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Vibration Free Workstation/Platforms Defined Print E-mail
Written by Lisa J Fulghum   

Wvfp_2.jpgPI offers both vibration free workstations and platforms, and each is custom-built to meet your specifications. This article describes the options available and how to request a price quote for the unit you need.

The vibration-free platform looks like the one shown (left). The workstation tables are similar. These vibration-free units offer vertical and horizontal vibration isolation, high performace active-air suspension and automatic leveling. The diagrams below show dimensions of the workstations.

Understanding Part NumbersOptions AvailableWorkstation SpecificationsPlatform SpecificationsPerformance Data

Understanding WPI Part Numbers

The part numbers define the load, dimensions and compostion of the platform or table as shown in the graphic below. Use the codes listed under "Options Available" to complete the part number for the unit you require. For example, if you want a workstation that will support up to 800 pounds, is 24" x 36" and is made of 2" composite with stainless laminate, you would order a VFW9001-11-22.

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Options Available 

Workstation Options
Gross Load Capacity (#) - This digit describes the maximum weight the table will support.
Depth (X) - The length of the tabletop from front to back.
Width (Y) - The width of the tabletop from side to side.
Compostion (ZZ) - Description of the tabletop surface.

Platform Options
Configuration(#) - This digit describes whether the platform has active air or passive air. *Enhanced is active air with enhanced horizontal isolation
Dimensions (Y) - This determines the size of the platform top
Compostion (ZZ) - Description of the platform surface.

WORKSTATION
   PLATFORM  
Parameter
 Specification Part Number Code
Parameter
Specification Part Number Code
Load Capacity (#)  Up to 800 lbs. 1
Configuration(#) Passive Air 0
  Up to 1300 lbs.
2
  Active Air
2
Depth (X) 24"
1
  Active Air (Enhanced)* 4
  30"
0
Dimensions (Y) 20x24"
1
  36"
2
  24x30" (2212 only)
2
Width (Y) 36" 1
  24x36" (2212 only)
3
  48"
2
  16x19" (2210 or 2212) 4
  60"
3
Compostion (ZZ) White plastic laminate
11
  72"
4
  Ferromagnetic stainless steel
12
Compostion (ZZ) No table top
00
  Black plastic laminate
13
  2" Composite w/white plastic laminate 21
  White antistatic laminate
14
  2” Composite w/stainless laminate 22   Ferromagnetic stainless steel with 1/4-20x1" centers SPILLPRUF
22
  2” Composite w/black laminate 23
  Ferromagnetic stainless steel with 1/4-20x0.5" centers SPILLPRUF MaxxAlign
25
  2” Composite w/anti-static laminate 24
  Ferromagnetic stainless steel with M6 holes x25mm centers SPILLPRUF 32
  4” VT Gray Granite
(THIS COMPOSITION REQUIRES A 1300 LB LOAD CAPACITY)
30
  Ferromagnetic stainless steel with M6 holes x12.5mm centers SPILLPRUF MaxxAlign 35
  2” Honeycomb no holes 40
Optional Accessories
Hand Pump
HP
  2” SPILLPRUF Honeycomb ¼-20x1” centers 45
  Portable Air Compressor PAC
  2” SPILLPRUF Honeycomb M6 X 25mm centers 46
     
  4” Honeycomb no holes 80      
  4” SPILLPRUF Honeycomb ¼-20x1” centers 85
     
  4” SPILLPRUF Honeycomb M6 X 25mm centers 86      

Workstation Specifications

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Platfom Specifications

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VFP2210-01, VFP2210-04, VFP2212-01, VPF2212-04
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VFP2212-02, VFP2212-03
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VFP-2214-01-22
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VFP2210/VFP2212 Performance
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VFP2214 Performance
 

Performance Data

Minimum Load at 20 psi
Workstation
Platform
 Vertical Natural Frequency 1.9 Hz
2.3Hz
  Isolation Efficiency at 5Hz 70%
 52%
  Isolation Efficiency at 10Hz 90%
 83%
 Horizontal Natural Frequency 2.2Hz
 2.9Hz
  Isolation Efficiency at 5Hz 64%
 40%
  Isolation Efficiency at 10Hz 90%
 92%
 Maximum Load at 80 psi
 Vertical Natural Frequency 1.5 Hz 2.1Hz
  Isolation Efficiency at 5Hz 85%
70%
  Isolation Efficiency at 10Hz 97%
91%
Horizontal Natural Frequency 1.2 Hz 1.8Hz
  Isolation Efficiency at 5Hz 91%
81%
  Isolation Efficiency at 10Hz 97%
95%
Gross Load Capacity at 80 psi
    VFW9101: 800 lbs. (363kg) VFP2212-02/03: 450lbs. (204kg)
    VFW9102: 1300 lbs. (590Kg) Other Platforms: 200lbs. (91kg)
Finish
  Standard
Linear White Polyurethane
  Class 10
 White Epoxy, Powder Coat

For questions or help ordering a vibration-free platform or workstation, contact technical sales at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 March 2012 )
 
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