Physiological experiments, such as electrophysiological recordings and imaging experiments, are susceptible to environmental factors that introduce noise to the signals. Predominant noise sources are mechanical vibrations and, in the case of electrophysiology, electromagnetic interference (EMI). The cleanest way of dealing with noise of any modality is to avoid it at the source rather than attempting to remove it from a noisy signal after the fact. This strategy avoids the risk of introducing filter artifacts or other unwanted effects. Air tables and Faraday cages are proven ways to eliminate noise caused by vibration and electromagnetic fields, respectively. Sutter Instrument now offers a series of vibration isolation tables from TMC Vibration Control with feature sets tailored for scientists who perform electrophysiological recordings, including 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 25 mm centers) or imperial (¼-20 tapped holes on 1” centers) versions. Custom configurations and additional options are available on request. Please contact Sutter to discuss your specific requirements.

Electrophysiology and Microinjection Workstations
Patch clamp and other electrophysiological techniques share the same requirements for vibration isolation with most microinjection techniques. 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.

Options and Accessories
A set of retractable casters helps move the table during relocation or facilitates clean-up in the event of a spill. For most electrophysiology applications, the Faraday cage with wire mesh roll-up door is strongly recommended. An optional overhead U-shaped rear shelf is available for the cage to accommodate the components of a gravity perfusion setup or to provide storage for items that need to be easily accessible during the experiment.

Optical Tables
Imaging experiments, such as two-photon microscopy using Sutter’s MOM™ Moveable Objective Microscope®, typically require larger vibration isolation tables, but rarely need electromagnetic shielding. Three configurations of optical tables are available for these types of experiments: the models AT-48, AT-58 and AT-510. Each version is available as a stand-alone table or with casters.

Applications

Electrophysiology
Cellular and subcellular microinjection
Photomicroscopy
Videomicroscopy

FEATURES

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

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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

¹ Length x width x height. Height to top of table surface.
² A high center of gravity may reduce the load capacity
³ Smooth top layer available on request

US Prices > AIR TABLES
International prices vary by country. Please contact your local distributor or Sutter Instrument for a quotation. Prices subject to change without notice. Please see additional Terms & Conditions that apply to all air table sales.

STANDARD AIR TABLES

AT-3036
30 in x 36 in x 2 in thick (75 cm x 90 cm x 5 cm thick) table top, perimeter enclosure, and sliding side shelf

Catalog Number	Description	Price
AT-3036-ST	30 x 36 in Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top	$ 7,686
AT-3036-M6	30 x 36 in Air Table, M6 threaded top	$ 7,686
AT-3036-ST-F	30 x 36 in Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top, Faraday cage with roll-up door	$ 10,170
AT-3036-M6-F	30 x 36 in Air Table, M6 threaded top, Faraday cage with roll-up door	$ 10,170

AT-3648
36 in x 48 in x 2 in thick (90 cm x 120 cm x 5 cm thick) table top, perimeter enclosure, and sliding side shelf

Catalog Number	Description	Price
AT-3648-ST	36 x 48 in Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top	$ 8,647
AT-3648-M6	36 x 48 in Air Table, M6 threaded top	$ 8,647
AT-3648-ST-F	36 x 48 in Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top, Faraday cage with roll-up door	$ 11,535
AT-3648-M6-F	36 x 48 in Air Table, M6 threaded top, Faraday cage with roll-up door	$ 11,535

OPTICAL AIR TABLES

AT-48
4 ft x 8 ft x 8 in thick (122 cm x 244 cm x 20 cm thick) table top and legs

Catalog Number	Description	Price
AT-48-ST	4 x 8 ft Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top	$ 16,260
AT-48-M6	4 x 8 ft Air Table, M6 threaded top	$ 16,260
AT-48-ST-C	4 x 8 ft Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top, leg braces, and casters	$ 17,047
AT-48-M6-C	4 x 8 ft Air Table, M6 threaded top, leg braces, and casters	$ 17,047

AT-58
5 ft x 8 ft x 8 in thick (152 cm x 244 cm x 20 cm thick) table top and legs

Catalog Number	Description	Price
AT-58-ST	5 x 8 ft Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top	$ 17,714
AT-58-M6	5 x 8 ft Air Table, M6 threaded top	$ 17,714
AT-58-ST-C	5 x 8 ft Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top, leg braces, and casters	$ 18,501
AT-58-M6-C	5 x 8 ft Air Table, M6 threaded top, leg braces, and casters	$ 18,501

AT-510
5 ft x 10 ft x 8 in thick (152 cm x 305 cm x 20 cm thick) table top and legs

Catalog Number	Description	Price
AT-510-ST	5 x 10 ft Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top	$ 21,520
AT-510-M6	5 x 10 ft Air Table, M6 threaded top	$ 21,520
AT-510-ST-C	5 x 10 ft Air Table, ¼-20 threaded top, leg braces, and casters	$ 22,308
AT-510-M6-C	5 x 10 ft Air Table, M6 threaded top, leg braces, and casters	$ 22,308

US PRICES > ACCESSORIES

FOR ALL AIR TABLES

Catalog Number	Description	Price
AT-ARM	Padded arm rests - qty 2	$ 179
AT-CASTER	Casters for non-optical air tables (set of 4)	$ 630
AT-COMP-110	Air compressor - 110V, 60 Hz	$ 480
GP-17	Ground point, accepts banana plugs and clamp wires up to 10 gauge	$ 303
GP-W10	Ground wiring kit, 10 assorted cables, 5 alligator clips, assorted clamp rings	$ 338

FOR AT-3036 30 X 36 IN AIR TABLE

Catalog Number	Description	Price
AT-30-OSF	U-shaped shelf (for Faraday cage)	$ 399
AT-30-FC¹	Faraday cage	$ 2,489
AT-30-ONT²	OnTrak™ pre-installed roll-off option	$ 688

FOR AT-3648 36 X 48 IN AIR TABLE

Catalog Number	Description	Price
AT-36-OSF	U-shaped shelf (for Faraday cage)	$ 452
AT-36-FC¹	Faraday cage	$ 2,893
AT-36-ONT²	OnTrak™ pre-installed roll-off option	$ 746

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.

US PRICES > 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.

Catalog Number	Description	Price
AT-3036-FCB	Faraday Cage, 30 x 36 in solid stainless steel	$ 2,835
AT-3048-FCB	Faraday Cage, 30 x 48 in solid stainless steel	$ 3,082
AT-3648-FCB	Faraday Cage, 36 x 48 in solid stainless steel	$ 3,334

AT-MOUNT-ST	Mounting kit for stand-alone cage - imperial	$ 112
AT-MOUNT-M6	Mounting kit for stand-alone cage - metric	$ 112

NavePoint Equipment Racks

Catalog Number	Description	Price
NP-22U	22U 2-post open frame rack with casters	$ 224
NP-42U	42U 2-post open frame rack with casters	$ 256
NP-CS-8	1 U shelf, 8" (210mm) deep with lip.	$ 49
NP-CS-16	2 U shelf 16" (350mm) deep with lip.	$ 56

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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