Revolutionizing Precision Research: CleanBench’s ‘Set and Forget’ Vibration Isolation Table Eliminates Disruptions, Enhances Results

January 1, 2023
Sonia Gossai

Imagine being a scientist or researcher working on critical projects  that involve highly sensitive equipment such as optical microscopes, analytical balances, or scanning probe microscopes. In a field where precision is key, there’s one constant adversary you grapple with – vibration. Vibrations are everywhere, even in seemingly calm environments. They introduce artifacts that can significantly distort results, hinder your research progress, and consume an inordinate amount of time troubleshooting and correcting. To avoid these issues you need a vibration isolation table.

That’s where the CleanBench comes in, an innovative solution from TMC that tackles this pervasive problem. This is not just any table. It’s a micro g passive vibration isolation table that uses the principle of a mass on a damped spring, where the spring is compressed air. Its tabletop is where sensitive instruments are placed, and it’s supported by self-leveling air springs with high control sensors. The payload placed on this table will float, isolated from floor vibration and automatically leveled. All you need to do is connect it to a cylinder of nitrogen or an air compressor.

The alternative? Hanging bungee cords from the ceiling or creating a myriad of other makeshift solutions that are fraught with constant needs for adjustment and tinkering. These DIY options might seem amusing, but they pale in comparison to CleanBench’s ‘set and forget’ system.

The benefits of the CleanBench solution are clear. It eradicates the persistent problem of vibration, allowing researchers and scientists to focus on what truly matters: their work. It’s a proven, professional solution that not only saves time but also significantly improves the reliability and accuracy of results.

In a world where nanotechnology continues to drive forward, solutions like CleanBench are pioneering the way for a future where vibration is a problem of the past. So, let’s put the bungee cords aside and step into a new era of precision and stability with CleanBench

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