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

MSB1218

12" x 18"
8-32 and 1/4"-20 Taps
0.5" Spacing

MBY12

12" x 12"
4-40 Taps
0.4" Spacing

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

Counterbored Ø1/4" (M6)
Mounting Holes

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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 0.4" or 1/2" (10.0 mm or 12.5 mm) Hole Spacing
  • Two Imperial (Metric) Threaded Hole Options:
    • 4-40 (M3) Taps for Mini-Series Components
    • 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) Taps for Both Standard and Mini-Series Components
  • 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 0.4" or 0.5" (10.0 mm or 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. Breadboards with 4-40 (M3) taps are compatible with smaller 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 Sales.


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
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 Non-Magnetic
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 4-40 (M3),
8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6),
or 1/4"-20 (M6) Tapped Holes
Spacing 1" (25 mm) Centers 1" (25 mm) Centers 1" (25 mm) Centers 0.4" (10 mm) Centers,
0.5" (12.5 mm) Centers,
or 1" (25 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 0.4" (10 mm) on all Sides or
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: Non-Magnetic 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 MBY1515/M
    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 MBY3030/M
    MSB30/M
    MS12B/M
    300 mm 450 mm B3045Ad
    B3045Ld
    - B3045AX PBG3045Ae - - MB3045/M
    MB3045A/Mf
    MB3045U/M
    - MBY3045/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: Non-Magnetic 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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    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
    MBY6 6" x 6" 1/2" 4-40 Tapped Holes
    on 0.4" Centers
    0.4" on All Sides Four 1/4"a Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized 0.006" (0.15 mm)
    over 1 ft2 (0.09 m2)
    MS12B 12" x 12" 3/8" 4-40 Tapped Holes
    on 0.5" 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)
    MBY12 12" x 12" 1/2" 4-40 Tapped Holes
    on 0.4" Centers
    0.4" on All Sides Five 1/4"a,b Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized 0.006" (0.15 mm)
    over 1 ft2 (0.09 m2)
    MBY1218 12" x 18" 1/2" 4-40 Tapped Holes
    on 0.4" Centers
    0.4" on All Sides Five 1/4"a,b Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized
    • One counterbored hole is located at each corner with a 1" inset.
    • The fifth counterbored mounting 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
    MBY1515/M 150 mm x 150 mm 12.7 mm M3 Tapped Holes
    on 10.0 mm Centers
    10.0 mm on All Sides Four M6a Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized 0.15 mm (0.006")
    over 0.09 m2 (1 ft2)
    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 0.38 mm (0.015")
    over 0.09 m2 (1 ft2)
    MBY3030/M 300 mm x 300 mm 12.7 mm M3 Tapped Holes
    on 10.0 mm Centers
    10.0 mm on All Sides Five M6a,b Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized 0.15 mm (0.006")
    over 0.09 m2 (1 ft2)
    MBY3045/M 300 mm x 450 mm 12.7 mm M3 Tapped Holes
    on 10.0 mm Centers
    10.0 mm on All Sides Five M6a,b Aluminum Plate Matte Black Anodized
    • One counterbored hole is located at each corner with a 25 mm inset.
    • The fifth counterbored mounting 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
    MBY6 Support Documentation
    MBY6NEW!6" x 6" x 1/2" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 4-40 Taps on 0.4" Centers
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    MS12B12" x 12" x 3/8" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 4-40 Taps on 0.5" Centers
    $312.44
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    MBY12NEW!12" x 12" x 1/2" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 4-40 Taps on 0.4" Centers
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    MBY1218NEW!12" x 18" x 1/2" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 4-40 Taps on 0.4" Centers
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    MBY1515/M Support Documentation
    MBY1515/MNEW!150 mm x 150 mm x 12.7 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M3 Taps on 10 mm Centers
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    MS12B/M Support Documentation
    MS12B/M300 mm x 300 mm x 9.5 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M3 Taps on 12.5 mm Centers
    $312.44
    Today
    MBY3030/M Support Documentation
    MBY3030/MNEW!300 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M3 Taps on 10 mm Centers
    Request
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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
    0.5" Spacing &
    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 &
    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  
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    MSB121812" x 18" x 3/8" Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, 8-32 and 1/4"-20 High-Density Taps
    $429.42
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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
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    MSB30/M300 mm x 300 mm x 9.5 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M4 and M6 High-Density Taps
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    MSB3045/M300 mm x 450 mm x 9.5 mm Mini-Series Aluminum Breadboard, M4 and M6 High-Density Taps
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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 0.5" Spacing &
    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 0.5" Spacing &
    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 &
    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 &
    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  
    +1 Qty Docs Part Number - Imperial Price Available
    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
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    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/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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