Honeycomb Table Tops 1HT provide the base on which precision optical and laser work is performed. The table tops have a honeycomb core inside. The table tops meet high requirements for rigidity, flatness, vibration isolation and damping. We work constantly to improve the design, weight and cost-effectiveness of the table tops.
Our standard honeycomb core is made of 0.25 mm corrosion-resistant coated sheet steel. A special composition of epoxy resin guarantees adhesion, rigidity, stability and damping corresponding to highest requirements. The side-walls of the table top are made of a special acoustically hollow plastic which damps acoustic vibrations. The side-walls are covered in a decorative black leather substitute.
Upon request a Laser Port can be embedded in the table top allowing a laser beam to be let through the table (see the end of this page). The Honeycomb Table Tops 1HT have been mechanically and acoustically tested by qualified specialists.

Honeycomb Breadboards 1HB provide a particularly effective way to expand the useful area of an optical table. The mounting surface has tapped M6 holes on 25 mm centers for permanent mounting of components. These baseplates use the same sandwich structure as our full size honeycomb table tops. The standard top skin is made of ferromagnetic steel. Thickness of the skin is 4-6 mm, depending on the dimensions of the table top. All Honeycomb Breadboards have in each corner of the bottom side a grid of nine M6 tapped mounting holes. The Honeycomb Breadboards 1HB can be mounted at the bottom side of a table or elevated above its surface using the Silent Rods 2SR32. These Breadboards are not intended as a substitute for optical tables. Their size-to-thickness ratio produces relatively low end-to-end rigidity, although their local rigidity over distances of less than about 30 to 60 cm is excellent. When attached solidly to a dynamically rigid optical table, performance of resulting working surface becomes comparable to that of the table itself.

Pneumatic Vibration Isolation System 1VIS95 is of a single piece design. It has automatic leveling valves and an autonomous air supply Reservoir. All the equipment (leveling valves, hoses) is concealed within the body of the support leg. The design looks clean. Vertical and horizontal vibration isolation is done by pneumatic springs. They have low resonant frequencies thanks to very low spring constants. Resonant frequency of air-springs is almost independent of load mass. Air to the isolators is supplied from a reservoir. Depending on the mass of the table top, the pressure in pneumatic isolators may vary between 0.5 and 1.9kg/cm². The Reservoir may simply be filled with a car pump. The Reservoir should be pumped with air not constantly, but only if required. 3 support legs have an automatic leveling valve each. The fourth leg has no automatic leveling, it is connected to the vibration isolation leveling mechanism of another leg. The working surface may be adjusted to level within a range of 12 mm with precision of ±1mm. This is done by adjustment knobs located on 3 support legs.

Link table tops together in various
configurations
Easy assemblage
On request easily adapted to any Table Top

Table Connectors 1C render quick and reliable way to link table tops together. The tables, being linked, usually have M6 tapped mounting holes on their tops. The same holes are used for fastening to 1C. At minimal deflection (see note in 1TS) the rigidity of the linkage is no more than 15µm/m under 100 kg load placed on it. The universal table connectors are made of chemically passivated steel plates decorated with leather substitute.

Laser shelves 1LS51, 1LS52 are optional breadboards. They save space when installing a laser and other equipment beneath optical table tops. A shelf stays mechanically coupled to the table top. The shelves have a pattern of M6 holes. 1LS51 hangs on joists laid on top of table supports. The table top rests on these joists, to ensure coupling. Only 500mm wide supports are suitable. 1LS52 has M6 screws to attach directly to the bottom of a table top. So it can be used with any table top, with any support, or vibration isolation. Location of attachment (holes) can be standard, or specified by a customer.
Laser Ports are designed to lead a laser beam or cables through a Table Top. The standrad location of a port is chosen for use with the Laser Shelves 1LS51/1LS52. Please, indicate in your order if you need a Laser Port in the chosen Table Tops.

Protective Screens 1PS98 are specially designed for protection of the optical setups from undesired flashes, glitters and other undesired optical disturbances. The Protective Screens 1PS98-02 and 1PS98-02 are provided with three mounting slots and can be mounted on desired position anywhere on the table. The screens are produced of black finish steel tin-plate.

Free-standing
Can be positioned anywhere over the table
Does not affect vibration isolation
Adjustable shelf height
Sturdy metal frame supports heavy loads

Instrument Shelves 1IS12 and 1IS72 provide convenient off-the-table mounting and storage for power supplies, controllers, oscilloscopes and other instruments. They are not connected with the table and does not affect vibration isolation. The Instrument Shelves 1IS72 are provided with a second instrument board which can be used to place measuring devices or positioning elements not being used at the moment. The height of shelves can be adjusted easily. The space saving shelf also allows wires and cables to be neatly routed away from critical setups.