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ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY | MICROINJECTION | OPTICAL

Air Tables & Faraday Cages

Sutter Instrument now offers a series of vibration isolation tables from TMC Vibration Control with feature sets tailored to perform electrophysiological recordings, patch clamp, microinjections, or imaging experiments that require the utmost stability.

Each air table comes with a state-of-the-art stainless steel, magnetic breadboard tabletop in either metric (M6 tapped holes on 25mm centers) or imperial (¼-20 tapped holes on 1in centers) versions. Custom configurations and additional options are available on request. Please contact Sutter to discuss your specific requirements.

Electrophysiology and Microinjection Workstations
Most electrophysiological techniques, including patch clamp, share the same requirements for vibration isolation. The AT-3036 Air Table will meet the needs of most electrophysiology and microinjection applications, providing excellent vibration isolation across the entire relevant spectrum. A perimeter enclosure prevents one from accidentally pushing the tabletop and carries a practical sliding shelf just above the work surface for easy access to control devices. Optional padded armrests conveniently attach to the front guardrail and provide support for the researcher who prefers using the eyepieces of the microscope over camera-and-monitor operation. If more space is required, e.g., if voluminous imaging equipment needs to be installed for combined patch clamp and imaging experiments, the AT-3648 Air Table offers additional room for these complex applications.

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  • Provides a stable, level base for your experimental setup
  • Active air suspension maintains leveling
  • Vertical and horizontal vibration isolation
  • Available with metric or imperial tapped hole pattern
  • Optional Faraday cage for low-noise electrophysiology applications
  • Optional casters facilitate relocation and cleanup after a spill
  • Optional accessories to meet your individual needs

All Air Tables come with a state-of-the-art stainless, magnetic breadboard tabletop in either metric (M6 tapped holes on 25mm centers) or imperial (¼-20 on 1in centers) versions.

Custom sizes, configurations, or additional options are available upon request. Please contact Sutter for details.

PATCH CLAMP | ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY | MICROINJECTION AIR TABLES
  Model AT-3036 Model AT-3648
Dimensions1 36 in x 30 in x 28.5 in
91 cm x 76 cm x 72 cm		 48 in x 36 in x 28.5 in
122 cm x 91 cm x 72 cm
Load Capacity2 500 lbs / 227 kg 700 lbs / 318 kg
Table Thickness 2 in / 5 cm 2 in / 5 cm
Table Construction Honeycomb core with magnetic, stainless steel top layer
Table Hole Pattern3 M6 on 25-mm centers or ¼-20 on 1-inch centers
Faraday Height 40 in / 102 cm 40 in / 102 cm
Faraday Cage
Cable Pass-through		 Three circular openings with diameters of 2 in / 5 cm
Sliding Shelf Width 8 in / 20 cm 8 in / 20 cm
IMAGING | OPTICAL AIR TABLES
  Model AT-48 Model AT-58 Model AT-510
Dimensions1 96 in x 48 in x 36 in
244 cm x 122 cm x 91 cm		 96 in x 59 in x 36 in
244 cm x 150 cm x 91 cm		 120 in x 59 in x 36 in
305 cm x 150 cm x 91 cm
Load Capacity2 1500 lbs / 680 kg 1300 lbs / 590 kg 1200 lbs / 544 kg
Table Thickness 8 in / 20 cm 8 in / 20 cm 8 in / 20 cm
Table Construction Plated steel honeycomb core
Table Hole Pattern3 M6 on 25-mm centers or ¼-20 on 1-in centers
AIR SUPPLY
Source Compressor (Sutter AT-COMP-xxx or equivalent), house air or air cylinder
Pressure > 30 psi - max. 80 psi, depending on payload
Quality Dry, oil-free (in-line filter comes installed)
Fittings 1/4 inch press-lock (quick-fit), or threading for 1/8 or 1/4 inch NPT fittings (adapters included)

USER MANUAL
Sales Flyer

Due to occasional supplier price changes and additional charges such as tariffs, final pricing may vary. Please contact us to confirm current pricing before placing an order.

STANDARD AIR TABLES
AT-3036
30 in x 36 in x 2 in thick | 75 cm x 90 cm x 5 cm thick tabletop, perimeter enclosure, and sliding side shelf

Part Number Description
AT-3036-ST 30 x 36 in Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top
AT-3036-M6 30 x 36 in Air Table, M6 threaded top
AT-3036-ST-F 30 x 36 in Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top, Faraday cage with roll-up door
AT-3036-M6-F 30 x 36 in Air Table, M6 threaded top, Faraday cage with roll-up door

AT-3648
36 in x 48 in x 2 in thick | 90 cm x 120 cm x 5 cm thick tabletop, perimeter enclosure, and sliding side shelf
Part Number Description
AT-3648-ST 36 x 48 in Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top
AT-3648-M6 36 x 48 in Air Table, M6 threaded top
AT-3648-ST-F 36 x 48 in Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top, Faraday cage with roll-up door
AT-3648-M6-F 36 x 48 in Air Table, M6 threaded top, Faraday cage with roll-up door


OPTICAL AIR TABLES
AT-48
4 ft x 8 ft x 8 in thick | 122 cm x 244 cm x 20 cm thick tabletop and legs
Part Number Description
AT-48-ST 4 x 8 ft Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top
AT-48-M6 4 x 8 ft Air Table, M6 threaded top
AT-48-ST-C 4 x 8 ft Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top, leg braces, and casters
AT-48-M6-C 4 x 8 ft Air Table, M6 threaded top, leg braces, and casters

AT-58
5 ft x 8 ft x 8 in thick | 152 cm x 244 cm x 20 cm thick tabletop and legs
Part Number Description
AT-58-ST 5 x 8 ft Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top
AT-58-M6 5 x 8 ft Air Table, M6 threaded top
AT-58-ST-C 5 x 8 ft Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top, leg braces, and casters
AT-58-M6-C 5 x 8 ft Air Table, M6 threaded top, leg braces, and casters

AT-510
5 ft x 10 ft x 8 in thick | 152 cm x 305 cm x 20 cm thick tabletop and legs
Part Number Description
AT-510-ST 5 x 10 ft Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top
AT-510-M6 5 x 10 ft Air Table, M6 threaded top
AT-510-ST-C 5 x 10 ft Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top, leg braces, and casters
AT-510-M6-C 5 x 10 ft Air Table, M6 threaded top, leg braces, and casters


ACCESSORIES

FOR ALL AIR TABLES

Part Number Description
AT-ARM Padded arm rests - qty 2
AT-CASTER Casters for non-optical air tables (set of 4)
AT-COMP-110 Air compressor - 110V, 60 Hz
GP-17 Ground point, accepts banana plugs and clamp wires up to 10 gauge
GP-W10 Ground wiring kit, 10 assorted cables, 5 alligator clips, assorted clamp rings

FOR AT-3036 30 X 36 IN AIR TABLE

Part Number Description
AT-30-OSF U-shaped shelf (for Faraday cage)
AT-30-FC1 Faraday cage
AT-30-ONT2 OnTrak™ pre-installed roll-off option

FOR AT-3648 36 X 48 IN AIR TABLE

Part Number Description
AT-36-OSF U-shaped shelf (for Faraday cage)
AT-36-FC1 Faraday cage
AT-36-ONT2 OnTrak™ pre-installed roll-off option

1 Must use with perimeter enclosure (included in metric or imperial AT-3036 or AT-3648). Phone Sutter for information on options or configurations.
2 Tables ship pre-installed on isolator frame. Must order with optional casters.



FARADAY CAGES - BENCH TOP

Stand-alone cage with stainless steel base plate. Breadboards with threaded or tapped holes sold separately. Cages with cut-out base plates available upon request. Phone Sutter for detail.

Part Number Description
AT-3036-FCB Faraday Cage, 30 x 36 in solid stainless steel
AT-3048-FCB Faraday Cage, 30 x 48 in solid stainless steel
AT-3648-FCB Faraday Cage, 36 x 48 in solid stainless steel
     
AT-MOUNT-ST Mounting kit for stand-alone cage - imperial
AT-MOUNT-M6 Mounting kit for stand-alone cage - metric

APPLICATIONS

  • Electrophysiology
  • Cellular and sub-cellular microinjection
  • Photomicroscopy
  • Videomicroscopy

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