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Vibration Isolation for Microscopy Applications

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Thorlabs' MIP2 and MIP3 Iso-Plate Vibration Damping Systems provide passive vibration isolation for medium-sensitivity microscopy measurements. They consist of two parts: a stainless steel, untapped (no holes) work surface with a honeycomb interior that provides broadband acoustic damping and a lightweight Iso-Plate support with pneumatic isolators at all four corners. This two-piece design is simple to install and minimizes coupling between the microscope, table, and floor.

The Iso-Plate support plates are also sold separately for customers who wish to use them with breadboards that feature an array of 1/4"-20 or M6 tapped holes.


Transmissibility curve for passive isolation

Measured Transmissibility Curve
SpecificationValue
Load Capacity, Including Breadboard45 - 180 kg (100 - 400 lb)
Resonant Frequencya3.5 Hz
Transmissibility at Resonancea24 dB
Transmissibility at 10 Hz-16 dB
(0.15 Transmissibility Ratio)
Air Pressure Required (Max)60 psi (415 kPa)
Air ConnectionSchrader Valve
Inflation MethodFoot Pump
  • Measured at the maximum load of the Iso-Plate.
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Iso-Plate Vibration Damping System

Microscope Compatibility
Leica DMI Series
Nikon Eclipse 50i/55i/80i/90i TE2000
Olympus BX41/45A/51/61 CKX31/41 IX51/71
Zeiss Axioskop/Imager Axiovert 40/200
  • Includes Iso-Plate Support and Untapped Honeycomb Plate
  • Designed for Major Manufacturers' Microscopes
  • Two Sizes:
    • 600 mm x 600 mm (23.6" x 23.6")
    • 900 mm x 600 mm (35.4" x 23.6")
  • Load Capacity, Including Breadboard: 45 - 180 kg (100 - 400 lb)

Thorlabs' Iso-Plate Vibration Damping System is a two-part integrated solution for stabilizing microscopes vibrationally. The durable stainless steel surface provides a large working area and contains an internal honeycomb structure for broadband acoustic damping.

The Iso-Plate support plate contains four rubber pads, underneath which are four inflated cushions. A pair of these cushions shares an air reservoir, and the remaining two cushions have independent reservoirs. This arrangement provides stable, three-point dynamics to the system. Support plates are also sold individually below.

Air suspension is achieved by three Schrader valves on the front panel of the Iso-Plate, which can be inflated by a standard foot pump.

Part Number
Description
Price
Availability
MIP2
600 mm x 600 mm (23.6" x 23.6") Iso-Plate Support & Honeycomb Plate
$1,525.00
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MIP3
900 mm x 600 mm (35.4" x 23.6") Iso-Plate Support & Honeycomb Plate
$1,675.00
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Iso-Plate Support Plates

  • For Customers Who Wish to Select Their Own Breadboard
  • Two Sizes:
    • 600 mm x 600 mm (23.6" x 23.6")
    • 900 mm x 600 mm (35.4" x 23.6")
  • Load Capacity, Including Breadboard: 45 - 180 kg (100 - 400 lb)

Iso-Plate Support Plates, which are available in two different sizes, provide portability and localized air suspension for small-scale experiments, demonstrations, and vibration-sensitive instrumentation. The breadboard, which is sold separately, sits on four rubber pads supported by inflated cushions. A pair of these cushions shares an air reservoir, and the remaining two cushions have independent reservoirs. This arrangement provides stable, three-point dynamics to the system.

Air suspension is achieved by three Schrader valves on the front panel of the Iso-Plate, which can be inflated by a standard foot pump.

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PTT600600 Iso-Plate Support Plate with PBH51505 Tapped Breadboard
(Parts Sold Individually)
Suggested Breadboard, Performance Seriesa
Iso-Plate Item # PTT600600 PTT900600
Imperial Breadboard, 1/4"-20 Taps PBH11105 PBH11106
Metric Breadboard, M6 x 1.0 Taps PBH51505 PBH51506
Imperial Breadboard, No Taps N/A PBH11106/NH
Metric Breadboard, No Taps N/A PBH51506/NH
  • Breadboard sold separately.
Part Number
Description
Price
Availability
PTT600600
Iso-Plate System, 600 mm x 600 mm x 90 mm (23.6" x 23.6" x 3.5")
$950.00
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PTT900600
Iso-Plate System, 900 mm x 600 mm x 90 mm (35.4" x 23.6" x 3.5")
$1,000.00
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