ScienceDesk™ Breadboards: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

Metric Performance Series ScienceDesk™ Breadboards: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

■ Flat Top Surface of a Performance™ Breadboard is Made ofHigh-Quality Magnetic Stainless Steel

■ Unique Athermalized Design Maximizes Thermal Stability■ Steel Core and Internal Damping Provide Both Static and

Dynamic Rigidity■ Magnetic Top and Bottom Plates Offer Component

Mounting Versatility

Thorlabs' Performance general purpose steel optical breadboardsprovide high performance at an economical price. A favorite ofOEMs, these all-steel breadboards are also an ideal laboratoryplatform for optical and laser experiments. With a single steelcore and broadband damping, this series of breadboards offersenhanced dynamic rigidity and stiffness.


PBH52511 $ 1,076.10 £ 677.90 € 1.000,80 ¥ 10,276.80 900 x 750 x 110mm Item #’s Ending 503, Pages 4-7PBH52512 $ 1,247.80 £ 786.10 € 1.160,50 ¥ 11,916.50 1200 x 750 x 110mm Item #’s Ending 504, Pages 4-7PBH52515 $ 1,295.40 £ 816.10 € 1.204,70 ¥ 12,371.10 1200 x 900 x 110mm Item #’s Ending 506, Pages 4-7





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Under Shelf

ScienceDesk™ Accessories

The accessories for Thorlabs’ ScienceDesk series of workstations provide an array of custom configurations to meet almost any workspacerequirements. A multitude of shelves are available, including overhead shelves, side shelves, and lower shelves to support testinstrumentation, computers, and tools. All shelves are made using ESD materials. A monitor mount allows standard flat panel monitorsto be supported off the work surface. Keyboard mounts and a wrist rest are also available to further enhance an ergonomic workspace.Earth grounding kits make the ScienceDesk workstations a great choice for more sensitive applications.

Our ScienceDesk accessories are available for all models of the ScienceDesk frames. Accessories can be mounted in a multitude oflocations to maximize your comfort and productivity, also allowing a workspace to be reconfigured as requirements change.

U.S. Patent: D455,300SGB Patent: GB2.365.991B

The under shelf spans the rear of the ScienceDesk, providing a shelf depth 260mm(10.2"). The shelf is mounted on the side rails of the lower frame.

The top surface of the shelf is coated with electrostatic-resistant material tominimize electrostatic discharge, and it has a 75kg (165lbs) load capacity.

Under Shelf: Stocked for Immediate DeliveryITEM# $ £ € RMB DESK LENGTH SHELF DIMENSION

PSX300 $ 161.50 £ 101.70 € 150,20 ¥ 1,542.30 750mm 910 x 260mm (33.5" x 10.2")PSX301 $ 187.00 £ 117.80 € 173,90 ¥ 1,785.90 900mm 1060 x 260mm (41.7" x 10.2")PSX302 $ 224.00 £ 141.10 € 208,30 ¥ 2,139.20 1200mm 1360 x 260mm (53.5" x 10.2")

Accessories Include:■ Shelves■ Keyboard Holders■ Wrist Rest■ Flat Screen Support Brackets■ Post Assemblies■ Earn Growing Kits




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ScienceDesk™ Overhead ShelvesThe standard overhead shelf spans the rear of the ScienceDesk™, providing a shelfwith a width of 300mm (11.8"). Two models of the overhead shelf can be mountedto either side of the ScienceDesk frame. The shelf is mounted on two 600mm posts(included) and the height is adjustable.

■ Shelf Load Capacity is 75kg (165lbs)■ Made With ESD Materials■ Two Mounting Posts Included

Standard Overhead Shelves: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

Side Overhead Shelve: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESK LENGTH SHELF DIMENSION

PSX200 $ 544.00 £ 342.70 € 505,90 ¥ 5,195.20 750mm 850mm x 300mm (33.5" x 11.8")PSX201 $ 569.50 £ 358.80 € 529,60 ¥ 5,438.70 900mm 1000mm x 300mm (39.4" x 11.8")PSX202 $ 632.40 £ 398.40 € 588,10 ¥ 6,039.40 1200mm 1300mm x 300mm (51.2" x 11.8")

ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESK LENGTH SHELF DIMENSION

PSX203 $ 527.00 £ 332.00 € 490,10 ¥ 5,032.90 750mm 850mm x 300mm (33.5" x 11.8")PSX204 $ 544.00 £ 342.70 € 505,90 ¥ 5,195.20 900mm 1000mm x 300mm (39.4" x 11.8")

Single ShelfThe single shelf can be mounted on the upper side or rear rails of theScienceDesk base. It provides a shelf size of 300 x 300mm (11.8" x 11.8"). Thetop surface is coated with electrostatic-dissipative material to minimizeelectrostatic discharge.

■ The Single Shelf has a 30kg (66lbs) Load Capacity

Single Shelf with Post: In StockITEM# $ £ € RMB SHELF DIMENSION

PSX190 $ 340.00 £ 214.20 €316,20 ¥ 3,247.00 300mm x 300mm (11.8" x 11.8")

■ Made With ESD Materials ■ One 600mm Mounting Post Included

Overhead Shelf With Monitor Mount

ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESK SIZE SHELF DIMENSION

PSX210 $ 770.10 £ 485.20 € 716,20 ¥ 7,354.50 750mm 850mm x 300mm (33.5" x 11.8")PSX211 $ 785.40 £ 494.80 € 730,40 ¥ 7,500.60 900mm 1000mm x 300mm (39.4" x 11.8")PSX212 $ 856.80 £ 539.80 € 796,80 ¥ 8,182.40 1200mm 1300mm x 300mm (51.2" x 11.8")

Rear Mount Overhead Shelves: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESK SIZE SHELF DIMENSION

PSX213 $ 732.70 £ 461.60 € 681,40 ¥ 6,997.30 750mm 600mm x 300mm (33.5" x 11.8")PSX214 $ 753.10 £ 474.50 € 700,40 ¥ 7,192.10 900mm 800mm x 300mm (39.4" x 11.8")

Side Mount Overhead Shelves: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

The rear-mount overhead shelf with monitor mounting brackets spansthe rear of the ScienceDesk™, providing a shelf width of 300mm(11.8"). The shelf is mounted on two 600mm posts (included), and theshelf height is adjustable. The top surface is made with ESD materials tominimize electrostatic discharge. Each shelf has a 75kg (165lbs) loadcapacity and comes with two mounting brackets with a multidirectionalpivot clamp, which supports most types of flat screens.

The side mount shelf is designed to span the length of the ScienceDeskas opposed to the rear mount shelf (shown left), which spans the widthof the ScienceDesk.

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PC Moveable ShelfThe PC shelf can be mounted to the upper or lower rails of the ScienceDesk.It provides a 450mm x 260mm (17.7" x 10.2") shelf size.

The top surface is coated with electrostatic-dissipative material to minimizeelectrostatic discharge, and it has a 40kg (88lbs) load capacity.

The shelf is ergonomically positioned on the frame of the ScienceDesk™, which isideally suited for supporting a PC.

ITEM# $ £ € RMB SHELF DIMENSION

PSX180 $ 255.00 £ 160.70 € 237,20 ¥ 2,435.30 450mm x 260mm (17.7" x 10.2")

PC/Moveable Shelf: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

Side ShelfThe side shelf can be mounted to either side of the upper side rails of the ScienceDesk,providing a shelf width of 600mm (23.6").

The top surface of the shelf is coated with electrostatic-dissipative material to minimizeelectrostatic discharge. The shelf has a 75kg (165lbs) load capacity.

Side Shelf: Stocked for Immediate DeliveryITEM# $ £ € RMB DESK LENGTH SHELF DIMENSION

PSX352 $ 389.30 £ 245.30 € 362,00 ¥3,717.80 600mm 605mm x 600mm (23.8" x 23.6")PSX350 $ 396.10 £ 249.50 € 368,40 ¥3,782.80 750mm 755mm x 600mm (29.7" x 23.6")PSX351 $ 397.80 £ 250.60 € 370,00 ¥3,799.00 900mm 905mm x 600mm (35.6" x 23.6")


ScienceDesk™ Keyboard Holders

The frame-mounted Keyboard Holder is suitable for most keyboards and mousepads. It provides 360° horizontal positioning.


PSX132 $ 480.00 £ 302.40 €446,40 ¥ 4584.00 Frame Mounted Keyboard Support

Keyboard Holders: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

T O O L SO F T H ET R A D E

Pressure Control PanelThe Pressure Control Panel allows the passiveisolation system to be supplied from a constantair supply, such as a gas bottle or compressor.

See Page 68 For More Details

Air CompressorsFor laboratories not equipped with a compressedair supply, Thorlabs provides a low-noise aircompressor that is self-contained, lightweight, andcompact. The compressor will not interfere withsensitive experiments because of its low accoustic noise design (35dB at 1m). Each system includes itsown air regulator, filter, and receiver tank with pressure gauge, safety valve, drain, and line pressure gauge.

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The Earth Grounding Kit contains a variety of straps, wires, cables, and fittings to enable the user to connect the breadboard, frame,legs, and shelves to ensure proper earth grounding of the entire system.

Post Assembly


PSX120 $ 323.00 £ 203.50 €300,40 ¥ 3,084.70 Flat Screen Support Bracket

These post assemblies are suitable for mounting auxiliary equipment. Three modelsare offered: the first with a 42mm (1.7") outside diameter and a length of 600mm(23.6"), the second with a 25mm (1.0") outer diameter and a length of 200mm(7.9"), and the third 25mm (1.0") outer diameter and a length of 600mm (23.6").

ITEM# $ £ € RMB SIZE

PSX150 $ 93.50 £ 58.90 € 87,00 ¥ 892.90 Ø25 x 200mmPSX151 $ 110.50 £ 69.60 € 102,80 ¥ 1,055.30 Ø25 x 600mmPSX160 $ 127.50 £ 80.30 € 118,60 ¥ 1,217.60 Ø42 x 600mm

Flat Screen Support Bracket: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

Post Assemblies: Call for Lead Time

Earth Grounding Kit


PSX105 $ 168.30 £ 106.00 €156,50 ¥ 1,607.30 Frame Earth Grounding Kit

Earth Grounding Kit: Stocked for Immediate DeliveryEarthing Kits should be ordered at the same

time as the ScienceDesk.

Flat Screen Support Bracket

The flat screen support bracket isequipped with a multidirectionalpivot clamp, which supportsmost types of flat screens.

The mounting post (included) is600mm (23.6") high.

ScienceDesk™ Adjustable Wrist Rest

The ergonomic wrist rest, designed to provide the optimum height and anglefor adjusting nanopositioning stages, enables operators to perform delicateinstrument adjustments with higher accuracy and lower fatigue. The adjustablewrist rest mounts to the upper front bar of the ScienceDesk™ base. The topsurface is coated with electrostatic-dissipative material to minimize electrostaticdischarge. It comes complete with integral mounting studs and locking bolts.

ITEM# $ £ € RMB FOR BREADBOARDS DIMENSION

PSX100 $ 399.50 £ 251.70 € 371,50 ¥ 3,815.20 60mm (2.4") Thick or 55mm (2.2") Thick 800 x 60mm (31.5" x 2.4") PSX101 $ 399.50 £ 251.70 € 371,50 ¥ 3,815.20 110mm (4.3") Thick 800 x 60mm (31.5" x 2.4")

Adjustable Wrist Rest: Stocked for Immediate Delivery

PSX105

Kit Includes Over 30 Pieces




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OPTICAL BREADBOARD OVERVIEW

Available Options for Thorlabs' Honeycomb Breadboards

Feature Comparison of Honeycomb Breadboards

Thorlabs' honeycomb breadboards are made withthe same advanced manufacturing and designmethods used for our optical tabletops. Thefollowing design features are found on all ourbreadboards:

■ Superior Surface Flatness for PrecisionMounting

■ Athermalized Design Minimizes ThermalDistortion

■ Enhanced Damping to Ensure Low DynamicDeflection and Minimize Relative Motion

■ Low-Profile Options for Applications WhereSpace is a Constraint

Solid Aluminum Breadboards (1/4"-20/M6 Taps)See Page 16

Mini-Series Breadboards (#4-40/M3 Taps)See Page 17

UltraLight™ Series Optical BreadboardsSee Pages 18-19

Performance™ Series Optical BreadboardsSee Pages 20-23

PerformancePlus™ Series Optical BreadboardsSee Pages 24-27

Optical Breadboard AccessoriesSee Pages 29-31

Optional UltraLight™ Performance™ PerformancePlus™Features Series (Pg. 18-19) Series (Pg. 20-23) Series (Pg. 24-27)

Brushed stainless steel top plate N.A. Standard StandardBlack anodizedfinish on top plate

Standard ✔ ✔

Brushed aluminum finish on top plate

✔ N.A. N.A.

Double-density hole pattern ✔ ✔ ✔

Blank Top Plate ✔ ✔ ✔

Access wells for standoff posts ✔ ✔ ✔

Breadboard levelers ✔ ✔ ✔

Nonmagnetic top and bottom plates

Standard ✔ ✔

Aluminum top and bottom plates

Standard ✔ ✔

Aluminum honeycomb core Standard ✔ ✔

Optional UltraLight™ Performance™ PerformancePlus™Features Series (Pg. 18-19) Series (Pg. 20-23) Series (Pg. 24-27)

Thickness25mm or 55mm 60mm or 110mm 60mm or 110mm

(1" or 2.2") (2.4" or 4.3") (2.4" or 4.3")Flatness ±0.15mm ±0.13mm ±0.10mm

SkinAluminum Magnetic Magnetic

Stainless Steel Stainless SteelHoneycomb Core Aluminum Plated Steel Plated SteelSealed Holes No No YesAccess Wells for Table Mounting Optional Optional Optional

Weight per Unit Area24kg/m2 or 30kg/m2 98kg/m2 or 114kg/m2 114kg/m2 or 137kg/m2

(4.7 lb/ft2 or 6.0 lb/ft2) (19 lb/ft2 or 23 lb/ft2) (23 lb/ft2 or 28 lb/ft2)

Custom BreadboardsIf your application requires a size, shape, orconfiguration not shown on the following pages,Thorlabs can build it for you. Isolation andsupport options for optical breadboards are alsooffered.

SeePage 60

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SlimLine Breadboards – Double Density Hole Pattern

■ Double-DensityHole Pattern

■ Custom Sizes Also Available■ Black Anodized Solid Aluminum Construction■ Metric Boards Also Manufactured

& Stocked in Europe

The new SlimLine series of breadboards provide a double density0.5" (12.5mm) offset hole pattern. This configuration maximizesmounting versatility by doubling the number of tapped holes on themounting surface. These boards are constructed from a 1/2" thickaluminum plate to maintain flatness over the full length. The slimprofile allows these boards to fit in compact areas.


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Breadboards – Solid AluminumThe imperial boards have a 1/2" border and four 1/4"-20 counterbored clearance holes. The largerboards have a fifth counterbored clearance hole in the center for added stability. Theplates are machined from 1/2" thick solid aluminum plates for superiorflatness specification.

■ Custom Sizes Available■ Black Anodized■ Metric Boards Also

Manufactured& Stocked in Europe

The metric boards have a 12.5mm border and four M6 counterbored clearance holes.The larger boards have a fifth counterbored clearance hole in the center for added stability whenusing heavy equipment. These boards are machined from 12.7mm thick aluminum plates.

Thorlabs now manufactures these boards in Europe as well, eliminating high shipping costs for our European customers.

SOLID ALUMINUM

CONSTRUCTION!

1/4"-20 Taps on 1/2" Centers; 1/2" ThickITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

MB1060/M $ 161.20 £101.60 €149,90 ¥1,539.50 100 x 600mm MB1090/M $ 181.40 £114.30 €168,70 ¥1,732.40 100 x 900mmMB1530/M $ 124.00 £ 78.10 €115,30 ¥1,184.20 150 x 300mmMB2060/M $ 239.00 £150.60 €222,30 ¥2,282.50 200 x 600mmMB2090/M $ 322.00 £202.90 €299,50 ¥3,075.10 200 x 900mm

M6-1.0 Taps on 12.5mm Centers; 12.5mm Thick*ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

MB424 $ 161.00 £ 101.40 €149,70 ¥ 1,537.60 4" x 24"MB436 $ 181.00 £ 114.00 €168,30 ¥ 1,728.60 4" x 36"MB612 $ 124.00 £ 78.10 €115,30 ¥ 1,184.20 6" x 12" MB824 $ 239.00 £ 150.60 €222,30 ¥ 2,282.50 8" x 24"MB836 $ 322.00 £ 202.90 €299,50 ¥ 3,075.10 8" x 36"

1/4"-20 Taps on 1" Centers; 1/2" ThickITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

MB1015/M† $ 49.40 £ 31.10 € 45,90 ¥ 471.80 100 x 150mm MB1111A/M $ 58.20 £ 36.70 € 54,10 ¥ 555.80 115 x 115mmMB1515/M† $ 55.10 £ 34.70 € 51,20 ¥ 526.20 150 x 150mmMB1560/M $ 186.00 £ 117.20 €173,00 ¥ 1,776.30 150 x 600mmMB1590/M $ 246.00 £ 155.00 €228,80 ¥ 2,349.30 150 x 900mmMB15120/M $ 306.00 £ 192.80 €284,60 ¥ 2,922.30 150 x 1200mmMB2020/M $ 82.00 £ 51.70 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 200 x 200mmMB2025/M $ 143.00 £ 90.10 €133,00 ¥ 1,365.70 200 x 250mmMB2530/M $ 165.00 £ 104.00 €153,50 ¥ 1,575.80 250 x 300mmMB3030/M† $ 161.10 £ 101.50 €149,80 ¥ 1,538.50 300 x 300mm MB3045/M† $ 208.66 £ 131.50 €194,10 ¥ 1,992.70 300 x 450mmMB3060/M† $ 282.30 £ 177.90 €262,50 ¥ 2,696.00 300 x 600mmMB3090/M $ 505.00 £ 318.20 €469,70 ¥ 4,822.80 300 x 900mmMB30120/M $ 604.00 £ 380.50 €561,70 ¥ 5,768.20 300 x 1200mmMB4560/M $ 420.00 £ 264.60 €390,60 ¥ 4,011.00 450 x 600mmMB6060/M $ 537.00 £ 338.30 €499,40 ¥ 5,128.40 600 x 600mmMB6090/M $ 690.00 £ 434.70 €641,70 ¥ 6,589.50 600 x 900mmMB60120/M $ 913.00 £ 575.20 €849,10 ¥ 8,719.20 600 x 1200mm

M6-1.0 Taps on 25.0mm Centers; 12.5mm Thick*ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

MB4† $ 49.40 £ 31.10 € 45,90 ¥ 471.80 4" x 6"MB4A $ 58.00 £ 36.50 € 53,90 ¥ 553.90 4.5" x 4.5"MB6† $ 55.10 £ 34.70 € 51,20 ¥ 526.20 6" x 6"MB624 $ 186.00 £ 117.20 € 173,00 ¥ 1,776.30 6" x 24" MB636 $ 246.00 £ 155.00 € 228,80 ¥ 2,349.30 6" x 36"MB648 $ 306.00 £ 192.80 € 284,60 ¥ 2,922.30 6" x 48"MB8 $ 82.00 £ 51.70 € 76,30 ¥ 783.10 8" x 8"MB810 $ 143.00 £ 90.10 € 133,00 ¥ 1,365.70 8" x 10"MB1012 $ 164.60 £ 103.70 € 153,10 ¥ 1,571.90 10" x 12"MB12† $ 161.10 £ 101.50 € 149,80 ¥ 1,538.50 12" x 12"MB1218† $ 208.66 £ 131.50 € 194,10 ¥ 1,992.70 12" x 18"MB1224† $ 282.30 £ 177.90 € 262,50 ¥ 2,696.00 12" x 24"MB1236 $ 505.00 £ 318.20 € 469,70 ¥ 4,822.80 12" x 36" MB1248 $ 604.00 £ 380.50 € 561,70 ¥ 5,768.20 12" x 48" MB1824 $ 420.00 £ 264.60 € 390,60 ¥ 4,011.00 18" x 24"MB2424 $ 537.00 £ 338.30 € 499,40 ¥ 5,128.40 24" x 24"MB2436 $ 690.00 £ 434.70 € 641,70 ¥ 6,589.50 24" x 36" MB2448 $ 913.00 £ 575.20 € 849,10 ¥ 8,719.20 24" x 48"

Thorlabs now manufactures these boards inEurope as well, eliminating high shippingcosts for our European customers.

*Thickness may vary by ±0.3m

*Thickness may vary by± 0.3m

† Popular Products @ More Popular PricesDXF




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Non-MagneticMETRIC ITEM# ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

MS12B MS12B/M $ 257.00 £ 161.90 € 239,00 ¥ 2,454.40 12" x 12" High Density Mini-Breadboard

HW-KIT5 HW-KIT5/M $ 90.30 £ 56.90 € 84,00 ¥ 862.40 Hardware Kit for Mini-Series

Mini-Breadboard/HW-KIT5 (/M)

Our new miniature breadboard features #4-40 (M3) tappedholes on 1/2" (12.5mm) centers. Thorlabs also offers a new,rapidly growing family of accessories that is compatiblewith our mini-series breadboards. Thesemounting components can be found onpages 76-78.

The HW-KIT5 (/M) provides agenerous supply of #4-40 (M3) sockethead cap screws for use with our new

mini-series optical mounts.

Breadboard Enclosure System

Hardware Kit#4-40 (M3)

Mini-Series Breadboard

* Price does not include breadboard. See page 16.

COMPATIBLE INTERNALITEM# $* £* €* RMB* BREADBOARD DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION

XE25C1/M $ 138.70 £ 87.40 € 129,00 ¥ 1,324.60 MB3045/M 225 x 375mm Breadboard Enclosure for MB3045/M Black Hard BoardXE25C2/M $ 154.00 £ 97.00 € 143,20 ¥ 1,470.70 MB3045/M 225 x 375mm Breadboard Enclosure for MB3045/M Plexiglass - ClearXE25C3/M $ 159.10 £ 100.20 € 148,00 ¥ 1,519.40 MB3060/M 225 x 525mm Breadboard Enclosure for MB3060/M Black Hard BoardXE25C4/M $ 187.70 £ 118.30 € 174,60 ¥ 1,792.50 MB3060/M 225 x 525mm Breadboard Enclosure for MB3060/M Plexiglass - ClearXE25C5/M $ 171.40 £ 108.00 € 159,40 ¥ 1,636.90 MB4560/M 375 x 525mm Breadboard Enclosure for MB4560/M Black Hard BoardXE25C5D/M $ 187.70 £ 118.30 € 174,60 ¥ 1,792.50 MB4560/M 375 x 525mm Breadboard Enclosure for MB4560/M Black Hard Board with Door XE25C6/M $ 197.90 £ 124.70 € 184,00 ¥ 1,889.90 MB4560/M 375 x 525mm Breadboard Enclosure for MB4560/M Plexiglass - Clear XE25C6D/M $ 223.40 £ 140.70 € 207,80 ¥ 2,133.50 MB4560/M 375 x 525mm Breadboard Enclosure for MB4560/M Plexiglass - Clear with Door

M6 Breadboard Enclosure Systems, 30cm High (Measured Internally)

COMPATIBLE INTERNALITEM# $* £* €* RMB* BREADBOARD DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION

XE25C1 $ 147.90 £ 93.20 € 137,50 ¥ 1,412.40 MB1218 9" x 15" Breadboard Enclosure for MB1218 Black Hard BoardXE25C2 $ 162.20 £ 102.20 € 150,80 ¥ 1,549.00 MB1218 9" x 15" Breadboard Enclosure for MB1218 Plexiglass - ClearXE25C3 $ 159.10 £ 100.20 € 148,00 ¥ 1,519.40 MB1224 9" x 21" Breadboard Enclosure for MB1224 Black Hard BoardXE25C4 $ 187.70 £ 118.30 € 174,60 ¥ 1,792.50 MB1224 9" x 21" Breadboard Enclosure for MB1224 Plexiglasss - ClearXE25C5 $ 171.40 £ 108.00 € 159,40 ¥ 1,636.90 MB1824 15" x 21" Breadboard Enclosure for MB1824 Black Hard BoardXE25C5D $ 187.70 £ 118.30 € 174,60 ¥ 1,792.50 MB1824 15" x 21" Breadboard Enclosure for MB1824 Black Hard Board with DoorXE25C6 $ 197.90 £ 124.70 € 184,00 ¥ 1,889.90 MB1824 15" x 21" Breadboard Enclosure for MB1824 Plexiglass - ClearXE25C6D $ 219.30 £ 138.20 € 203,90 ¥ 2,094.30 MB1824 15" x 21" Breadboard Enclosure for MB1824 Plexiglas - Clear with Door

1/4"-20 Breadboard Enclosure Systems, 12" High (Measured Internally)

* Price does not include breadboard. See page 16.

Enclosure With Door AssemblyOur Enclosure Door Assembly provides convenient access tooptical assemblies within the structure. Panel-mounted handlesand a bottom-located slide track make for smooth operation.This feature is currently only available for the MB1824 andMB4560/M enclosures.

These enclosure systems attach directly to our MB SeriesBreadboards via the four counterbored mounting holes that areprovided on all boards in this series. These enclosures are ideal forprotecting delicate instruments that are constructed on the MBSeries Breadboards. All enclosure systems have an internal height of12" (30cm). For light-sensitive instruments, we offer an enclosurethat has black hardboard sides. The enclosures are shipped

flat and can be assembled in less than30 minutes – all that is required forassembly is a hex key wrench.

■ Complete Enclosure (ShippedUnassembled) Assemblesin Less Than Thirty Minutes(Panels Included)

■ Lightweight Black HardBoard Panels for Light-Sensitive Applications

■ Complete Line of AccessoriesAllows Field Buildingof Custom Enclosures

■ Mounts Directly to Our MBSeries Breadboards Featured onPage 16.

#4-40 (M3) TappedHoles on 1/2"(12.5mm) Centers

Shown WithPlexiglass(Breadboard SoldSeparately, SeePage 16)

ExpandingThe LineSee Page 117

EnclosureFeed-

ThroughPanel

Panels Sold Separately

12" x 12" x 3/8" Breadboard300 x 300 x 9.5mm



Nonmagnetic UltraLight™ optical breadboards, with their high strength-to-weightratio and excellent thermal stability, are ideal for optical setups where portability anddynamic rigidity are important. They are typically used as replacements for steelbreadboards as well as for applications demanding a totally nonmagnetic structure.

Specifications■ Flatness: ±0.15mm (0.006") Over

Any 0.30m2 Area ■ Construction: Double-Plate,

Single Honeycomb-Core,Athermalized Design

■ Outer Plates: Top 6mm (1/4")Thick, Bottom 3mm (1/8") Thick

■ Mounting Hole Spacing: • Imperial: 1/4"-20 on 1" Centers• Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers

■ Edge of Top Plate to First Hole:• Imperial: 1" • Metric: 25mm

■ Maximum Screw Depth: 16mm(5/8") From Breadboard Surface


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ITEM# $ £ € RMB DIMENSIONS WEIGHT

PBG11101 $ 586.50 £ 369.50 € 545,40 ¥ 5,601.10 1' x 1' x 1" 7lbs/3kgPBG11102 $ 651.10 £ 410.20 € 605,50 ¥ 6,218.00 2' x 1' x 1" 11lbs/5kgPBG11118 $ 722.50 £ 455.20 € 671,90 ¥ 6,899.90 2' x 1.5' x 1" 30lbs/14kgPBG11105 $ 793.90 £ 500.20 € 738,30 ¥ 7,581.70 2' x 2' x 1" 20lbs/9kgPBG11103 $ 717.40 £ 452.00 € 667,20 ¥ 6,851.20 3' x 1' x 1" 15lbs/7kgPBG11106 $ 904.40 £ 569.80 € 841,10 ¥ 8,637.00 3' x 2' x 1" 29lbs/13kgPBG11110 $ 1,011.50 £ 637.20 € 940,70 ¥ 9,659.80 3' x 2.5' x 1" 35lbs/16kgPBG11112 $ 1,101.60 £ 694.00 € 1.024,50 ¥ 10,520.30 3' x 3' x 1" 42lbs/19kgPBG11107 $ 1,020.00 £ 642.60 € 948,60 ¥ 9,741.00 4' x 2' x 1" 38lbs/17kgPBG11111 $ 1,152.60 £ 726.10 € 1.071,90 ¥ 11,007.30 4' x 2.5' x 1" 46lbs/21kgPBG11113 $ 1,264.80 £ 796.80 € 1.176,30 ¥ 12,078.80 4' x 3' x 1" 55lbs/25kgPBG11114 $ 1,458.60 £ 918.90 € 1.356,50 ¥ 13,929.60 5' x 3' x 1" 66lbs/30kgPBG11117 $ 1,973.70 £ 1,243.40 € 1.835,50 ¥ 18,848.80 6' x 4' x 1" 180lbs/82kg


PBG12102 $ 678.30 £ 427.30 € 630,80 ¥ 6,477.80 2' x 1' x 2.2" 13lbs/6kgPBG12109 $ 974.10 £ 613.70 € 905,90 ¥ 9,302.70 2.5' x 2.5' x 2.2" 38lbs/17kgPBG12103 $ 748.00 £ 471.20 € 695,60 ¥ 7,143.40 3' x 1' x 2.2" 18lbs/8kgPBG12106 $ 936.70 £ 590.10 € 871,10 ¥ 8,945.50 3' x 2' x 2.2" 35lbs/16kgPBG12118 $ 753.10 £ 474.50 € 700,40 ¥ 7,192.10 2' x 1.5' x 2.2" 26lbs/12kgPBG12111 $ 1,183.20 £ 745.40 € 1.100,40 ¥ 11,299.60 4' x 2.5' x 2.2" 60lbs/27kgPBG12113 $ 1,297.10 £ 817.20 € 1.206,30 ¥ 12,387.30 4' x 3' x 2.2" 71lbs/32kg

UltraLight™ Breadboards, 2.2" Thick – Stocked for Immediate Shipment

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PBG51512 $ 1,101.60 £ 694.00 € 1.024,50 ¥ 10,520.30 900 x 900 x 25mm 42lbs/19kgPBG51519 $ 1,582.70 £ 997.10 € 1.471,90 ¥ 15,114.80 1250 x 1250 x 25mm 77lbs/35kgPBG51514 $ 1,458.60 £ 918.90 € 1.356,50 ¥ 13,929.60 1500 x 900 x 25mm 66lbs/30kgPBG51520 $ 1,788.40 £ 1,126.70 € 1.663,20 ¥ 17,079.20 1500 x 1250 x 25mm 92lbs/42kgPBG51521 $ 1,973.70 £ 1,243.40 € 1.835,50 ¥ 18,848.80 1800 x 1250 x 25mm 110lbs/50kg

Metric UltraLight™ Breadboards, 25mm Thick – Call for Lead Time


PBG52502 $ 678.30 £ 427.30 € 630,80 ¥ 6,477.80 600 x 300 x 55mm 7lbs/3kgPBG52522 $ 753.10 £ 474.50 € 700,40 ¥ 7,192.10 600 x 450 x 55mm 30lbs/14kgPBG52503 $ 748.00 £ 471.20 € 695,60 ¥ 7,143.40 900 x 300 x 55mm 18lbs/8kgPBG52512 $ 1,130.50 £ 712.20 € 1.051,40 ¥ 10,796.30 900 x 900 x 55mm 53lbs/24kgPBG52504 $ 809.20 £ 509.80 € 752,60 ¥ 7,727.90 1200 x 300 x 55mm 24lbs/11kgPBG52519 $ 1,582.70 £ 997.10 € 1.471,90 ¥ 15,114.80 1250 x 1250 x 55mm 101lbs/46kgPBG52508 $ 1,164.50 £ 733.60 € 1.083,00 ¥ 11,121.00 1500 x 600 x 55mm 60lbs/27kgPBG52520 $ 1,808.80 £ 1,139.50 € 1.682,20 ¥ 17,274.00 1500 x 1250 x 55mm 121lbs/55kgPBG52521 $ 2,024.70 £ 1,275.60 € 1.883,00 ¥ 19,335.90 1800 x 1250 x 55mm 145lbs/66kg

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Metric UltraLight™ Breadboards, 25mm Thick – Stocked for Immediate Shipment


PBG52505 $ 824.50 £ 519.40 € 766,80 ¥ 7,874.00 600 x 600 x 55mm 24lbs/11kgPBG52506 $ 936.70 £ 590.10 € 871,10 ¥ 8,945.50 900 x 600 x 55mm 60lbs/27kgPBG52510 $ 1,042.10 £ 656.50 € 969,20 ¥ 9,952.10 900 x 750 x 55mm 44lbs/20kgPBG52511 $ 1,183.20 £ 745.40 € 1.100,40 ¥ 11,299.60 1200 x 750 x 55mm 60lbs/27kgPBG52513 $ 1,297.10 £ 817.20 € 1.206,30 ¥ 12,387.30 1200 x 900 x 55mm 71lbs/32kgPBG52514 $ 1,458.60 £ 918.90 € 1.356,50 ¥ 13,929.60 1500 x 900 x 55mm 132lbs/60kg

Metric UltraLight™ Breadboards, 55mm Thick – Stocked for Immediate Shipment

Nanopositioning Flexure SystemsThorlabs offers a wide variety of flexurestages that provide the ultimatenanopositioning performance. Thesesystems have satisfied the high performanceposition requirements of our customers foryears. Please see our “Three-Axis FlexureStages and Accessories” section.

See Page 277Innovative ideas tohelp you to get theresults you expect.


Please Contact Your Local Sales Officefor a Quotation, Including Shipping


PBG51501 $ 586.50 £ 369.50 € 545,40 ¥ 5,601.10 300 x 300 x 25mm 7lbs/3kgPBG51502 $ 651.10 £ 410.20 € 605,50 ¥ 6,218.00 600 x 300 x 25mm 11lbs/5kgPBG51522 $ 722.50 £ 455.20 € 671,90 ¥ 6,899.90 600 x 450 x 25mm 30lbs/14kgPBG51505 $ 793.90 £ 500.20 € 738,30 ¥ 7,581.70 600 x 600 x 25mm 20lbs/9kgPBG51509 $ 943.50 £ 594.40 € 877,50 ¥ 9,010.40 750 x 750 x 25mm 30lbs/13kgPBG51506 $ 904.40 £ 569.80 € 841,10 ¥ 8,637.00 900 x 600 x 25mm 29lbs/13kgPBG51510 $ 1,011.50 £ 637.20 € 940,70 ¥ 9,659.80 900 x 750 x 25mm 35lbs/16kgPBG51504 $ 783.70 £ 493.70 € 728,80 ¥ 7,484.30 1200 x 300 x 25mm 20lbs/9kgPBG51507 $ 1,020.00 £ 642.60 € 948,60 ¥ 9,741.00 1200 x 600 x 25mm 37lbs/17kgPBG51511 $ 1,152.60 £ 726.10 € 1.071,90 ¥ 11,007.30 1200 x 750 x 25mm 46lbs/21kgPBG51513 $ 1,264.80 £ 796.80 € 1.176,30 ¥ 12,078.80 1200 x 900 x 25mm 55lbs/25kg

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Performance™ Series Optical Breadboards – 2.4" Thick

Specifications■ Flatness: ±0.13mm (0.005") Over Any

0.3m2 Area ■ Thickness: (60mm) 2.4" ■ Construction: Double-Plated, Single

Honeycomb-Core, Athermalized Design ■ Damping: Nominal ■ Core: High-Density Plated Steel Honeycomb ■ Top Plate: Magnetic Stainless Steel, 5mm

(3/16") Thick, Brush Finished■ Bottom Plate: Magnetic Stainless Steel,

5mm (3/16") Thick■ Sides: Black Laminated Steel ■ Mounting Holes: Not Sealed ■ Hole Spacing:

• Imperial: 1/4"-20 on 1" Centers • Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers


Thorlabs' Performance optical breadboards provide high performance at an economical price. A favorite of OEMs, these all-steelbreadboards are also an ideal laboratory platform for optical and laser experiments. Please contact your local sales office for a quotationincluding shipping because prices and shipping method vary based on size and weight.

■ Athermalized Design for Excellent Thermal Stability ■ Minimal Deflection Under Load ■ Plated Steel Honeycomb Core and Internal Damping Provide Both Static and Dynamic Rigidity■ Magnetic Stainless Steel Top and Bottom Plate ■ Excellent Surface Flatness, Achieved by Using a Single State-of-the-Art Material and a Thermal Bonding Process

Rigid Support FrameSold Separately See Page 34

Performance SeriesBreadboard


PBH11102 $ 474.30 £ 298.80 € 441,10 ¥ 4,529.60 2' x 1' x 2.4" 44lbs/20kgPBH11122 $ 559.30 £ 352.40 € 520,10 ¥ 5,341.30 2' x 1.5' x 2.4" 77lbs/35kgPBH11105 $ 635.80 £ 400.60 € 591,30 ¥ 6,071.90 2' x 2' x 2.4" 82lbs/37kgPBH11110 $ 793.90 £ 500.20 € 738,30 ¥ 7,581.70 2.5' x 2.5' x 2.4" 123lbs/56kgPBH11103 $ 584.80 £ 368.40 € 543,90 ¥ 5,584.80 3' x 1' x 2.4" 62lbs/28kgPBH11106 $ 775.20 £ 488.40 € 720,90 ¥ 7,403.20 3' x 2' x 2.4" 114lbs/52kgPBH11111 $ 1,028.50 £ 648.00 € 956,50 ¥ 9,822.20 3' x 2.5' x 2.4" 148lbs/67kgPBH11114 $ 1,040.40 £ 655.50 € 967,60 ¥ 9,935.80 3' x 3' x 2.4" 174lbs/79kgPBH11107 $ 936.70 £ 590.10 € 871,10 ¥ 8,945.50 4' x 2' x 2.4" 157lbs/71kgPBH11112 $ 1,139.00 £ 717.60 € 1.059,30 ¥ 10,877.50 4' x 2.5' x 2.4" 194lbs/88kgPBH11115 $ 1,229.10 £ 774.30 € 1.143,10 ¥ 11,737.90 4' x 3' x 2.4" 231lbs/105kgPBH11113 $ 1,336.20 £ 841.80 € 1.242,70 ¥ 12,760.70 5' x 2.5' x 2.4" 240lbs/109kgPBH11116 $ 1,429.70 £ 900.70 € 1.329,60 ¥ 13,653.60 5' x 3' x 2.4" 288lbs/130kgPBH11117 $ 1,679.60 £ 1,058.10 € 1.562,00 ¥ 16,040.20 6' x 3' x 2.4" 343lbs/155kgPBH11120 $ 2,108.00 £ 1,328.00 € 1.960,40 ¥ 20,131.40 6' x 4' x 2.4" 473lbs/215kg

Performance™ Breadboards, 2.4" Thick - Stocked for Immediate Shipment

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PBH51501 $ 409.70 £ 258.10 € 381,00 ¥ 3,912.60 300 x 300 x 60mm 24lbs/11kgPBH51502 $ 474.30 £ 298.80 € 441,10 ¥ 4,529.60 600 x 300 x 60mm 44lbs/20kgPBH51528 $ 559.30 £ 352.40 € 520,10 ¥ 5,341.30 600 x 450 x 60mm 75lbs/34kgPBH51505 $ 635.80 £ 400.60 € 591,30 ¥ 6,071.90 600 x 600 x 60mm 82lbs/37kgPBH51510 $ 793.90 £ 500.20 € 738,30 ¥ 7,581.70 750 x 750 x 60mm 123lbs/56kgPBH51506 $ 775.20 £ 488.40 € 720,90 ¥ 7,403.20 900 x 600 x 60mm 119lbs/54kgPBH51511 $ 1,028.50 £ 648.00 € 956,50 ¥ 9,822.20 900 x 750 x 60mm 148lbs/67kgPBH51514 $ 1,040.40 £ 655.50 € 967,60 ¥ 9,935.80 900 x 900 x 60mm 174lbs/79kgPBH51507 $ 936.70 £ 590.10 € 871,10 ¥ 8,945.50 1200 x 600 x 60mm 157lbs/71kgPBH51512 $ 1,139.00 £ 717.60 € 1.059,30 ¥ 10,877.50 1200 x 750 x 60mm 194lbs/88kgPBH51515 $ 1,229.10 £ 774.30 € 1.143,10 ¥ 11,737.90 1200 x 900 x 60mm 231lbs/105kgPBH51508 $ 1,059.10 £ 667.20 € 985,00 ¥ 10,114.40 1500 x 600 x 60mm 194lbs/88kgPBH51513 $ 1,336.20 £ 841.80 € 1.242,70 ¥ 12,760.70 1500 x 750 x 60mm 240lbs/109kgPBH51516 $ 1,429.70 £ 900.70 € 1.329,60 ¥ 13,653.60 1500 x 900 x 60mm 265lbs/120kgPBH51517 $ 1,676.20 £ 1,056.00 € 1.558,90 ¥ 16,007.70 1800 x 900 x 60mm 342lbs/155kgPBH51525 $ 2,108.00 £ 1,328.00 € 1.960,40 ¥ 20,131.40 1800 x 1250 x 60mm 472lbs/214kgPBH51522 $ 1,929.50 £ 1,215.60 € 1.794,40 ¥ 18,426.70 2000 x 1000 x 60mm 485lbs/220kgPBH51503 $ 584.80 £ 368.40 € 543,90 ¥ 5,584.80 900 x 300 x 60mm 62lbs/28kgPBH51504 $ 673.20 £ 424.10 € 626,10 ¥ 6,429.10 1200 x 300 x 60mm 82lbs/37kgPBH51521 $ 1,608.20 £ 1,013.20 € 1.495,60 ¥ 15,358.30 1500 x 1000 x 60mm 317lbs/144kgPBH51509 $ 1,186.60 £ 747.60 € 1.103,50 ¥ 11,332.00 1800 x 600 x 60mm 231lbs/105kg

*These breadboards can be used with our ScienceDesk™ workstations. See pages 2-7 to learn more.

Metric Performance™ Breadboards, 60mm Thick – Stocked for Immediate Shipment

Our ScienceDesk™ frames are designed to accept breadboards from ourUltraLight, Performance, and PerformancePlus lines, thus allowingflexibility in creating a workstation with an array of vibration isolationpossibilities.

■ Wide Range of Accessories■ Six Standard Frame Sizes With 765mm (30.6") Height

• 600 x 900mm• 750 x 750mm• 750 x 900mm• 750 x 1200mm• 900 x 900mm• 900 x 1200mm

■ Active, Passive, and Rigid Isolation Systems■ Made From ESD Materials■ Ergonomic Design■ Heavy-Duty Casters

ScienceDesk™ and Accessories

There is an array of accessories for the ScienceDesk™ workstations including under shelves, moveable shelves, and ergonomic accessories such as wrist restsand keyboard holders.

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PC Moveable Shelf Side Shelf Under Shelf Single Shelf Adjustable Wrist Rest

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Performance™ Series Optical Breadboards – 4.3" ThickThorlabs' Performance™ optical breadboards provide high performance at an economical price. A favorite of OEMs, these all-steelbreadboards are also an ideal laboratory platform for optical and laser experiments. The Performance breadboards feature the following:

■ Athermalized Design for Excellent Thermal Stability ■ Minimal Deflection Under Load ■ Plated Steel Honeycomb Core and Internal Damping for Both Static and Dynamic Rigidity■ Magnetic Stainless Steel Top and Bottom Plate ■ Excellent Surface Flatness, Achieved by Using a Single State-of-the-Art-Material and a Thermal Bonding Process

Thorlabs offers a broad range of polarization analysis and control systems for a wide variety of applications.

See Page 974for MoreInformation

Specifications■ Flatness: (0.13mm) ±0.005" Over Any

0.3m2 Area ■ Thickness: (110mm) 4.3" ■ Construction: Double-Plated, Single

Honeycomb Core, Athermalized Design ■ Damping: Nominal

■ Core: High-Density Plated SteelHoneycomb

■ Top Plate: Magnetic Stainless Steel,5mm (3/16") Thick, Brush Finished

■ Bottom Plate: Magnetic Stainless Steel,5mm (3/16") Thick

■ Sides: Black Laminated Steel

■ Mounting Holes: Not Sealed ■ Hole Spacing:



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Performance™ Series Optical Breadboards – 110mm Thick

Rigid (Non-Isolating)Support FramesThese inexpensiveframes are ideal forapplications in whichvibration isolation is nota critical factor.

■ Load Capacity: 700kg (1545lbs)■ Height Adjustment Range:



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Adjustable Breadboard Feet

Lifting Handles

Kinematic Breadboard Seats


PBH12111 $ 1,076.10 £ 677.90 € 1.000,80 ¥ 10,276.80 3' x 2.5' x 4.3" 174lbs/79kgPBH12114 $ 1,094.80 £ 689.70 € 1.018,20 ¥ 10,455.30 3' x 3' x 4.3" 207lbs/94kgPBH12107 $ 989.40 £ 623.30 € 920,10 ¥ 9,448.80 4' x 2' x 4.3" 185lbs/84kgPBH12112 $ 1,247.80 £ 786.10 € 1.160,50 ¥ 11,916.50 4' x 2.5' x 4.3" 229lbs/104kgPBH12113 $ 1,405.90 £ 885.70 € 1.307,50 ¥ 13,426.30 5' x 2.5' x 4.3" 283lbs/128kgPBH12116 $ 1,507.90 £ 950.00 € 1.402,30 ¥ 14,400.40 5' x 3' x 4.3" 336lbs/152kgPBH12115 $ 1,295.40 £ 816.10 € 1.204,70 ¥ 12,371.10 4' x 3' x 4.3" 272lbs/123kg

Performance™ Breadboards, 4.3" Thick – Stocked for Immediate Shipment


PBH52511 $ 1,076.10 £ 677.90 € 1.000,80 ¥ 10,276.80 900 x 750 x 110mm 174lbs/79kgPBH52512 $ 1,247.80 £ 786.10 € 1.160,50 ¥ 11,916.50 1200 x 750 x 110mm 229lbs/104kgPBH52515 $ 1,295.40 £ 816.10 € 1.204,70 ¥ 12,371.10 1200 x 900 x 110mm 271lbs/123kgPBH52513 $ 1,405.90 £ 885.70 € 1.307,50 ¥ 13,426.30 1500 x 750 x 110mm 282lbs/128kgPBH52516 $ 1,507.90 £ 950.00 € 1.402,30 ¥ 14,400.40 1500 x 900 x 110mm 335lbs/152kgPBH52517 $ 1,759.50 £ 1,108.50 € 1.636,30 ¥ 16,803.20 1800 x 900 x 110mm 399lbs/181kgPBH52506 $ 821.10 £ 517.30 € 763,60 ¥ 7,841.50 900 x 600 x 110mm 143lbs/65kgPBH52521 $ 1,684.70 £ 1,061.40 € 1.566,80 ¥ 16,088.90 1500 x 1000 x 110mm 370lbs/168kgPBH52509 $ 1,256.30 £ 791.50 € 1.168,40 ¥ 11,997.70 1800 x 600 x 110mm 271lbs/123kgPBH52522 $ 2,023.00 £ 1,274.50 € 1.881,40 ¥ 19,319.70 2000 x 1000 x 110mm 489lbs/222kgPBH52526 $ 2,510.90 £ 1,581.90 € 2.335,10 ¥ 23,979.10 2000 x 1250 x 110mm 608lbs/276kg

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PerformancePlus™ Series Optical Breadboards – 2.4" ThickPerformancePlus™ Optical Breadboards are designed specifically for demanding R&D applications. They combine all the featuresof the Performance™ breadboards but with enhanced damping, increased rigidity, and sealing cups.

■ Triple-Plate, Double-Core StableTop™ Construction Significantly Increases Rigidity■ Enhanced Damping Improves Dynamic Performance for the Most Critical Laboratory Applications■ Sealed Mounting Holes Make it Simple to Contain and Clean Up Spills or Retrieve Small Objects■ Plated Steel Sealing Cup

Honeycomb Structure


PBI11101 $ 571.20 £ 359.90 € 531,20 ¥ 5,455.00 1' x 1' x 2.4" 37lbs/16kgPBI11105 $ 792.20 £ 499.10 € 736,70 ¥ 7,565.50 2' x 2' x 2.4" 97lbs/44kgPBI11110 $ 986.00 £ 621.20 € 917,00 ¥ 9,416.30 2.5' x 2.5' x 2.4" 143lbs/65kgPBI11106 $ 1,011.50 £ 637.20 € 940,70 ¥ 9,659.80 3' x 2' x 2.4" 141lbs/64kgPBI11111 $ 1,300.50 £ 819.30 € 1.209,50 ¥ 12,419.80 3' x 2.5' x 2.4" 172lbs/78kgPBI11114 $ 1,343.00 £ 846.10 € 1.249,00 ¥ 12,825.70 3' x 3' x 2.4" 203lbs/92kgPBI11107 $ 1,157.70 £ 729.40 € 1.076,70 ¥ 11,056.00 4' x 2' x 2.4" 185lbs/84kgPBI11112 $ 1,480.70 £ 932.80 € 1.377,10 ¥ 14,140.70 4' x 2.5' x 2.4" 225lbs/102kgPBI11115 $ 1,565.70 £ 986.40 € 1.456,10 ¥ 14,952.40 4' x 3' x 2.4" 268lbs/121kgPBI11117 $ 2,065.50 £ 1,301.30 € 1.920,90 ¥ 19,725.50 6' x 3' x 2.4" 396lbs/180kg

PerformancePlus™ Optical Breadboards, 2.4" Thick – Stocked for Immediate Shipment

Specifications■ Flatness: ±0.10mm (0.004") Over Any

0.3m2 Area ■ Thickness: 2.4" (60mm)■ Construction: Triple-Plate, Double

Honeycomb-Core, Athermalized DesignWith Matching Plate Materials forMaximum Thermal Stability

■ Damping: Enhanced ■ Main Core: High-Density Plated Steel

Honeycomb

■ Intermediate Core:• Plated Steel Sealing Cup Honeycomb

Structure, 13mm (0.15") Thick• Cell Size Approximately 1.6cm2 (0.25in2)

■ Top Plate: Magnetic Stainless Steel, 5mm(3/16") Thick, Brush Finished

■ Bottom Plate: Magnetic Stainless Steel,5mm (3/16") Thick

■ Sides: Black Laminated Steel

■ Hole Spacing: • Imperial: 1/4"-20 on 1" Centers • Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers


■ Maximum Screw Depth: 16mm (5/8")From Breadboard Surface

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PBI51502 $ 646.00 £ 407.00 € 600,80 ¥ 6,169.30 600 x 300 x 60mm 55lbs/25kgPBI51505 $ 792.20 £ 499.10 € 736,70 ¥ 7,565.50 600 x 600 x 60mm 97lbs/44kgPBI51509 $ 1,645.60 £ 1,036.70 € 1.530,40 ¥ 15,715.50 1800 x 600 x 60mm 271lbs/123kgPBI51510 $ 986.00 £ 621.20 € 917,00 ¥ 9,416.30 750 x 750 x 60mm 143lbs/65kgPBI51506 $ 1,011.50 £ 637.20 € 940,70 ¥ 9,659.80 900 x 600 x 60mm 141lbs/64kgPBI51511 $ 1,300.50 £ 819.30 € 1.209,50 ¥ 12,419.80 900 x 750 x 60mm 172lbs/78kgPBI51512 $ 1,480.70 £ 932.80 € 1.377,10 ¥ 14,140.70 1200 x 750 x 60mm 225lbs/102kgPBI51515 $ 1,565.70 £ 986.40 € 1.456,10 ¥ 14,952.40 1200 x 900 x 60mm 267lbs/121kgPBI51513 $ 1,649.00 £ 1,038.90 € 1.533,60 ¥ 15,748.00 1500 x 750 x 60mm 278lbs/126kgPBI51516 $ 1,790.10 £ 1,127.80 € 1.664,80 ¥ 17,095.50 1500 x 900 x 60mm 328lbs/149kgPBI51523 $ 2,000.90 £ 1,260.60 € 1.860,80 ¥ 19,108.60 1250 x 1250 x 60mm 381lbs/173kgPBI51527 $ 3,243.60 £ 2,043.50 € 3.016,50 ¥ 30,976.40 2500 x 1250 x 60mm 904lbs/410kgPBI51528 $ 714.00 £ 449.80 € 664,00 ¥ 6,818.70 600 x 450 x 60mm 71lbs/32kg

Metric PerformancePlus™ Optical Breadboards, 60mm Thick – Stocked for Immediate Shipment

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Expanded Line ofPOWER AND ENERGY METERS

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PerformancePlus™ Series Optical Breadboards – 4.3" Thick (110mm)PerformancePlus™ Optical Breadboards are designed specificallyfor demanding R&D applications. They combine all the features ofthe Performance™ breadboards but with enhanced damping,increased rigidity, and sealed mounting holes.

■ Triple-Plated StableTop™ Construction Significantly Increases Rigidity

■ Enhanced Damping Improves Dynamic Performance for theMost Critical Laboratory Applications

■ Sealed Mounting Holes Make it Simple to Contain and CleanUp Spills or Retrieve Small Objects

■ Plated Steel Sealing Cups Honeycomb Structure

Specifications■ Flatness: ±0.10mm (0.004") Over Any 0.3m2 Area ■ Thickness: 4.3" (110mm)■ Construction: Triple-Plated, Double Honeycomb-Core,

Athermalized Design with Matching Plate Materials for Maximum Thermal Stability

■ Main Core: High-Density Plated Steel Honeycomb ■ Intermediate Core: Plated Steel Sealing Cup Honeycomb

Structure, 13mm (0.15") Thick; Cell Size Approximately1.6cm2 (0.25in2)

■ Top Plate: Magnetic Stainless Steel, 5mm (3/16") Thick,Brush Finished

■ Bottom Plate: Magnetic Stainless Steel, 5mm (3/16") Thick■ Sides: Black Laminated Steel

■ Damping: Enhanced ■ Mounting Hole:

• Imperial: 1/4"-20 on 1" Centers • Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers


■ Maximum Screw Depth: 16mm (5/8") From Breadboard Surface


PBI12110 $ 1,018.30 £ 641.50 € 947,00 ¥ 9,724.80 2.5' x 2.5' x 4.3" 181lbs/82kgPBI12112 $ 1,518.10 £ 956.40 € 1.411,80 ¥ 14,497.90 4' x 2.5' x 4.3" 281lbs/127kgPBI12115 $ 1,677.90 £ 1,057.10 € 1.560,40 ¥ 16,023.90 4' x 3' x 4.3" 327lbs/148kgPBI12113 $ 1,691.50 £ 1,065.60 € 1.573,10 ¥ 16,153.80 5' x 2.5' x 4.3" 338lbs/153kgPBI12109 $ 1,718.70 £ 1,082.80 € 1.598,40 ¥ 16,413.60 6' x 2' x 4.3" 338lbs/153kgPBI12117 $ 2,210.00 £ 1,392.30 € 2.055,30 ¥ 21,105.50 6' x 3' x 4.3" 477lbs/216kg


PerformancePlus™ Optical Breadboards, 4.3" Thick – Call for Lead Time


PBI52510 $ 1,018.30 £ 641.50 € 947,00 ¥ 9,724.80 750 x 750 x 110mm 181lbs/82kgPBI52506 $ 1,128.80 £ 711.10 € 1.049,80 ¥ 10,780.00 900 x 600 x 110mm 181lbs/82kgPBI52511 $ 1,334.50 £ 840.70 € 1.241,10 ¥ 12,744.50 900 x 750 x 110mm 216lbs/98kgPBI52507 $ 1,286.90 £ 810.70 € 1.196,80 ¥ 12,289.90 1200 x 600 x 110mm 231lbs/105kgPBI52512 $ 1,518.10 £ 956.40 € 1.411,80 ¥ 14,497.90 1200 x 750 x 110mm 280lbs/127kgPBI52523 $ 2,119.90 £ 1,335.50 € 1.971,50 ¥ 20,245.00 1250 x 1250 x 110mm 463lbs/210kgPBI52517 $ 2,210.00 £ 1,392.30 € 2.055,30 ¥ 21,105.50 1800 x 900 x 110mm 419lbs/190kgPBI52525 $ 2,747.20 £ 1,730.70 € 2.554,90 ¥ 26,235.80 1800 x 1250 x 110mm 650lbs/295kg


PerformancePlus™ Optical Breadboards, 110nm Thick – Call for Lead Time

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PBI52515 $ 1,677.90 £ 1,057.10 € 1.560,40 ¥ 16,023.90 1200 x 900 x 110mm 326lbs/148kgPBI52513 $ 1,691.50 £ 1,065.60 € 1.573,10 ¥ 16,153.80 1500 x 750 x 110mm 337lbs/153kgPBI52516 $ 1,876.80 £ 1,182.40 € 1.745,40 ¥ 17,923.40 1500 x 900 x 110mm 397lbs/180kg

Metric PerformancePlus™ Optical Breadboards, 110mm Thick – Stocked for Immediate Shipment


Continuously Tunable, External Cavity, Diode Lasers

For More Information on Our Tunable Laser SourcesSee Pages 534-549

INTUNCustom Wavelengths Available:780–1100nm and 1200–1650nm

Scan Features Due to the PatentedInductive Motor Design■ Fast■ Linear■ Repeatable■ Mode-Hop Free

Benchtop Model:■ 5-20mW of Power (Model Dependent)■ 120kHz Spectral Line Width (typ.)■ Patented Inductive Scanning Motor■ Compatible with SM1 and 30mm Cage Systems■ Available with Fiber Coupled Output (–SM or –PM)■ Digital RS-232 (-B) or Analog (-T) Control Interface

INTUN™ SeriesTunable LaserTL1550-T

PICOD-SM

OEM Model:■ Output Power >5dBm Across Tuning Range■ 150kHz Spectral Line Width (max.)■ Patented Inductive Scanning Motor■ PM or SM Fiber Output■ Compact Size (49 x 93 x 273mm)

700 750 800 850 900 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 1450 1500 1550 1600 1650

INTUN(TL780-B)(TL780-T)


PICO D(PICOD-1300-SM)(PICOD-1300-PM)




(TL1300-B-SM)(TL1300-T-SM)(TL1300-B-PM)(TL1300-T-PM)


(TL1550-B-SM)(TL1550-T-SM)(TL1550-B-PM)(TL1550-T-PM)




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Breadboards Without Mounting Holes

Specifications■ Flatness: ±0.13mm (±0.005") over any 0.3m2

■ Thickness: 60mm (2.4") ■ Construction: Double Plate, Single

Honeycomb Core, Athermalized Design■ Core: High-Density, Double-Plated Steel

Honeycomb

■ Top and Bottom Plates: Magnetic StainlessSteel, 5mm (3/6") Thick, Matched Materialsfor Athermalized Design

■ Damping: Proprietary Broadband Damping ■ Sides: Black Laminated Steel■ Top Plate Finish: Brushed Steel

Features■ Design for Excellent Thermal Stability■ Low Deflection Under Load■ Plated Steel Honeycomb Core Provides Both Static and Dynamic Rigidity■ Magnetic Stainless Steel Top and Bottom Plate■ Excellent Surface Flatness, Using a Single Material and a Unique Thermal Bonding Process

Thorlabs' Performance™ Optical Breadboards providehigh performance at an economical price. These60mm (2.4") thick optical breadboardsoffer the same constructiontechniques as our standardPerformance Series range, butwithout drilled holes in the top plate.They provide high stiffness and standard damping, makingthem an ideal solution for microscopy applications.

ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION WEIGHT

PBH51506/NH $ 628.30 £ 395.80 € 584,30 ¥ 6,000.30 Breadboard, No Holes – 900 x 600 x 60mm 119lbs/54kgPBH51510/NH $ 635.10 £ 400.10 € 590,60 ¥ 6,065.20 Breadboard, No Holes – 750 x 750 x 60mm 123lbs/56kgPBH51511/NH $ 822.80 £ 518.40 € 765,20 ¥ 7,857.70 Breadboard, No Holes – 900 x 750 x 60mm 148lbs/67kgPBH51512/NH $ 911.20 £ 574.10 € 847,40 ¥ 8,702.00 Breadboard, No Holes – 1200 x 750 x 60mm 194lbs/88kgPBH51514/NH $ 832.30 £ 524.30 € 774,00 ¥ 7,948.50 Breadboard, No Holes – 900 x 900 x 60mm 174lbs/79kgPBH51515/NH $ 983.30 £ 619.50 € 914,50 ¥ 9,390.50 Breadboard, No Holes – 1200 x 900 x 60mm 231lbs/105kg

Metric Performance Series Breadboards, No Holes – Stocked in Europe for Immediate Delivery

ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION WEIGHT

PBH11106/NH $ 620.20 £ 390.70 € 576,80 ¥ 5,922.90 Breadboard, No Holes – 3' x 2' x 2.4" 114lbs/52kgPBH11110/NH $ 635.10 £ 400.10 € 590,60 ¥ 6,065.20 Breadboard, No Holes – 2.5' x 2.5' x 2.4" 123lbs/56kgPBH11111/NH $ 836.40 £ 526.90 € 777,90 ¥ 7,987.60 Breadboard, No Holes – 3' x 2.5' x 2.4" 148lbs/67kgPBH11112/NH $ 954.70 £ 601.50 € 887,90 ¥ 9,117.40 Breadboard, No Holes – 4' x 2.5' x 2.4" 194lbs/88kgPBH11114/NH $ 833.70 £ 525.20 € 775,30 ¥ 7,961.80 Breadboard, No Holes – 3' x 3' x 2.4" 174lbs/79kgPBH11115/NH $ 986.00 £ 621.20 € 917,00 ¥ 9,416.30 Breadboard, No Holes – 4' x 3' x 2.4" 231lbs/105kg

Imperial Performance Series Breadboards, No Holes – Stocked in USA for Immediate Delivery

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See Our MicroscopySection

Ideal for applications in which vibrationisolation is not a critical factor.

■ Load Capacity: 700kg (1,545lbs)■ Height Adjustment Range:



See Page 34See Page 625Isolation System

Rigid SupportFrames

IsoPlate BenchtopPassive IsolationSystem




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Breadboard Accessories – Variable Height Posts

Leveling PostsThe height of an optical breadboard can be adjusted simply by turning anadjustment ring on each leveling post.

■ A Locking Ring is Provided to Lock the Device Into Position■ Leveling Posts are Made From Stainless Steel and are Supplied Individually

Leveling PostsITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

BLP01 $ 90.60 £ 57.10 € 84,30 ¥ 865.20 1/4"-20 Leveling PostBLP01/M $ 90.60 £ 57.10 € 84,30 ¥ 865.20 M6 Metric Leveling PostPF175 $ 16.80 £ 10.60 € 15,60 ¥ 160.40 P-Series Clamping Fork

PF175

P1.5PB4

(Adds 0.24"to the Height)

PB4

ITEM# METRIC ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

P1.5 P30/M $ 21.60 £ 13.60 € 20,10 ¥ 206.30 1.5" (30mm) Fixed Standoff PostP2 P50/M $ 25.80 £ 16.30 € 24,00 ¥ 246.40 2" (50mm) Fixed Standoff PostP3 P75/M $ 31.90 £ 20.10 € 29,70 ¥ 304.60 3" (75mm) Fixed Standoff PostP4 P100/M $ 37.10 £ 23.40 € 34,50 ¥ 354.30 4" (100mm) Fixed Standoff PostP5 P125/M $ 43.30 £ 27.30 € 40,30 ¥ 413.50 5" (125mm) Fixed Standoff PostP6 P150/M $ 47.40 £ 29.90 € 44,10 ¥ 452.70 6" (150mm)Fixed Standoff PostP8 P200/M $ 53.60 £ 33.80 € 49,80 ¥ 511.90 8" (200mm) Fixed Standoff PostP10 P250/M $ 59.70 £ 37.60 € 55,50 ¥ 570.10 10" (250mm) Fixed Standoff PostP14 P350/M $ 76.20 £ 48.00 € 70,90 ¥ 727.70 14" (350mm) Fixed Standoff PostPB4 PB4/M $ 12.40 £ 7.80 € 11,50 ¥ 118.40 P-Series Pedestal BasePF175 PF175 $ 16.80 £ 10.60 € 15,60 ¥ 160.40 P-Series Clamping Fork

Fixed Standoff Posts

Standoff Posts

Standoff posts provide a simple way to mount Thorlabs' breadboardsabove optical tables.

■ Standoff Posts are Made From Stainless Steel■ PB4 Pedestal Base Adds 0.24" to the Overall Height of the Post■ Ø1.5" (38mm)■ 1/4"-20 (M6) Tap (Both Ends)

BLP01Supplied IndividuallyBreadboard Sold Separately

COMPATIBLEWITH PF175CLAMPING FORK

Maximum Load per Post: 500lbs

Breadboards Sold SeparatelySee Pages 15-28

PF175 Sold Separately See Price BoxBelow



Features■ Easily Lift Breadboards

From ScienceDesks andWork Frames

■ Supplied With AllNecessary Fixings

■ Compatible With AllOur Breadboards, BothImperial and Metric

Specifications■ Each Handle Safety Rated to Carry

250kg (550lbs)■ Material: Glass Fiber-Reinforced

Polyamide (PA) Technopolymer■ Resistant to Solvents, Oils, Greases,

and Other Chemical Agents■ Color: RAL 9005 Black, Matte Finish■ Distance Between Mounting Holes:

150mm (6" )

Breadboard Lifting Handles

Sorbothane Sheets


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Adjustable Breadboard Feet

Breadboard Mounting Foot

These Breadboard feet can be used to stabilize any of our aluminum orstainless steel breadboards. They provide ±3mm (±0.120in) of vertical heightadjustment to allow the breadboard to be leveled using a novel pivot designthat compensates for uneven work surfaces. One foot is mounted under eachcorner to help reduce vibration. They are sold individuallyand are supplied with all necessary fixings.


BMF1 BMF1/M $ 6.12 £ 3.90 € 5,70 ¥ 58.40 Breadboard Mounting Foot, 1 Piece Only

Breadboard Lifting Handles

These handles enable breadboards to be lifted and transported easily. The glassfiber-reinforced polymer handle is safety rated to carry 250kg (550lbs). Eachhandle has two mounting holes that are used to bolt the handles to thebreadboard and is supplied with all fixing screws. For larger breadboards, onehandle at each corner is recommended.

This pliable Sorbothane Sheet is ideal for isolating mechanical noise orvibrations. This substrate absorbs up to 95.5% of impact energy

and then reforms to its original shape. The 1/4" or 1/8"thick sheets can be placed under your

breadboard in single or stacked layers tocounter the effects of uneven worksurfaces or to isolate your breadboard

from vibrations. For objects over 5lbs, the 1/4"thick sheets are recommended. The Sorbothane sheet may be

hand-cut, die-cut, or kiss-cut to suit your applications.


BBH1 BBH1/M $ 16.95 £ 10.70 € 15,80 ¥ 161.90 Breadboard Lifting Handles (Set of 2)

Features■ 12" x 12" Sheet Size With 1/4" or 1/8"

Thickness■ Easy to Cut and Shape for Multiple Uses■ Hardness 70 Durometer (Type A)■ Absorbs Up to 95.5% of Impact Energy■ Can be Used as Vibration Isolation

Material■ Ideal for Use With Our MB Series

Aluminum Breadboards

Features■ ±3mm (±0.120") Vertical Height Adjustment for Easy Leveling■ Pivoting Foot for Uneven Surfaces■ Helps to Reduce Shock and Vibration

Sorbothane SheetsITEM $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

SB12A $ 25.00 £ 15.80 € 23,30 ¥ 238.80 Sorbothane Sheet, 12" x 12" x 1/8", 70 DurometerSB12B $ 49.00 £ 30.90 € 45,60 ¥ 468.00 Sorbothane Sheet, 12" x 12" x 1/4", 70 Durometer

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14" x 18" Instrumentation Shelf

Kinematic Breadboard Seats■ 3 Radial V-Groove Kinematic Design ■ Build Your Own Kinematic Base System

From Our Breadboards ■ Magnetically Coupled With High Strength

Rare-Earth Magnets ■ 1/4"-20 (M6) on 1" (25mm) Centers Turns

Any Breadboard Into a Kinematic Base ■ Slotted Design Allows the 3 V-Grooves

to be Aligned to a Common Center forGreatest Stability

■ Universal DesignMetric andImperialCompatibility

The KBS98 Kinematic Breadboard Seats can be used to convert any breadboardinto a kinematic platform that can be removed and replaced with a high degree of accuracy. Two of the three seats of each set (top and bottom) have elongated slots to allow the seats to all point to a common center in the middle of the breadboard.

ITEM $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

KBS98 $ 133.10 £ 83.90 € 123,80 ¥ 1,271.10 Set of Kinematic Breadboard Seats

BottomView

Design Allows Easy Rotation AfterAssembly


RDF1 $ 5.00 £ 3.20 € 4,70 ¥ 47.80.80 Rubber Damping Feet, set of 4

Rubber Damping Feet

14" x 18" Instrumentation Shelf

Rubber Damping Feet■ Accepts M6 or 1/4-20 Socket Head Cap Screws (Not Included) ■ Helps to Reduce Shock and Vibration ■ Useful for Uneven Surfaces ■ 1.0" Diameter Helps Displace Heavy Loads

These Rubber Damping Feet are useful to help stabilize your aluminumbreadboards. Mount one under each corner to help reduce vibrations and tocompensate for uneven work table surfaces. They accept either metric or imperialsocket head cap screws found in HW-KIT2 and HW-KIT2/M hardware kits (see page 107).

The S1418 instrumentation shelf attaches directlyto a P-Series post (sold separately on page 92).The plate can be rotated via an access hole in thetop surface after it has been assembled. For largeuneven loads, four corner mounting holes areprovided. These holes can be used with ourØ1/2" posts and post holders (see page 79).

■ Large 14" x 18" x 1/4" Heavy Duty Platform ■ Design Allows Easy Rotation After Assembly


S1418 S1418/M $ 80.30 £ 50.60 € 74,70 ¥ 766.90 14" x 18" Instrumentation Shelf

RDF1

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Custom Breadboardsand TablesCustom CapabilitiesThorlabs provides extensive capabilities forcustom designing optical tables. Contact usearly in your optical table developmentprogram, and our product specialists will assistyou with custom design requirements, assuringan optimal, cost-effective solution. If yourapplication requires a size, shape, orconfiguration not shown in our catalog,Thorlabs can build it for you!See page 60 for moreinformation or call andspeak with one of ourlocal Technical SupportSpecialists, and they will helpyou to order a custom table orbreadboard.

■ Lasers and Accessory Shelf Mounting Holes■ Laser Port(s) – One or Two Laser Ports May be Ordered■ Black Top Surface Finish■ Tabletop With a Completely Undrilled Top Surface■ Fully Welded Brush-Finished Stainless Steel Top, Side,

and Bottom Plates for Demanding CleanroomApplications

■ Nonmagnetic Stainless Steel Top, Intermediate, andBottom Plates

■ Aluminum Top, Intermediate, and Bottom Plates■ Lightweight Aluminum Honeycomb Core

Optional Features Available!

See Page 33for isolation and support options

for optical breadboards.

See Page 60for more information on

custom breadboards and tables.

Innovative ideas to help you get results.

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Thorlabs' line of breadboard and small table supports are available with a choice of active,passive, or rigid isolation supports to meet specific needs and budget requirements. The basic workstation configuration includes a breadboard working surface and a supportsystem. The working height is nominally 790mm (31") for 60mm (2.4") thick tops, and840mm (33") for 110mm (4.3") thick tops. The frame utilizes a welded frame that isshipped fully assembled. It is rigid and provides a firm, stable work surface. The frame isfinished with a high-durability, matte black polyurethane paint. All workstations areprovided with a set of four leveling feet. Each leveling foot is threaded to enable fineheight adjustment and accurate alignment. This eliminates the possibility of impairedisolation performance due to non-level floors. The leveling feet incorporate a lock nut toensure that the adjustment is fixed. Casters (optional) are located beneath each leg toallow for easy movement of the workstation.

Rigid Frames Passive Isolation Frames Active Isolation Frames

(see page 34 and 38) (see page 35-36) (see page 35-36) (see page 37) (see page 37)Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal

Resonant Frequency

Non-Isolating <3.5Hz <3.5Hz <1.6Hz 1.2Hz

Transmissibility (at Resonance)

Non-Isolating <9dB <9dB <6dB <8dB

Transmissibility (at 10 Hz)

Non-Isolating <0.2dB (>80%) <0.2dB (>80%) <0.03dB (>97%) <0.03dB (>97%)

Isolation Type Non-Isolating Passive Active

Load Capacity 700kg (1545lbs) 45-180kg (100-400lbs) Standard 700kg (1,545lbs)135-540kg (300-1,090lbs) Heavy Duty

Selecting a WorkstationA complete workstation is comprised of aworkstation frame and breadboard. To select aworkstation, choose the required isolation andload parameters from the table below, then go tothe individual page to select the height and size.Select the appropriate breadboard found in theBreadboard Section on pages 15-28.

Performance™ & PerformancePlus™Series Optical BreadboardsSee Pages 18-32

Expanding The Line

Rigid Support FramesSee Pages 34 and 38

Passive IsolationSupport FramesSee Pages 35-36

Active IsolationSupport FramesSee Pages 37

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This series of rigid frames isdesigned to provide a low costsolution for supporting opticalbreadboards in a laboratory orproduction environment and is ideal for applications where vibration isolation is not a critical factor.

Features■ Support Frames Accommodate

Breadboard Sizes as Large as 1.25 x 2.5m (4' x 8')

■ Solid, All Steel Construction■ Manually Leveling Pads to

Compensate for Uneven Floors■ Set of Casters Available

(Part Number PWA061)

Breadboard Support Frames – Rigid

Specifications■ Load Capacity: 700kg (1,545lbs)■ Height Adjustment Range:

• Leveling Pads: ±0.375" (±9.5mm)• Leveling Feet: ±0.2" (±5mm)

■ Finish: Black Paint

Rigid Support Frame


PFL52501 $ 1,094.80 £ 689.70 € 1.018,20 ¥ 10,455.30 750 x 750mm, (2.5' x 2.5')PFL52510 $ 1,094.80 £ 689.70 € 1.018,20 ¥ 10,455.30 900 x 600mm, (5' x 4')PFL52502 $ 1,101.60 £ 694.00 € 1.024,50 ¥ 10,520.30 900 x 750mm, (3' x 2.5')PFL52505 $ 1,108.40 £ 698.30 € 1.030,80 ¥ 10,585.20 900 x 900mm, (3' x 3')PFL52511 $ 1,098.40 £ 692.00 € 1.021,50 ¥ 10,489.70 1200 x 600mm, (5' x 4')PFL52503 $ 1,113.50 £ 701.50 € 1.035,60 ¥ 10,633.90 1200 x 750mm, (4' x 2.5')PFL52506 $ 1,123.70 £ 707.90 € 1.045,00 ¥ 10,731.30 1200 x 900mm, (4' x 3')PFL52508 $ 1,150.90 £ 725.10 € 1.070,30 ¥ 10,991.10 1200 x 1200mm, (4' x 4')PFL52504 $ 1,122.00 £ 706.90 € 1.043,50 ¥ 10,715.10 1500 x 750mm, (5' x 2.5')PFL52507 $ 1,132.20 £ 713.30 € 1.052,90 ¥ 10,812.50 1500 x 900mm, (5' x 3')PFL52509 $ 1,159.40 £ 730.40 € 1.078,20 ¥ 11,072.30 1500 x 1200mm, (5' x 4')


PWA061 $ 112.20 £ 70.70 € 104,30 ¥ 1,071.50 Set of 4 Casters

Rigid Support Frames, 800mm Height

Set of Casters

Rigid Support Frames, 700mm Height

*Please contact your local sales office for a quotation including shipping.

Metric and Imperial Compatible


PFL51501 $ 1,084.60 £ 683.30 € 1.008,70 ¥ 10,357.90 750 x 750mm (2.5' x 2.5')PFL51510 $ 1,084.80 £ 683.40 € 1.008,90 ¥ 10,359.80 900 x 600mm (3' x 2')PFL51502 $ 1,091.40 £ 687.60 € 1.015,00 ¥ 10,422.90 900 x 750mm (3' x 2.5')PFL51505 $ 1,098.20 £ 691.90 € 1.021,30 ¥ 10,487.80 900 x 900mm (3' x 3')PFL51511 $ 1,098.40 £ 692.00 € 1.021,50 ¥ 10,489.70 1200 x 600mm (4' x 2')PFL51503 $ 1,103.30 £ 695.10 € 1.026,10 ¥ 10,536.50 1200 x 750mm (4' x 2.5')PFL51506 $ 1,113.50 £ 701.50 € 1.035,60 ¥ 10,633.90 1200 x 900mm (4' x 3')PFL51508 $ 1,140.70 £ 718.60 € 1.060,90 ¥ 10,893.70 1200 x 1200mm (4' x 4')PFL51504 $ 1,111.80 £ 700.40 € 1.034,00 ¥ 10,617.70 1500 x 750mm (5' x 2.5')PFL51507 $ 1,122.00 £ 706.90 € 1.043,50 ¥ 10,715.10 1500 x 900mm (5' x 3')PFL51509 $ 1,149.20 £ 724.00 € 1.068,80 ¥ 10,974.90 1500 x 1200mm (5' x 4')

See Page 170

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Vertical Transmissibility of Passive Isolation


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Workstation – Passive Isolation (700mm Tall)Our passive isolation system incorporates four independent airmounts, each manually leveled, for general applicationsrequiring isolation from low frequency vibrations. Theseisolators do not require a constant source of air. Passiveisolation is particularly effective for instruments with a highcenter of gravity, providing the stability and stiffness requiredto result in rapid attenuation of vibrational disturbances.Select a passive system if your application would benefit froma high degree of vibration isolation. For loads of 45 – 180kg,the standard system is the most cost effective solution. If theweight of your application and breadboard exceeds 180kg,choose the heavy duty variant. Custom sizes are available bycontacting Tech Support.


Specifications■ Load Capacity:

• Standard: 45-180kg (100-400lbs)• Heavy Duty: 135-540kg (300-1,090lbs)

■ Air Connection: Schrader Valve ■ Air Pressure Required: 415kPa (60psi) Maximum■ Height: 700mm (28")■ Height Adjustment Range: Leveling Feet ±10mm (0.4")■ Finish: Black Paint

Resonant Frequency Transmissibility (Isolation Efficiency)

Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal

<3.5Hz <3.5Hz<14dB at resonance <9dB at resonance

<0.2dB (>80%) at 10Hz <0.2dB (>80%) at 10Hz

*Note: Measured supporting a 1.25m x 2.5m x 210mm (4' x 8' x 8.3") table.

Vibration Isolation Data


PFH51509 $ 1,944.80 £ 1,225.20 € 1.808,70 ¥ 18,572.80 700mm (27.5") HD Passive Support Frame 750 x 750mm (2.5' x 2.5')PFH51505 $ 1,961.80 £ 1,235.90 € 1.824,50 ¥ 18,735.20 700mm (27.5") HD Passive Support Frame 900 x 750mm (3' x 2.5')PFH51506 $ 1,978.80 £ 1,246.60 € 1.840,30 ¥ 18,897.50 700mm (27.5") HD Passive Support Frame 900 x 900mm (3' x 3')PFH51508 $ 1,987.30 £ 1,252.00 € 1.848,20 ¥ 18,978.70 700mm (27.5") HD Passive Support Frame 1200 x 750mm (4' x 2.5')PFH51507 $ 1,995.80 £ 1,257.40 € 1.856,10 ¥ 19,059.90 700mm (27.5") HD Passive Support Frame 1200 x 900mm (4' x 3')PFH51503 $ 2,063.80 £ 1,300.20 € 1.919,30 ¥ 19,709.30 700mm (27.5") HD Passive Support Frame 1200 x 1200mm (4' x 4')PFH51501 $ 2,012.80 £ 1,268.10 € 1.871,90 ¥ 19,222.20 700mm (27.5") HD Passive Support Frame 1500 x 750mm (5' x 2.5')PFH51502 $ 2,029.80 £ 1,278.80 € 1.887,70 ¥ 19,384.60 700mm (27.5") HD Passive Support Frame 1500 x 900mm (5' x 3')PFH51504 $ 2,080.80 £ 1,310.90 € 1.935,10 ¥ 19,871.60 700mm (27.5") HD Passive Support Frame 1500 x 1200mm (5' x 4')

Heavy Duty Passive Isolating Support Frames 700mm Height – Call for Lead Time

Standard Passive Isolating Support Frames 700mm Height – Call for Lead TimeITEM $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

PFP51509 $ 1,893.80 £ 1,193.10 € 1.761,20 ¥ 18,085.80 700mm (27.5") SD Passive Support Frame 750 x 750mm (2.5' x 2.5')PFP51505 $ 1,910.80 £ 1,203.80 € 1.777,00 ¥ 18,248.10 700mm (27.5") SD Passive Support Frame 900 x 750mm (3' x 2.5')PFP51506 $ 1,927.80 £ 1,214.50 € 1.792,90 ¥ 18,410.50 700mm (27.5") SD Passive Support Frame 900 x 900mm (3' x 3')PFP51508 $ 1,936.30 £ 1,219.90 € 1.800,80 ¥ 18,491.70 700mm (27.5") SD Passive Support Frame 1200 x 750mm (4' x 2.5')PFP51507 $ 1,944.80 £ 1,225.20 € 1.808,70 ¥ 18,572.80 700mm (27.5") SD Passive Support Frame 1200 x 900mm (4' x 3')PFP51503 $ 2,012.80 £ 1,268.10 € 1.871,90 ¥ 19,222.20 700mm (27.5") SD Passive Support Frame 1200 x 1200mm (4' x 4')PFP51501 $ 1,961.80 £ 1,235.90 € 1.824,50 ¥ 18,735.20 700mm (27.5") SD Passive Support Frame 1500 x 750mm (5' x 2.5')PFP51502 $ 1,978.80 £ 1,246.60 € 1.840,30 ¥ 18,897.50 700mm (27.5") SD Passive Support Frame 1500 x 900mm (5' x 3')PFP51504 $ 2,029.80 £ 1,278.80 € 1.887,70 ¥ 19,384.60 700mm (27.5") SD Passive Support Frame 1500 x 1200mm (5' x 4')

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PFH52509 $ 1,955.00 £ 1,231.70 € 1.818,20 ¥ 18,670.30 800mm (31.5") HD Passive Support Frame 750 x 750mm (2.5' x 2.5')PFH52505 $ 1,972.00 £ 1,242.40 € 1.834,00 ¥ 18,832.60 800mm (31.5") HD Passive Support Frame 900 x 750mm (3' x 2.5')PFH52506 $ 1,989.00 £ 1,253.10 € 1.849,80 ¥ 18,995.00 800mm (31.5") HD Passive Support Frame 900 x 900mm (3' x 3')PFH52508 $ 1,997.50 £ 1,258.40 € 1.857,70 ¥ 19,076.10 800mm (31.5") HD Passive Support Frame 1200 x 750mm (4' x 2.5')PFH52507 $ 2,006.00 £ 1,263.80 € 1.865,60 ¥ 19,157.30 800mm (31.5") HD Passive Support Frame 1200 x 900mm (4' x 3')PFH52503 $ 2,074.00 £ 1,306.60 € 1.928,80 ¥ 19,806.70 800mm (31.5") HD Passive Support Frame 1200 x 1200mm (4' x 4')PFH52501 $ 2,023.00 £ 1,274.50 € 1.881,40 ¥ 19,319.70 800mm (31.5") HD Passive Support Frame 1500 x 750mm (5' x 2.5')PFH52502 $ 2,040.00 £ 1,285.20 € 1.897,20 ¥ 19,482.00 800mm (31.5") HD Passive Support Frame 1500 x 900mm (5' x 3')PFH52504 $ 2,091.00 £ 1,317.30 € 1.944,60 ¥ 19,969.10 800mm (31.5") HD Passive Support Frame 1500 x 1200mm (5' x 4')

Heavy Duty Passive Isolating Support Frames 800mm Height – Call for Lead Time

Standard Passive Isolating Support Frames 800mm Height – Call for Lead TimeITEM $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

PFP52509 $ 1,904.00 £ 1,199.50 € 1.770,70 ¥ 18,183.20 800mm (31.5") SD Passive Support Frame 750 x 750mm (2.5' x 2.5')PFP52505 $ 1,921.00 £ 1,210.20 € 1.786,50 ¥ 18,345.60 800mm (31.5") SD Passive Support Frame 900 x 750mm (3' x 2.5')PFP52506 $ 1,938.00 £ 1,220.90 € 1.802,30 ¥ 18,507.90 800mm (31.5") SD Passive Support Frame 900 x 900mm (3' x 3')PFP52508 $ 1,946.50 £ 1,226.30 € 1.810,20 ¥ 18,589.10 800mm (31.5") SD Passive Support Frame 1200 x 750mm (4' x 2.5')PFP52507 $ 1,955.00 £ 1,231.70 € 1.818,20 ¥ 18,670.30 800mm (31.5") SD Passive Support Frame 1200 x 900mm (4' x 3')PFP52503 $ 2,023.00 £ 1,274.50 € 1.881,40 ¥ 19,319.70 800mm (31.5") SD Passive Support Frame 1200 x 1200mm (4' x 4')PFP52501 $ 1,972.00 £ 1,242.40 € 1.834,00 ¥ 18,832.60 800mm (31.5") SD Passive Support Frame 1500 x 750mm (5' x 2.5')PFP52502 $ 1,989.00 £ 1,253.10 € 1.849,80 ¥ 18,995.00 800mm (31.5") SD Passive Support Frame 1500 x 900mm (5' x 3')PFP52504 $ 2,040.00 £ 1,285.20 € 1.897,20 ¥ 19,482.00 800mm (31.5") SD Passive Support Frame 1500 x 1200mm (5' x 4')


Vertical Transmissibility of Passive Isolation

Our passive isolation system incorporates four independentair mounts, each manually leveled, for general applicationsrequiring isolation from low frequency vibrations. Theseisolators do not require a constant source of air. Passiveisolation is particularly effective for instruments with a highcenter of gravity, providing the stability and stiffness requiredto result in rapid attenuation of vibrational disturbances.Select a passive system if your application would benefitfrom a high degree of vibration isolation. For loads of 45 –180kg, the standard system is the most cost effectivesolution. If the weight of your application and breadboardexceeds 180kg, choose the heavy duty variant. Custom sizesare available by contacting Tech Support.


Specifications■ Load Capacity:

• Standard: 45-180kg (100-400lbs)• Heavy Duty: 135-540kg (300-1,090lbs)

■ Air Connection: Schrader Valve ■ Air Pressure Required: 415kPa (60psi) Maximum■ Height: 800mm (32")■ Height Adjustment Range: Leveling Feet ±10mm

(0.4")■ Finish: Black Paint



<3.5Hz <3.5Hz<14dB at Resonance <9dB at Resonance

<0.2dB (>80%) at 10Hz <0.2dB (>80%) at 10Hz

*Note: Measured supporting a 1.25m x 2.5m x 210mm (4' x 8' x 8.3") table.

Passive Vibration Isolation Data

Tables and breadboards for use with the passiveworkframes are available. See pages 18-32.

See Page 974

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Workstation– Active Isolation (700mm/800mm Height Self-Leveling)

Vertical Transmissibility ofThorlabs' Workframes –Active Self-Leveling Isolation

Specifications■ Load Capacity: 700kg (1,545lbs) ■ Air Pressure Required: 690kPa (100psi) Maximum ■ Height: 800mm (32")1

■ Height Adjustment Range:• Isolators: ±6mm (0.25")• Leveling Feet: ±10mm (0.4")

■ Self Leveling Repeatability: ±0.25mm (0.010")■ Finish: Black Paint1700mm (28") available upon request.



<13dB at Resonance <8dB at Resonance<1.6Hz <1.2Hz <0.13dB (>87%) at 5 Hz <0.03dB (>97%) at 5 Hz

<0.03dB (>97%) at 10 Hz <0.03dB (>97%) at 10 Hz*Performance values were measured using a 1.25m x 2.5m x 310mm (4 ft x 8 ft x 8.3") table.Lighter tables or loads will have a higher vertical resonant frequency, lower transmissibility atresonance, and higher transmissibility at 10Hz.

Active Self Leveling Vibration Isolation Data

ITEM $ £ € RMB HEIGHT DESCRIPTION

PFA52509 $ 2,550.00 £ 1,606.50 € 2.371,50 ¥ 24,352.50 800mm (31.5") 750 x 750mm, (2.5' x 2.5')PFA52505 $ 2,567.00 £ 1,617.20 € 2.387,30 ¥ 24,514.90 800mm (31.5") 750 x 900mm, (2.5' x 3')PFA52508 $ 2,584.00 £ 1,627.90 € 2.403,10 ¥ 24,677.20 800mm (31.5") 750 x 1200mm, (2.5' x 4')PFA52501 $ 2,584.00 £ 1,627.90 € 2.403,10 ¥ 24,677.20 800mm (31.5") 750 x 1500mm, (2.5' x 5')PFA52506 $ 2,584.00 £ 1,627.90 € 2.403,10 ¥ 24,677.20 800mm (31.5") 900 x 900mm, (3' x 3')PFA52507 $ 2,618.00 £ 1,649.30 € 2.434,70 ¥ 25,001.90 800mm (31.5") 900 x 1200mm, (3' x 4')PFA52503 $ 2,669.00 £ 1,681.50 € 2.482,20 ¥ 25,489.00 800mm (31.5") 1200 x 1200mm, (4' x 4')PFA52504 $ 2,686.00 £ 1,692.20 € 2.498,00 ¥ 25,651.30 800mm (31.5") 1200 x 1500mm, (4' x 5')PFA52502 $ 2,618.00 £ 1,649.30 € 2.434,70 ¥ 25,001.90 800mm (31.5") 1500 x 900mm, (5' x 3')

Active Isolating Support Frames 800mm Height – Call for Lead Time

ITEM $ £ € RMB HEIGHT DESCRIPTION

PFA51509 $ 2,539.80 £ 1,600.10 € 2.362,00 ¥ 24,255.10 700mm (27.5") 750 x 750mm (2.5' x 2.5')PFA51505 $ 2,556.80 £ 1,610.80 € 2.377,80 ¥ 24,417.40 700mm (27.5") 900 x 750mm (3' x 2.5')PFA51506 $ 2,573.80 £ 1,621.50 € 2.393,60 ¥ 24,579.80 700mm (27.5") 900 x 900mm (3' x 3')PFA51508 $ 2,573.80 £ 1,621.50 € 2.393,60 ¥ 24,579.80 700mm (27.5") 1200 x 750mm (4' x 2.5')PFA51507 $ 2,607.80 £ 1,642.90 € 2.425,30 ¥ 24,904.50 700mm (27.5") 1200 x 900mm (4' x 3')PFA51503 $ 2,658.80 £ 1,675.00 € 2.472,70 ¥ 25,391.50 700mm (27.5") 1200 x 1200mm (4' x 4')PFA51501 $ 2,573.80 £ 1,621.50 € 2.393,60 ¥ 24,579.80 700mm (27.5") 1500 x 750mm (5' x 2.5')PFA51502 $ 2,607.80 £ 1,642.90 € 2.425,30 ¥ 24,904.50 700mm (27.5") 1500 x 900mm (5' x 3')PFA51504 $ 2,675.80 £ 1,685.80 € 2.488,50 ¥ 25,553.90 700mm (27.5") 1500 x 1200mm (5' x 4')

Active Isolating Support Frames 700mm Height – Call for Lead Time

Thorlabs' active isolation system is designed specifically to maximizevibration isolation for sensitive applications. It features a pneumaticself-leveling design that provides both vertical and horizontal vibrationisolation of the work surface and effectively attenuates low frequencyvibrations. These isolators ensure high instrument resolution andrepeatability. Typical applications include interferometry, cell

injection, non-contact surface measurement, microscopy, and othermotion-sensitive measurements. Select the active workstation if yourapplication would benefit from a self-leveling facility and a highdegree of vibration isolation. Please contact your nearest Thorlabsrepresentative to discuss your options. Custom sizes available bycontacting Tech Support.



Optical breadboards foruse with active

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This breadboard frame is a low-cost solutionthat is designed for use with our MB series solidaluminum breadboards (page 16), as well as ourPBG Series (see page 17). Its lightweightconstruction and included casters allow the userto maneuver the workstation easily to anydesired location. This alternative to rigid framescan be useful in providing an extra work surfaceand support for their breadboard.

These frames are excellent for use with our solidaluminum breadboards or our UltraLight series.For applications with heavier load requirements,please refer to our section on Rigid SupportFrames.

The frame is packaged and shipped flat and iseasy to assemble.

Features■ Accommodates Breadboards From Our

MB Series (Page 16) and PBG Series (Page 17)

■ All Steel Construction■ Casters and Leveling Feet Included■ Shipped Flatpacked ■ Easy to Assemble ■ Compatable With Both Metric and

Imperial Breadboards ■ Sorbothane Pads Provide Damping

Between Table and Frame

Breadboard Support Frames

Specifications■ Load Capacity, Including Breadboard: 200kg (440lbs)■ Working Height: 735mm Plus Height of Breadboard

• Leveling Feet: Included■ Finish: Dark Gray■ Weight:

• PFM51501: 16.5kg• PFM51502: 18.5kg

■ Includes Casters and Leveling Feet

Lightweight, Low Cost Support Frames, 735mm Height



PFM52501 $ 320.00 £ 201.60 € 297.60 ¥ 3,056.00 900 x 600mm (3' x 2')PFM52502 $ 320.00 £ 201.60 € 297.60 ¥ 3,056.00 1200 x 600 mm (4' x 2')

Breadboards Sold SeparatelySee Pages 16-17

200kg Weight Limit IncludesBreadboard and Instrumentation

Custom Breadboards and Tables

Thorlabs provides a custom design service if our extensive selection of optical tablesdoes not meet your needs. Contact our product specialists with your optical tablevision, and we will assist you with your custom design requirements, thus ensuringan optimal, cost-effective solution. If your application requires a size, shape, orconfiguration not shown in our catalog, Thorlabs can build it for you! See page 60 for more information, or call and speak with one of our TechnicalSupport Specialists at your local office, and they will help you to order a customtable or breadboard.

See Page 60for isolation and support options

for optical breadboards.

SeePage 60

for more information oncustom breadboards and tables.

Innovative ideas to help you get results.

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OptionalSlidingStorageDrawer

StorageCabinets SoldSeparately

See Page 868

See Page 68

The Pressure Control Panel allows the passive isolation system to be suppliedfrom a constant air supply such as a gas bottle or compressor.

See Also OurPressure ControlPanel

Features■ Lightweight Aluminium Design ■ Lockable Casters ■ 4 Adjustable Anti-Slip Support Pads ■ Easy-Grip Handle■ Under Storage Tray ■ Optional Drawer■ Load Capacity: 550kg (1,200lbs)■ Height: 870mm (34.3")


POC001 $ 1,122.00 £ 706.90 € 1.043,50 ¥ 10,715.10 3' x 2' x 2.8' (900 x 600 x 870mm) Optics CartPOD001 $ 153.00 £ 96.40 € 142,30 ¥ 1,461.20 Storage Drawer Assembly

Thorlabs' Optics a la Cart is ideal for applications where anexperiment needs to be mobile. The rigid heavy-duty constructionsupports up to 550kg (1,200lbs). The frame has four adjustableleveling mounts, which can support any 600 x 900mm (2'x 3') orlarger breadboard (see pages 18-28). In addition, the height can bevaried +0.75". Four swiveling lockable casters prevent the cart fromundesired movement and allow the cart to be maneuvered through thetight spaces that are typical in crowded labs. The lower section of thecart offers storage space for up to four standard Thorlabs EssentialsKits (see pages 858), instrumentation, etc. In addition the upperportion can be fitted with an optional utility drawer, ideal for storingtools and smaller items such as optics.

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The IsoPlate benchtop passive vibration isolation system provides portability and localized air suspension for small-scale experiments,demonstrations, and vibration-sensitive instrumentation. The breadboard (available separately) sits on four rubber pads. The pneumatic systemhas four inflated cushions, of which two have a coupled air reservoir and the remaining two are independently inflated. This arrangementprovides stable, three-point dynamics to the system.

Air suspension is achieved via three valves on the front panel, which can be inflated by a standard foot pump (PTA126, see page 68).Alternatively, a constant supply can be used via the Pressure Control Panel (see page 68).

Specifications■ Load Capacity: 45-180kg (100-400lbs) ■ Air Pressure Required: 60psi (415kPa) Max ■ Air Connection: Shraeder Valve ■ Inflation Method: Foot Pump or Pressure

Control Panel (See Page 68)

Benchtop Passive Isolation System


PTT300600 $ 875.00 £ 551.30 € 813,80 ¥ 8,356.30 IsoPlate Passive Isolation System 300 x 600 x 90mm (11.8" x 23.6" x 3.5")

PTT600600 $ 950.00 £ 598.50 € 883,50 ¥ 9,072.50 IsoPlate Passive Isolation System600 x 600 x 90mm (23.6" x 23.6" x 3.5")

PTT900600 $ 1,000.00 £ 630.00 € 930,00 ¥ 9,550.00 IsoPlate Passive Isolation System 900 x 600 x 90mm (35.4" x 23.6" x 3.5")

Passive Isolation Mounts

These passive isolation mounts are well suited for use with breadboardsand tables. They will provide passive isolation between the work surfaceor benchtop and the breadboard/table. The air bladder providesisolation, which can be adjusted using the PTA126 foot pump (seepage 68) or our Pressure Control Panel (see page 68).

ITEM THREAD $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION

PWA071 M10 $ 122.40 £ 77.10 € 113,80 ¥ 1,168.90 Normal-Duty Passive Isolation Mount (Each)PWA072 M12 $ 192.10 £ 121.00 € 178,70 ¥ 1,834.60 Heavy-Duty Passive Isolation Mount (Each)

SpecificationsPWA071 ■ Load Capacity: 34-135kg, (75- 297lbs) ■ Air Pressure Required: Max 60psi (415kPa)■ Footprint: 106 x 106mm (4.17" x 4.17") ■ Height: 65mm (2.56")

PWA072 ■ Load Capacity: 69-275kg, (150-606lbs) ■ Air Pressure Required: Max 80psi (550kPa)■ Footprint: 130 x 130mm (5.12" x 5.12") ■ Height: 90mm (3.54")

Features■ Simple, Passive Isolation Mounts for Desktop/Floor Use■ Inflated by Standard Schrader Valve (i.e. Car Tire Valve)■ Rigid Wall Design for Superior Performance and Stability

PWA071

PWA072

*Metric only. Imperial versions available upon request. Please contact your local sales office for a quotation including shipping.



<3.5Hz <3.5Hz<9dB at Resonance <9dB at Resonance

<0.2dB (>80%) at 10Hz <0.2dB (>80%) at 10Hz

*Note: Measured using a 1.25m x 2.5m x 210mm (4' x 8' x 8.3") table.

Vibration Isolation Data

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SELECTING ONE OF OUR OPTICAL TABLES

If you have anyquestions, pleasecontact a Thorlabsapplications engineerat 973-579-7227,or send an e-mail [email protected]

Note: Selection ofactive vibrationisolation offers theadded benefit ofautomatic self-leveling, which isideal when changesin load distributionoccur.

Selecting the proper optical table for your application is important.Let these guidelines assist you in making a proper selection.

PerformanceSeries Ultra Series

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS NOISE STANDARD PERFORMANCE ULTRA VIBRATION ISOLATION OPTIONSENVIRONMENT (PSD) SERIES SERIES SERIES RIGID SUPPORT PASSIVE ACTIVE

(Page 46) (Page 50) (Page 54) (Page 67) (Page 66) (Page 64)

Demanding Applications

• Nanopositioning Quiet (<10-10g2/Hz) ■ ■ ❑ ■

• Submicron Precision • Phase Related: Typical (~10-8 to 10-9 g2/Hz) ■ ■ ■

• Interferometry• Holography

• Single Mode Fiber AlignmentNoisy (<10-7g2/Hz) ❑ ■ ■

General Photonics

• BioimagingQuiet (<10-10g2/Hz) ❑ ■ ■

• Raman Spectroscopy • Micro Positioning

Typical (~10-8 to 10-9 g2/Hz) ❑ ■ ❑ ■ • Micro Machining• Non-Interferometric• Laser Chemistry Noisy (<10-7g2/Hz) ❑ ■ ■

Less Demanding Applications

• Pulse Laser Quiet (<10-10g2/Hz) ■ ■

• General SpectroscopyTypical (~10-8 to 10-9 g2/Hz) ❑ ■ ❑ ■

• Velocimetry

• Multimode Fiber Noisy (<10-7g2/Hz) ■ ■ ❑ ■

Recommended ■ Suitable ❑

Standard Series

SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD SERIES PERFORMANCE SERIES ULTRA SERIES

Dynamic Deflection Coefficient (250lbs) <1.3 x 10-3* <0.7 x 10-3* <0.5 x 10-3*Deflection Under Load 113kg (290lbs) <1.65µm (6.5 x 10-5 in)* <1.5µm (5.9 x 10-5 in)* <1.5µm (5.9 x 10-5 in)*Relative Table Top Motion (max) <0.27nm (10.5 x 10-9 in)* <0.14nm (5.5 x 10-9 in)* <0.10 nm (4 x 10-9 in)*

*Measured on a 4 x 8 ft. x 12.2 inch table with isolator transmissibility T<0.01 above 10Hz environmental vibrations PSD <10-9g2/Hz

When choosing between the three series ofoptical tables (Standard, Performance, andUltra), it is necessary to determine thedesired dimensions, isolation performancespecifications, and options (some custom)required to meet your needs. In addition,each series comes in a Plus version (i.e.StandardPlus, PerformancePlus, andUltraPlus), which is thicker (310mm(12.2") as opposed to 210mm (8.3"), thusleading to a more ideal compliance curve.

Standard/StandardPlus Series:

The Standard Series (see pages 46-47) oftabletops feature a double skin design with asingle honeycomb layer. These tablesprovide a cost-effective choice for generalsurface applications that require a stableworking surface such as multimode fiberoptic setups. The StandardPlus Series (see

pages 48-49) offers all of the same designtechniques and materials as the StandardSeries but offers increased stiffness due tothe increased thickness.

Performance/PerformancePlus Series:

The Performance Series of optical tables (seepages 50-51) features a triple skin designwith two honeycomb layers, resulting inincreased dynamic stiffness when comparedto the Standard Series. This series is ideal forimaging or positioning on the micron scale.The PerformancePlus Series (see pages 52-53) offers all of the same design techniquesand materials as the Performance Series butoffers increased stiffness due to the increasedthickness.

Ultra Series/UltraPlus:

The Ultra Series of optical tables (see pages54-55), like the Performance Series, features

a triple skin design with two honeycomblayers. However, this series has additionaldamping cells inside the honeycombstructure, thus leading to a state-of-the-artinterior structure that minimizes the tunedand broadband damping features of thetabletop. The Ultra Series is well suited fordemanding experiments such asnanopositiong and interferometricapplications. The UltraPlus Series (see pages56-57) offers all of the same designtechniques and materials as the Ultra Seriesbut offers increased stiffness due to theincreased thickness.

Custom Tables:

Although Thorlabs ships many of its opticaltables from stock, our manufacturingfacilities can produce custom optical tables ifour stocked tables do not meet your needs.

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VIBRATION ISOLATION BASICS

Introduction

This theory section on the vibration

properties of optical tables,

breadboards, and their support

systems has been written for the scientist

or engineer who is not overly familiar

with vibration theory. It serves to

introduce some of the key parameters

and characteristics of optical tables. More

importantly, it provides a basis on which

products can be selected, ensuring that

money is not wasted on over-specified

product purchases or critical work time

is not lost due to lower specification

products being selected.

In the wind, tall buildings may sway

with a horizontal frequency of 1-10Hz.

Vibrations due to equipment

and machinery often have a somewhat

higher frequency, but usually below

200Hz. Vibrations, both natural and

manmade, are always with us and produce

relative motions of objects that may

be imperceptible to the casual observer

and yet are often disastrous to a wide

range of precision experiments.

Therefore, before choosing a vibration

isolation system it is important to

determine the following:

a) the severity of the environment where

the table is going to be placed, (i.e. in a

basement or on the upper floor of a steel

frame building).

b) the sensitivity of the experimental

setup.

When choosing a vibration isolationsystem, consider the following:

■ The sensitivity of the setupdetermines the appropriate table.

■ The severity of the enivronmentdetermines the selection of the isolation system.

After both aspects have been consideredseparately, the overall requirementscan be reviewed together to ensurethat the tabletop is compatible withthe mounting system.

Selecting a Tabletop

The absence of relative motion betweenany two (or more) components onthe surface of an optical tabletop is theprimary goal of optical table design.

An optical tabletop is an exampleof a common problem in engineeringand physics, namely the deformationof a body or structure in response toexternal forces. These forces may bestatic, such as the sagging of a tabletopdue to a large localized mass being placedon it. Alternatively, they may be dynamic,such as acoustic vibrations in the air, thevibrations of a small motor sittingon top of the table, or vibration inducedfrom the building into the tabletopthrough its mounting points.

Compliance

The most widely used transfer functionfor the vibrational response of an opticaltable is compliance. In the case of aconstant (static) force, this is definedas the ratio of the linear or angulardisplacement to the magnitude of theapplied force. In the case of a dynamicallyvarying force (vibration), the complianceis the ratio of the excited vibrational

amplitude (angular or linear displacement)to the magnitude of the forcing vibration.

Any deflection of the tabletop is evidentby the change in relative position of thecomponents mounted on the table surface.Therefore by definition, a lowercompliance value is associated with abetter table because deflection of thesurface on which components aremounted is minimized.

Compliance is used to measure deflectionat different frequencies and is measuredin units of displacement/unit force (i.e.meters per Newton).

To understand compliance, considera hypothetical structure with onlyone vibrational degree of freedom,(i.e. a structure with only one directionof deformation). This could be a steelbar that is firmly anchored at one end sothat it can only vibrate in one direction.

The general expression for complianceof a system such as this is given by

where k is the stiffness, c is the damping,f is the frequency, and m is the mass.

If we restate the above equation in wordsthen

A plot of compliance versus frequency, inaccordance with this formula, shows thatthe compliance of a rigid body can beseparated into three parts: stiffness,resonance effects, and mass effects.

Making the right choices canmake all the difference when itcomes to isolating vibrations.For more information contactus directly.

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Compliance versus frequency for asystem with one degree of freedom

Low Frequency Compliance

At zero and low frequencies, the stiffnessterm dominates the compliance equation.When a low frequency forcing vibrationis applied to the unattached end of our bar,it bends in response. The amount ofdeflection is determined by the stiffnessof the bar, which ultimately depends onits shape, the tensile modulus of elasticity(Young's modulus) of the bar material,and the method of mounting and/orconstraining the bar.

Any solid body has a fixed equilibrium,and when forces are applied, it can bedeformed from this equilibrium shape.The potential energy of the body rises, andthis is manifested as resistive forces, whichact to restore the equilibrium shape.

When the bar is deflected, the restoring forcesreturn it to its equilibrium (linear) position.However, the momentum of the bar causesit to overshoot this position. Restoring forcesnow act in the opposite direction to returnthe bar to its equilibrium position, and again,momentum causes an overshoot beyondlinearity. This oscillation of the bar is anexample of a simple harmonic oscillator,and in the absence of damping, thisoscillation would persist forever.

When a body is vibrating at its resonantfrequency, the energy in the vibrationalternates between potential and kinetic.At the maximum deflection ordisplacement, the velocity is zero, theacceleration is maximum, the potentialenergy is maximum, and the kinetic energyis zero. At equilibrium, or zerodisplacement, the opposite is true.

Compliance at Resonance

When the forcing vibration is at theresonant frequency, each maximum in the

velocity of the forcing vibration coincideswith a maximum in the accelerationof the excited vibration. This adds tothe acceleration of the bar, which therebyaccumulates vibrational energy and actuallyamplifies the forcing vibration. This is inaccordance with the previous equation forcompliance, which can be solved to show

where ƒ is the frequency of the forcingfunction, ƒn is the natural resonantfrequency of the system, ℘is the dampingratio, and k is the stiffness.

From this equation, it can be seen thatwhen the frequency of the forcing functionis close to the resonant frequency, thecompliance is determined solely by thedamping term and can be quite large.

High Frequency Compliance

At higher frequencies, the compliance istotally dominated by the mass (inertia) ofthe table. From the previous equations, thecompliance at high frequencies is given by

where m is the effective mass and ƒis the frequency of the forcing vibration.

In real systems, the mass term in the generalequation for compliance can become quitecomplex. In certain very simple vibrationalsystems, such as our vibrating bar, it is fairlyeasy to evaluate the mass involved in thevibration. However, in the case of astructure such as an optical table withseveral types of bending and flexuralresonant modes of vibration, differentpoints on the table are undergoing differentamplitudes of vibration. At nodal points,there is no vibrational amplitude at all forthat specific vibrational node. The effectivemass involved in the vibration is therefore acomplicated function best determined bycomputer programs.

Compliance of a Real Table

The concept of an ideal rigid body is usefulwhen considering optical tableperformance. This theoretical structuredoes not resonate and therefore has nocompliance peaks. When plotted on alog:log scale, an ideal rigid body has acompliance proportional to 1/ƒ2 and isrepresented by a straight line with a slopeof -2. It represents the ultimate design goal

when manufacturing optical tables - thenearer the actual curve fits the straight line,the better the dynamic stiffness.

A compliance curve of a real table can nowbe examined. The figure below shows atypical compliance curve measured at thecorner of a Thorlabs tabletop.

A typical compliance curve of a highperformance optical table

Several aspects of this curve merit specialcomment. The initial portion of the plot(i.e. before the first table resonance) isdetermined primarily by the table supports,not the table itself.

Also, notice how the peaks at complianceresonances decrease in size towards higherfrequency. As the frequency increases, thedenominator in the compliance expressionbecomes large, and therefore thecompliance is reduced. This means that asthe frequency increases, a given excitationforce produces a smaller amplitudeexcitation in the table.

The low frequency peaks are the mostimportant for two reasons. First, these arethe largest peaks, corresponding to theweakest points in the compliance spectrum.Second, typical vibrations from laboratoryequipment are usually below 150Hz. Thepeaks should be at the highest frequencypossible in order to keep the compliance inthe 0-150Hz region as low as possible.

Summary of Key Points

■ More Sensitive Setups Require TabletopsWith a Lower Compliance

■ Below the First Resonant Frequency,Compliance is Primarily Determined bythe Stiffness of the Table Top

■ At Resonance, Compliance isDetermined by the Degree of Dampingof the Table Surface

■ Only at High Frequencies, AboveResonance, Does the Mass of the TableMake Any Significant Impact onCompliance

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Implications for Table Selection

For optimum performance, an opticaltable must meet several conditions. Thefirst resonant frequency should be as highas possible, at least above the frequency ofthe noise sources. The table should be asstiff as possible, and it should also be welldamped, particularly near the resonantfrequency of the table. Thorlabs’ opticaltables and breadboards are designed tobe light but stiff structures, whichincorporate good damping.

Selecting the Isolation System

Vibration isolation or elimination at anoptical surface is a two part problem. Asdiscussed in the notes on optical tabletops,an optical table is designed to have zero orminimal response to a deflective force orvibration. This in itself is not sufficient toensure a vibration-free working surface.The rigid table may still vibrate withoutdeforming (i.e. vibrations of the table onthe mounting system may occur). Thesetypes of vibration are constrainedtranslations and/or rotations of theoptical table.

The entire table system is subjectedcontinually to vibrational impulses fromthe laboratory floor. These vibrations maybe caused by large machinery within thebuilding or even by wind-or traffic-excitedbuilding resonances (swaying).

Vibrations of a floor in a building can bedivided into two basic types: vertical andhorizontal. Typically, vertical componentsare in the 10-50Hz range and horizontalcomponents are in the 1-20Hz range. Toprevent such vibrations from disturbing asetup or test, it is important to mount thetable in such a way as to isolate itvibrationally from the laboratory floor(i.e. mount the table such that itsinstantaneous position is independent ofthe periodic motions of the laboratoryfloor). This type of mounting is termed'seismic' mounting. When an object isseismically mounted with respect to thefloor, the motions of the object and thefloor are completely uncoupled andseparate.

Transmissibility

Consider a ball suspended from anenormous mass by a spring. For now, weshall ignore the pendulum motions andconsider a system having only one degree

of freedom (i.e. capable only of vertical

extension motions).

In the absence of vibrational impulses, the

ball is stationary at its rest position.

Suppose the object from which the ball is

suspended is not infinitely large or not

infinitely stiff so that the point at which

the spring is anchored starts to vibrate.

Some of the vibration energy may be felt

at the ball, causing it to vibrate at the

same frequency.

The frequency of this motion is given by

where fn is the resonant frequency of the

oscillation, m is the mass moving during the

oscillation, and k is the spring constant

(related to the stiffness of the spring).

The transfer function most commonly

used to express this flow of vibrational

energy is termed transmissibility and is

defined as the ratio of the dynamic output

to the dynamic input (i.e. the ratio of the

amplitude of the transmitted vibration to

that of the forcing vibration).

Resonance

In the example just outlined, the

transmissibility of the spring is very

dependent on the frequency of the forcing

vibration. The idealized transmissibility of

this system is given by

where ƒ is the frequency of the forcing

function, ƒn is the natural resonant

frequency of the system, and ℘is the

damping ratio C/CC, which is explained

later in these notes.

The following graph shows a plot of this

idealized transmissibility as a function of

frequency. Note the similarity to the

compliance transfer function previously

discussed in the table vibration text. Again,

there are three distinct regions on the

curve.

A typical transmissibility vs frequencycurve for a system with one degree offreedom

At low or zero frequencies, the ball andspring move synchronously with the tableand with the same amplitude; thus, thetransmissibility is unity and the systembehaves as though the spring were rigid,with no vibrational isolation.

As the frequency increases, a resonantcondition is approached. The ball hasmass and momentum when moving andcannot change direction instantaneouslyin response to the rapidly changingforcing vibration. The vibration of the ballstarts to lag behind the forcing vibration,so they are no longer in phase. Eventually,this phase lag becomes exactly 90° and atthis point, the system is vibrating at itsnatural or resonant frequency. At thisresonant frequency, the systemaccumulates vibrational energy andincreases in amplitude during the timethat the forcing vibration is applied (i.e.the system acts as a vibrational amplifier).As defined by the equation fortransmissibility, the amplitude of thisresonant motion does not grow to infinitybecause of damping.

At frequencies much higher than theresonant frequency, the response of theball is determined solely by the mass term,which is much larger than the stiffnessterm. In other words, the spring isrelatively soft and the vibrational forcetravels slowly along it in the form ofcompression extension waves. This slowtransmission effectively spreads out theoscillatory nature of the forcing vibration.Essentially, the ball experiences a time-averaged force due to the fast movingvibration, and unless the vibrationinvolves a net displacement, this time-averaged force tends to zero withincreasing vibrational frequency. As the

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transmissibility approaches zero, theposition of the ball is not affected by thevibration in the large mass. This is a classicexample of seismic mounting.

Damping

Damping refers to any process that causesan oscillation in a system to decay rapidly tozero amplitude. It is a very importantphenomenon in vibration suppression orisolation. Damping causes the energy to bediverted from vibration to other sinks.Damping in a system is usually defined asthe ratio of actual damping (C) to criticaldamping (CC). Critical damping is theminimum amount of damping in a systemnecessary to prevent resonant oscillation,following application of an impulsive force.

Damping is a resonant effect in thatprimarily, it affects the transmissibilityfunction at or near resonance.

At resonance, the transmissibility becomes

where ℘ is the damping ratio (C/CC).

The height of the transmissibility peak atresonance is mainly determined by theamount of damping. In the absence ofdamping, the peak would be infinitelyhigh. Also, a system with no dampingwould vibrate resonantly ad infinitum,even when the vibrational source (forcingfunction) is removed. Clearly, all realsystems contain damping to some degree.Using the suspended ball as an example,the simplest form of damping would be toimmerse the ball in a viscous oil. Viscousdrag would convert the vibrational energyto heat by friction.

Seismic Mounting of Optical Tables

The preceding discussion suggests inprinciple, a way in which an optical tablecould be vibrational isolated (i.e.seismically mounted). If an optical tablecould be suspended from the ceiling bysprings, then at frequencies much higherthan the natural resonance of the springisolation system, ambient buildingvibrations would not be transmitted to thetable. Obviously, this solution has nopractical value, but it clarifies the generalprinciples involved.

Typically, ambient vibrations in a buildingtend to be in the 10-50Hz range forvertical components, and 1-20Hz forhorizontal components.

To seismically mount an optical tableunder these conditions requires amounting system with a very low resonantfrequency (i.e. a weak spring with a smallspring constant). Unfortunately, even withthe use of composites, optical tables are

relatively massive, typically 500kg for a1.2m x 2.4m table. Such a system wouldinvolve highly extended springs and a verylarge travel range of the table. However, itis interesting to note that if stiff springswere used in such a system, then theresonant frequency for pendulum motioncould easily be less than 1Hz, and hencethe table would be well isolated fromhorizontal vibrations of the building.

The ideal mounting system shown belowhas a rigid tabletop mounted to the floor insuch a way that it can vibrate in both thevertical and horizontal directions, both withlow resonant frequencies. Even thoughthese resonant frequencies can be madelower than most building vibrations, it isimportant that the height, and hence thewidth, of the resonant peak in thetransmissibility curve be reduced. This isachieved by adding a damping mechanism,which ensures minimum oscillation atresonance and short settling times.

Summary of Key Points

■ For Best Performance, an Optical TableShould be Seismically Mounted

■ Transmissibility of the Isolation SystemShould be as Low as Possible

■ Below the First Resonant Frequency ofthe Table and Isolation System,Transmissibility is High

■ At Resonance, Damping is Critical inReducing Transmissibility

■ Above Resonance, Transmissibility isDetermined by Mass

Implications for Isolator Selection

For optimum performance, the table andisolator system must have a resonantfrequency well below the frequency ofambient noise vibrations. Damping iscritical to system performance. ■

RIGID TABLE

soft springisolators

damper damper

Ideal seismic mounting of an optical table, consisting of weak spring supports with added damping

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ITEM# $ £ € RMB DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) WEIGHT

PTM11108 $ 2,679.20 £ 1,687.90 € 2.491,70 ¥ 25,586.40 6' x 4.1' x 8.3" 618lbs/281kgPTM11109 $ 3,542.80 £ 2,232.00 € 3.294,80 ¥ 33,833.70 8' x 4.1' x 8.3" 823lbs/374kgPTM11110 $ 4,034.10 £ 2,541.50 € 3.751,70 ¥ 38,525.70 10' x 4.1' x 8.3" 1030lbs/468kg

Thorlabs’ Standard Series of optical tables are a cost-effective choicefor general purpose applications. These tables utilize similarconstruction techniques and the same high-quality materials as theUltra range of tables. With a single steel core and broadbanddamping, this series offers enhanced dynamic rigidity and stiffness.

The Standard Series of tabletops are ideally suited for lessdemanding general photonics applications, such as generalspectroscopy and multimode fiber optic setups. These tabletops arealso good for micropositioning and non-interferometricapplications.

Standard Series of Optical Tables

The PTM11108 optical table isshown with the PTS503

self-leveling isolation system,which is shown on page 65.

For our full line of vibrationisolation systems (active,

passive, and rigid), see pages63-68.

Optical Tables, 1/4"–20 – Stocked for Immediate Delivery

Features■ Athermalized Design for Excellent Thermal Stability ■ Minimal Deflection Under Load ■ Excellent Surface Flatness, Achieved by Using a Single

State-Of-The-Art Material and a Thermal Bonding ProcessUnder Pressure

■ Flatness: ±01mm (±0.004") Over any 1m2

■ Double-Plated, Single-Honeycomb Core ■ Proprietary Broadband Damping ■ High-Density Honeycomb Core

Standard Series – Suited for Less Demanding General Photonics Applications


PTM11101 $ 2,125.00 £ 1,338.80 € 1.976,30 ¥ 20,293.80 6' x 2.5' x 8.3" 381lbs/173kgPTM11104 $ 2,278.00 £ 1,435.10 € 2.118,50 ¥ 21,754.90 6' x 3.3' x 8.3" 499lbs/227kgPTM11105 $ 2,856.00 £ 1,799.30 € 2.656,10 ¥ 27,274.80 8' x 3.3' x 8.3" 664lbs/302kgPTM11113 $ 4,063.00 £ 2,559.70 € 3.778,60 ¥ 38,801.70 8' x 4.9' x 8.3" 981lbs/446kgPTM11106 $ 3,267.40 £ 2,058.50 € 3.038,70 ¥ 31,203.70 10' x 3.3' x 8.3" 832lbs/378kgPTM11114 $ 4,343.50 £ 2,736.40 € 4.039,50 ¥ 41,480.40 10' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1228lbs/558kgPTM11111 $ 4,408.10 £ 2,777.10 € 4.099,50 ¥ 42,097.40 12' x 4.1' x 8.3" 1237lbs/561kgPTM11107 $ 3,740.00 £ 2,356.20 € 3.478,20 ¥ 35,717.00 12' x 3.3' x 8.3" 999lbs/454kgPTM11115 $ 5,550.50 £ 3,496.80 € 5.162,00 ¥ 53,007.30 12' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1472lbs/669kgPTM11112 $ 5,157.80 £ 3,249.40 € 4.796,80 ¥ 49,257.00 14' x 4.1' x 8.3" 1441lbs/655kgPTM11116 $ 6,407.30 £ 4,036.60 € 5.958,80 ¥ 61,189.70 14' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1718lbs/781kg

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Standard Series of Optical Tables


PTM51504 $ 2,278.00 £ 1,435.10 € 2.118,50 ¥ 21,754.90 2000 x 1000 x 210mm 547lbs/248kgPTM51508 $ 2,679.20 £ 1,687.90 € 2.491,70 ¥ 25,586.40 2000 x 1250 x 210mm 677lbs/307kgPTM51509 $ 3,542.80 £ 2,232.00 € 3.294,80 ¥ 33,833.70 2500 x 1250 x 210mm 847lbs/384kg

Specifications■ Table Thickness: 8.3" (210mm) ■ Flatness: Flatness: ±0.1mm (±0.004") Over any 1m2

■ Construction: Double-Plate, Single-Honeycomb Core ■ Top and Bottom Plates:

• Matched Materials for Athermalized Design• Magnetic Stainless Steel, 5mm Thick• Top Plate is Brush Finished

■ Core: High-Density Plated Steel Honeycomb ■ Damping: Proprietary Broadband Damping ■ Sides: Black Laminated-Steel Sides, Slightly Inset ■ Mounting Hole Pattern:

• Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers• Imperial: 1/4"-20 on 1" Centers

■ Edge to First Hole Center:• Metric Models: 50mm on All Sides• Imperial Models 4.1' Width: 2.0" on Ends & 2.6" on Sides• Imperial Models 4.9' Width: 2.0" on Ends & 2.5" on Sides

■ Dynamic Deflection Coefficient: (max): <3 x 10-3*■ Relative Tabletop Motion: (max): <0.27nm (10.5 x 10-9 in)*■ Deflection Under Load: 113kg (250lb): <1.65µm

(6.5 x 10-5 in)**Measured on a 4 x 8 ft. x 12.2 in. table with isolator transmissibility T<0.01 above 10Hz,environmental vibrations PSD <10-9g2/Hz.

stainless steel top and bottom skin(same material prevents bowing with temperature change)

hot press bonded (entire table bonded under high pressure andtemperature providing greater rigidity and stiffness)

steel honeycomb (provides a high strength to weight ratio)

steel side walls (provides greater stiffness)

Standard Series Cross Section of Tabletop With Double-Plated Design

Optical Tables, M6 Metric – Stocked for Immediate Delivery

Thorlabs offers a broad range of tables andvibration isolation systems that enable theselection of the appropriate components for anyapplication and environment. The chart on page41 will assist you in making an appropriatechoice. If you should need further assistance,our application engineers are available to helpyou. Call us at 973-579-7227, and ask fortechnical support.


PTM51505 $ 2,856.00 £ 1,799.30 € 2.656,10 ¥ 27,274.80 2500 x 1000 x 210mm 683lbs/310kgPTM51513 $ 4,063.00 £ 2,559.70 € 3.778,60 ¥ 38,801.70 2500 x 1500 x 210mm 1008lbs/457kgPTM51506 $ 3,267.40 £ 2,058.50 € 3.038,70 ¥ 31,203.70 3000 x 1000 x 210mm 820lbs/372kgPTM51510 $ 4,034.10 £ 2,541.50 € 3.751,70 ¥ 38,525.70 3000 x 1250 x 210mm 1014lbs/460kgPTM51514 $ 4,343.50 £ 2,736.40 € 4.039,50 ¥ 41,480.40 3000 x 1500 x 210mm 1210lbs/549kgPTM51507 $ 3,740.00 £ 2,356.20 € 3.478,20 ¥ 35,717.00 3750 x 1000 x 210mm 1025lbs/465kgPTM51511 $ 4,408.10 £ 2,777.10 € 4.099,50 ¥ 42,097.40 3750 x 1250 x 210mm 1270lbs/576kgPTM51515 $ 5,550.50 £ 3,496.80 € 5.162,00 ¥ 53,007.30 3750 x 1500 x 210mm 1512lbs/686kgPTM51512 $ 5,157.80 £ 3,249.40 € 4.796,80 ¥ 49,257.00 4250 x 1250 x 210mm 1437lbs/652kgPTM51516 $ 6,407.30 £ 4,036.60 € 5.958,80 ¥ 61,189.70 4250 x 1500 x 210mm 1713lbs/777kg

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The StandardPlus Series of optical tables feature the same designtechniques and materials as the Standard Series but offer increasedstiffness when compared to Standard Series models due to theincreased thickness [12.2" (310mm) compared to 8.3" (210mm) thick]. Choose a StandardPlus table if your application would benefit fromreduced compliance at a given frequency.

All Thorlabs tabletops offer the highest levels of surface flatness available, high dynamic stiffness, and low relative tabletop motion, makingthem the obvious choice for any scientific application.

StandardPlus Series of Optical Tables

Passive isolation supports forour optical tables are available.See page 65 to determinewhich supports are best foryour application.

Features■ Athermalized Design for Excellent Thermal Stability ■ Minimal Deflection Under Load ■ High-Density Honeycomb Core ■ Excellent Surface Flatness, Achieved by Using a Single State-of-the-

Art Material and a Thermal Bonding Process Under Pressure ■ Flatness: ±0.1mm (±0.004") over any 1m2

■ Double-Plated, Single Honeycomb Core ■ Proprietary Broadband Damping ■ Dynamic Deflection Coefficient: < 1.3 x 10-3 measured for PTM12109

StandardPlus Series – Suited for Less Demanding General Photonics Applications


PTM12104 $ 2,551.70 £ 1,607.60 € 2.373,10 ¥ 24,368.70 6' x 3.3' x 12.2" 594lbs/271kgPTM12108 $ 2,903.60 £ 1,829.30 € 2.700,30 ¥ 27,729.40 6' x 4.1' x 12.2" 735lbs/334kgPTM12105 $ 3,015.80 £ 1,900.00 € 2.804,70 ¥ 28,800.90 8' x 3.3' x 12.2" 794lbs/361kgPTM12109 $ 3,687.30 £ 2,323.00 € 3.429,20 ¥ 35,213.70 8' x 4.1' x 12.2" 979lbs/445kgPTM12113 $ 4,380.90 £ 2,760.00 € 4.074,20 ¥ 41,837.60 8' x 4.9' x 12.2" 1166lbs/530kgPTM12106 $ 3,372.80 £ 2,124.90 € 3.136,70 ¥ 32,210.20 10' x 3.3' x 12.2" 992lbs/451kgPTM12110 $ 4,319.70 £ 2,721.40 € 4.017,30 ¥ 41,253.10 10 'x 4.1' x 12.2" 1226lbs/556kgPTM12114 $ 4,831.40 £ 3,043.80 € 4.493,20 ¥ 46,139.90 10' x 4.9' x 12.2" 1456lbs/662kgPTM12107 $ 4,086.80 £ 2,574.70 € 3.800,70 ¥ 39,028.90 12' x 3.3' x 12.2" 1190lbs/541kgPTM12111 $ 4,624.00 £ 2,913.10 € 4.300,30 ¥ 44,159.20 12' x 4.1' x 12.2" 1470lbs/668kgPTM12115 $ 6,800.00 £ 4,284.00 € 6.324,00 ¥ 64,940.00 12' x 4.9' x 12.2" 1749lbs/795kgPTM12112 $ 6,159.10 £ 3,880.20 € 5.728,00 ¥ 58,819.40 14' x 4.1' x 12.2" 1717lbs/779kgPTM12116 $ 8,496.60 £ 5,352.90 € 7.901,80 ¥ 81,142.50 14' x 4.9' x 12.2" 2039lbs/927kg


US Patent 5402734

The PTM12104 opticaltable top is shown with

the PTS502 self-levelingisolation system, which

is shown on page 65.For our full line ofvibration isolation

systems (active, passive,and rigid), see pages

63-68.


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Specifications■ Table Thickness: 310mm (12.2")■ Flatness: ±0.1mm (±0.004")

Over Any 1m2

■ Construction: Double-Plated,Single Honeycomb Core

■ Top and Bottom Plates:• Matched Materials for

Athermalized Design• Magnetic Stainless Steel,

5mm Thick• Top Plate is Brush Finished

■ Core: High-Density Plated SteelHoneycomb

■ Damping: ProprietaryBroadband Damping

■ Sides: Black Laminated-SteelSides, Slightly Inset

■ Mounting Hole Pattern:• Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers• Imperial: 1/4"-20 on 1"Centers

■ Edge to First Hole Center:• Metric: 50mm on All Sides• Imperial Models 4.1' Width:

2.0" on Ends & 2.6" on Sides• Imperial Models 4.9' Width:

2.0" on Ends & 2.5" on Sides■ Dynamic Deflection

Coefficient: (max): <2 x 10-3*■ Relative Tabletop Motion:

(max): <0.27nm (10.5 x 10-9 in)*■ Deflection Under Load:

113kg (250lbs) <1.65µm (6.5 x 10-5 in)*

*Measured on a 4 x 8 ft. x 12.2 in. table withisolator transmissibility T<0.01 above 10 Hz,environmental vibrations PSD <10-9g2/Hz.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS NOISE STANDARD VIBRATION ISOLATION OPTIONSENVIRONMENT (PSD) SERIES RIGID SUPPORT PASSIVE SUPPORT ACTIVE SUPPORT

(See Page 46-48) (See Page 64) (See Page 65) (See Page 66)

General Photonic Applications

• BioimagingQuiet ❑ ■

• Raman Spectroscopy (<10-10g2/Hz)

• Micro PositioningTypical ❑ ❑ ■

• Micro Machining(~10-8 to 10-9 g2/Hz)


• Pulse LaserQuiet ■ ■

• General Spectroscopy(<10-10g2/Hz)

• VelocimetryTypical ❑ ❑ ■

• Multimode Fiber (~10-8 to 10-9 g2/Hz)

Vibration Isolation Selection Matrix


Custom Optical Tables,Just Tell Us The Size!

Contact Your Local Sales Office for Pricing.ITEM# $ £ € RMB DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) WEIGHT

PTM52504 $ 2,551.70 £ 1,607.60 € 2.373,10 ¥ 24,368.70 2000 x 1000 x 310mm 653lbs/296kgPTM52508 $ 2,903.60 £ 1,829.30 € 2.700,30 ¥ 27,729.40 2000 x 1250 x 310mm 805lbs/365kgPTM52505 $ 3,015.80 £ 1,900.00 € 2.804,70 ¥ 28,800.90 2500 x 1000 x 310mm 816lbs/370kgPTM52509 $ 3,687.30 £ 2,323.00 € 3.429,20 ¥ 35,213.70 2500 x 1250 x 310mm 1005lbs/456kgPTM52513 $ 4,380.90 £ 2,760.00 € 4.074,20 ¥ 41,837.60 2500 x 1500 x 310mm 1197lbs/543kgPTM52506 $ 3,372.80 £ 2,124.90 € 3.136,70 ¥ 32,210.20 3000 x 1000 x 310mm 979lbs/444kgPTM52510 $ 4,319.70 £ 2,721.40 € 4.017,30 ¥ 41,253.10 3000 x 1250 x 310mm 1208lbs/548kgPTM52514 $ 4,831.40 £ 3,043.80 € 4.493,20 ¥ 46,139.90 3000 x 1500 x 310mm 1437lbs/652kgPTM52507 $ 4,086.80 £ 2,574.70 € 3.800,70 ¥ 39,028.90 3750 x 1000 x 310mm 1224lbs/555kgPTM52511 $ 4,624.00 £ 2,913.10 € 4.300,30 ¥ 44,159.20 3750 x 1250 x 310mm 1510lbs/685kgPTM52515 $ 6,800.00 £ 4,284.00 € 6.324,00 ¥ 64,940.00 3750 x 1500 x 310mm 1797lbs/815kgPTM52512 $ 6,159.10 £ 3,880.20 € 5.728,00 ¥ 58,819.40 4250 x 1250 x 310mm 1711lbs/776kgPTM52516 $ 8,496.60 £ 5,352.90 € 7.901,80 ¥ 81,142.50 4250 x 1500 x 310mm 2035lbs/923kg

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Performance SeriesIdeal Rigid Body

Co

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Thorlabs’ Performance Series of tables offer a tuned and broadband enhanced damping system, resulting in increased dynamic stiffnesswhen compared to the Standard Series of tables.

By introducing a third intermediate skin into the core of the structure, our triple-plated double-honeycomb technology produces the mostrigid composite tables in the industry. The outer skins are thermally matched with the internal plate to minimize bowing due totemperature variations and cycling and to ensure that the flatness of the table is maintained. Mounting holes are sealed with plated steelcups, making the cleanup of spills easy.

Performance Series of Optical Tables


PTQ11108 $ 3,685.60 £ 2,321.90 € 3.427,60 ¥ 35,197.50 6' x 4.1' x 8.3" 736lbs/334kgPTQ11109 $ 4,268.70 £ 2,689.30 € 3.969,90 ¥ 40,766.10 8' x 4.1' x 8.3" 968lbs/439kg


■ Flatness: ±0.1mm (±0.004") Over any 1m2

■ Triple-Plated Double Honeycomb■ Proprietary Tuned and Broadband Damping ■ Dynamic Deflection Coefficient: < 0.7 x 10-3

■ Mounting Holes are Sealed With Plated Steel Cups for Easy Cleanup


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Customized opticaltables are ourspecialty. Tablesavailable in all shapesand sizes. See pages60-61 for more details.

Performance Series – Additional Damping Outperforms Other Manufacturers’ Best Tables but at a Competitive Price

TRIPLE-PLATEDOUBLE

HONEYCOMBDESIGN


PTQ11104 $ 2,968.20 £ 1,870.00 € 2.760,40 ¥ 28,346.30 6' x 3.3' x 8.3" 600lbs/272kgPTQ11105 $ 3,876.00 £ 2,441.90 € 3.604,70 ¥ 37,015.80 8' x 3.3 'x 8.3" 789lbs/358kgPTQ11113 $ 5,021.80 £ 3,163.70 € 4.670,30 ¥ 47,958.20 8' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1149lbs/521kgPTQ11106 $ 4,476.10 £ 2,819.90 € 4.162,80 ¥ 42,746.80 10' x 3.3'x 8.3" 977lbs/443kgPTQ11110 $ 4,846.70 £ 3,053.40 € 4.507,40 ¥ 46,286.00 10' x 4.1' x 8.3" 1204lbs/546kgPTQ11114 $ 5,327.80 £ 3,356.50 € 4.954,90 ¥ 50,880.50 10' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1429lbs/648kgPTQ11107 $ 5,307.40 £ 3,343.70 € 4.935,90 ¥ 50,685.70 12' x 3.3' x 8.3" 1166lbs/529kgPTQ11111 $ 6,138.70 £ 3,867.40 € 5.709,00 ¥ 58,624.60 12 x 4.1' x 8.3" 1437lbs/652kgPTQ11115 $ 6,919.00 £ 4,359.00 € 6.434,70 ¥ 66,076.50 12' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1706lbs/774kgPTQ11112 $ 7,009.10 £ 4,415.70 € 6.518,50 ¥ 66,936.90 14' x 4.1' x 8.3" 1671lbs/758kgPTQ11116 $ 7,646.60 £ 4,817.40 € 7.111,30 ¥ 73,025.00 14' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1986lbs/901kg

The PTQ11104 optical table isshown with the PTS503 self-levelingisolation system which is shown onpage 66. For our full line ofvibration isolation systems (active,passive, and rigid), see pages 63-68.


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PTQ51504 $ 2,968.20 £ 1,870.00 € 2.760,40 ¥ 28,346.30 2000 x 1000 x 210mm 653lbs/296kgPTQ51508 $ 3,685.60 £ 2,321.90 € 3.427,60 ¥ 35,197.50 2000 x 1250 x 210mm 800lbs/363kgPTQ51509 $ 4,268.70 £ 2,689.30 € 3.969,90 ¥ 40,766.10 2500 x 1250 x 210mm 992lbs/450kg


Over any 1m2

■ Construction: Triple-Plated,Double-Honeycomb Core




■ Main Core: High-DensityPlated Steel Honeycomb

■ Intermediate Core: Plated SteelSealing Cup SoneycombStructure, 13mm (0.5") Thick


■ Maximum Screw Length:16mm (5/8")

■ Mounting Hole Pattern:• Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers• Imperial: 1/4"-20 on 1" Centers




Coefficient (max): <2.5 x 10-3*■ Relative Table Motion (max):

<0.14nm (5.5 x 10-9 in)*■ Deflection Under Load:

113kg (250 lbs): <1.5 µm (5.9 x 10-5 in)*


Thorlabs offers a broad range of tables and vibration isolation systems that enable theselection of the appropriate components for any application and environment. Thechart on page 41 will assist you in making an appropriate choice. If you should needfurther assistance, our application engineers are available worldwide to help you. Callus at 973-579-7227, and ask for technical support.

stainless steel top and bottom skin(same material prevents bowingwith temperature change) steel sealing cups

(ensure thermal conductivityand greater rigidity)

triple layer(creates shorter elements between top andbottom skin therefore increasing stiffness)

hot press bonded (entire table bonded under high pressure andtemperature providing greaterrigidity and stiffness)

steel honey comb (provides a high strengthto weight ratio)

steel side walls(provides greater stiffness)

Performance SeriesTabletop With Triple-Plated, Double-Honeycomb CoreIncluding Sealed Mounting Holes



PTQ51505 $ 3,876.00 £ 2,441.90 € 3.604,70 ¥ 37,015.80 2500 x 1000 x 210mm 807lbs/366kgPTQ51513 $ 5,021.80 £ 3,163.70 € 4.670,30 ¥ 47,958.20 2500 x 1500 x 210mm 1177lbs/534kgPTQ51506 $ 4,476.10 £ 2,819.90 € 4.162,80 ¥ 42,746.80 3000 x 1000 x 210mm 963lbs/437kgPTQ51510 $ 4,846.70 £ 3,053.40 € 4.507,40 ¥ 46,286.00 3000 x 1250 x 210mm 1184lbs/537kgPTQ51514 $ 5,327.80 £ 3,356.50 € 4.954,90 ¥ 50,880.50 3000 x 1500 x 210mm 1407lbs/638kgPTQ51507 $ 5,307.40 £ 3,343.70 € 4.935,90 ¥ 50,685.70 3750 x 1000 x 210mm 1195lbs/542kgPTQ51511 $ 6,138.70 £ 3,867.40 € 5.709,00 ¥ 58,624.60 3750 x 1250 x 210mm 1473lbs/668kgPTQ51515 $ 6,919.00 £ 4,359.00 € 6.434,70 ¥ 66,076.50 3750 x 1500 x 210mm 1748lbs/793kgPTQ51512 $ 7,009.10 £ 4,415.70 € 6.518,50 ¥ 66,936.90 4250 x 1250 x 210mm 1664lbs/755kgPTQ51516 $ 7,646.60 £ 4,817.40 € 7.111,30 ¥ 73,025.00 4250 x 1500 x 210mm 1978lbs/897kg



Enclosures and AccessoriesAvailable (see pages 58-59)

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PerformancePlus Series of Optical TablesThe PerformancePlus Series of optical tables feature the same damping materials and design as the Performance series range but offerincreased stiffness when compared to Performance Series models due to the increased thickness [12.2" (310mm) versus to 8.3" (210mm)thick]. Choose a Plus version of a table if your application would benefit from reduced compliance at a given frequency. All Thorlabs'tabletops offer the highest levels of surface flatness available, high dynamic stiffness, and low relative tabletop motion.


PTQ12109 $ 4,632.50 £ 2,918.50 € 4.308,20 ¥ 44,240.40 8' x 4.1' x 12.2" 1142lbs/518kgPTQ12110 $ 5,659.30 £ 3,565.40 € 5.263,10 ¥ 54,046.30 10' x 4.1' x 12.2" 1415lbs/642kg

The PTQ12113 optical table isshown with the PTS502 self-leveling isolation system, whichis shown on page 65. For our fullline of vibration isolation systems(active, passive, and rigid), seepages 63-68.

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Under table shelves, aswell as sliding andfreestanding shelves, forour tables are available.See page 58-59 for moreinformation.

Optical Tables, 1/4"– 20 - Stocked for Immediate Delivery


■ Construction: Triple Plate, Double Honeycomb Core ■ Proprietary Tuned and Broadband Damping ■ Dynamic Deflection Coefficient: < 0.7 x 10-3


PTQ12104 $ 3,354.10 £ 2,113.10 € 3.119,30 ¥ 32,031.70 6' x 3.3' x 12.2" 714lbs/324kgPTQ12108 $ 3,966.10 £ 2,498.60 € 3.688,50 ¥ 37,876.30 6' x 4.1' x 12.2" 871lbs/395kgPTQ12105 $ 4,209.20 £ 2,651.80 € 3.914,60 ¥ 40,197.90 8' x 3.3' x 12.2" 935lbs/424kgPTQ12113 $ 5,628.70 £ 3,546.10 € 5.234,70 ¥ 53,754.10 8' x 4.9' x 12.2" 1351lbs/613kgPTQ12106 $ 4,902.80 £ 3,088.80 € 4.559,60 ¥ 46,821.70 10' x 3.3' x 12.2" 1155lbs/524kgPTQ12114 $ 6,597.70 £ 4,156.60 € 6.135,90 ¥ 63,008.00 10' x 4.9' x 12.2" 1676lbs/760kgPTQ12107 $ 5,883.70 £ 3,706.70 € 5.471,80 ¥ 56,189.30 12' x 3.3' x 12.2" 1376lbs/624kgPTQ12111 $ 6,562.00 £ 4,134.10 € 6.102,70 ¥ 62,667.10 12' x 4.1' x 12.2" 1689lbs/766kgPTQ12115 $ 7,614.30 £ 4,797.00 € 7.081,30 ¥ 72,716.60 12' x 4.9' x 12.2" 2002lbs/908kgPTQ12112 $ 7,265.80 £ 4,577.50 € 6.757,20 ¥ 69,388.40 14' x 4.1' x 12.2" 1962lbs/890kgPTQ12116 $ 8,301.10 £ 5,229.70 € 7.720,00 ¥ 79,275.50 14' x 4.9' x 12.2" 2326lbs/1055kg

Optical Tables, 1/4"– 20 - Call for Lead Time

US Patent 5402734

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■ Construction: Triple-Plated,Double Honeycomb Core





■ Intermediate Core: Plated SteelSealing Cup HoneycombStructure, 13mm (0.5") Thick


■ Max. Screw Length:16mm (5/8")

■ Mounting Hole Pattern:• Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers • Imperial: 1/4"-20 on 1" Centers




Coefficient (max): <0.5 x 10-3*■ Relative Table Motion (max):

<0.14nm (5.5 x 10-9 in)*■ Deflection Under Load:

113 kg (250 lb): <1.5 µm(5.9 x 10-5 in)*

Typical Compliance curve for thePerformancePlus Series Table – measured at table corner

PerformancePlus Series of Optical Tables


PTQ52508 $ 3,966.10 £ 2,498.60 € 3.688,50 ¥ 37,876.30 2000 x 1250 x 310mm 946lbs/429kgPTQ52514 $ 6,597.70 £ 4,156.60 € 6.135,90 ¥ 63,008.00 3000 x 1500 x 310mm 1651lbs/749kg


PTQ52504 $ 3,354.10 £ 2,113.10 € 3.119,30 ¥ 32,031.70 2000 x 1000 x 310mm 776lbs/352kgPTQ52505 $ 4,209.20 £ 2,651.80 € 3.914,60 ¥ 40,197.90 2500 x 1000 x 310mm 957lbs/434kgPTQ52509 $ 4,632.50 £ 2,918.50 € 4.308,20 ¥ 44,240.40 2500 x 1250 x 310mm 1171lbs/531kgPTQ52513 $ 5,628.70 £ 3,546.10 € 5.234,70 ¥ 53,754.10 2500 x 1500 x 310mm 1385lbs/628kgPTQ52506 $ 4,902.80 £ 3,088.80 € 4.559,60 ¥ 46,821.70 3000 x 1000 x 310mm 1138lbs/516kgPTQ52510 $ 5,659.30 £ 3,565.40 € 5.263,10 ¥ 54,046.30 3000 x 1250 x 310mm 1393lbs/632kgPTQ52507 $ 5,883.70 £ 3,706.70 € 5.471,80 ¥ 56,189.30 3750 x 1000 x 310mm 1411lbs/640kgPTQ52511 $ 6,562.00 £ 4,134.10 € 6.102,70 ¥ 62,667.10 3750 x 1250 x 310mm 1731lbs/785kgPTQ52515 $ 7,614.30 £ 4,797.00 € 7.081,30 ¥ 72,716.60 3750 x 1500 x 310mm 2050lbs/930kgPTQ52512 $ 7,265.80 £ 4,577.50 € 6.757,20 ¥ 69,388.40 4250 x 1250 x 310mm 1953lbs/886kgPTQ52516 $ 8,301.10 £ 5,229.70 € 7.720,00 ¥ 79,275.50 4250 x 1500 x 310mm 2317lbs/1051kg




z

NOISE PERFORMANCE VIBRATION ISOLATION OPTIONSTYPICAL APPLICATIONS ENVIRONMENT (PSD) SERIES RIGID SUPPORT PASSIVE SUPPORT ACTIVE SUPPORT

(See Page 64) (See Page 65) (See Page 66)


• Nanopositioning Quiet (<10-10g2/Hz) ■ ❑ ■

• Submicron Precision

• Phase Related: Typical (~10-8 to 10-9 g2/Hz) ■ ■

• Interferometry

• Holography

• Single Mode Fiber AlignmentNoisy (<10-7g2/Hz) ❑ ■


• BioimagingQuiet (<10-10g2/Hz) ■ ■

• Raman Spectroscopy

• Micro PositioningTypical (~10-8 to 10-9 g2/Hz) ■ ❑ ■

• Micro Machining

• Non-Interferometric

• Laser Chemistry Noisy (<10-7g2/Hz) ❑ ■


• Pulse LaserQuiet (<10-10g2/Hz) ■

• General SpectroscopyTypical (~10-8 to 10-9 g2/Hz) ■ ❑ ■

• Velocimetry

• Multimode Fiber Noisy (<10-7g2/Hz) ■ ❑ ■







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The ultimate table for the most demanding research applications, Thorlabs' Ultra Series of tables employ maximum tuned and broadbanddamping, producing an extremely low deflection coefficient.

Triple-plated, double-honeycomb technology produces the most rigid composite tables in the industry. The outer skins are thermallymatched with the internal plate to minimize bowing due to temperature variations and cycling and to ensure the flatness of the table ismaintained. Mounting holes are sealed, simplfying the cleanup of spills.


PTR11108 $ 3,886.20 £ 2,448.30 € 3.614,20 ¥ 37,113.20 6' x 4.1' x 8.3" 825lbs/375kgPTR11109 $ 4,719.20 £ 2,973.10 € 4.388,90 ¥ 45,068.40 8' x 4.1' x 8.3" 1807lbs/494kg


PTR11104 $ 3,122.90 £ 1,967.40 € 2.904,30 ¥ 29,823.70 6' x 3.3' x 8.3" 642lbs/292kgPTR11105 $ 4,102.10 £ 2,584.30 € 3.815,00 ¥ 39,175.10 8' x 3.3' x 8.3" 880lbs/400kgPTR11113 $ 5,623.60 £ 3,542.90 € 5.229,90 ¥ 53,705.40 8' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1272lbs/578kgPTR11106 $ 4,998.00 £ 3,148.70 € 4.648,10 ¥ 47,730.90 10' x 3.3' x 8.3" 1096lbs/498kgPTR11110 $ 5,533.50 £ 3,486.10 € 5.146,20 ¥ 52,844.90 10' x 4.1' x 8.3" 1346lbs/612kgPTR11114 $ 6,159.10 £ 3,880.20 € 5.728,00 ¥ 58,819.40 10' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1610lbs/732kgPTR11107 $ 6,159.10 £ 3,880.20 € 5.728,00 ¥ 58,819.40 12' x 3.3' x 8.3" 1287lbs/585kgPTR11111 $ 6,873.10 £ 4,330.10 € 6.392,00 ¥ 65,638.10 12 x 4.1' x 8.3" 1619lbs/736kgPTR11115 $ 7,694.20 £ 4,847.30 € 7.155,60 ¥ 73,479.60 12' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1938lbs/881kgPTR11112 $ 7,532.70 £ 4,745.60 € 7.005,40 ¥ 71,937.30 14' x 4.1' x 8.3" 1901lbs/864kg

Ultra Series of Optical Tables

PTR11108



The PTR11108optical table isshown with thePTS503 self-leveling isolationsystem, which isshown on page65. For our fullline of vibrationisolation systems(active, passive,and rigid), seepages 63-68

US Patent 5,402,734


■ Construction: Triple-Plate, Double Honeycomb Core ■ Maximum Proprietary Tuned and Broadband Damping ■ Dynamic Deflection Coefficient: <0.5 x 10-3

■ Steel Sealing Cups

Ultra Series – For the Most Demanding Research Applications

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Specifications■ Table Thickness: 210mm (8.3") ■ Flatness: ±0.1mm (±0.004")

Over Any 1m2

■ Construction: Triple-Plated,Double-Honeycomb Core





■ Intermediate Core: Plated-SteelSealing Cup HoneycombStructure, 13mm (0.5") Thick


■ Mounting Hole Pattern:• Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers• Imperial: 1/4"-20 on 1" Centers

■ Edge to First Hole Center:• Metric: 50mm on All Sides• Imperial 4.1' Width: 2.0" on

Ends & 2.6" on Sides• Imperial 4.9' Width: 2.0" on

Ends & 2.5" on Sides■ Maximum Screw Length:

16mm (5/8") ■ Dynamic Deflection

Coefficient (max):<1.3 x 10-3*

■ Relative Table Motion (max):<0.10nm(4 x 10-9 in)*

■ Deflection Under Load: 113kg(250 lbs): <1.5µm(5.9 x 10-5 in)*

*Measured on a 4 x 8 ft. x 12.2 in. table withisolator transmissibility T<0.01 above 10 Hz,environmental vibrations PSD <10-9g2/Hz..


PTR51504 $ 3,122.90 £ 1,967.40 € 2.904,30 ¥ 29,823.70 2000 x 1000 x 210mm 719lbs/327kgPTR51508 $ 3,886.20 £ 2,448.30 € 3.614,20 ¥ 37,113.20 2000 x 1250 x 210mm 893lbs/406kg


PTR51505 $ 4,102.10 £ 2,584.30 € 3.815,00 ¥ 39,175.10 2500 x 1000 x 210mm 900lbs/409kgPTR51509 $ 4,719.20 £ 2,973.10 € 4.388,90 ¥ 45,068.40 2500 x 1250 x 210mm 1111lbs/505kgPTR51513 $ 5,623.60 £ 3,542.90 € 5.229,90 ¥ 53,705.40 2500 x 1500 x 210mm 1256lbs/571kgPTR51506 $ 4,998.00 £ 3,148.70 € 4.648,10 ¥ 47,730.90 3000 x 1000 x 210mm 1080lbs/491kgPTR51510 $ 5,533.50 £ 3,486.10 € 5.146,20 ¥ 52,844.90 3000 x 1250 x 210mm 1338lbs/608kgPTR51514 $ 6,159.10 £ 3,880.20 € 5.728,00 ¥ 58,819.40 3000 x 1500 x 210mm 1586lbs/721kgPTR51507 $ 6,159.10 £ 3,880.20 € 5.728,00 ¥ 58,819.40 3750 x 1000 x 210mm 1349lbs/613kgPTR51511 $ 6,873.10 £ 4,330.10 € 6.392,00 ¥ 65,638.10 3750 x 1250 x 210mm 1665lbs/757kgPTR51515 $ 7,694.20 £ 4,847.30 € 7.155,60 ¥ 73,479.60 3750 x 1500 x 210mm 1980lbs/900kgPTR51512 $ 7,532.70 £ 4,745.60 € 7.005,40 ¥ 71,937.30 4250 x 1250 x 210mm 1894lbs/861kgPTR51516 $ 8,586.70 £ 5,409.60 € 7.985,60 ¥ 82,003.00 4250 x 1500 x 210mm 2246lbs/1021kg

stainless steel top and bottom skin(same material prevents bowingwith temperature change) steel sealing cups


triple layer(creates shorter elements between top andbottom skin therefore increasing stiffness)

hot press bonded (entire table bonded under high pressure andtemperature providing greaterrigidity and stiffness)

steel honey comb (provides a high strengthto weight ratio)

steel side walls(provides greater stiffness)

Ultra Series Table With Triple-Plated, Double Honeycomb CoreIncluding SealedMounting Holes.



Thorlabs offers a broad range of tables andvibration isolation systems that enable theselection of the appropriate components forany application and environment. The chart onpage 41 will assist you in making anappropriate choice. If you should need furtherassistance, our application engineers areavailable to help you.

Rigid Isolation SupportsAvailable, See Page 63


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PTR12104 $ 3,522.40 £ 2,219.10 € 3.275,80 ¥ 33,638.90 6' x 3.3' x 12.2" 774lbs/352kgPTR12108 $ 4,396.20 £ 2,769.60 € 4.088,50 ¥ 41,983.70 6' x 4.1' x 12.2" 1001lbs/455kgPTR12105 $ 4,603.60 £ 2,900.30 € 4.281,30 ¥ 43,964.40 8' x 3.3' x 12.2" 1067lbs/485kgPTR12106 $ 5,373.70 £ 3,385.40 € 4.997,50 ¥ 51,318.80 10' x 3.3' x 12.2" 1324lbs/602kgPTR12107 $ 6,426.00 £ 4,048.40 € 5.976,20 ¥ 61,368.30 12' x 3.3' x 12.2" 1549lbs/704kgPTR12111 $ 7,372.90 £ 4,644.90 € 6.856,80 ¥ 70,411.20 12' x 4.1' x 12.2" 1951lbs/887kgPTR12112 $ 8,282.40 £ 5,217.90 € 7.702,60 ¥ 79,096.90 14' x 4.1' x 12.2" 2297lbs/1044kgPTR12116 $ 9,550.60 £ 6,016.90 € 8.882,10 ¥ 91,208.20 14' x 4.9' x 12.2" 2717lbs/1235kg

The UltraPlus Series of optical tables feature the same dampingmaterials and design techniques as the Ultra Series but offerincreased stiffness when compared to Ultra Series models due tothe increased thickness (12.2" (310mm) compared to 8.3"(210mm) thick). Choose a Plus version table if your applicationwould benefit from reduced compliance at a given frequency.

All Thorlabs tabletops offer the highest levels of surface flatnessavailable, high dynamic stiffness, and low relative tabletop motion,making them the obvious choice for any demanding scientificapplication.




■ Construction: Triple-Plated, Double-Honeycomb Core ■ Maximum Proprietary Tuned and Broadband Damping ■ Dynamic Deflection Coefficient: < 0.5 x 10-3

The PTR12113 opticaltable is shown with thePTS502 self-levelingisolation system, (see page65). For our full line ofvibration isolation systems(active, passive and rigid),see pages 63-68.

Various supports available,see pages 64-66

PTR12113

UltraPlus Series – For the Most Demanding Research Applications. The Ultimate in Performance & Quality


PTR12109 $ 5,266.60 £ 3,318.00 € 4.897,90 ¥ 50,296.00 8' x 4.1' x 12.2" 1311lbs/596kgPTR12113 $ 6,058.80 £ 3,817.00 € 5.634,70 ¥ 57,861.50 8' x 4.9' x 12.2" 1525lbs/693kgPTR12110 $ 6,123.40 £ 3,857.70 € 5.694,80 ¥ 58,478.50 10 'x 4.1' x 12.2" 1624lbs/738kgPTR12114 $ 6,730.30 £ 4,240.10 € 6.259,20 ¥ 64,274.40 10' x 4.9' x 12.2" 1938lbs/881kgPTR12115 $ 8,443.90 £ 5,319.70 € 7.852,80 ¥ 80,639.20 12' x 4.9' x 12.2" 2336lbs/1062kg

US Patent 5402734

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Typical Compliance curve for theUltraPlus Series – measured at tablecorner

UltraPlus Series of Optical Tables


PTR52513 $ 6,058.80 £ 3,817.00 € 5.634,70 ¥ 57,861.50 2500 x 1500 x 310mm 1606lbs/730kgPTR52510 $ 6,123.40 £ 3,857.70 € 5.694,80 ¥ 58,478.50 3000 x 1250 x 310mm 1617lbs/735kg


PTR52504 $ 3,522.40 £ 2,219.10 € 3.275,80 ¥ 33,638.90 2000 x 1000 x 310mm 871lbs/396kgPTR52508 $ 4,396.20 £ 2,769.60 € 4.088,50 ¥ 41,983.70 2000 x 1250 x 310mm 1078lbs/490kgPTR52505 $ 4,603.60 £ 2,900.30 € 4.281,30 ¥ 43,964.40 2500 x 1000 x 310mm 1089lbs/495kgPTR52509 $ 5,266.60 £ 3,318.00 € 4.897,90 ¥ 50,296.00 2500 x 1250 x 310mm 1340lbs/609kgPTR52506 $ 5,373.70 £ 3,385.40 € 4.997,50 ¥ 51,318.80 3000 x 1000 x 310mm 1307lbs/594kgPTR52514 $ 6,730.30 £ 4,240.10 € 6.259,20 ¥ 64,274.40 3000 x 1500 x 310mm 1912lbs/869kgPTR52507 $ 6,426.00 £ 4,048.40 € 5.976,20 ¥ 61,368.30 3750 x 1000 x 310mm 1632lbs/742kgPTR52511 $ 7,372.90 £ 4,644.90 € 6.856,80 ¥ 70,411.20 3750 x 1250 x 310mm 2009lbs/913kgPTR52515 $ 8,443.90 £ 5,319.70 € 7.852,80 ¥ 80,639.20 3750 x 1500 x 310mm 2385lbs/1084kgPTR52512 $ 8,282.40 £ 5,217.90 € 7.702,60 ¥ 79,096.90 4250 x 1250 x 310mm 2288lbs/1040kgPTR52516 $ 9,550.60 £ 6,016.90 € 8.882,10 ¥ 91,208.20 4250 x 1500 x 310mm 2706lbs/1230kg





Specifications■ Table Thickness: 310mm (12.2") ■ Flatness: ±0.1mm (±0.004")

over any 1m2

■ Construction: Triple-Plated,Double Honeycomb Core




■ Main Core: High-Density PlatedSteel Honeycomb

■ Intermediate Core: Plated-SteelSealing Cup HoneycombStructure, 13mm (0.5") Thick


■ Mounting Hole Pattern:

• Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers • Imperial: 1/4"-20 on 1" Centers

■ Edge to First Hole Center:• Metric: 50mm on All Sides• Imperial 4.1' Width:

2.0" on Ends & 2.6" on Sides• Imperial 4.9' Width: 2.0" on

Ends & 2.5" on Sides■ Maximum Screw Length:

16mm (5/8") ■ Dynamic Deflection Coefficient

(max): <0.5 x 10-3*

■ Relative Table Motion (max):<0.10nm (4 x 10-9 in)*

■ Deflection Under Load:113kg (250 lb): <1.5 µm(5.9 x 10-5 in)*

*Measured on a 4 x 8 ft. x 12.2 in. table withisolator transmissibility T<0.01 above 10 Hz,environmental vibrations PSD <10-9g2/Hz..

VIBRATION ISOLATION OPTIONSTYPICAL APPLICATIONS NOISE ULTRA SERIES RIGID SUPPORT PASSIVE SUPPORT ACTIVE SUPPORT

ENVIRONMENT (PSD) (See Page 64) (See Page 65) (See Page 66)


• Nanopositioning Quiet (<10-10g2/Hz) ■ ❑ ■

• Submicron Precision

• Phase Related: Typical (~10-8 to 10-9 g2/Hz) ■ ■• Interferometry

• Holography

• Single Mode Fiber AlignmentNoisy (<10-7g2/Hz) ■ ■


• Bioimaging Quiet (<10-10g2/Hz) ■

• Raman Spectroscopy

• Micro PositioningTypical (~10-8 to 10-9 g2/Hz) ❑ ■

• Micro Machining

• Non-Interferometric

• Laser ChemistryNoisy (<10-7g2/Hz) ■ ■


• Pulse LaserQuiet (<10-10g2/Hz) ■

• General Spectroscopy Typical (~10-8 to 10-9 g2/Hz) ❑ ■• Velocimetry

• Multimode Fiber Noisy (<10-7g2/Hz) ■ ❑ ■




ITEM# $ £ € RMB DIMENSIONS

UTS101 $ 1,275.00 £ 803.30 € 1,185,80 ¥ 12,176.30 1.6' x 3.3' (0.5m x1.0m)UTS102 $ 1,445.00 £ 910.40 € 1,343,90 ¥ 13,799.80 1.6' x 4.9' (0.5m x 1.5m)UTS103 $ 1,870.00 £ 1,178.10 € 1,739,10 ¥ 17,858.50 2.5' x 8.2' (0.75m x 2.5m)


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■ Shelves Free Up Valuable Table Workspace■ Load Capacity is 300kg (660lbs)■ Shelves Provide a Stiff Platform for Lasers, Power Supplies, and Accessories■ Simply Bolt Shelves to Thorlabs’ Tabletops With Laser Accessory Hole (option/H)

Under Table Shelf

For applications where one needs to mount alaser below the table, the under tableaccessory shelf provides ample space whilebeing conveniently tucked beneath the table.Due to its sturdy construction, our shelf is anexcellent choice for such applications.

Please note that the under table shelf must beordered at the same time as the optical table.It cannot be fitted to the optical table unlessthe under table shelf option is specified at thetime of order.

FORMOUNTING

LASERS!

Laser Port Hole Accessory Kit


RS99K1 $ 299.00 £ 188.40 € 278,10 ¥ 2,855.50 Laser Port Hole Accessory Kit (Imperial)RS99K1/M $ 299.00 £ 188.40 € 278,10 ¥ 2,855.50 Laser Port Hole Accessory Kit (Metric)

Laser Port Hole Accessory Kit

Designed to be used with custom optical tables fitted with a laser port hole, this precision beam steeringsystem offers a safe and convenient means for adjusting the height and direction of a beam within anoptical system.

The system consists of a pair of optical mirror mounts with lockable adjustment knobs to provide 360°rotation of the incoming beam. The upper housing also provides kinematic adjustment, this is used tocompensate for angular deviations of the input beam relative to the Ø1" mirrors (mirrors sold separately).

■ For Use Above or Below the Work Surface■ Ideal for Use With Laser Port Holes■ 360º Continuous Rotation ■ ±4º Kinematic Tip & Tilt

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Free-Standing Instrumentation Shelf


PTA202 $ 1,043.80 £ 657.60 € 970,70 ¥ 9,968.30 Overhead Shelf 6.8' x 15.0" (2.07 x 0.38m)PTA252 $ 1,130.50 £ 712.20 € 1.051,40 ¥ 10,796.30 Overhead Shelf 8.43' x 15.0" (2.57 x 0.38m)PTA302 $ 1,096.00 £ 690.50 € 1.019,30 ¥ 10,466.80 Overhead Shelf 10.07' x 15.0" (3.07 x 0.38m)PTA401 $ 272.00 £ 171.40 € 253,00 ¥ 2,597.60 Additional Shelf (to fit PTA202) 6.8' x 15.0" (2.07 x 0.38m)PTA402 $ 384.00 £ 241.90 € 357,10 ¥ 3,667.20 Additional Shelf (to fit PTA252) 8.43' x 15.0" (2.57 x 0.38m)PTA403 $ 456.00 £ 287.30 € 424,10 ¥ 4,354.80 Additional Shelf (to fit PTA302) 10.07' x 15.0" (3.07 x 0.38m)

Free Standing Shelf

The Thorlabs free standing shelving system provides storage spaceor further mounting surfaces for instruments, power supplies,and other accessories when a full enclosure is not necessary.

The system is available in three sizes; simply match the shelflength to the length or width of your optical table, up to amaximum of 3.07m (10.07').

The system is supplied complete with two end frames and asingle shelf.

Each end frame can accommodate up to three shelves. There isroom to mount two shelves above the table and a single shelfunderneath the table, at variable heights.

ScienceDesk™ and AccessoriesSee Pages 1-14

Our ScienceDesk™ frames are designed to accept three of our breadboard lines – the UltraLight™,Performance™ and PerformancePlus™ – allowing flexibility in creating a workstation with an array of vibration isolation possibilities.

■ Flexible Workstation System With a Wide Range of Accessories■ Six Standard Size Srames with 765mm (30.6in.) Height■ Active, Passive, and Rigid Isolation Systems■ ESD Compliant Shelving and Accessories■ Ergonomic Design■ Heavy-Duty Castors Expanding The Line

Features■ Stable, Free-Standing Design Does Not Interfere With

Vibration Isolation■ Parallel Foot Design Allows Placement Anywhere Over

the Table■ Height is Adjustable From 65" to 71"■ Maximum Load Capacity per Shelf is 70kg (154lbs)

PTA402

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Custom Optical Tables

Custom CapabilitiesThorlabs provides extensive optical table design capabilities.Contact us early in your optical table development program andour product specialists will assist you with custom designrequirements, assuring an optimal, cost-effective solution. Thefollowing is a list of customizations that can be integrated into anoptical table design:

■ Special Lengths, Widths, and Thicknesses■ Joiner Plates for Custom Configurations From Standard

Tabletops■ Cut-Outs, Notches, Angled Corners, and Large, Lined Access

Holes■ Custom Hole Sizes, Thread Pitches, and Special Hole Patterns■ Multilevel and Vertical Mounting Combinations of Tables

and Breadboards■ Special Plate and Core Materials (e.g. Nonmagnetic Stainless

Steel, Aluminum, or Aluminum Honeycomb Cores)■ Vacuum Compatibility to 10-6 Torr■ Cleanroom Compatibility Using Fully Welded Stainless Steel

Construction■ Fully Non-Magnetic

Optional FeaturesStandard optical tables can be manufactured to order with anumber of optional features. To order a tabletop with theseoptions, please contact our technical support staff [email protected], or call us at 973-579-7227.

■ Lasers and Accessory-Shelf Mounting Holes■ Laser Port(s) – One or Two Laser Ports May be Ordered, Each

a 57mm Diameter, Lined Hole Centrally Located 150mm (6")From One End. Includes: Mounting Holes for Laser Shelvesand Beamsteering Systems

■ Black Top Surface Finish – A Strong Abrasion-resistant MatteThat Reduces Surface Glare and Reflections.

■ Completely Undrilled Top Surface■ Fully Welded Brush-finished Stainless Steel Top, Side, and

Bottom Skins for Demanding Cleanroom Applications.■ Nonmagnetic Stainless-steel Top, Intermediate, and Bottom

Skins■ Aluminum Top, Intermediate, and Bottom Skins■ Lightweight Aluminum Honeycomb Core

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Joined TablesThorlabs makes standard tables as large as 1.5 x 4.25m (5 x 14 ft),and thicker sizes can be manufactured upon request. However, insome situations, it may be more convenient to assemble a largertable in the laboratory by joining several smaller tables together. All

Thorlabs tabletops can be provided with special joining plates,allowing two or more tables to be joined rigidly and securely,thereby eliminating shifts in tabletop equipment when a particulartable is disturbed.

Tabletops can be bolted together end-to-end, side-to-side, or side-to-end, to form complex yet convenient structures. The joiningprocess is simple and straightforward, allowing large structures tobe assembled in only a few hours. In place of the heavy steel joinerplates traditionally used, Thorlabs has designed aluminum joinerrails, which produce a strong, stiff structure without affecting

significantly the stiffness to weight ratio. This also enables themanufacture of fully nonmagnetic systems.

Joining as a Future OptionThorlabs offers a cost-effective and convenient way to anticipatethe need for joining tables at a later date. If, when ordering youroriginal table, you feel that there is a likelihood that you willeventually need to join this table to another table, you may haveone of the matched joining plates built into the original table.Thorlabs will store the other matched plate. When you wish toorder the second table to be joined to the first, Thorlabs will usethe existing matched plate to assure you a perfect fit between thetwo tables.

Contact your nearest Thorlabs office for further information.

Benefits of Thorlabs Joiner System■ No Stresses on Skins Associated With Welding■ Mechanical Isolation of Top/Bottom Maintained

A - joining the tables B - fitting the side plates and filling strip

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Vibration Isolation Systems for Optical TabletopsVibration isolation systems are used to maintain stability in theenvironment around an optical table so that there is no contributionfrom ground-borne vibrations to the relative motion betweencomponents mounted to the optical table and the table itself.Vibrations may result from seismic activity from the building,pedestrian traffic, or nearby machinery. The amount of transmittedvibration transferred to the tabletop represents an important factor indefining an optimized setup.

For an ideal mounting system with appropriate seismic activity, arigid tabletop should be mounted to the floor by a combinationof dampers and springs. Maintained by inertia, the springscompress and relax to stabilize the tabletop position. Minimumoscillation resonance and short settling times are ensured by adamping mechanism.

Air springs are ideally suited to low resonance with short travelranges along with high load capacities. As the floor vibrates, airpressure alternately increases and decreases to maintain stability.Objects placed on the tabletop remain stationary. The rigidity of theair springs operate independently from the load, yet it is dependentupon the height of the tabletop. Optimum performance is achieved

by floating a load isolator to a working height that is nominal.

Air springs that peak on a transmissibility curve at 3.25Hz are idealfor isolation of vibrations above 10Hz. Should significant vibrationoccur below 10Hz, a more sophisticated, vertically enhanced tabledesign is required.

When enhanced vibration isolation is required, a two-chamber airspring can accomplish the additional isolation. In this configuration,an upper chamber connects to a lower reservoir through a resistancedamper. Vibration damping is optimized when the friction fromcompressed air is forced through the resistance damper.

In certain sensitive optical experiments, horizontal isolation isrequired. Vibrations ranging from 1Hz to 10Hz can be virtuallyeliminated when horizontal isolating elements are employed. Theactive design combines both a vertical isolation chamber and ahorizontal vibration damper for optimal vertical and horizontalisolation.

Load balancing distribution on an optical table may need to bechanged frequently. To maintain optimum isolation performance,automatic height adjustment is necessary to keep a table level.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS NOISE RIGID SUPPORT PASSIVE ACTIVE

Demanding ApplicationsQuiet ❑ ■• Nanopositioning

• Submicron Precision • Phase Related:

Typical ■• Interferometry• Holography

Noisy ■• Single Mode Fiber AlignmentGeneral Photonic Applications

Quiet ■• Bioimaging• Raman Spectroscopy • Micro Positioning

Typical ❑ ■• Micro Machining• Non-Interferometric• Laser Chemistry

Noisy ■• Single Mode Fiber AlignmentLess Demanding Applications

Quiet ■• Pulse Laser• General Spectroscopy

Typical ❑ ■• Velocimetry• Multimode Fiber Alignment

Noisy ❑ ■

Selecting a Vibration Isolation System

Rigid Nonisolating Supports Passive Vibration Isolators Active™ Self-Leveling Vibration Isolator

Parameter Standard Duty Heavy Duty

(See Page 64) (See Page 65) (See Page 65) (See Page 66)

Vert Horiz Vert Horiz Vert Horiz

Resonant Frequency

Nonisolating <5Hz <4Hz <5.5Hz <4.5Hz <1.35Hz 1.0Hz

Tranmissibility (at Resonance)

Nonisolating <6dB <9.2dB <6.5dB <9dB <4dB <4dB

Transmissibility (at 10Hz)

Nonisolating <0.25dB <0.13dB <0.4dB <0.25dB <0.02dB <0.03dB

Isolation Type Nonisolating Passive Passive Active

Damping Efficiency Nonisolating Good Good Best

Load Capacity(Set of 4)

2500kg (5500lb) 1100kg (2425lb) 2200kg (4840lb) 2500 kg (5500 lb)

Isolator System Performance Comparison

■ Recommended ❑ Suitable



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Rigid Non-Isolating Passive Vibration Isolators (See Page 65) Self-Leveling

Feature Supports (See Page 64) Standard Heavy Duty Vibration Isolators (See Page 66)

Automatic Self-Leveling

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Dual-ChamberDamped PneumaticSpring

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Trifilar Suspension System ✔

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Isolator System Feature Comparison

PTR12115

The PTR12115 optical tabletop is shown with the PTS502 self-leveling isolation system, which isshown on page 66. For our full lineof vibration isolation systems(active, passive, and rigid), see pages 63-68.

Rigid Non-Isolating Supports(See Page 64)

Passive Vibration Isolators(See Page 65)

Active Vibration Isolators(See Page 66)

Vibration isolators prevent motion and vibration from disturbingcomponents mounted on an optical table or breadboard. The bestisolator for an application depends upon experiment sensitivity,tabletop weight, and environmental vibration (noise).

We recommend that you consider both immediate and futureneeds when choosing an isolator system. The chart below and

the table discussion should help you to select an optical tablesystem that will suit your application and working environments.Specific isolator performance is provided on the following pages.

If you should need further assistance, our application engineersare available to help you. For help, call our technical supportteam at 973-579-7227.

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Rigid Non-Isolating Systems

Many environments and applications do not warrant vibration isolation. In suchcases, it is only necessary to have a non-isolating support structure. Thorlabs' rigidisolation systems are economical support structures that are strong enough tosupport an optical table under heavy load.

Thorlabs offers large-diameter, freestanding, non-isolating supports designed tosupport tabletops without cumbersome tie bars. Each non-isolating support hasthree adjustment screws to level or adjust the table height over a 21mm (0.85")range using an open end wrench.

These non-isolating supports have a 2500kg (5500lbs) load capacity for a set of four.They are available in two standard heights, 600mm and 700mm (24" and 28"), toallow any table surface to be supported at a standard 910mm (36") height. Specialheights are available upon request.

ITEM# $ £ € RMB DESCRIPTION HEIGHT

PTL502 $ 1,224.00 £ 771.10 € 1.138,30 ¥ 11,689.20 Rigid Support Set of 4 24" (600mm)PTL503 $ 1,224.00 £ 771.10 € 1.138,30 ¥ 11,689.20 Rigid Support Set of 4 28" (700mm)

Specifications■ Maximum Load Capacity (Set of Four):

2500kg (5500lbs) ■ Height: 600 and 700mm (24" and 28")■ Height Adjustment: +15mm, -6mm

(+0.6", -0.25") ■ Finish: Black Paint■ Manual Leveling Adjustment on Each Support to

Compensate for Uneven Floors

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Passive Isolation Systems

Passive isolators, the most cost-effective vibration isolatorsavailable, are ideal for removing floor vibrations in the critical10-50Hz frequency range. These isolators provide simple,effective vibration isolation with excellent horizontal andvertical stability. They inflate with a foot pump and isolatewithout air consumption. A choice of load capacityis provided to match your application.


PTH502 $ 2,380.00 £ 1,499.40 € 2.213,40 ¥ 22,729.00 Heavy Duty Set of 4 24" (600mm)PTH503 $ 2,380.00 £ 1,499.40 € 2.213,40 ¥ 22,729.00 Heavy Duty Set of 4 28" (700mm)


PTP502 $ 2,150.50 £ 1,354.80 € 2.000,00 ¥ 20,537.30 Set of 4 24" (600mm)PTP503 $ 2,150.50 £ 1,354.80 € 2.000,00 ¥ 20,537.30 Set of 4 28" (700mm)

Specifications■ Load Capacity (Set of Four):

• Standard: 275–1100kg (600–2425lb)• Heavy duty: 550–2200kg (1200–4850lb)

■ Height: 600 and 700mm (24 and 28") ■ Air Pressure Required: 550kPa (80psi) Maximum ■ Finish: Black Paint

Vertical and Horizontal Transmissibility of Thorlabs'Passive Vibration Isolators.

Passive Vibration Isolation

Heavy Duty Passive Isolators

Standard Passive Isolators

Ø13.4" (340mm)

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*Performance values were measured supporting a 1.25mm x 2.5m x 310mm (4' x 8' x12.2") table. Heavier tables or loads will have a lower vertical resonant frequency, highertransmissibility at resonance, and lower transmissibility at 10Hz.

Heavy Duty Vibration-Isolation Data*Resonant Frequency Transmissibility (Isolation Efficiency)


<5.5Hz <4.5Hz <6.5dB at resonance <9.0dB at resonance<0.4dB(>60%) @ 10Hz <0.25dB(>25%) @ 10Hz

Standard Vibration-Isolation Data*Resonant Frequency Transmissibility (Isolation Efficiency)


<5Hz <4Hz <6dB at resonance <9.2dB at resonance<0.25dB(>75%) @ 10Hz <0.13dB(>87%) @ 10Hz

Please contact your local sales office for a quotation including shipping

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Active Isolation Systems – Self-Leveling

Self-leveling vibration isolators offer the highest performance ofany pneumatic isolator, combining extremely low transmissibilitywith excellent low frequency performance.

■ Isolators Provide Unsurpassed Vertical and HorizontalIsolation

■ Extremely Low Resonant Frequency and Very Fast SettlingTime

■ Isolators are Self-Leveling for Constant Height

Vertical vibration is the most obvious factor that affects opticalexperiments; however, significant horizontal vibration isoften encountered in laboratories on upper floors ofbuildings. Applications that demand extreme stabilitysuch as interferometry, holography, and nanopositioningrequire both vertical and horizontal isolation.

Self-leveling isolators are large-diameter, freestandingsystems that provide maximum stability and safety withoutcumbersome tie bars. The low vertical and horizontaltransmissibility of these isolators results in the least possiblerelative tabletop motion. Our proprietary design does notuse liquids, which could leak or degrade over time.

Self-Leveling SystemTo allow for changes in load distribution, isolators alsofeature a self-leveling system that incorporates precision three-way valves that do not compromise vertical isolation when thesystem is at rest. Because these valves are actuated by tabletopmovement, the system returns to its original level position within±0.25mm (0.01") after disturbances. The valves also automaticallycompensate for any changes in tabletop load distribution.

Additionally, this system allows the table height to be adjusted overa range of 26mm (1.02") and can be used to compensate for anuneven floor. Active isolators require a constant supply of air.When the air supply is removed, the tabletop rests securely on top of the legs with the isolation system disabled.

Two isolator heights are available to create a working tableheight of 910mm (36"). Nonstandard heights are availableupon request.


PTS502 $ 3,417.00 £ 2,152.70 € 3.177,80 ¥ 32,632.40 24" (600mm) Set of 4 PTS503 $ 3,417.00 £ 2,152.70 € 3.177,80 ¥ 32,632.40 28" (700mm) Set of 4

Active Vibration Isolation

PTS502 PTS503

Regulator isavailable onpage 68

PTS502


2500kg (5500lbs)■ Height:

• PTS502: 600mm (24")• PTS503: 700mm (28")

■ Height Adjustment Range: ±13mm (0.5") ■ Self-Leveling Repeatability: ±0.25mm (0.010") ■ Air Pressure Required: 690kPa (100psi) Maximum


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Vertical Damping is achieved by the use of a dual-chamberdamped pneumatic spring. The table is supported by the airpressure in these chambers. A piston, clamped to the bottomof the table, is sealed to the upper chamber with a rollingrubber diaphragm, allowing virtually friction-free motionbetween piston and chamber. Floor or tabletop motion forcesair to flow from one chamber to the other through a high-resistance damper. This restriction of airflow dampensoscillatory motion between the floor and table, dramaticallyreducing settling time. The volume ratio of the chambers hasbeen optimized to maximize damping performance for ourcomplete range of tabletops while preserving a low resonantfrequency.

Horizontal Damping is accomplished by supporting thepneumatic vertical isolator on a trifilar suspension system. This innovative pendulum design uses gravity to provide therestoring force after horizontal disturbances. Horizontaloscillations at the system’s resonant frequency are damped bylinking the base of the vertical isolator to the outer cylinderwith an oil-free, vibration-absorbing damper. Vertical and horizontal transmissibility of

Thorlabs’ active self-leveling isolators.



<1.35 Hz <1.0 Hz <4dB at resonance <4dB at resonance<0.1dB (>90%) at 5 Hz <0.06dB (>94%) at 5 Hz<0.02dB (>98%) at 10 Hz <0.03dB (>97%) at 10 Hz

*Performance values were measured supporting a 1.25m x 2.5m x 310mm (4' x 8' x 12.2")table. Heavier tables or loads will have a lower vertical resonant frequency, highertransmissibility at resonance, and lower transmissibility at 10Hz.

Self-Leveling Vibration-Isolation Data*

Air CompressorsFor laboratories not equipped with a compressed air supply, Thorlabsprovides a low noise air compressor that is self-contained, lightweight,and compact. Due to the low noise emitted (35dB at 1m), thecompressor will not interfere with sensitive experiments. Each systemincludes its own air regulator, filter, and receiver tank with pressuregauge, safety valve, drain, and line pressure gauge.

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Air CompressorsFor laboratories not equipped with a compressed air supply, Thorlabs provides a low-noise air compressor that is self-contained, lightweight, andcompact. Due to the low noise emitted (35dB at 1m), the compressor will not interfere with sensitive experiments. Each system includes itsown air regulator, filter, and receiver tank with pressure gauge, safety valve, drain, and line pressure gauge.

To pressurize passive vibration isolation systemswhere a constant supply of air is not necessary,Thorlabs supplies this foot pump. It is supplied with a Schraeder-type connector (Car Tire Valve),integrated pressure gauge, and extended tubing toallow convenient positioning.

Air Filter/RegulatorThis compact filter/regulator is recommended for use with all Thorlabs active isolators. It regulates the air pressure supplied to the isolatorswhile removing moisture and particles down to 5µm. The fittings accept the 6mm diameter plastic tubing supplied with the active isolators.Each filter/regulator comes complete with a wall mounting bracket.


PTA011* $ 535.50 £ 337.40 € 498,00 ¥ 5,114.00 Air Compressor-110/115V-60HzPTA511* $ 535.50 £ 337.40 € 498,00 ¥ 5,114.00 Air Compressor-220/240V-50Hz

PTA013 $ 71.40 £ 45.00 € 66,40 ¥ 681.90 Air Filter

Air Compressors & Air Filter Regulator

Specifications■ Air Pressure: 825kPa (120psi) Maximum■ Air Delivery:

• for 115 VAC/60Hz Version at 0kPa (0psi): 20l /min(0.7cfm) at 825kPa (120psi): 13l /min (0.45cfm)

• for 220VAC/50Hz Version at 0kPa (0psi): 17l /min(0.6cfm) at 825kPa (120psi): 11l /min (0.4cfm)

■ Power:• 115VAC/60Hz Version: 160W, 2.2A• 220VAC/50Hz Version: 125W, 1.1A

■ Noise Level: 35dB at 1m■ Dimensions: 305 x 330 x 300mm (12"x 13"x 11.8")■ Weight: 13.4kg (29.5lbs)

Specifications■ Maximum Pump: 100psi■ Hose Length: 2m (6.6')

Foot Pump for Passive Isolation Systems


PTA126 $ 39.10 £ 24.60 € 36,40 ¥ 373.40 Foot Pump

*Air filter included

Gas Control PanelThe Pressure Control Panel can be used with our passive ScienceDesk, Breadboard Support Frames, andfreestanding Vibration Isolators to control the air pressure in each pneumatic leg. It is recommended foruse in all passive pneumatic systems. It requires a constant supply of compressed air.

This product is available in two options:1. A magnetic bracket to mount on the underside of tables and breadboards (PWA080).2. A clip on bracket appropriate for ScienceDesks and Frames (PSX080).

Specifications■ Maximum Operating Pressure: 0.7MPa■ Proof Pressure: 1.0MPa■ Hysteresis: 0.08MPa■ Repeatability: +/-0.05MPa■ Ambient and Fluid Temperature: -5 to 60ºC

Features■ Alter Air Pressure Without the Inconvenience of a Foot Pump■ Compatible With All Our Passive and Active ScienceDesks,

Frames, and Legs■ Can be Retrofitted for Customers With Existing Passive Products■ Supplied With All Necessary Fixings and Tubing


PWA080 $ 255.00 £ 160.70 € 237,20 ¥ 2,435.30 Regulation Panel With Magnetic Base for Tables & BreadboardsPSX080 $ 240.00 £ 151.20 € 223,20 ¥ 2,292.00 Regulation Panel With Mounting Bracket for ScienceDesk

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Thorlabs' non-magnetic optical breadboards provide high performance at an economical price.These all non-magnetic steel breadboards are also an ideal laboratory platformfor optical and laser experiments.

Specifications■ Flatness: ±0.13mm (0.005") Over any

0.3m2 Area ■ Thickness: 2.4" (60mm) ■ Construction: Double-Plate, Aluminum

Honeycomb-Core, Athermalized Design ■ Damping: Nominal ■ Core: High-Density Aluminum

Honeycomb■ Maximum Screw Length: 16mm (5/8")■ Top Plate: Non-Magnetic 304L Stainless

Steel, 5mm (3/16") Thick, Brush Finished

■ Bottom Plate:Non-Magnetic 304L Stainless Steel, 5mm(3/16") Thick

■ Sides: Black Laminated Aluminum■ Mounting Holes:



316L Stainless SteelAvailable Upon Request

Features■ Minimal Deflection

Under Load■ Aluminum Honeycomb

Core and Internal DampingProvide Both Static andDynamic Rigidity

■ Non-Magnetic304L StainlessSteel Top and BottomPlates

■ Excellent Surface Finish,Achieved by Using ThermallyMatched Materials


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Non-Magnetic Optical Breadboards – 2.4" (60mm) Thick


NBH51510 $ 1,256.30 £ 791.50 € 1.168,40 ¥ 11,997.70 750 x 750 x 60mm 131lbs/60kg

NBH51506 $ 1,215.50 £ 765.80 € 1.130,40 ¥ 11,608.00 900 x 600 x 60mm 131lbs/60kg

NBH51511 $ 1,377.00 £ 867.50 € 1.280,60 ¥ 13,150.40 900 x 750 x 60mm 165lbs/75kg

NBH51514 $ 1,533.40 £ 966.00 € 1.426,10 ¥ 14,644.00 900 x 900 x 60mm 185lbs/84kg

NBH51512 $ 1,655.80 £ 1,043.20 € 1.539,90 ¥ 15,812.90 1200 x 750 x 60mm 203lbs/92kg

NBH51515 $ 1,883.60 £ 1,186.70 € 1.751,70 ¥ 17,988.40 1200 x 900 x 60mm 236lbs/107kg

Non-Magnetic Breadboards, 60mm Thick – Metric: Call for Lead Time


NBH11110 $ 1,256.30 £ 791.50 € 1.168,40 ¥ 11,997.70 2.5' x 2.5' x 2.4" 139lbs/63kg

NBH11106 $ 1,215.50 £ 765.80 € 1.130,40 ¥ 11,608.00 3' x 2' x 2.4" 132lbs/60kg

NBH11111 $ 1,377.00 £ 867.50 € 1.280,60 ¥ 13,150.40 3' x 2.5' x 2.4" 165lbs/75kg

NBH11114 $ 1,533.40 £ 966.00 € 1.426,10 ¥ 14,644.00 3' x 3' x 2.4" 192lbs/87kg

NBH11112 $ 1,655.80 £ 1,043.20 € 1.539,90 ¥ 15,812.90 4' x 2.5' x 2.4" 207lbs/94kg

NBH11115 $ 1,883.60 £ 1,186.70 € 1.751,70 ¥ 17,988.40 4' x 3' x 2.4" 254lbs/115kg

Non-Magnetic Breadboards, 2.4" Thick – Imperial: Call for Lead Time

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NTM11109 $ 6,664.00 £ 4,198.30 € 6.197,50 ¥ 63,641.20 8' x 4.1' x 8.3" 1069lbs/486kgNTM11114 $ 8,887.60 £ 5,599.20 € 8.265,50 ¥ 84,876.60 10' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1508lbs/685kg

Thorlabs' Non-Magnetic Standard Series optical tables are a cost-effective choice for general purpose applications. These tables utilizesimilar construction techniques and the same high-quality materials as the Performance and Ultra Series. The Standard Series has a singlehigh-demsity aluminum core and provides broadband damping, leading to a dynamicrigidity and stiffness that outperforms other cost-competitive tabletops.

The Standard Series tabletops are ideally suited for less demanding general photonicsapplications, such as general spectroscopy and multimode fiber optic setups. They arealso good for micro-positioning and non-interferometric applications.

Standard Series Non-Magnetic Optical Tables

Non-Magnetic Optical Tables, 1/4"–20: Call for Lead Time

■ Non-Magnetic 304L Stainless Steel Topand Bottom Plates

■ Athermalized Design for ExcellentThermal Stability

■ Minimal Deflection Under Load ■ High-Density Aluminum

Honeycomb Core ■ Excellent Surface Flatness, Achieved

by Using Thermally Matched Material■ Flatness: ±0.5mm (±0.002")

Over any 1m2 Area■ Double-Plate, Single Honeycomb Core

The NTM11109 Optical Table is shown withthe NTS503 self-leveling isolation system, (seepage 73). For our full line of non-magneticvibration isolation systems, see pages 73-74.

Performance SeriesIdeal Rigid Body

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Specifications■ Table Thickness: 8.3" (210mm) ■ Flatness: Flatness: ±0.05mm (±0.002")

Over any 1m2 Area■ Construction: Double-Plate, Aluminum

Honeycomb Core ■ Top and Bottom Plates:

•Matched Materials for Athermalized Design•Non-Magnetic 304L Stainless Steel,

5mm Thick

■ Core: High-Density Plated AluminumHoneycomb

■ Mounting Hole Pattern:•Metric: M6 on 25mm Centers• Imperial: 1/4"-20 on 1" Centers

■ Edge to First Hole Center:•Metric: 50mm on all Sides• Imperial: 4.1' Width: 2.0"

on Ends & 2.6" on Sides• Imperial: 4.9' Width: 2.0"

on Ends and 2.5" on Sides

■ Maximum Screw Length: 16mm (5/8")■ Dynamic Deflection Coefficient (Max):

<3 x 10-3*■ Relative Tabletop Motion (Max): <0.27nm

(10.5 x 10-9 in.)*■ Deflection Under Load 113kg (250lbs):

<1.65µm (6.5 x 10-5 in)**Measured on a 4.1 x 8 ft. x 8.3 in. table with isolatortransmissibility T<0.01 above 10Hz, environmental vibrationsPSD <10-9g 2/Hz.

Typical Compliance Curve for StandardSeries Table – Measured at Table Corners

NTM11109US Patent5402734


NTM51509 $ 6,664.00 £ 4,198.30 € 6.197,50 ¥ 63,641.20 2500 x 1250 x 210mm 1035lbs/470kgNTM51514 $ 8,887.60 £ 5,599.20 € 8.265,50 ¥ 84,876.60 3000 x 1500 x 210mm 1460lbs/664kg

Non-Magnetic Optical Tables, M6 Metric: Call for Lead Time

316L Stainless SteelAvailable Upon Request

Non-Magnetic Standard Series

Please contact your local sales office for a quotation including shipping

Cross Section of Tabletop

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Thorlabs' Non-Magnetic Performance series of tables offer a tuned and broadband enhanced damping system, resulting in increased dynamicstiffness when compared to the Standard series of tables.

Triple-plate, double-honeycomb non-magnetic technology produces the most rigidcomposite tables in the industry. The outer skins are matched with the internal plate tominimize bowing due to thermal variations and cycling and to ensure the flatness of thetable is maintained. Mounting holes are sealed with brass sealing cups, simplifying thecleanup of spills.

Performance Series Non-Magnetic Optical Tables


NTQ51509 $ 7,597.30 £ 4,786.30 € 7.065,50 ¥ 72,554.20 2500 x 1250 x 210mm 1224lbs/556kgNTQ51514 $ 10,189.80 £ 6,419.60 € 9.476,50 ¥ 97,312.60 3000 x 1500 x 210mm 1755lbs/798kg


StableTop 350 SeriesIdeal Rigid Body

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Typical Compliance Curve for the PerformanceSeries Table – Measured at Table Corners

Specifications ■ Table Thickness: 8.3" (210mm)■ Flatness: ±0.5mm (±0.002") Over any 1m2

■ Construction: Triple-Plate, DoubleHoneycomb Core

■ Top and Bottom Plates:• Matched Materials for Athermalized Design• Non-Magnetic 304L Stainless Steel,

5mm Thick■ Core: High-Density Non-Magnetic Plated

Aluminum Honeycomb

■ Maximum Screw Length: 16mm (5/8")■ Mounting Hole Pattern:


■ Edge to First Hole Center:• Metric: 50mm on all Sides• Imperial: 4.1' Width: 2.0" on Ends & 2.6"

on Sides• Imperial: 4.9' Width: 2.0" on Ends & 2.5"

on Sides

■ Intermediate Core: Brass Sealing CupHoneycomb Structure, 13mm (0.5") Thick

■ Dynamic Deflection Coefficient (Max):<2.5 x 10-3*

■ Relative Table Motion (Max): <0.14nm(5.5 x 10-9 in.)*

■ Deflection Under Load:113kg (250 lbs): <1.5µm (5.9 x 10-5 in.)*

*Measured on a 4.1 x 8 ft. x 8.3 in. table with isolatortransmissibility T<0.01 above 10Hz, environmental vibrationsPSD <10-9g2/Hz.


NTQ11109 $ 7,597.30 £ 4,786.30 € 7.065,50 ¥ 72,554.20 8' x 4.1' x 8.3" 1238lbs/563kgNTQ11114 $ 10,189.80 £ 6,419.60 € 9.476,50 ¥ 97,312.60 10' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1710lbs/777kg



■ Flatness: ±0.05mm (±0.002")Over any 1m2

■ Construction: Triple-Plate, Double-Honeycomb Aluminum Core

■ Damping: Proprietary Tuned andBroadband Damping

■ Dynamic Deflection Coefficient:<0.7 x 10-3

■ Mounting Holes are Sealed with BrassCups for Easy Cleanup

NTQ11109US Patent5402734

non-magnetic 304L stainless steel top and bottom skin(same material prevents bowingwith temperature change) brass sealing cups


triple layer (creates shorter elements between top andbottom skin therefore increasing stiffness)


aluminum honeycomb (provides a high strengthto weight ratio)


Non-Magnetic Performance SeriesCross Section of Tabletop

NON-MAGNETICTRIPLE-PLATE DOUBLE

HONEYCOMB DESIGN

The NTQ11109 Optical Table is shown withthe NTS503 self-leveling isolation system, (seepage 73). For our full line of vibrationisolation systems, see pages 63-68.

316L StainlessSteel Availableupon Request




non-magnetic 304L stainless steel top and bottom skin(same material prevents bowingwith temperature change) brass sealing cups


triple layer (creates shorter elements between top andbottom skin therefore increasing stiffness)


aluminum honeycomb (provides a high strengthto weight ratio)



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The ultimate table for the most demanding research applications, Thorlabs' Non-Magnetic Ultra Series tables employ maximum tuned andbroadband damping, producing an extremely low deflection coefficient.

Triple-plate, double-honeycomb technology produces the most rigid compositetables in the industry. The outer skins are matched with the internal plate tominimize bowing due to thermal variations and cycling and to ensure that theflatness of the table is maintained. Mounting holes are sealed, simplifying thecleanup of spills.


NTR51509 $ 8,887.60 £ 5,599.20 € 8.265,50 ¥ 84,876.60 2500 x 1250 x 210mm 1395lbs/634kgNTR51514 $ 12,141.40 £ 7,649.10 € 11.291,50 ¥ 115,950.40 3000 x 1500 x 210mm 1913lbs/870kg

Ultra Series Non-Magnetic Optical Tables



NTR11109 $ 9,173.20 £ 5,779.10 € 8.531,10 ¥ 87,604.10 8' x 4.1' x 8.3" 1339lbs/609kgNTR11114 $ 11,789.50 £ 7,427.40 € 10.964,20 ¥ 112,589.70 10' x 4.9' x 8.3" 1544lbs/702kg



■ Flatness: ±0.1mm (±0.004") Within HolePattern, ±0.05mm (±0.002") Over any1m2

■ Construction: Triple-Plate, Double-Honeycomb Aluminum Core

■ Damping: Maximum Proprietary Tunedand Broadband Damping

■ Dynamic Deflection Coefficient:<0.5 x 10-3

■ Brass Sealing Cups

StableTop 450 SeriesIdeal Rigid Body

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Specifications■ Table Thickness: 8.3" (210mm) ■ Flatness: ±0.1mm (±0.004") within Hole

Pattern, ±0.05mm (±0.002") Over any 1m2

■ Construction: Triple-Plate, DoubleHoneycomb Core

■ Top and Bottom Plates:• Matched Materials for Athermalized Design• Non-Magnetic 304L Stainless Steel,

5mm Thick

■ Main Core: High-Density PlatedAluminum Honeycomb

■ Maximum Screw Length: 16mm (5/8")■ Mounting Hole Pattern:


■ Edge to First Hole Center:• Metric: 50mm on All Sides• Imperial: 4.1' Width: 2.0" on Ends and

2.6" on Sides• Imperial: 4.9' Width: 2.0" on Ends and

2.5" on Sides

■ Intermediate Core: Brass Sealing CupAluminum Honeycomb Structure, 13mm(0.5") Thick

■ Dynamic Deflection Coefficient (Max):<1.3 x 10-3*

■ Relative Table Motion (Max): <0.10nm(4 x 10-9 in.)*

■ Deflection Under Load: 113kg (250lbs):<1.5µm (5.9 x 10-5 in.)*

*Measured on a 4.1 x 8 ft. x 8.3 in. table with isolatortransmissibility T<0.01 above 10 Hz, environmental vibrationsPSD <10-9g2/Hz.

NON-MAGNETICULTRA-STABLE

GREAT PRICE!

Typical Compliance Curve for the Ultra SeriesTable – Measured at Table Corners

Non-Magnetic Ultra SeriesTable Cross Section

The NTR11109 Optical Table is shown with theNTS503 self-leveling isolation system, (see page73). For our full line of vibration isolationsystems, see pages 63-68.

NTR11109US Patent5402734

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■ Active Isolators Provide Unsurpassed Vertical and HorizontalIsolation

■ These Have an Extremely Low Resonant Frequency and VeryFast Settling Time

■ Isolators Are Self Leveling for Constant Height■ Non-Magnetic Construction for Use with Non-Magnetic

Tabletops

These active, non-magnetic, self-leveling vibration isolators offer thehighest performance of any pneumatic isolator, combining extremelylow transmissibility with excellent low frequency performance.

Vertical vibration is the most obvious factor that effects opticalexperiments; however, significant horizontal vibration is oftenencountered in laboratories on upper floors of buildings. Applicationsthat demand extreme stability, such as interferometry, holography,and nanopositioning, require both vertical and horizontal isolation.

The self-leveling isolators are large-diameter, free-standing systemsthat provide maximum stability and safety, without cumbersome tiebars. The low vertical and horizontal transmissibility of these isolatorsresults in the least possible relative tabletop motion. Our proprietarydesign doesn't use liquids, which could leak or degrade over time.

Self-Leveling SystemTo allow for changes in load distribution, these isolators also feature a self-leveling system that incorporates precision three-way valves thatdo not compromise vertical isolation when the system is at rest.Because these valves are actuated by tabletop movement, the systemreturns to its original level position within ±0.25mm (0.01") afterdisturbances. The valves also automatically compensate for anychanges in tabletop load distribution.

Additionally, this system allows the table height to be adjusted over a range of 26mm (1.02") and can be used to compensate for anuneven floor. The isolators require a constant supply of air. When theair supply is removed, the tabletop rests securely on top of the legswith the isolation system disabled.


NTS502 $ 15,990.20 £10,073.80 € 14.870,90 ¥ 152,706.40 Active Isolators Set of 4 24" (600mm)NTS503 $ 16,364.20 £10,309.40 € 15.218,70 ¥ 156,278.10 Active Isolators Set of 4 28" (700mm)

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Active Isolation TechnologyVertical Damping is achieved by using a dual-chamber dampedpneumatic spring. The table is supported by the air pressure inthese chambers. A piston, clamped to the bottom of the table, issealed to the upper chamber with a rolling rubber diaphragm,allowing virtually friction-free motion between piston and chamber.Floor or tabletop motion forces air to flow from one chamber tothe other through a high resistance damper. This restriction ofairflow dampens oscillatory motion between the floor and table,dramatically reducing settling time. The volume ratioof the chambers has been optimized to maximize dampingperformance for our complete range of tabletops while preservinga low resonant frequency.

Horizontal Damping is accomplished by supporting thepneumatic vertical isolator on a trifilar suspension system. Thisinnovative pendulum design uses gravity to provide the restoringforce after horizontal disturbances. Horizontal oscillations at thesystem’s resonant frequency are damped by linking the base of thevertical isolator to the outer cylinder with an oil-free vibrationabsorbing damper. Vertical and Horizontal Transmissibility of

Thorlabs’ Active Self-Leveling Isolators

Non-Magnetic Active Vibration Isolators

NTS502 NTS503


2500kg (5500lbs)■ Height: 600 and 700mm (24 and 28") ■ Height Adjustment Range: ±13mm (0.5") ■ Self-Leveling Repeatability: ±0.25mm (0.010") ■ Air Pressure Required: 690kPa (100psi) Maximum■ Finish: Black Paint■ Designed Specifically for Non-Magnetic Applications

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Non-Magnetic Passive Isolation Systems

These non-magnetic passive isolators are designed specifically for use with non-magnetic tabletops. These are the most cost-effectivevibration isolators available and are ideal for removing floor vibrations in the critical 10 to 50Hz frequency range. The isolators providesimple, effective vibration isolation with excellent horizontal and vertical stability. They inflate with a foot pump (PTA126) and isolatewithout air consumption. A choice of load capacity is provided to match your application. These passive isolation systems provide the same features as our standard passive isolators but are designed with fully non-magnetic material.


NTH502 $ 7,854.00 £ 4,948.00 € 7.304,20 ¥ 75,005.70 Passive Isolator, Heavy-Duty, Set of 4 24" (600mm)NTH503 $ 8,217.80 £ 5,177.20 € 7.642,60 ¥ 78,480.00 Passive Isolator, Heavy-Duty, Set of 4 28" (700mm)


NTP502 $ 7,520.80 £ 4,738.10 € 6.994,30 ¥ 71,823.60 Passive Isolator, Set of 4 24" (600mm)NTP503 $ 7,894.80 £ 4,973.70 € 7.342,20 ¥ 75,395.30 Passive Isolator, Set of 4 28" (700mm)

Specifications■ Load Capacity

(Set of Four):• Standard: 275–1100kg

(600–2425lbs)• Heavy Duty: 550–2200kg

(1200–4850lbs)

■ Height: 600 and 700mm(24" and 28")

■ Air Pressure Required:550kPa (80psi) Maximum

■ Finish: Black Paint

Vertical andHorizontalTransmissibilityof Thorlabs' Non-Magnetic PassiveVibration Isolators

Non-Magnetic Heavy Duty Passive Isolators

Non-Magnetic Standard Passive Isolators

NTH502 NTH503

*Performance values were measured supporting a 1.25m x 2.5m x 310mm(4' x 8' x 12.2") table. Heavier tables or loads will have a lower vertical resonant frequency,higher transmissibility at resonance, and lower transmissibility at 10Hz.

Heavy Duty Vibration-Isolation Data*Resonant Frequency Transmissibility (Isolation Efficiency)


<5.5Hz <4.5Hz <6.5dB at resonance <9.0dB at resonance<0.4dB(>60%) @ 10Hz <0.25dB(>25%) @ 10Hz

Standard Vibration-Isolation Data*Resonant Frequency Transmissibility (Isolation Efficiency)


<5Hz <4Hz <6dB at resonance <9.2dB at resonance<0.25dB(>75%) @ 10Hz <0.13dB(>87%) @ 10Hz

Many environments and applications donot warrant vibration isolation. In suchcases, it is only necessary to have a non-isolating support structure. Thorlabs’ rigidisolation systems are economical supportstructures and are strong enough tosupport an optical table under heavy load.

Thorlabs offers large-diameter, free-standing, non-isolating supports designedto support tabletops without cumbersome tie bars. Each non-isolating support has three adjustmentscrews which can be used to level or to adjust the table height over a 21mm (0.85") range using an open-end wrench.The set of four non-isolating supports have a 2500kg (5500lbs) load capacity. They are available in twostandard heights (600mm and 700mm, 24" and 28") to allow any table surface to be supported at astandard 910mm (36") height. Special heights are available upon request.


NTL502 $ 3,179.00 £ 2,002.80 € 2.956,50 ¥ 30,359.50 Rigid Support, Set of 4 24" (600mm)NTL503 $ 3,546.20 £ 2,234.10 € 3.298,00 ¥ 33,866.20 Rigid Support, Set of 4 28" (700mm)


2500kg (5500lbs) ■ Height Adjustment: +15mm, -6mm

(+0.6", -0.25") ■ Leveling Adjustment: Manual Leveling Adjustment

on Each Support to Compensate for Uneven Floors■ Finish: Black Paint

Non-Magnetic Rigid Non-Isolating Supports

NTL503 NTL502

Non-Magnetic Rigid Isolation Systems

Other heights available upon request. Please contact your local sales office for a quotation including shipping.

Other heights available upon request. Please contact your local sales office for a quotation including shipping.

Other sizes, series and material available upon request. Please contact your local sales office for a quotation including shipping.

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