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.

| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity, Including Breadboard | 45 - 180 kg (100 - 400 lb) |
| Resonant Frequencya | 3.5 Hz |
| Transmissibility at Resonancea | 24 dB |
| Transmissibility at 10 Hz | -16 dB (0.15 Transmissibility Ratio) |
| Air Pressure Required (Max) | 60 psi (415 kPa) |
| Air Connection | Schrader Valve |
| Inflation Method | Foot Pump |
| 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 |
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 |
Today |
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, 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.

| 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 |
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 |
Today |
PTT900600 |
Iso-Plate System, 900 mm x 600 mm x 90 mm (35.4" x 23.6" x 3.5") |
$1,000.00 |
Today |