• Deliver Pressure up to 8 Bar (120 PSI)
• Air Tank Size: 3.5 Liters (0.92 U.S. Gallons)
• Compact Footprint
• Integrated Pressure Regulator and Filter
• Low-Noise Operation: 50 dB(A) at 1 m
• Compatible with Our Active Optical Table Supports, Active Isolation Support Frames, and Active ScienceDesk™ Tables

The PTA52x Air Compressors can generate up to 8 bars of air pressure while providing low noise operation (50 dB(A) at 1 m away). Each unit is self-contained and compact. The low duty cycle of the compressors helps minimize vibrations. They are ideal sources of compressed air for active vibration isolation systems, such as our active optical table supports, active isolation support frames, or our active ScienceDesk™ tables.

The PTA52x air compressors accept standard 6 mm outer diameter tubing and include: an air outlet pressure regulator with gauge, a filter, a pressure tank with gauge, and a safety valve. Furthermore, they are equipped with an automatic drainage system that removes condensate from the unit, reducing the maintenance needed by avoiding the need for regular manual draining. They are shipped with a bottle of compressor oil (Item # PTA1006) and a power cord for the appropriate territory. 

Note
The air compressor is only intended to operate at a duty cycle of less than 50% (or less than 15 minutes of every 30 minute cycle). To prevent exceeding a 50% duty cycle, check air connections for leaks regularly. 

• Removes Moisture and Particles Down to 5 µm
• Compatible with Our Active Optical Table Supports, Active Isolation Support Frames, and Active ScienceDesk™ Tables

Water and particles commonly found in compressed air can be damaging to a vibration isolation system. While this issue is minimized by the integrated filter on our PTA52x Air Compressors, other sources of compressed air may not yield consistent quality. This compact filter/regulator is recommended for use with all Thorlabs active isolation breadboard support frames when not using a Thorlabs air compressor. It regulates the air pressure supplied to the isolators while removing moisture and particles down to 5 µm. The fittings are compatible with the 6 mm diameter plastic tubing supplied with the active isolator frames. Each filter/regulator is shipped with a wall mounting bracket and two 1/4" to 6 mm outer diameter tubing adapters.

• 2 m Hose for Use with Passive Isolation Products
• Connects to a Standard Schrader Valve
• Integrated Pressure Gauge
• Compatible with Our Passive Breadboard Support Frames, Passive ScienceDesks™, and Passive Table Legs

The PTA127 is a manual foot pump that can be used to pressurize passive vibration isolation systems where a constant supply of air is not necessary. The foot pump comes with a Schrader-type connector, pressure gauge, and 2 m of hose to allow convenient positioning of the foot pump. Our passive breadboard frames, passive ScienceDesks™, and passive table legs can all be used with the PTA127 foot pump.