22 Nov 2011 Newport Corporation, a worldwide leader in lasers and photonics solutions that Make, Manage and Measure Light®, today introduced an expanded offering of low-cost aluminum breadboards and accessories for basic photonic research and OEM optical assemblies. The SA2 Series of solid aluminum breadboards now includes more diverse sizes and vertical bracket accessories to provide a stable yet lightweight platform for optical components and sub-assemblies.
The new SA2 Series sizes include 6 in. x 24 in., 6 in. x 36 in., 12 in. x 36 in., and 24 in. x 36 in., to offer more flexibility for optical experiments. Unique features include a standard grid of tapped holes which extends to within 0.5 inches of the plate edges, providing more mounting surface than competitive products. The SA2 also features “in-grid” counter-bored holes and deep edge chamfers that make lifting, aligning and integrating the SA2 onto standard optical tables much easier than competing models.
The new SA2-BRKT Series vertical brackets are offered in three sizes to accommodate a wide range of needs. The smallest bracket measures 6-inches in height and is recommended for 6-in. and 8-in. tall SA2 plates. The mid-range bracket measures 12 inches in height and is perfect for 12-in. SA2 plates. Newport’s largest size is also the largest available in the industry and measures 18-in. It is perfect for vertical orientation of SA2 plates up to 36 inches tall.
The SA2 Series is offered in the most popular standard sizes; custom sizes and shapes are also available upon request. The Imperial standard models feature ¼-20 tapped holes on a 1-inch grid and metric models feature M6 tapped holes on a 25mm grid. Both versions are deep black anodized to minimize surface reflections; other surface finishes are available on request.
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