The Newport Research Series Plus 4’×8’×12″ Optical Table with XL-A Pneumatic Vibration Isolators delivers exceptional stability for demanding optical and research applications. The system pairs a precision optical table with integrated pneumatic isolation to suppress ambient vibrations and provide a controlled platform for sensitive measurements and experiments.
Technical Specifications
Optical Table
• Dimensions: 4 ft (1.22 m) W × 8 ft (2.44 m) L × 12 inches (305 mm) thick
• Working surface: Ferromagnetic stainless steel with broadband damping
• Core: Damped steel honeycomb with vertically bonded trussed structure
• Surface flatness: ±0.004 inches over 2 ft² area
• Mounting pattern: 1/4″–20 tapped holes on 1 inch (25 mm) grid; standard borders available with optional 0.5 inch border without holes
Vibration Isolation (XL-A Pneumatic Isolators)
• Self-leveling with integrated fast response leveling valves
• Self-centering piston design to eliminate horizontal isolation shorts
• Horizontal isolation resonance: 3.6 Hz (compact configuration)
• Vertical isolation resonance: 3.2 Hz (compact configuration)
• Isolation performance at 10 Hz: 80% horizontal, 84% vertical (compact configuration)
• External air supply required
– Key Features
• Constrained layer core damping attenuates broadband vibration across the working surface, edge finish, and core structure
• Damped composite edge finish suppresses sidewall resonance
• Pneumatic isolation architecture minimizes transmission of environmental vibrations
• High stiffness-to-weight ratio through vertically bonded trussed core geometry
• Fast-response leveling maintains precision alignment under varying loads
– Typical Applications
• Optical metrology and interferometry
• Precision photonics research and prototyping
• Laser-based experiments requiring sub-micrometer stability
• Microscopy and imaging systems
• Vibration-sensitive spectroscopy and analysis
– Compatibility & Integration
The table accepts standard 1/4″–20 fasteners and optical breadboard components. Operation requires external pneumatic air supply for isolator function. Table height with XL-A isolators depends on isolator deployment configuration.
