Breadboards and Table Tops

NTBH series Stainless Steel Breadboards feature high rigidity and excellent damping properties with three layers structure, the top layer is made of stainless steel with high surface flatness, the center layer is hexagon honeycomb structure, the bottom layer is high hardness carbon steel. With a grid of M6 tapped holes, it ...

Specifications

Table Material: Stainless Steel
Hole Pattern: M6 holes separated by 25mm
Table Length: 300-3000 mm
Table Width: 300-1500 mm
Table Thickness: 50-300 mm
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OTSB series solid aluminum optical breadboards feature low reflectivity black anodized aluminum work surface with a grid of M6 tapped holes for building small optical experiments.

Specifications

Table Material: Aluminum
Hole Pattern:
Table Length: 300-600 mm
Table Width: 300-600 mm
Table Thickness: 13 mm
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DRB series damping vibration isolation optical tables feature high rigidity, high stability, and good isolation performance thanks to B-type two elastomer dampers and rigid supports. The supports is in the form of a frame with casters, that let the optical table transport easily. The Stainless Steel tabletop has various sizes with a ...

Specifications

Table Material: Stainless Steel
Hole Pattern: M6 holes separated by 25mm
Table Length: 600-3500 mm
Table Width: 600-1800 mm
Table Thickness: 50-200 mm
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ZTP series pneumatic vibration isolation optical table feature a pneumatic isolator, effectively reducing the resonance frequency. Precision adjustable dampers provide more reliable and effective vibration damping. The Stainless Steel tabletop has various sizes with a matrix of M6 threaded holes, it is convenient for mounting ...

Specifications

Table Material: Stainless Steel
Hole Pattern: M6 holes separated by 25mm
Table Length: 900-3500 mm
Table Width: 600-1500 mm
Table Thickness: 100-300 mm
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DRP series damping vibration isolation optical tables feature high rigidity, high stability, and outstanding isolation performance thanks to P-type two elastomer dampers and rigid supports. The supports are in the form of a frame with casters, that let the optical table transport easily. The Stainless Steel tabletop ...

Specifications

Table Material: Stainless Steel
Hole Pattern: M6 holes separated by 25mm
Table Length: 600-4500 mm
Table Width: 600-2000 mm
Table Thickness: 100-300 mm
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NTBB series Stainless Steel Breadboards are three layers structure, the top layer is made of stainless steel with high surface flatness, the center layer is honeycomb structure, the bottom layer is high hardness carbon steel. With a grid of M6 tapped holes, it is convenient for mounting optical posts and rods. The matte surface ...

Specifications

Table Material: Stainless Steel
Hole Pattern: M6 holes separated by 25mm
Table Length: 300-3000 mm
Table Width: 300-1500 mm
Table Thickness: 50-200 mm
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75SSC-113-02 Lightweight Breadboard
Harvard Apparatus Canada
TMC\'s 75 Series Breadboards minimize both weight and cost. A patented manufacturing technique allows TMC to form countersunk, tapped holes in a thin top skin of stainless steel. The holes are not drilled or punched, but fabricated in a way that effectively “thickens” the skin in a small ring around the threads. No inserts are ...

Specifications

Table Material: Aluminum
Hole Pattern: 1/4inch holes separated by 1inch
Table Length: 600 mm
Table Width: 600 mm
Table Thickness: 25 mm
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75SSC-103-02 Lightweight Breadboard
Harvard Apparatus Canada
TMC\'s 75 Series Breadboards minimize both weight and cost. A patented manufacturing technique allows TMC to form countersunk, tapped holes in a thin top skin of stainless steel. The holes are not drilled or punched, but fabricated in a way that effectively “thickens” the skin in a small ring around the threads. No inserts are ...

Specifications

Table Material: Aluminum
Hole Pattern: 1/4inch holes separated by 1inch
Table Length: 450 mm
Table Width: 600 mm
Table Thickness: 25 mm
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75SSC-104-02 Lightweight Breadboard
Harvard Apparatus Canada
TMC\'s 75 Series Breadboards minimize both weight and cost. A patented manufacturing technique allows TMC to form countersunk, tapped holes in a thin top skin of stainless steel. The holes are not drilled or punched, but fabricated in a way that effectively “thickens” the skin in a small ring around the threads. No inserts are ...

Specifications

Table Material: Aluminum
Hole Pattern: 1/4inch holes separated by 1inch
Table Length: 450 mm
Table Width: 1200 mm
Table Thickness: 25 mm
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Laboratory Grade – 5100H Series Optical Tables
Kinetic Systems Inc
The 5100H Series offers the same 3/16″ thick ferromagnetic stainless steel tabletop and precision construction as the 5300 and 5200 Series, with broadband damping for excellent vibration absorption. To protect against leaks and spills, the SPILLPRUF® configuration provides a safety barrier between the top skin and honeycomb interior.

Specifications

Table Material: Stainless Steel
Hole Pattern: Custom
Table Length: 502 mm
Table Width: 152.4 mm
Table Thickness: 914 mm
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Research Grade – 5200 Series Optical Tables
Kinetic Systems Inc
The 5200 Series offers the same 1/16″ thick ferromagnetic stainless steel tabletop and precision construction as the 5300 Series, with a combination of dual-tuned damping and broadband damping for comprehensive vibration absorption. To protect against leaks and spills, the SPILLPRUF® configuration provides a safety barrier between ...

Specifications

Table Material: Stainless Steel
Hole Pattern: Custom
Table Length: 508 mm
Table Width: 152.4 mm
Table Thickness: 914 mm
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Ultimate Grade – 5300 Series Optical Tables
Kinetic Systems Inc
It features quad-tuned dampers in each corner to provide maximum stability and minimum response to vibration disturbances. Coupled with broadband damping throughout, our proprietary epoxy bonded steel and honeycomb tables assure unsurpassed rigidity and stability for demanding applications. To protect against leaks and spills, the ...

Specifications

Table Material: Custom
Hole Pattern: Custom
Table Length: 508 mm
Table Width: 152.6 mm
Table Thickness: 914 mm
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Joining Optical Tables With Rigid Couplings
TMC
CleanTop Optical Tops are available in individual sections up to 1.5m x 4.8m (5’ x 16’).  Complex beam-path requirements often require even larger sizes which is achieved by coupling tops.  To be effective, the coupling must not compromise stiffness, damping, or flatness across the joints. By welding a proprietary precision ...

Specifications

Table Material: Steel
Hole Pattern: Custom
Table Length: 1500 mm
Table Width: 4800 mm
Table Thickness: -- mm
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Non-Magnetic 710 Series
TMC
TMC\'s CleanTop Optical Top, available in a non-magnetic construction, is recommended for applications requiring the support of a high-strength magnet or the maintenance of a homogenous magnetic field. Though no alloy of stainless steel can be 100% non-magnetic, the 316 alloy top and bottom layers offer a dramatic reduction in ...

Specifications

Table Material: Steel
Hole Pattern: Custom
Table Length: 600 mm
Table Width: 600 mm
Table Thickness: 5 mm
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CleanTop Optical Table Research Grade 784 Series
TMC
TMC\'s optical tables and isolation systems offer industry-leading performance and rigidity thanks to an all-steel construction and the highest core density and smallest honeycomb cell area on the market. CleanTop Performance series have three levels or damping performance as well as a multitude of configuration options for ...

Specifications

Table Material: Steel
Hole Pattern: Custom
Table Length: 600 mm
Table Width: 600 mm
Table Thickness: 5 mm
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VERE Optical Tables
Vere
Our breadboards and tables are designed by optical researchers with experience in both academic and industrial laboratories. The design stresses functionality and performance at the lowest possible cost. Advanced materials and designs are used to provide increased vibration damping and decreased weights when compared to conventional ...

Specifications

Table Material: Aluminum
Hole Pattern: Custom
Table Length: 609.6 mm
Table Width: 914.4 mm
Table Thickness: 50.8 mm
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VERE Space Saving Corner Table/Microscope Stand
Vere
Our Corner Table Top rests on your existing counter top or can be free standing with oursupport options. It is perfect as a Microscope Stand or as a platform for microscopy, cell injection, lithography, holography, and other demanding tasks. Square tables this size require access from all sides in order to reach the entire table. ...

Specifications

Table Material: Aluminum
Hole Pattern: Custom
Table Length: 914.4 mm
Table Width: 914.4 mm
Table Thickness: 25.4 mm
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VERE Mini-Breadboards
Vere
These are small honeycomb breadboards with (2) flanges on the bottom plate for easy mounting. The top surface has an array of 1/4-20 tapped holes and the bottom flanges have .280” x 1.3” slots.  Available in 0.8\", 1.3\" or 2.3\" overall height.  Top / Bottom material is Ferromagnetic Steel-Black Polyurethane Coated (FMP). ...

Specifications

Table Material: Black Finished Ferromagnetic Steel
Hole Pattern: M6 holes separated by 25mm
Table Length: 20.32 mm
Table Width: -- mm
Table Thickness: -- mm
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VERE Optical Breadboards
Vere
Our breadboards are designed by optical researchers with experience in both academic and industrial laboratories. The design stresses functionality and performance at the lowest possible cost to the customer. Advanced materials and designs are used to provide increased vibration damping and decreased weights when compared to ...

Specifications

Table Material: Black Anodized Aluminum
Hole Pattern: M6 holes separated by 25mm
Table Length: 24 mm
Table Width: 36 mm
Table Thickness: 2.5 mm
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The 8060 Extended Height Tables provide a sturdy, fixed height table for mounting components or assemblies. The tables are 6\" by 6\" and are made of 0.50\" thick black anodized aluminum tooling plate. The top plate has a variety of 1⁄ 4-20 tapped holes for mounting of components. The bottom plate has 5 counterbored holes to accept ...

Specifications

Table Material: Aluminum
Hole Pattern: 1/4inch holes separated by 1inch
Table Length: 152.4 mm
Table Width: 152.4 mm
Table Thickness: 12.7 mm
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Optical breadboards for scientific and industrial applications. 

Specifications

Table Material: Aluminum, Anodized Aluminum
Hole Pattern: M6 holes separated by 25mm, 1/4inch holes separated by 1inch, Custom
Table Length: 1000 mm
Table Width: 600 mm
Table Thickness: 12 mm
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These solid aluminum threaded plates provide a useful low cost base for building optical systems or prototypes. The 12.7 mm (1 ⁄ 2 inch) thick plates have a low reflectance black finish and are offered in a range of sizes to suit most applications.  They are available in both metric (M6 holes on 25 mm centers) and inch ...

Specifications

Table Material: Aluminum
Hole Pattern: M6 holes separated by 25mm
Table Length: 150 mm
Table Width: 300 mm
Table Thickness: 12.7 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions

Optical Tabletops and breadboards are platforms commonly used by optical engineers to stabilize and support components during manufacturing and experimentation processes. They are frequently used for optics and photonics research, and often utilized for the testing and repair of standard optical devices (e.g. lasers, microscopes, telescopes).

Optical Tabletops isolate surrounding environmental vibrations with an extremely stiff and structurally damped honeycomb structure. The support stands are also vibration-isolating structures, isolating the table from ambient background vibrations.

Optical Tables are essentially a larger version of Optical Breadboards. So, yes, they are breadboards. However, although Optical Tables and Breadboards share many of the same properties, this does not mean they can always be used interchangeably. Depending on the needs and size of the project, a smaller Optical Breadboard may be preferred over a larger Optical Table.

The top and bottom sheets of Optical Tables are typically made of rigid materials: steel, aluminum, carbon fiber, and other materials with little deflection to maximize stability.

Frequent applications include microscopy, interferometry, metrology, and optical fiber alignment. They are used in projects where a vibration-free environment is desired for data collection. Because Optical Breadboards are smaller, they are oftentimes used for academic demonstrations and research laboratory experiments.

Optical Tabletops can cost from $800 to upwards of $5,000 depending on the size and material. Optical Breadboards are typically within the price range of $80-$800, with some outliers in the $2,000 range for those made of more advanced materials.

Seeing as the two are very similar, it depends on the project it’s being used for. Tabletops are better for large-scale manufacturing or experimentation projects, whereas Breadboards are preferred for academic demonstrations and smaller lab experiments.

There are 23 different Breadboards and Table Tops from suppliers and manufacturers listed in this category. In just a few clicks you can compare different Breadboards and Table Tops with each other and get an accurate quote based on your needs and specifications. Please note that the prices of Breadboards and Table Tops vary significantly for different products based on various factors including technical parameters, features, brand name, etc. Please contact suppliers directly to inquire about the details and accurate pricing information for any product model. Simply navigate to the product page of interest and use the orange button to directly reach out to the respective supplier with one click.

Did You know?

Optical table tops are indispensable equipment for optics and photonics research. They are made of very rigid materials such as steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber with minimum deflection so that the alignment of optical components remains stable over time. Usually, the material used for optical tables has a high speed of sound, and therefore a high frequency of the first eigenmode. Any lower-frequency vibrations applied to the table will not produce appreciable resonant responses, making the setup less sensitive to vibrations from motorized optics, cooling water pumps, etc. Breadboards generally perform similar functions to optical tables. They are not as good as optical tables, but weigh less and are adequate for smaller optical systems that do not require extremely high level of stability. For these reasons and due to their lower costs compared to optical tables, breadboards are often used in academic teaching and research labs.