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Vibration Free Workstation/Platforms Defined
May 01, 2012
WPI 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 Numbers ♦ Options Available ♦ Workstation Specifications ♦ Platform Specifications ♦ Performance 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.
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 | ||
Parameter |
Specification | Part Number Code |
Load Capacity (#) | Up to 800 lbs. | 1 |
Up to 1300 lbs. | 2 | |
Depth (X) | 24" | 1 |
30" | 0 | |
36" | 2 | |
Width (Y) | 36" | 1 |
48" | 2 | |
60" | 3 | |
72" | 4 | |
Compostion (ZZ) | No table top | 00 |
2" Composite w/white plastic laminate | 21 | |
2” Composite w/stainless laminate | 22 | |
2” Composite w/black laminate | 23 | |
2” Composite w/anti-static laminate | 24 | |
4” VT Gray Granite (THIS COMPOSITION REQUIRES A 1300 LB LOAD CAPACITY) |
30 | |
2” Honeycomb no holes | 40 | |
2” SPILLPRUF Honeycomb ¼-20x1” centers | 45 | |
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 |
PLATFORM |
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Parameter |
Specification | Part Number Code |
Configuration(#) | Passive Air | 0 |
Active Air | 2 | |
Active Air (Enhanced)* | 4 | |
Dimensions (Y) | 20x24" | 1 |
24x30" (2212 only) | 2 | |
24x36" (2212 only) | 3 | |
16x19" (2210 or 2212) | 4 | |
Compostion (ZZ) | White plastic laminate | 11 |
Ferromagnetic stainless steel | 12 | |
Black plastic laminate | 13 | |
White antistatic laminate | 14 | |
Ferromagnetic stainless steel with 1/4-20x1" centers SPILLPRUF | 22 | |
Ferromagnetic stainless steel with 1/4-20x0.5" centers SPILLPRUF MaxxAlign | 25 | |
Ferromagnetic stainless steel with M6 holes x25mm centers SPILLPRUF | 32 | |
Ferromagnetic stainless steel with M6 holes x12.5mm centers SPILLPRUF MaxxAlign | 35 | |
Optional Accessories |
Hand Pump | HP |
Portable Air Compressor | PAC |
Workstation Specifications
Platfom Specifications
VFP2210-01, VFP2210-04, VFP2212-01, VPF2212-04 |
VFP2212-02, VFP2212-03 |
VFP-2214-01-22 |
VFP2210/VFP2212 Performance |
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 |
NOTE: When requesting a quote for a vibration-free workstation and/or platform, please provide dimensions of the components and confirm the approximate weight of your test set-up.
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