These platforms remove unwanted vibrations which limit the performance of microscopes.Their T shaped profile allows users to place
their arms on either side of the platform,while the rear section is wide enough to accomodate most makes of microscope.
Air platforms are made from aluminium parts and are fully non-magnetic. They meet the most stringent cleanliness requirements , such
as Class 1 and are resistant to most forms of biological and chemical attack. Their simple shape makes them very easy to clean.We offer a
choice of white epoxy powder or electroless nickel finishes.
Air platform top plates rest on three pneumatic damped rolling diaphragm isolators. Typical building vibrations ,which cause the most
problems, are the cyclical ones between 7 and 30Hz. These isolators have a natural frequency of around 2Hz and start to effectively isolate
vibrations from 7Hz upwards, greatly outperforming simple air cushion and rubber isolators which have much higher natural frequencies.
The isolators are inflated using a conventional bicycle pump. When pressurised the isolators float the platform free from the bench it is
placed on and so isolate the microscope placed on top from vibrations present on the worksurface via a cushion of air enclosed by the
rolling diaphragm.
The AMC-5 and AMC-8 have three elastomeric isolators which give good isolation above 20Hz and feature Trespa toplab which is
resistant to almost all forms of chenical attack. The AMC-5 is suitable for microscopes to 25kg and the AMC-8 to 75kg.