Optical Tables

Optical Tables
OptoSigma offers a full range of optical tables featuring rigid, vibration-isolated platforms with steel-honeycomb tabletops and 1/4-20 or M6 threaded hole grids.
Each table is supported by either cylindrical legs or a caster-equipped frame and uses elastomeric (rigid) or pneumatic isolation for superior damping of floor vibrations. These tables provide high stiffness with minimal deflection, ideal for microscopy, interferometry, fiber alignment, metrology, and other precision optical experiments.
* Available in standard sizes, desk-style stations, and desktop isolators, with in-stock European inventory for fast delivery and custom tables are available upon request.

* For more information, please see: Optical Tables Guide Customization Guide


Do you know all the sources of vibration in a laboratory?


vibration
  • Ground Vibrations: Caused by foot traffic, vehicles, HVAC systems, building movement, and even distant construction.
  • Acoustic Noise: Includes sounds that exert force on equipment, such as airflow from fans or HVAC ducts.
  • Ground Vibrations: Refers to vibrations applied directly to the table or equipment from cables, motors, or moving components (e.g., linear stages).

Recommended Height Limits for Setups


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Product Comparison


Standard (Passive) Isolation

rigid
RIGID
  • Cost Effective
  • High Stiffness legs
  • Manual leveling System
  • No Vibration Isolation
PNEUMATIC
  • Independent Isolators
  • Self-leveling System
  • Dual Chamber Design
  • Vibration Isolation
pneumatic
TECHNICAL NOTES
  • Steel Honeycomb Top
  • 25mm x 25mm M6 Tapped Holes
  • Individual cups for each hole to prevent liquid damage
  • Table dimensions from 0.6m to 5m
  • Breadboard thickness : 25mm; 50mm; 100mm; 200 mm; 300mm; 400mm

Damping Performance Comparison: Pneumatic, Spring, and Rigid Supports

damping
Active Isolation
VS.
Passives Isolation
active-isolation
passives-isolation
active-isolation-graph
pneumatic-isolation-graph

Optical Breadboard


breadboard

Unique selling point! - Screws and Dust cups

screw anddust cups

What happens if we want to change holes?

holes

How To Setup an Optical Table?