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See Also:  Optical Tops,   Optical Tables
   710 Series Optical Top,  Optical Table
   730 Series Optical Top,  Optical Table
   770 Series Optical Top,  Optical Table
   780 Series Optical Top,  Optical Table
   790 Series Optical Top,  Optical Table
  See Also: Supports
   4 Post System
   6 Post System
   Free Standing Posts
   Modular Posts
  See Also: Optical   Breadboards
   78 Series Optical  Breadboard
   77 Series Optical  Breadboard
   75 Series Optical  Breadboard
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Optical Tops, Optical Tables, Breadboards & Supports
TMC Technical Manufacturing Corporation
Accessories for Optical Tops, Optical Tables, Optical Breadboards and Vibration Control Supports

780 Series Optical Top 770 Series Optical Top 790 Series Optical Top 710 Series Optical Top 730 Series Vacuum Compatible Optica Top
 780 SERIES
CleanTop® II
Optical Tops,
Optical Tables
 770 SERIES
CleanTop® II
Optical Tops,
Optical Tables
 790 SERIES
ClassOne™
Cleantop® II
Optical Tops,
Optical Tables
 710 Series
Non-Magnetic
CleanTop® II
Optical Tops,
Optical Tables

730 SERIES
Vacuum Compatible
CleanTop® II 
Optical Tops,
Optical Tables
 
78 Series Cleantop Breadboard 77 Series CleanTop Breadboard 75 Series CleanTop Breadboard System 1 4-Post
System 1 Free Standing Individual Posts
Overhead Shelf Joined Tables
 78 SERIES
CleanTop® II
Breadboards
2 & 4 in. Thick
(50mm, 100mm)
 77 SERIES
CleanTop® II
Breadboards
2 & 4 in. Thick
(50mm, 100mm)
 75 SERIES
Lightweight
Breadboards
2 in. Thick
(47mm)
 SYSTEM 1
4-Post Systems
with Tiebars
 SYSTEM 1
Free Standing
Individual Posts
 Overhead
Shelf
 Joined Tables

TMC offers a comprehensive line of options and accessories to help you obtain maximum utility from TMC optical tables, breadboards, and supports. We also provide unequaled expertise and fast turnaround in designing and building custom configurations to your specifications. Requirements for joined tables, tables made of special materials, and for custom through-hole patterns and ports are readily accommodated.

Options and Accessories

CleanTop® II for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
DoubleDensity™ for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
Rounded Corners for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
Alpha-Numeric Grid for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
Overhead Shelf for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
Laser Shelves for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
Laser Ports for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
Enclosures for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
     Free-Standing Enclosure
     Table-Top Enclosure
Earthquake restraint System for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
     Floor Restraint Brackets
     Upper and Lower Tiebars
Breadboard Leveler
Special Materials for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
Special Through-Holes & Ports for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
Custom Configurations for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
Joined Optical Tops, Optical Tables
Custom Configurations for Optical Tops, Optical Tables
     


CleanTop® II Optical Tops, Optical Tables

CleanTop II
      TMC
CleanTop® individual cups
      behind each hole  

For more information see the CleanTop® II page.  


DoubleDensity™


DoubleDensity Top
CleanTop® II DoubleDensity
construction (288 holes per ft2)
Standard Top
Standard CleanTop® II
construction (144 holes per ft 2)
Double the number of tapped holes for Optical Tops, Optical Tables

TMC introduces the latest in our long history of innovations to the Optical Table Industry. By combining our existing uniquely small honeycomb cell size (0.50 inch2) with our patented CleanTop® II individual sealed hole technology, we are now able to offer twice the number of tapped holes. Because we use our existing honeycomb core design, which is twice the cell density as our nearest competitor, there are absolutely no changes to any performance specifications. No alterations to the core design were necessary to accommodate the additional CleanTop® II cups. TMC now offers the highest honeycomb core-density and smallest cell area in the industry with our unique, double-density tapped hole array.

  Benefits

  • Allows more precise location of positioning equipment
  • Translation stages require less travel
  • Compatible with existing  1/4-20 on 1 in. and M6 on 25mm patterns

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Features
  • Twice as many tapped holes as conventional one inch or 25 mm grids
  • 288 holes per ft 2 (3200 holes per m 2)
  • Twice the number of honeycomb cells (0.50 inch 2) as our nearest competitor
  • Core density unchanged, the highest in the industry (13.3 pounds per ft 3)
  • Hole pattern is 1/4-20 on one inch staggered centers or M6 on 25 mm staggered centers
  • Available with any version of  TMC’s CleanTop® II at a nominal additional fee
  • No change to any performance specifications


DoubleDensity Table

DoubleDensity™ pattern available with all CleanTop® II Optical Tops, Optical Tables

 


How to Order:


After choosing your optical top, simply specify the corresponding suffix from the chart below by adding the letter "D" to the suffix.

Optical Tops, Optical Tables Suffix Chart Hole Patterns / Laser Ports

Suffix Hole Pattern-Threads DoubleDensity™ Laser Port
00 R
No holes
no no
01 R
1" centers - 1/4-20
no yes
02 R
1" centers - 1/4-20
no no
11 R
25 mm centers - M6
no yes
12 R
25 mm centers - M6
no no
01DR
1" stagered centers - 1/4-20
yes yes
02DR
1" stagered centers - 1/4-20
yes no
11DR
25mm stagered centers - M6
yes yes
12DR
25mm stagered centers - M6
yes no

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Rounded Corners for Optical Tops, Optical Tables

CleanTop® II Tables now include user-friendly rounded corners as a standard feature. We laser-cut a generous, one-inch radius at each corner of the table. Conventional table construction produces a 90° bend which is subsequently “dulled” by grinding or filing. Though dull, this right angle often leads to painful hip bruises for those logging long hours in the lab. The rounded corner feature eliminates this inconvenience. If required, conventional square
corners are available at no extra charge.

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Alpha-Numeric Grid for Optical Tops, Optical Tables

A handy option to ease replicating an optical setup is our Alpha-Numeric Grid pattern. By electro-chemically etching a coordinate pattern on the top surface, each tapped hole has an address. This is also helpful in documenting a setup for OEM applications.

CleanTop II

How to Order: Alpha-Numeric Grid for Optical Tops, Optical Tables

To Specify the Alpha-Numeric Grid, add the suffix G to the TMC model number
(for instance, 78-455-02GR)

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OverHead Shelf Overhead Shelf for Optical Tops, Optical Tables

An ideal storage rack for equipment and instrumentation used in conjunction with an optical table. Spanning the long axis of the table, the overhead shelf is adjustable in height and free standing, so vibration isolation will not be compromised. It includes a UL-approved electrical strip with two eight-grounded outlet strips in the 6-ft shelf and four eight-grounded outlets in the 8- and 10-ft shelves. (125 V, 60 Hz, 15 A). Optional accessories include a second tier shelf or a hanging monitor shelf. Each shelf includes two rows of holes on a 2 in. (50 mm) spacing to facilitate mounting of fixtures

Built to the same rugged standards you’ve come to expect from TMC, the structure is formed steel with a non-resonant design, black powder coat finish and leveling feet for uneven floors. Capacity is 500 lbs (225 kg).

For custom requirements such as non-U.S. format outlet strips, contact TMC

 

Shelf
Model

Description

L

in.

mm

81-231-01

Complete shelf system

72.4

1840

81-232-01

Complete shelf system

96.4

2450

81-233-01

Complete shelf system

120.4

3060

81-236-01

Second shelf tier

72.4

1840

81-237-01

Second shelf tier

96.4

2450

81-238-01

Second shelf tier

120.4

3060

81-239-01

Hanging monitor shelf as shown below


 

Overhead Shelf Illustration

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