Optical Table Supports & Vibration Isolation
The performance of an optical table depends not only on the rigidity of the table top, but also on how effectively the complete system is supported and isolated from its environment.
Te Lintelo Systems offers support and vibration isolation solutions for optical tables, breadboards and vibration-sensitive instruments. Depending on the application, systems can be configured with rigid supports, pneumatic vibration isolation or active vibration isolation.
The appropriate solution depends on the total system weight, floor vibration, required stability and sensitivity of the measurement or optical setup.
Description
Optical Table Supports & Vibration Isolation
The performance of an optical table depends not only on the rigidity of the table top, but also on how effectively the complete system is supported and isolated from its environment.
Te Lintelo Systems offers support and vibration isolation solutions for optical tables, breadboards and vibration-sensitive instruments. Depending on the application, systems can be configured with rigid supports, pneumatic vibration isolation or active vibration isolation.
The appropriate solution depends on the total system weight, floor vibration, required stability and sensitivity of the measurement or optical setup.
Optical Table Support Solutions
Rigid Optical Table Supports
Rigid supports provide a stable mechanical base for optical table tops in applications where dedicated vibration isolation is not required.
This type of support is suitable for less vibration-sensitive experiments and installations where the laboratory or machine environment already provides sufficient mechanical stability.
Typical Applications
- General optical laboratory setups
- Laser experiments
- Educational laboratories
- Optical assembly and alignment
- Industrial optical systems
- Test and measurement installations
Pneumatic Vibration Isolation
For vibration-sensitive experiments, pneumatic isolation can significantly reduce the transmission of floor vibration to the optical table.
Standa pneumatic vibration isolation systems separate the optical table working surface from the floor using pneumatic supports. This type of system is particularly suitable for equipment such as microscopes, interferometers, precision balances and other vibration-sensitive instruments.
1VIS10 Pneumatic Vibration Isolation System
The Standa 1VIS10 is a pneumatic vibration isolation system designed for optical tables and vibration-sensitive equipment. The system combines pneumatic support with automatic level control and can accommodate a wide range of optical table dimensions.
| Specification | 1VIS10 |
|---|---|
| System height | 600 or 700 mm |
| Vertical movement range | 14 mm |
| Automatic level control | ±0.3 mm |
| Vertical resonance frequency | 1.5 Hz |
| Horizontal resonance frequency | 1.7 Hz |
| Vertical isolation at 5 Hz | 85–93% |
| Vertical isolation at 10 Hz | 90–98% |
| Horizontal isolation at 5 Hz | 85–93% |
| Horizontal isolation at 10 Hz | 90–97% |
| Maximum air pressure | 6 bar |
| Maximum load per support | 168 kg |
| Maximum load, four-isolator system | 672 kg |
An air compressor or suitable compressed-air supply is required for operation.
Heavy-Load Pneumatic Isolation
1VIS27 Pneumatic Vibration Isolation System
For larger optical tables and substantially heavier experimental systems, the Standa 1VIS27 provides a high-load pneumatic isolation solution.
A standard system using four isolators has a maximum specified load capacity of 4000 kg, making the 1VIS27 particularly suitable for large optical tables, heavy instrumentation and demanding experimental installations.
| Specification | 1VIS27 |
|---|---|
| Standard heights | 500 / 600 / 700 mm |
| Vertical movement range | 14 mm |
| Automatic level control | ±0.3 mm |
| Vertical resonance frequency | 1.9 Hz |
| Horizontal resonance frequency | 1.2 Hz |
| Vertical isolation at 5 Hz | 95% |
| Vertical isolation at 10 Hz | 99% |
| Horizontal isolation at 5 Hz | 99% |
| Horizontal isolation at 10 Hz | 99% |
| Maximum air pressure | 6 bar |
| Maximum load, set of four | 4000 kg |
Custom configurations are also possible where standard support dimensions do not match the required optical table installation.
Active Vibration Isolation
For particularly vibration-sensitive instruments and experiments, active vibration isolation can provide an alternative to conventional passive or pneumatic isolation.
Standa active vibration isolation systems use inertial feedback to reduce vibration. The technology is designed to provide isolation from building vibration as well as disturbances originating from equipment or activity on the isolated system itself.
1TS-AVI200/LP Active Vibration Isolation
The 1TS-AVI200/LP is a compact modular active vibration isolation system. It provides isolation against translational and rotational vibration and does not require a compressed-air supply.
Key Features
- Active vibration isolation
- Compact modular design
- Isolation in multiple axes
- No compressed-air supply required
- Rapid recovery following disturbances
- High stiffness compared with low-frequency passive isolation
- Suitable for highly vibration-sensitive instrumentation
Active Vibration Isolation Workstations
For individual high-resolution instruments, an integrated active vibration isolation workstation can provide a compact alternative to a complete optical table.
Standa active isolation workstations combine a rigid ergonomic frame with an active isolation system and can be configured with different working surfaces, including a honeycomb breadboard.
Typical Applications
- Scanning probe microscopy
- Scanning electron microscopy
- Scanning near-field optical microscopy
- Laser scanning microscopy
- Interferometry
- Metrology and profilometry
- Nano-indentation
- Nanolithography
- Analytical balances
- Biophysical measurements
Which Support or Isolation System Do I Need?
The required support system depends on the sensitivity of the experiment, environmental vibration, total system weight and the type of equipment installed on the optical platform.
| Solution | Typical Requirement | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid Supports | Stable mechanical support without dedicated vibration isolation | General optical and laser setups |
| Pneumatic Isolation | Reduction of floor-transmitted vibration | Optical experiments, microscopy, interferometry and precision measurement |
| Heavy-Load Pneumatic Isolation | Vibration isolation combined with high load capacity | Large optical tables and heavy instrumentation |
| Active Vibration Isolation | High-performance vibration isolation for sensitive instrumentation | Microscopy, metrology and high-resolution measurement |
Complete Optical Table Systems
Te Lintelo Systems can help configure a complete optical table system consisting of the optical table top, suitable supports and the required vibration isolation solution.
By considering the table dimensions, total load, instrument sensitivity and installation environment together, the support system can be matched to the requirements of the complete optical setup.
Need Help Selecting a Vibration Isolation System?
Choosing the appropriate support and isolation solution starts with understanding the complete application.
Contact Te Lintelo Systems with the required table dimensions, estimated equipment weight and application. We will help determine the appropriate rigid, pneumatic or active vibration isolation solution for your setup.
