Newport Introduces New VIBe™ – Vibration Isolation Baseplate for Microscopes MICRO-CONTROLE / Spectra-Physics
Fundamental to Newport's VIBe are the IB isolator bearings which are available in discrete payload ranges, as identified by their part number. In total, Newport offers six models of IB bearings that effectively cover a load range from 10 lbs. to 100 lbs. This allows users to configure the proper size platform and bearings in the required locations on the baseplate to support and isolate their instrument, even if the load is not uniform.
The isolators feature a 6.7Hz vertical resonance frequency that begins isolating at 9Hz and a horizontal resonance of 6.2Hz with isolation beginning at 9Hz. This is sufficient performance to eliminate more than 85% of vibration noise seen within typical laboratories. The IB bearings attach to the VIBe baseplate using specially designed brackets that feature a threaded aperture to allow leveling adjustment of the VIBe baseplate.
The two rectangular platforms come in 12" x 18" and 18" x 24" sizes and can be equipped with isolator bearings to support payloads from 5 lbs. to over 350 lbs. The triangular models have been designed specifically to accommodate a large assortment of microscope footprints from all leading manufacturers. Special shapes and sizes are also available on request.
Newport's VIBe is an economical and maintenance-free solution to protect sensitive instruments from laboratory vibrations. Common applications include isolation of microscopes, rheometers, inspection and analysis instrumentation and sample preparation stations. In addition to the standard offering of VIBe components, Newport also offers customized baseplates or individual IB isolators for easy integration into OEM systems.
For a full specifications listing and part numbers, visit www.newport.com/vibe
A video overview is also available on www.youtube.com
Company contact:
Hans Dabeesing
Marketing Communications Manager Europe
Tel: (33)1 60 91 68 68
E-mail: hans.dabeesing@newport.com
20 May 2011
