Solid Aluminum Optical Breadboards


  • Matte Black Anodized Finish Reduces Unwanted Reflections
  • Grid of Through-Tapped 1/4"-20 (M6) Mounting Holes
  • 1/2" (12.7 mm) or 3/4" (19.05 mm) Thick
  • Custom Sizes Available

Counterbored
Ø1/4" (M6)
Mounting Holes

MBH1224

3/4" Thick

MB1224

1/2" Thick

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Specification Imperial Boards Metric Boards
Breadboard Thickness 0.5" 0.75" 12.7 mm 19.05 mm
Material Aluminum Plate
Finish Matte Black Anodized
Flatness ±0.006" over 1 ft2 ±0.15 mm over 0.09 m2
Hole Size and Spacing 1/4"-20 Tapped Holes on 1" Centers M6 Tapped Holes on 25 mm Centers
Distance from Edge
to First Hole
0.5" on All Sides 12.5 mm on All Sides
Number of Counterbored Holesa Four 1/4"-20 Located at Corners - Inset 1" Four M6 Located at Corners - Inset 25 mm
  • 5th counterbored mounting hole placed at the center of larger boards (imperial boards 18" or wider, metric boards 450 mm or wider). All 3/4"-thick breadboards feature a 5th counterbored hole.

Features

  • Large Range of Sizes Available from Stock
  • 1/2" (12.7 mm) or 3/4" (19.05 mm) Thick
  • Standard Imperial and Metric Breadboard Hole Patterns
  • Offset Mounting Counterbores Allow a Full, Uninterrupted, Threaded Hole Matrix
  • Larger Breadboards Have a Fifth Center-Located Counterbore
    • Imperial: At Least 18" Wide
    • Metric: At Least 450 mm Wide
  • Black Anodized Surface with Low Reflectance
  • Double-Density, High-Density Versions, and Custom Sizes Available

These solid aluminum, nonmagnetic baseplates provide a convenient and cost-effective platform for assembling prototype optical assemblies, conducting experiments, and mounting small subsystems. They are finished with a black, minimally reflective anodized coating and are through-drilled with a standard 1" (imperial) or 25 mm (metric) hole pattern offset 1/2" or 12.5 mm, respectively, from the edges of the board. The holes are threaded completely through these breadboards, allowing components to be mounted on both sides at once. Breadboards are offered in either 1/2" or 3/4" thicknesses.

Each breadboard features four or five mounting holes that are offset from the array of 1/4"-20 (M6) threaded holes to create an uninterrupted surface for any intended application. The four standard mounting holes are located at each corner of the breadboard, inset 1" from each edge (25 mm on metric). The larger imperial and metric breadboards have a fifth counterbored mounting hole at the center of each board (imperial boards 18" or wider, metric boards 450 mm or wider). Utilizing the center mounting hole increases the mounting options available, reduces stress at the corner mounting holes, and increases rigidity when heavy loads are placed on the boards (see photo to the right). The mounting holes may be used to attach the breadboards to variety of surfaces and mounts, including optical tables, other breadboards, mounting posts, and brackets. Please see the Mounting Options tab for more details.


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This finite element analysis simulation shows the vertical displacement of two breadboards with 120 N force applied at center. The 1/2"-thick breadboard on the left shows a maximum displacement of 0.047 mm, while the 3/4"-thick breadboard on the right shows only 0.014 mm. The 3/4"-thick breadboard's increased stiffness leads to lower board displacement.
Anodized Optical Breadboard
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A fifth mounting hole in the middle of larger breadboards increases rigidity and reduces stress when mounting heavy loads.

Other Breadboard Options
For vacuum applications, we recommend using our selection of Unanodized BreadboardsOptical Breadboard Enclosures are available to protect sensitive equipment from dust, stray light, acoustic noise, and thermal variations. Enclosures are offered completely sealed or with sliding door access.

Thorlabs also offers Double Hole Density Aluminum Breadboards with 1/2" offset hole spacing, doubling the density of mounting holes. These are offered in sizes ranging from 4" x 24" to 8" x 36"
(100 mm x 600 mm to 200 mm x 900 mm) with thicknesses of 0.5" (12.7 mm), making their slim profile ideal for compact work areas. The same double-hole-density pattern is also available on our Circular Breadboards.

For applications with limited space, Thorlabs offers Mini-Series Breadboards with 4-40 (M3) or both 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes. These breadboards feature an increased tapped hole density and thinner breadboard thickness.

Custom Breadboards
We offer a service for custom breadboard orders, with options that include hole pattern and spacing, size, thickness, and anodizing. For a quote, please fill out our custom breadboards form.

Vertical Arrangement

Vertical Arrangement

Thorlabs' aluminum breadboards can be mounted vertically (or perpendicular to a mounting surface) using a wide variety of 90 degree mounting plates. For tall arrangements, we recommend the setup shown to the left. Here, the MB12 breadboard is vertically oriented using two VB01 Vertical Brackets. For smaller arrangements, the AB90, AP90, or AP90L Right-Angle Brackets may be used.


Rubber Damping Feet

Vibration Isolating Feet

Thorlabs' aluminum breadboards may be mounted on a set of vibration isolation feet. These Sorbothane Mounting Feet may be used to isolate a small breadboard from its mounting surface.

Not shown: Standard RDF1 Rubber Damping Feet may also be used where high vibrational damping is not necessary.


Adjustable Feet Mounts

Elevated Arrangement with Adjustable Mounting Feet

A set of Ø1.5" Mounting Posts can be used to elevate an aluminum breadboard off of the work surface. At left, an MB1824 breadboard is shown with four P6 Mounting Posts. An adjustable, self-leveling BMF4 Mounting Foot is attached to each mounting post. The self-leveling mounting feet feature rubberized feet and screw thread height adjustment.

Not shown: DP14A Damped Posts are available in 14" lengths for vibration sensitive elevated mounting applications.


Adjustable Feet Mounts

Elevated Breadboard Arrangement

A more permanent Aluminum Breadboard mounting option, shown to the left, features pedestal-style Ø1.5" Mounting Posts clamped to an optic bench. The MB1824 Aluminum Breadboard to the left is elevated off the optic bench surface using a set of four P6 Mounting Posts, each with a PB4 Pedestal Base Adapter and PF175B Clamping Fork.

Not shown: Ø1.5" Translating Posts or Ø1.5" Damped Posts may also be used in lieu of the P6 Mounting Posts for applications requiring further height adjustment or reduced sensitivity to vibrations, respectively.


Enclosure

Breadboard Enclosure Systems

Enclosures may be added to Thorlabs' aluminum breadboards to house light and dust-sensitive equipment. Thorlabs offers a variety of plexiglass and standard darkening enclosures. The enclosure shown to the left has the front panel removed for access. Enclosures with sliding doors fabricated from plexiglass or black hardboard are also available.


Post Adapter

Breadboard Mounting Brackets

The PSY321(/S) Post Mounted Breadboard Brackets are designed to securely mount breadboards onto Ø1.5" posts. Each bracket will support any aluminum breadboard up to 12" x 12" (300 mm x 300 mm) in size, and has a maximum load capacity of 20 kg (44 lbs).

Not shown: PSY360 and PSY361 Breadboard Mounting Brackets can be used to mount breadboards to the lean bars of a ScienceDesk™ workstation.

Item # Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Unpackaged Packaged Shipping
Mass
(kg)
Weight
(lbs)
Mass
(kg)a
Weight
(lbs)a
Imperial
MB4 4" x 6" x 0.5" 0.50 1.10 0.52 1.15
MB412 4" x 12" x 0.5" 1.0 2.2 1.3 2.86
MB6 6" x 6" x 0.5" 0.75 1.65 0.81 1.78
MB612F 6" x 12" x 0.5" 1.5 3.3 1.8 3.96
MB618 6" x 18" x 0.5" 2.3 5.06 2.72 5.98
MB624 6" x 24" x 0.5" 3.00 6.61 4.60 10.13
MB636 6" x 36" x 0.5" 4.50 9.92 6.14 13.50
MB648 6" x 48" x 0.5" 6.00 13.23 6.14 13.50
MB8 8" x 8" x 0.5" 1.33 2.93 1.40 3.09
MB810 8" x 10" x 0.5" 1.66 3.66 1.76 3.87
MB1012 10" x 12" x 0.5" 2.50 5.51 2.64 5.80
MB12 12" x 12" x 0.5" 3.00 6.61 3.36 7.40
MB1218 12" x 18" x 0.5" 4.50 9.92 5.84 12.85
MB1224 12" x 24" x 0.5" 6.00 13.23 7.36 16.20
MBH1224 12" x 24" x 3/4" 9.00 20.00 10.00 22.05
MB1236 12" x 36" x 0.5" 9.00 19.84 10.52 23.15
MB1248 12" x 48" x 0.5" 12.00 26.45 14.32 31.50
MB1445 14" x 45" x 0.5" 13.0 28.7 23.0 50.7
MB1456 14" x 56" x 0.5" 16.2 35.7 32.0 70.5
MB18 18" x 18" x 0.5" 6.70 14.7 7.50 16.5
MBH18 18" x 18" x 3/4" 11.00 24.25 13.00 28.66
MB1824 18" x 24" x 0.5" 9.00 19.84 11.02 24.25
MBH1824 18" x 24" x 3/4" 13.00 28.66 15.00 33.07
MB1830 18" x 30" x 0.5" 11.50 25.3 13.0 28.6
MB1836 18" x 36" x 0.5" 13.5 29.7 15.0 33.0
MB2424 24" x 24" x 0.5" 12.00 26.45 14.61 32.15
MBH24 24" x 24" x 3/4" 18.00 39.68 20.00 44.09
MB2436 24" x 36" x 0.5" 18.00 39.68 18.04 39.68
MB2448 24" x 48" x 0.5" 24.00 52.91 27.05 59.52
MB30 30" x 30" x 0.5" 19.20 42.24 21.0 46.2
  • These weights are approximate and are subject to change. The information is only to be used as a guideline.
Item # Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Unpackaged Packaged Shipping
Mass
(kg)
Weight
(lbs)
Mass
(kg)a
Weight
(lbs)a
Metric
MB1015/M 100 mm x 150 mm x 12.7 mm 0.50 1.10 0.67 1.47
MB1030/M 100 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm 1.0 2.2 1.3 2.86
MB1515/M 150 mm x 150 mm x 12.7 mm 0.75 1.65 0.92 2.03
MB1530F/M 150 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm 1.5 3.3 1.8 3.96
MB1545/M 150 mm x 450 mm x 12.7 mm 2.3 5.06 2.72 5.98
MB1560/M 150 mm x 600 mm x 12.7 mm 3.00 6.61 4.60 10.13
MB1590/M 150 mm x 900 mm x 12.7 mm 4.50 9.92 6.14 13.50
MB15120/M 150 mm x 1200 mm x 12.7 mm 6.00 13.23 6.14 13.50
MB2020/M 200 mm x 200 mm x 12.7 mm 1.33 2.93 1.42 3.12
MB2025/M 200 mm x 250 mm x 12.7 mm 1.66 3.66 1.82 4.00
MB2530/M 250 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm 2.50 5.51 2.73 6.00
MB3030/M 300 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm 3.00 6.61 3.64 8.00
MB3045/M 300 mm x 450 mm x 12.7 mm 4.50 9.92 5.61 12.35
MB3060/M 300 mm x 600 mm x 12.7 mm 6.00 13.23 7.27 16.00
MBH3060/M 300 mm x 600 mm x 19.05 mm 9.00 19.84 10.00 22.05
MB3090/M 300 mm x 900 mm x 12.7 mm 9.00 19.84 10.74 23.63
MB30120/M 300 mm x 1200 mm x 12.7 mm 12.00 26.45 14.32 31.50
MB35115/M 350 mm x 1150 mm x 12.7 mm 13.0 28.7 23.0 50.7
MB35142/M 350 mm x 1425 mm x 12.7 mm 16.2 35.7 32.0 70.5
MB4545/M 450 mm x 450 mm x 12.7 mm 6.70 14.7 7.50 16.5
MBH4545/M 450 mm x 450 mm x 19.05 mm 11.00 24.25 13.00 28.66
MB4560/M 450 mm x 600 mm x 12.7 mm 9.00 19.84 10.73 23.60
MBH4560/M 450 mm x 600 mm x 19.05 mm 13.00 28.66 15.00 33.07
MB4575/M 450 mm x 750 mm x 12.7 mm 11.20 24.64 13.0 28.6
MB4590/M 450 mm x 900 mm x 12.7 mm 13.5 29.7 15.0 33.0
MB6060/M 600 mm x 600 mm x 12.7 mm 12.00 26.45 13.86 30.50
MBH6060/M 600 mm x 600 mm x 19.05 mm 17.00 37.48 19.00 41.89
MB6090/M 600 mm x 900 mm x 12.7 mm 18.00 39.68 24.50 53.90
MB60120/M 600 mm x 1200 mm x 12.7 mm 23.00 50.71 27.05 59.52
MB7575/M 750 mm x 750 mm x 12.7 mm 18.60 40.92 21.0 46.2
  • These weights are approximate and are subject to change. The information is only to be used as a guideline.

Posted Comments:
Iliya Shofman  (posted 2024-07-11 21:11:47.72)
Hello, I wanted to ask what are the dimensional tolerances on the 24"x48" breadboard. We have an enclosure with an area of 24"x48", and need to know whether the breadboard dimensions will exceed the nominal value by some tolerance, and hence fit in to our enclosure. Thank you, Iliya.
cstroud  (posted 2024-07-17 11:07:55.0)
Thanks for reaching out. The tolerance for the width, length, and height is +/- 0.25mm, when the measurement is given to one decimal place. The tolerance for the hole to hole spacing is +/- 0.2mm. I'll contact you directly to discuss this further.
Sion Richards  (posted 2024-03-12 09:59:19.067)
We have 2 of your black anodized breadboards in one of our X-ray test lab in STFC. We have recently been testing the lab for lead contamination and found that lead sheeting that has been used on the breadboards have left significant contamination. Our attempts at decontaminating these breadboards and other black anodized surfaces of Thorlabs equipment has had limited success. It has been suggested that the porous nature of the anodized surfaces and the soft nature of lead means that lead has worked its way into the surfaces. Are you able to tell us anything about the anodizing process you use, specifically if you know anything about the porosity of the surface, the composition of the dye you use and how you seal them? Best regards, Sion
spolineni  (posted 2024-03-15 07:59:26.0)
Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your concerns about anodized breadboards. I will personally investigate this matter and contact you to discuss the issue in detail and provide you with all the relevant information about our anodization process as far as it is possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.
Héctor Álvarez Martínez  (posted 2022-01-20 08:21:55.72)
Good afternoon, I would like to know; 1/ Lead time of the MB1545/M Aluminium Breadboard. 2/ Price and lead time of a customized Aluminium Breadboard: 150 mm x 400 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps. Thanks in advance, Héctor
cwright  (posted 2022-01-20 11:05:26.0)
Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Thank you for your query. Requests for lead times and custom items are most readily answered by contacting your local sales office: https://www.thorlabs.com/locations.cfm. We will look into this and reach out to you about this by email.
Zohair Mahmoud Osama Hassan Usfoor  (posted 2021-12-14 11:57:52.603)
Hello, I would like to request a quote for this product, please. Shipping address is: Maria-Goeppert-Mayer-Straße 2 44227 Dortmund Best regards, Zohair Usfoor
cwright  (posted 2021-12-15 04:57:00.0)
Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Thank you for contacting us. Orders can be placed through the website by adding the item to your cart or by contacting your local sales team. These details can be found here, https://www.thorlabs.com/locations.cfm. I will ask your local sales team to reach out to you with a quote.
健一 梶山  (posted 2021-11-24 16:39:32.737)
パッケージ重量(目安):4.65 kg / Eachは、MB3030/Mの3.00 kg / Eachより重いのは明らかに間違っている気がします。
cwright  (posted 2021-11-25 07:54:53.0)
Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. The packaged weight should be much closer to the item weight. In this case 1.74 kg is a good estimate.
Mika C  (posted 2020-07-15 10:02:20.213)
What temperature do these breadboards go up to? I would like to use one to support a vacuum chamber during a high temperature bake.
cwright  (posted 2020-07-16 10:24:04.0)
Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Thank you for your query. We do not have a specified upper limit for these boards. Since aluminium oxide and aluminium have different thermal expansion coefficients it is possible, depending on the number of heating cycles, the temperature you are using and how quickly it is heated, that you could experience cracking of the coating. I would recommend using our unanodised breadboards for such an application.
CC Kwong  (posted 2020-05-17 23:45:49.9)
May I know what is the type of anodization that is applied to the breadboards? Thank you.
DJayasuriya  (posted 2020-05-18 09:35:32.0)
Thank you for your inquiry. It's sulphuric acid anodising that we use with our breadboards.
DJayasuriya  (posted 2020-05-18 09:35:32.0)
Thank you for your inquiry. It's sulphuric acid anodising that we use with our breadboards.
James Jelen  (posted 2020-05-06 12:57:06.133)
What grade of aluminum is the board made from? For example 70/75 T6? 60/65, etc. I did not find it in the specs cited. Thanks very much.
DJayasuriya  (posted 2020-05-07 07:20:14.0)
Thank you for your inquiry. For solid aluminium breadboard we use 5083 Aluminium Alloy.
Fedor Talantov  (posted 2020-04-27 22:19:02.29)
Hello, It appears that the solidmodels for the 0.75" thick breadboard (as well as some of the metric breadboards) have an issue with downloading, and do not import correctly. Specifically, the downloaded file is is ~24kB, as compared to 1953kB for the MB1830 solidmodel. Thanks, Fedor.
DJayasuriya  (posted 2020-04-28 07:15:49.0)
Hello Fedor, Thank you for your question. We will gt in touch with you directly to resolve this issue.
DJayasuriya  (posted 2020-04-28 07:15:49.0)
Hello Fedor, Thank you for your question. We will gt in touch with you directly to resolve this issue.
user  (posted 2019-12-12 13:37:37.84)
Could you please tell me what is the pitch of the threading in the M6 holes of the aluminium breadboards? Is it e.g. fine 0.75 mm or coarse 1 mm?
YLohia  (posted 2019-12-12 04:24:46.0)
Hello, the pitch on the threaded M6 holes is M6 X 1.0.
jwlock  (posted 2018-02-27 10:01:19.703)
What is the flatness tolerance on the face of your solid breadboards? E.g. MB4560/M Thank you
bwood  (posted 2018-03-02 05:57:28.0)
Response from Ben at Thorlabs: Thank you for your question. The flatness tolerance of the top face of our aluminium breadboards is ±0.15 mm over 0.09 m².
Ryan.springer  (posted 2016-05-04 17:45:14.523)
Please tell me specifically what type/grade of aluminum this breadboard is made from. Thank you
msoulby  (posted 2016-05-05 10:24:30.0)
Response from Mike at Thorlabs: The breadboards are made using aluminium tooling plate C250
eddie.ross  (posted 2016-03-03 11:01:40.48)
When using the breadboard in the vertical arrangement, what is the maximum weight that can be mounted?
bhallewell  (posted 2016-03-03 11:39:00.0)
Response from Ben at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. We will contact you directly to discuss the load characteristics of the vertically orientated breadboard as the recommended load would be dependent upon a number of factors e.g. stability based on the size of the board used & whether the length or height is aligned parallel to the mounting surface, vertical position of the load, the height/moment of the load etc. I will contact you directly to obtain some details and work this through with you.
jay.a.cote  (posted 2016-01-19 08:03:59.677)
What is the hole location tolerance for the 1/4-20s and the counterbored holes??? from the edge and between holes.
besembeson  (posted 2016-01-19 01:23:17.0)
Response from Bweh at Thorlabs USA: The tolerance is +/-0.25mm.
bhallewell  (posted 2016-01-21 04:08:28.0)
Response from Ben at Thorlabs: The following are referenced from hole centres. Counterbore-Edge Distance - 25.4mm ± 0.25mm Mounting Hole-Edge Distance - 12.7mm ± 0.25mm Hole-hole Distance - 25.4mm ± 0.25mm I hope this is of use to you.
cddarne  (posted 2015-09-03 17:26:03.24)
I wanted to know the maximum weight bearing capacity for the breadboards. I need to make up my mind based on this criterion. Is this information included in the product information?
msoulby  (posted 2015-09-07 09:19:23.0)
Response from Mike at Thorlabs: The MB breadboards are made from a solid piece of aluminium tooling plate which is 12.7mm thick. We do not have and load capacity data for this as it is simply a solid piece of metal. However if you are using a larger sized breadboard then the amount of deflection due to load on the breadboard will be higher. If you intended to us a large breadboard with a large amount of weight then we would recommend using our thicker Nexus honeycomb breadboards instead http://www.thorlabs.de/navigation.cfm?guide_id=44 or even an optical table http://www.thorlabs.de/navigation.cfm?guide_id=41
elkeneu  (posted 2015-04-27 16:21:55.847)
for stray light sensitive applications it would be useful to have breadboars where the M6 threaded holes do not go all the way through the breadboard.
msoulby  (posted 2015-04-28 07:03:29.0)
Response from Mike at Thorlabs: We have custom breadboard capabilities and have contacted you directly to get more information about the breadboard that you require.
tcohen  (posted 2012-06-25 08:59:00.0)
Response from Tim at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback! The current design has the mounting holes for the breadboard counterbored and offset which allows the full surface of the table to be used for mounting components. We would like to discuss the details and benefits of your proposed design with you, but we do not have your email. Please email us at techsupport@thorlabs.com to further discuss your design.
user  (posted 2012-06-18 10:25:09.0)
Opposite mount hole spacing to the hole pattern would be useful. As would having the mount holes counterbored so that the corner three holes in the breadboard can be used.
bdada  (posted 2011-09-20 17:34:00.0)
Response from Buki at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. The MB series breadboards are made from solid aluminum so they are non-magnetic. We will clarify this on our website.
mabdelrahman  (posted 2011-09-14 08:58:35.0)
Are these breadboards magnetized? It may be useful to add this to the item description. Mohamed Ramy
tor  (posted 2010-12-08 08:31:01.0)
Response from Tor at Thorlabs to bezdecny: Thank you for your suggestion. We are using it to help determine whether this should be added as a stock item. In the meantime, I will contact you for more details to see whether we can provide this to you as a custom item.
bezdecny  (posted 2010-12-07 11:08:17.0)
It would be very useful if you had an option to purchase breadboards with opposite mounting hole spacing to hole pattern. For example a 300mm x 300mm board with M6 thread, but with mounting holes 10" apart.
apalmentieri  (posted 2010-03-05 10:48:42.0)
A response from Adam at Thorlabs: Thanks for your suggestion, we will work to make it easier to submit any required drawings with an RFQ. Please note that all drawings can be emailed to techsupport@thorlabs.com for an immediate quote.
user  (posted 2010-03-04 14:42:52.0)
It would be benifical to be able to attach a drawing to the custom breadboard RFQ page
kbuffington  (posted 2007-09-20 13:53:19.0)
There was no place for feedback on the custom breadboard page. Customers should be able to enter more than one custom breadboard request at a time, before submitting.
Breadboards Aluminum Breadboard
Nexus, Optimized Damping
Steel Breadboard
Intrinsically Damped
Aluminum Breadboard
Aluminum Honeycomb
Stainless Steel Breadboard
Stainless Steel
Solid Aluminum Breadboard
Solid Aluminum
Construction
Breadboard Thickness 60 mm (2.4")
110 mm (4.3")
58 mm (2.28") 25 mm (0.98")
55 mm (2.2")
12.7 mm (0.5") 7.0 mm (0.28")
9.5 mm (0.375")
12.7 mm (0.5")
19.05 mm (0.75")
Working Surface 4003 Grade
Stainless Steel or
304L Grade Nonmagnetic
Steel Top Plate
4003 Grade Stainless Steel Top Plate Aluminum 416 Grade Stainless Steel Solid Aluminum
Anodized or Unanodized
Top Skin 5 mm (0.20") 5 mm (0.20") 6 mm (0.24") N/A N/A
Bottom Skin 5 mm (0.20") 3 mm (0.12") 3 mm (0.12") N/A N/A
Core Design High-Density Plated Steel Honeycomb, 0.26 mm Thick High-Density Plated Aluminum Honeycomb N/A N/A
Side Panels Rigid Steel Box Section Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) Black Laminated
Aluminum Sides
N/A N/A
Ferromagnetism Magnetic or Non-Magnetic Options Magnetic Non-Magnetic Magnetic Non-Magnetic
Sealed Holes Sealed (25 mm Depth) or Non-Sealed Options Non-Sealed N/A N/A
Thread Options 1/4"-20 (M6) Tapped Holes 1/4"-20 (M6) Tapped Holes 1/4"-20 (M6) Tapped Holes 1/4"-20 (M6), 4-40 (M3), or
8-32 (M3) and 1/4"-20 (M6) Tapped Holes
Spacing 1" (25 mm) Centers 1" (25 mm) Centers 1" (25 mm) Centers 1" (25 mm) Centers or
0.5" (12.7 mm) Centers
Distance from
Edge to First Holes
0.5" (12.5 mm) on all Sides 0.5" (12.5 mm) or
1.0" (25 mm) on all Sides
0.5" (12.5 mm) on all Sides 0.5" (12.5 mm) on all Sides
Performancea
Damping Nexus Damping Bar Nexus Damping Bar Nexus Damping Bar N/A N/A
Stiffness Nexus Damping Bar 
60 mm (2.4") Thick
Nexus Damping Bar 
58 mm (2.28") Thick
Nexus Damping Bar 
25 mm (0.98") Thick
Nexus Damping Bar
12.7 mm (0.5") Thick
Nexus Damping Bar
7.0 mm (0.28") Thick
Nexus Damping Bar 
110 mm (4.3") Thick
Nexus Damping Bar 
55 mm (2.2") Thick
Nexus Damping Bar
 19.05 mm (0.75") Thick
  • The damping and stiffness performance shown here is qualitative and does not relate to exact specifications of each breadboard.

    Optical Breadboard Selection Guides

    The selection guides below list every size offered for our honeycomb, solid aluminum, and acrylic breadboards. Simply locate the specific width and length needed and then select the type of breadboard. Expand each table by clicking the More [+] button within the header.

    Thorlabs also offers several unique breadboard solutions. For applications requiring temperature control, we offer anodized aluminum water cooled breadboards in several sizes, in addition to a temperature-controlled mini-series breadboard for small-scale operations. Our anodized aluminum large-area translation stages and rotating breadboards offer hand-operated positioning control, while our manual and motorized translating mounting platforms are ideal for use in microscopy applications.

    Imperial Optical Breadboard Size Options
    Width Length Honeycomb Stainless Steel Solid Aluminuma
    Nexus
    (60 mm Thick)b
    Nexus
    (110 mm Thick)b
    Intrinsically Damped
    (58 mm Thick)
    Aluminum
    (25 mm Thick)
    Aluminum
    (55 mm Thick)
    Standard Double Density High Density
    • Solid aluminum breadboards are offered with four different thicknesses: 0.5" (item # prefix MB), 0.75" (item # prefix MBH), 3/8" (item # prefix MS), or 0.28" (item # prefix MS). Select sizes are also available without an anodized coating (item #s ending with U).
    • Item Number Suffix:
      • F, A, B, or G: Non-Sealed Mounting Holes
      • T, L, U, or N: Sealed Mounting Holes
      • FN or AN: Nonmagnetic Mounting Holes
      • Y or Z: No Mounting Holes
      • S: Stainless Steel
    • Tapped Hole Pattern Aligned at 45°
    • Build-to-Order
    • Includes a T-Slot in Side Panels for Compatibility with 25 mm Rail Accessories
    • This product has an access aperture.

    Metric Optical Breadboard Size Options
    Width Length Honeycomb Stainless Steel Solid Aluminuma
    Nexus
    (60 mm
    Thick)b
    Nexus
    (110 mm
    Thick)b
    Intrinsically Damped
    (58 mm Thick)
    Aluminum
    (25 mm Thick)
    Aluminum
    (55 mm Thick)
    Standard Double Density High Density
    50 mm 75 mm - - - - - - - - MSB5075/M
    75 mm 100 mm - - - - - - - - MSB7510/M
    75 mm 150 mm - - - - - - - - MSB7515/M
    100 mm 100 mm - - - - - MB10S/M - - -
    100 mm 150 mm - - - - - MB1015S/M MB1015/M
    MB1015U/M
    M45B1015/Mc MSB1015/M
    100 mm 300 mm - - - - - - MB1030/M - -
    100 mm 600 mm - - - - - - - MB1060/M -
    100 mm 900 mm - - - - - - - MB1090/M -
    Ø149 mm - - - - - - - MBR150U/M -
    Ø150 mm - - - - - - - MBR150/M -
    150 mm 150 mm - - - - - MB15S/M MB1515/M
    MB1515U/M
    M45B1515/Mc MSB15/M
    150 mm 300 mm - - - - - - MB1530F/M MB1530/M
    M45B1530/Mc
    -
    150 mm 450 mm - - - - - - MB1545/M - -
    150 mm 600 mm - - - - - - MB1560/M - -
    150 mm 900 mm - - - - - - MB1590/M - -
    150 mm 1200 mm - - - - - - MB15120/M - -
    180 mm 230 mm - - - - - - - - MSB1823/M
    MSBU1823/M
    200 mm 200 mm - - - - - - MB2020/M
    MB2020U/M
    - -
    200 mm 250 mm - - - - - - MB2025/M - -
    200 mm 600 mm - - - - - - - MB2060/M -
    200 mm 900 mm - - - - - - - MB2090/M -
    250 mm 300 mm - - - - - - MB2530/M
    MB2530U/M
    - -
    Ø300 mm - - - - - - - MBR300/M
    MBR300U/M
    -
    300 mm 300 mm B3030Ad
    B3030Ld
    - - PBG3030Ae - - MB3030/M
    MB3030U/M
    MB3030D/M MS12B/M
    MSB30/M
    300 mm 450 mm B3045Ad
    B3045Ld
    - B3045AX PBG3045Ae - - MB3045/M
    MB3045A/Mf
    MB3045U/M
    - MSB3045/M
    300 mm 600 mm B3060Ad
    B3060L
    - B3060AXd PBG3060A PBG52502d - MB3060/M
    MB3060U/M
    - -
    300 mm 900 mm B3090Ad
    B3090Ld
    - - PBG3090Ae PBG52503d - MB3090/M - -
    300 mm 1200 mm - - - - - - MB30120/M - -
    350 mm 1150 mm - - - - - - MB35115/M - -
    350 mm 1425 mm - - - - - - MB35142/M - -
    450 mm 450 mm B4545Ad
    B4545Ld
    - - PBG4545A - - MB4545/M - -
    450 mm 600 mm B4560Ad
    B4560Ld
    - B4560AXd PBG4560Ae PBG52522d - MB4560/M
    MB4560A/Mf
    MB4560U/M
    - -
    450 mm 750 mm - - - - - - MB4575/M - -
    450 mm 900 mm - - - - - - MB4590/M - -
    600 mm 600 mm B6060Ad
    B6060L
    - B6060AXd PBG6060Ae PBG52505d - MB6060/M -
    600 mm 900 mm B6090A
    B6090L
    B6090ANd
    B6090Z
    B6090Bd
    B6090Nd
    B6090AX PBG6090Ae PBG52506d - MB6090/M - -
    600 mm 1200 mm B60120A
    B60120L
    B60120Bd
    B60120Nd
    B60120AX PBG60120Ae - - MB60120/M - -
    600 mm 1500 mm - B60150Bd
    B60150Nd
    - - PBG52508d - - - -
    750 mm 750 mm B7575A
    B7575L
    - - - - - MB7575/M - -
    750 mm 900 mm B7590A
    B7590L
    B7590ANd
    B7590Z
    B7590Bd
    B7590Nd
    B7590AX PBG7590Ae PBG52510d - - - -
    750 mm 1200 mm B75120A
    B75120L
    B75120ANd
    B75120Z
    B75120B
    B75120Nd
    B75120AX PBG75120Ae PBG52511 - - - -
    750 mm 1500 mm - B75150B
    B75150N
    B75150AX - - - - - -
    900 mm 900 mm B9090A
    B9090L
    B9090Bd
    B9090Nd
    - - - - - - -
    900 mm 1200 mm B90120A
    B90120L
    B90120AN
    B90120Z
    B90120B
    B90120N
    B90120AX PBG90120Ae PBG52513 - - - -
    900 mm 1500 mm - B90150B
    B90150N
    B90150AX - PBG52514 - - - -
    900 mm 1800 mm - B90180B
    B90180N
    B90180AX - - - - - -
    1200 mm 1500 mm - B120150Bd
    B120150Nd
    - - - - - - -
    1200 mm 1800 mm - B120180B
    B120180Nd
    - - - - - - -
    • Solid aluminum breadboards are offered with four different thicknesses: 12.7 mm (item # prefix MB), 19.05 mm (item # prefix MBH), 9.5 mm (item # prefix MS), or 7.0 mm (item # prefix MS). Select sizes are also available without an anodized coating (item #s ending with U).
    • Item Number Suffix:
      • F, A, B, or G: Non-Sealed Mounting Holes
      • T, L, U, or N: Sealed Mounting Holes
      • FN or AN: Nonmagnetic Mounting Holes
      • Y or Z: No Mounting Holes
      • S: Stainless Steel
    • Tapped Hole Pattern Aligned at 45°
    • Build-to-Order
    • Includes a T-Slot in Side Panels for Compatibility with 25 mm Rail Accessories
    • This product has an access aperture.
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    Solid Aluminum Breadboards, 1/2" (12.7 mm) Thick

    • Breadboard Sizing: Length x Width x Thickness
    • Threading: All Breadboards Feature 1/4"-20 (M6) Threads on 1" (25 mm) Centers
    • Boards Less than 18" (450 mm) Wide Feature Four Counterbored Mounting Holes
    • Boards 18" (450 mm) or Wider Feature Five Counterbored Mounting Holes
    Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
    +1 Qty Docs Part Number - Imperial Price Available
    MB4 Support Documentation
    MB4Aluminum Breadboard 4" x 6" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $48.92
    3-5 Days
    MB412 Support Documentation
    MB412Customer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 4" x 12" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $75.11
    3-5 Days
    MB6 Support Documentation
    MB6Aluminum Breadboard 6" x 6" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $57.07
    3-5 Days
    MB612F Support Documentation
    MB612FCustomer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 6" x 12" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $101.03
    3-5 Days
    MB618 Support Documentation
    MB618Customer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 6" x 18" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $143.25
    3-5 Days
    MB624 Support Documentation
    MB624Aluminum Breadboard 6" x 24" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $174.70
    3-5 Days
    MB636 Support Documentation
    MB636Aluminum Breadboard 6" x 36" x 1/2" 1/4"-20 Taps
    $218.96
    3-5 Days
    MB648 Support Documentation
    MB648Aluminum Breadboard 6" x 48" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $308.63
    Lead Time
    MB8 Support Documentation
    MB8Aluminum Breadboard 8" x 8" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $85.60
    3-5 Days
    MB810 Support Documentation
    MB810Aluminum Breadboard 8" x 10" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $131.60
    3-5 Days
    MB1012 Support Documentation
    MB1012Aluminum Breadboard 10" x 12" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $153.72
    3-5 Days
    MB12 Support Documentation
    MB12Aluminum Breadboard 12" x 12" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $172.40
    3-5 Days
    MB1218 Support Documentation
    MB1218Aluminum Breadboard 12" x 18" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $214.65
    3-5 Days
    MB1224 Support Documentation
    MB1224Aluminum Breadboard 12" x 24" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $302.56
    3-5 Days
    MB1236 Support Documentation
    MB1236Aluminum Breadboard 12" x 36" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $372.69
    Lead Time
    MB1248 Support Documentation
    MB1248Aluminum Breadboard, 12" x 48" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $574.17
    Lead Time
    MB1445 Support Documentation
    MB1445Aluminum Breadboard, 14" x 45" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $817.57
    Lead Time
    MB1456 Support Documentation
    MB1456Aluminum Breadboard, 14" x 56" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $1,003.92
    3-5 Days
    MB18 Support Documentation
    MB18Aluminum Breadboard, 18" x 18" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $312.10
    3-5 Days
    MB1824 Support Documentation
    MB1824Aluminum Breadboard, 18" x 24" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $429.29
    3-5 Days
    MB1830 Support Documentation
    MB1830Aluminum Breadboard 18" x 30" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $549.71
    3-5 Days
    MB1836 Support Documentation
    MB1836Aluminum Breadboard 18" x 36" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $649.82
    3-5 Days
    MB2424 Support Documentation
    MB2424Aluminum Breadboard 24" x 24" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $562.87
    3-5 Days
    MB2436 Support Documentation
    MB2436Aluminum Breadboard 24" x 36" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $793.11
    3-5 Days
    MB2448 Support Documentation
    MB2448Aluminum Breadboard 24" x 48" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $1,063.31
    3-5 Days
    MB30 Support Documentation
    MB30Aluminum Breadboard 30" x 30" x 1/2", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $746.52
    3-5 Days
    +1 Qty Docs Part Number - Metric Price Available
    MB1015/M Support Documentation
    MB1015/MAluminum Breadboard, 100 mm x 150 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $48.92
    Lead Time
    MB1030/M Support Documentation
    MB1030/MCustomer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 100 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $75.11
    Lead Time
    MB1515/M Support Documentation
    MB1515/MAluminum Breadboard, 150 mm x 150 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $57.07
    3-5 Days
    MB1530F/M Support Documentation
    MB1530F/MCustomer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 150 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $101.03
    Lead Time
    MB1545/M Support Documentation
    MB1545/MCustomer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 150 mm x 450 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $143.25
    3-5 Days
    MB1560/M Support Documentation
    MB1560/MAluminum Breadboard, 150 mm x 600 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $174.70
    3-5 Days
    MB1590/M Support Documentation
    MB1590/MAluminum Breadboard, 150 mm x 900 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $218.96
    3-5 Days
    MB15120/M Support Documentation
    MB15120/MAluminum Breadboard, 150 mm x 1200 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $308.63
    3-5 Days
    MB2020/M Support Documentation
    MB2020/MAluminum Breadboard, 200 mm x 200 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $85.61
    Lead Time
    MB2025/M Support Documentation
    MB2025/MAluminum Breadboard, 200 mm x 250 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $131.61
    3-5 Days
    MB2530/M Support Documentation
    MB2530/MAluminum Breadboard, 250 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $153.73
    Lead Time
    MB3030/M Support Documentation
    MB3030/MAluminum Breadboard, 300 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $172.42
    3-5 Days
    MB3045/M Support Documentation
    MB3045/MAluminum Breadboard, 300 mm x 450 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $214.66
    3-5 Days
    MB3060/M Support Documentation
    MB3060/MAluminum Breadboard, 300 mm x 600 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $302.58
    3-5 Days
    MB3090/M Support Documentation
    MB3090/MAluminum Breadboard, 300 mm x 900 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $372.69
    Lead Time
    MB35115/M Support Documentation
    MB35115/MAluminum Breadboard, 350 mm x 1150 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $817.57
    Lead Time
    MB30120/M Support Documentation
    MB30120/MAluminum Breadboard, 300 mm x 1200 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $574.17
    3-5 Days
    MB35142/M Support Documentation
    MB35142/MAluminum Breadboard, 350 mm x 1425 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $1,003.92
    3-5 Days
    MB4545/M Support Documentation
    MB4545/MAluminum Breadboard, 450 mm x 450 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $312.12
    3-5 Days
    MB4560/M Support Documentation
    MB4560/MAluminum Breadboard, 450 mm x 600 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $429.31
    Lead Time
    MB4575/M Support Documentation
    MB4575/MAluminum Breadboard, 450 mm x 750 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $549.71
    Lead Time
    MB4590/M Support Documentation
    MB4590/MAluminum Breadboard, 450 mm x 900 mm x 12.7 mm M6 Taps
    $649.87
    Lead Time
    MB6060/M Support Documentation
    MB6060/MAluminum Breadboard, 600 mm x 600 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $562.91
    Lead Time
    MB6090/M Support Documentation
    MB6090/MAluminum Breadboard, 600 mm x 900 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $793.11
    Lead Time
    MB60120/M Support Documentation
    MB60120/MAluminum Breadboard, 600 mm x 1200 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $1,063.31
    3-5 Days
    MB7575/M Support Documentation
    MB7575/MAluminum Breadboard, 750 mm x 750 mm x 12.7 mm, M6 Taps
    $746.52
    3-5 Days
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    Solid Aluminum Breadboards, 3/4" Thick

    • Breadboard Sizing: Length x Width x Thickness
    • Threading: All Breadboards Feature 1/4"-20 (M6) Threads on 1" (25 mm) Centers
    • Five Counterbored Mounting Holes
    • Decreased Deformation Compared to Breadboards of Standard Thickness
    Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
    +1 Qty Docs Part Number - Imperial Price Available
    MBH1224 Support Documentation
    MBH1224Customer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 12" x 24" x 3/4", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $416.64
    3-5 Days
    MBH18 Support Documentation
    MBH18Customer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 18" x 18" x 3/4", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $429.80
    Lead Time
    MBH1824 Support Documentation
    MBH1824Customer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 18" x 24" x 3/4", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $591.16
    3-5 Days
    MBH24 Support Documentation
    MBH24Customer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 24" x 24" x 3/4", 1/4"-20 Taps
    $775.12
    Lead Time
    +1 Qty Docs Part Number - Metric Price Available
    MBH3060/M Support Documentation
    MBH3060/MCustomer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 300 mm x 600 mm x 19.05 mm, M6 Taps
    $416.64
    3-5 Days
    MBH4545/M Support Documentation
    MBH4545/MCustomer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 450 mm x 450 mm x 19.05 mm, M6 Taps
    $429.80
    3-5 Days
    MBH4560/M Support Documentation
    MBH4560/MCustomer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 450 mm x 600 mm x 19.05 mm, M6 Taps
    $591.16
    3-5 Days
    MBH6060/M Support Documentation
    MBH6060/MCustomer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard, 600 mm x 600 mm x 19.05 mm, M6 Taps
    $775.12
    3-5 Days