High-Density Optical Breadboards, Mini-Series and Standard Series Taps


  • Designed to Mount Standard and Mini-Series Components
  • 4-40 (M3) or Both 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) Mounting Holes
  • Versions for Electronics Enclosures or Imaging Systems
  • Matte Black Anodized or Unanodized Finish

MSB12

12" x 12"
8-32 and 1/4"-20 Taps

MS12B

12" x 12"
4-40 Taps

MSBU1823

180 mm x 230 mm
8-32 and 1/4"-20 Taps
Unanodized Surface

MSB2328/M

230 mm x 280 mm
8-32 and 1/4"-20 Taps
Ø50.0 mm Central Access Aperture

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Twelve inch by twelve inch breadboard with five mounting holes.
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A fifth mounting hole in the middle of larger breadboards increases rigidity and reduces stress when mounting heavy loads.

Features

  • High-Density Imperial or Metric Hole Patterns
    • 4-40 (M3) Taps for Mini-Series Components
    • 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) Taps for Both Standard and Mini-Series Components
  • 1/2" (12.5 mm) Hole Spacing for Additional Mounting Taps
  • Counterbores for Mounting Breadboards to Optical Tables, on Mounting Feet, Inside Electronics Enclosures, or on Imaging Systems
  • Black Anodized Solid Aluminum Construction Minimizes Reflectance
    • Unanodized Breadboards for Electronics Enclosures Also Available
  • Double-Density and Standard 1/4"-20 (M6) Tapped Versions Also Available
  • Custom Breadboards Available; Contact Tech Support

Thorlabs' Mini-Series breadboards, designed for setups where space is a premium, offer increased tapped hole density with 1/2" (12.5 mm) spacing. These high-density breadboards are offered with either 4-40 (M3) tapped holes or both 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes.

Our Mini-Series line consists of components that are compatible with 4-40 (M3) or 8-32 (M4) threads. The 4-40 (M3) taps in the MS12B(/M) breadboard make it compatible with smaller 4-40 (M3) Mini-Series components, such as our Ø6 mm posts. Our other breadboards are compatible with 8-32 (M4) Mini-Series components, such as our Ø12 mm pedestal posts and MSL post holders, and also include 1/4"-20 (M6) taps for integrating larger optomechanical components, such as our Ø1/2”, Ø1”, and Ø1.5” post assemblies.

Each breadboard features two, four, or five counterbored mounting holes, depending on the size of the board, enabling these breadboards to be mounted onto our standard breadboards, mounting feet, or post assemblies. For breadboards that have a fifth counterbored hole, it is located at the center of the breadboard to reduce stress at the four corners and to increase system rigidity when mounted. Refer to the tables below for more specifications.

We also offer a selection of breadboards with 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) mounting holes designed for use with Thorlabs' Customizable Electronics Enclosures or LCC7201B Birefringence Imaging System. These breadboards have counterbored mounting holes positioned to allow the breadboards to be mounted directly into the compatible system. The breadboards for the imaging systems also feature a Ø1.97" (Ø50.0 mm) central aperture aligned with the optical axis of the imaging system.

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 use our contact Tech Support.


Posted Comments:
Thomas Nørskov Stoustrup  (posted 2022-04-05 11:37:04.8)
Hey Thorlabs I am mounting components that use two M4 taps next to each other (in order to secure alignment). For this, a "pure M4 edition" of the "Breadboards with 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) Taps" would offer greatly enhanced flexibility. That is, an edition where all M6 taps are replaced by M4 taps. Best regards Thomas
cwright  (posted 2022-04-06 08:57:08.0)
Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Thank you for your query. I can see how this could be helpful and it is something we can perhaps offer as a custom item. Since you opted not to be contacted, please contact your local technical support team if you would be interested in a quote. Our contact details can be found here: https://www.thorlabs.com/supportcontact.cfm
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Breadboards with 4-40 (M3) Taps

Imperial Breadboards
Item # Top Surface Dimensions Breadboard Thickness Hole Threading and Spacing Distance from Edge to First Hole Number of Counterbored Holes Material Finish Flatness
MS12B 12" x 12" 3/8" 4-40 Tapped Holes on 1/2" Centers 0.5" on All Sides Four 1/4"a Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized 0.015" (0.38 mm) over 1 ft2 (0.09 m2)
  • Located at Corners with a 1" Inset
Metric Breadboards
Item # Top Surface Dimensions Breadboard Thickness Hole Threading and Spacing Distance from Edge to First Hole Number of Counterbored Holes Material Finish Flatness
MS12B/M 300 mm x 300 mm 9.5 mm M3 Tapped Holes on
12.5 mm Centers
12.5 mm on All Sides Four M6a Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized 0.015" (0.38 mm) over 1 ft2 (0.09 m2)
  • Located at Corners with a 25 mm Inset
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Imperial Price Available
MS12B Support Documentation
MS12B12" x 12" x 3/8" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 4-40 High-Density Taps
$312.44
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MS12B/M Support Documentation
MS12B/M300 mm x 300 mm x 9.5 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M3 High-Density Taps
$312.44
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Breadboards with 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) Taps

Imperial Breadboards
Item # Top Surface Dimensions Breadboard Thickness Hole Threading and Spacing Distance from Edge to First Hole Number of Counterbored Holes Material Finish Flatness
MSB23 2" x 3" 3/8" 8-32 Taps with 1/2" Spacing and 1/4"-20 Taps with 1" Spacinga 0.5" on All Sides Two 1/4"b Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized 0.015" (0.38 mm) over 1 ft2 (0.09 m2)
MSB34 3" x 4" Four 1/4"b
MSB36 3" x 6"
MSB46 4" x 6"
MSB6 6" x 6"
MSB12 12" x 12" Five 1/4"b,c
MSB1218
12" x 18"
  • Note that the 8-32 and 1/4"-20 grids overlap. See the image in the Overview tab above.
  • Inset from the Corners by 1"
  • The fifth counterbored hole is located at the center of the breadboard.
Metric Breadboards
Item # Top Surface Dimensions Breadboard Thickness Hole Threading and Spacing Distance from Edge to First Hole Number of Counterbored Holes Material Finish Flatness
MSB5075/M 50 mm x 75 mm 9.5 mm M4 Taps with 12.5 mm Spacing and M6 Taps with 25 mm Spacinga 12.5 mm on
All Sides
Two M6b Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized 0.015" (0.38 mm) over 
1 ft2 (0.09 m2)
MSB7510/M 75 mm x 100 mm Four M6b
MSB7515/M 75 mm x 150 mm
MSB1015/M 100 mm x 150 mm
MSB15/M 150 mm x 150 mm
MSB30/M 300 mm x 300 mm Five M6b,c
MSB3045/M 300 mm x 450 mm
  • Note that the M4 and M6 grids overlap. See the image in the Overview tab above.
  • Inset from the Corners by 25 mm
  • The fifth counterbored hole is located at the center of the breadboard.
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Imperial Price Available
MSB23 Support Documentation
MSB232" x 3" x 3/8" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 8-32 and 1/4"-20 High-Density Taps
$31.09
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MSB34 Support Documentation
MSB343" x 4" x 3/8" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 8-32 and 1/4"-20 High-Density Taps
$42.29
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MSB36 Support Documentation
MSB363" x 6" x 3/8" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 8-32 and 1/4"-20 High-Density Taps
$54.73
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MSB46 Support Documentation
MSB464" x 6" x 3/8" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 8-32 and 1/4"-20 High-Density Taps
$68.40
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MSB6 Support Documentation
MSB66" x 6" x 3/8" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 8-32 and 1/4"-20 High-Density Taps
$85.82
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MSB12 Support Documentation
MSB1212" x 12" x 3/8" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 8-32 and 1/4"-20 High-Density Taps
$274.87
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MSB1218 Support Documentation
MSB121812" x 18" x 3/8" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 8-32 and 1/4"-20 High-Density Taps
$429.42
Lead Time
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MSB5075/M Support Documentation
MSB5075/M50 mm x 75 mm x 9.5 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M4 and M6 High-Density Taps
$31.09
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MSB7510/M Support Documentation
MSB7510/M75 mm x 100 mm x 9.5 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M4 and M6 High-Density Taps
$42.29
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MSB7515/M Support Documentation
MSB7515/M75 mm x 150 mm x 9.5 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M4 and M6 High-Density Taps
$54.73
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MSB1015/M Support Documentation
MSB1015/M100 mm x 150 mm x 9.5 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M4 and M6 High-Density Taps
$68.40
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MSB15/M Support Documentation
MSB15/M150 mm x 150 mm x 9.5 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M4 and M6 High-Density Taps
$85.82
7-10 Days
MSB30/M Support Documentation
MSB30/M300 mm x 300 mm x 9.5 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M4 and M6 High-Density Taps
$274.87
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MSB3045/M Support Documentation
MSB3045/M300 mm x 450 mm x 9.5 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M4 and M6 High-Density Taps
$429.42
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Breadboards for Electronics Enclosures, 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) Taps

The MSB1823(/M) and MSBU1823(/M) breadboards are designed to fit inside the EC2030A(R) or EC2030B(R) benchtop enclosures for custom electronics, and the MSBU3038(/M) breadboard is designed to fit inside the EC2U and EC3U 19" rack enclosures for custom electronics.The MSB1823(/M) and MSBU1823(/M) have a thickness of 0.28" (7.0 mm) while the MSBU3038(/M) has a thickness of 0.37" (9.5 mm). In addition, these breadboards have four M3 counterbored mounting holes for compatibility with the enclosure, rather than 1/4" (M6) counterbored holes. See the tables below for specifications, and see the PDF drawings for details by clicking on the red Docs icons (info icon) below.

Imperial Breadboards
Item # Top Surface Dimensions Breadboard Thickness Hole Threading and Spacing Distance from Edge to First Hole Number of Counterbored Holes Material Finish Flatness
MSB1823 7.09" x 9.06" 0.28" 8-32 Taps with 1/2" Spacing and 1/4"-20 Taps with 1" Spacinga 0.54" and 0.53",
Two Sides Each
Four M3b Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized ±0.006" (0.15 mm) over Entire Surface
MSBU1823 None
MSBU3038 15.00" x 11.98" 0.37" 8-32 Taps with 1/2" Spacing and 1/4"-20 Taps with 1" Spacinga 0.5" on All Sides Four M3c Aluminum Plate None ±0.012" (0.3 mm) over Entire Surface
  • Note that the 8-32 and 1/4"-20 grids overlap. See the image in the Overview tab above.
  • Aligned with Taps in EC2030 Enclosures
  • Aligned with Taps in EC2U and EC3U Enclosures
Metric Breadboards
Item # Top Surface Dimensions Breadboard Thickness Hole Threading and Spacing Distance from Edge to First Hole Number of Counterbored Holes Material Finish Flatness
MSB1823/M 180.0 mm x 230.0 mm 7.0 mm M4 Taps with 12.5 mm Spacing and M6 Taps with 25 mm Spacinga 15.0 mm on
All Sides
Four M3b Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized ±0.006" (0.15 mm) over Entire Surface
MSBU1823/M None
MSBU3038/M 375.4 mm x 304.3 mm 9.5 mm M4 Taps with 12.5 mm Spacing and M6 Taps with 25 mm Spacinga 12.9 mm and 14.9 mm, Two Sides Each Four M3c Aluminum Plate None ±0.012" (0.3 mm) over Entire Surface
  • Note that the M4 and M6 grids overlap. See the image in the Overview tab above.
  • Aligned with Taps in EC2030 Enclosures
  • Aligned with Taps in EC2U and EC3U Enclosures
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
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MSB1823 Support Documentation
MSB1823Aluminum Breadboard for EC2030 Enclosures, 7.09" x 9.06" x 0.28", 8-32 and 1/4"-20 High-Density Taps
$142.09
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MSBU1823 Support Documentation
MSBU1823Unanodized Aluminum Breadboard for EC2030 Enclosures, 7.09" x 9.06" x 0.28", 8-32 and 1/4"-20 High-Density Taps
$128.11
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MSBU3038 Support Documentation
MSBU3038Aluminum Breadboard for 19" Rack Enclosures, 15.00" x 11.98" x 0.37", 8-32 and 1/4"-20 Taps
$384.45
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MSB1823/M Support Documentation
MSB1823/MAluminum Breadboard for EC2030 Enclosures, 180 mm x 230 mm x 7 mm, M4 and M6 High-Density Taps
$142.09
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MSBU1823/M Support Documentation
MSBU1823/MUnanodized Aluminum Breadboard for EC2030 Enclosures, 180 mm x 230 mm x 7 mm, M4 and M6 High-Density Taps
$128.11
Today
MSBU3038/M Support Documentation
MSBU3038/MAluminum Breadboard for 19" Rack Enclosures, 375.4 mm x 304.3 mm x 9.5 mm, M4 and M6 Taps
$384.45
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Breadboards for Imaging Systems, Access Aperture and 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) Taps

The MSB2328(/M) breadboards are designed for use with Thorlabs' LCC7201B Birefringence Imaging System. They each have a thickness of 0.37” (9.5 mm), and the four mounting counterbores are positioned to allow the breadboards to be mounted in the LCC7201B system. These breadboards have a Ø1.97" (Ø50.0 mm) central access aperture aligned with the optical axis of this imaging system.

Imperial Breadboard
Item # Top Surface Dimensions Breadboard Thickness Central Aperture Diameter Hole Threading and Spacing Distance from Edge to First Hole Number of Counterbored Holes Material Finish Flatness
MSB2328 9.06" x 11.02" 0.37" 1.97" 8-32 Taps with 1/2" Spacing and 1/4"-20 Taps with 1" Spacinga 0.51" from the Short Edges and 0.53" from the Long Edges Four M5b Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized ±0.010" (0.25 mm) over Entire Surface
  • Note that the 8-32 and 1/4"-20 grids overlap. See the image in the Overview tab above.
  • Aligned with Taps in LCC7201B Birefringence Imaging System 
Metric Breadboard
Item # Top Surface Dimensions Breadboard Thickness Central Aperture Diameter Hole Threading and Spacing Distance from Edge to First Hole Number of Counterbored Holes Material Finish Flatness
MSB2328/M 230 mm x
280 mm
9.5 mm 50.0 mm M4 Taps with 12.5 mm Spacing and M6 Taps with 25 mm Spacinga 15 mm on All Sides Four M5b Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized ±0.010" (0.25 mm) over Entire Surface
  • Note that the M4 and M6 grids overlap. See the image in the Overview tab above.
  • Aligned with Taps in LCC7201B Birefringence Imaging System 
Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
+1 Qty Docs Part Number - Imperial Price Available
MSB2328 Support Documentation
MSB2328Customer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard for LCC7201B, 230 mm x 280 mm x 9.5 mm, Ø50 mm Access Hole, 8-32 and 1/4"-20 Taps
$192.78
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MSB2328/M Support Documentation
MSB2328/MCustomer Inspired! Aluminum Breadboard for LCC7201B, 230 mm x 280 mm x 9.5 mm, Ø50 mm Access Hole, M4 and M6 Taps
$192.78
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