CT-2 Vibration Isolation Platform
The Compact Tabletop (CT-2) uses Minus K's patented breakthrough technology allowing for the best performance on the market in just a 2.7 inch tall isolation platform.
Key Features
- Passive Mechanical Vibration Isolation
- Performs up to 100x Better than Air Systems
- No Air or Electricity Required
- Easy to Use
- Offers 0.5 Hz vertical natural frequency and ~1.5 Hz horizontal natural frequency
- Ideal for all types of benchtop microscopes
Manufacturer
Minus K Technology
The Minus K® products, formerly sold under the trade name Nano-K®, represent an important enabling technology. By reducing building and floor vibrations to unprecedented levels, these systems enable vibration sensitive instruments and equipment to perform at unprecedented levels. They are used in a broad spectrum of applications including nanotechnology, biological sciences, semiconductors, materials research, zero-g simulation of spacecraft, and high-end audio. Minus K® is an OEM supplier to leading manufactures of scanning probe microscopes, micro-hardness testers and other vibration-sensitive instruments and equipment. Minus K® customers include private companies and more than 300 leading universities and government laboratories in 51 countries.
Performance
- Horizontal frequencies are weight dependent.
- Horizontal frequency of ~1.5 Hz is achieved at or near the upper limits of the payload range.
- At the lower payload weights the horizontal frequency will increase.
- Vertical frequency is tuneable to 0.5 Hz throughout the payload range.
| Approximate payload weight range | |
|---|---|
| *Weight: Approximately 43 lb. (19.6 kg) / (same dimensions) **Weight: Approximately 48 lb. (21.9 kg) / (same dimensions) |
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| Model | Payload Range |
| 30CT-2 | 18 - 31 lb (8.2 - 14 kg) |
| 60CT-2 | 42 - 70 lb (19 - 31.7 kg) |
| 100CT-2* | 68 - 104 lb (31 - 47 kg) |
| 150CT-2* | 112 - 158 lb (51 - 71.5 kg) |
| 200CT-2* | 155 - 210 lb (70.5 - 95.2 kg) |
| 250CT-2** | 205 - 252 lb (93 - 114.3 kg) |
Specifications
| Weight | Approx. 41 lb (13.6 kg) |
| Dimensions |
18" W x 20" D x 2.7" H (457mm W x 508mm D x 68.6mm H) |
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CT-2 Ultra-Thin Low-Height Tabletop Vibration Isolation Platform
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Your metrology instrumentation is a major investment that is critical to your business operation and success. In today’s competitive climate, it is more important than ever to extend the functionality and peak performance of your metrology equipment years beyond the expiration of your factory warranty. CN Tech’s Support Programs will help ensure that your investment is protected, and that you and your instrument’s are always operating at peak performance.
With over 20 years’ experience servicing and repairing you can be assured that your system is in safe hands. The independent services we offer include system relocation, maintenance visits, parts and consumables, and break down interventions.
CN Tech’s Support Programs are an economical way to guarantee optimal working condition:
- Annual Preventive Maintenance
- Priority Technical Assistance
- Preferred Parts Availability
- On-Site User Training
- Remote Diagnostics
- No surprise repair expense and much more!
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Metrology & Instrumentation Annual Support Programs 2024/25
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