Solid Aluminum Optical Breadboards

Matte Black Anodized Finish Reduces Unwanted Reflections
Grid of Through-Tapped 1/4"-20 (M6) Mounting Holes
1/2" (12.7 mm) or 3/4" (19.05 mm) Thick
Custom Sizes Available

Counterbored
Ø1/4" (M6)
Mounting Holes

MBH1224

3/4" Thick

MB1224

1/2" Thick

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Specification	Imperial Boards		Metric Boards
Breadboard Thickness	0.5"	0.75"	12.7 mm	19.05 mm
Material	Aluminum Plate
Finish	Matte Black Anodized
Flatness	±0.006" over 1 ft²		±0.15 mm over 0.09 m²
Hole Size and Spacing	1/4"-20 Tapped Holes on 1" Centers		M6 Tapped Holes on 25 mm Centers
Distance from Edge to First Hole	0.5" on All Sides		12.5 mm on All Sides
Number of Counterbored Holes^a	Four 1/4"-20 Located at Corners - Inset 1"		Four M6 Located at Corners - Inset 25 mm

5th counterbored mounting hole placed at the center of larger boards (imperial boards 18" or wider, metric boards 450 mm or wider). All 3/4"-thick breadboards feature a 5th counterbored hole.

Features

Large Range of Sizes Available from Stock
1/2" (12.7 mm) or 3/4" (19.05 mm) Thick
Standard Imperial and Metric Breadboard Hole Patterns
Offset Mounting Counterbores Allow a Full, Uninterrupted, Threaded Hole Matrix
Larger Breadboards Have a Fifth Center-Located Counterbore
- Imperial: At Least 18" Wide
- Metric: At Least 450 mm Wide
Black Anodized Surface with Low Reflectance
Double-Density, High-Density Versions, and Custom Sizes Available

These solid aluminum, nonmagnetic baseplates provide a convenient and cost-effective platform for assembling prototype optical assemblies, conducting experiments, and mounting small subsystems. They are finished with a black, minimally reflective anodized coating and are through-drilled with a standard 1" (imperial) or 25 mm (metric) hole pattern offset 1/2" or 12.5 mm, respectively, from the edges of the board. The holes are threaded completely through these breadboards, allowing components to be mounted on both sides at once. Breadboards are offered in either 1/2" or 3/4" thicknesses.

Each breadboard features four or five mounting holes that are offset from the array of 1/4"-20 (M6) threaded holes to create an uninterrupted surface for any intended application. The four standard mounting holes are located at each corner of the breadboard, inset 1" from each edge (25 mm on metric). The larger imperial and metric breadboards have a fifth counterbored mounting hole at the center of each board (imperial boards 18" or wider, metric boards 450 mm or wider). Utilizing the center mounting hole increases the mounting options available, reduces stress at the corner mounting holes, and increases rigidity when heavy loads are placed on the boards (see photo to the right). The mounting holes may be used to attach the breadboards to variety of surfaces and mounts, including optical tables, other breadboards, mounting posts, and brackets. Please see the Mounting Options tab for more details.

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This finite element analysis simulation shows the vertical displacement of two breadboards with 120 N force applied at center. The 1/2"-thick breadboard on the left shows a maximum displacement of 0.047 mm, while the 3/4"-thick breadboard on the right shows only 0.014 mm. The 3/4"-thick breadboard's increased stiffness leads to lower board displacement.

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A fifth mounting hole in the middle of larger breadboards increases rigidity and reduces stress when mounting heavy loads.

Other Breadboard Options
For vacuum applications, we recommend using our selection of Unanodized Breadboards. Optical Breadboard Enclosures are available to protect sensitive equipment from dust, stray light, acoustic noise, and thermal variations. Enclosures are offered completely sealed or with sliding door access.

Thorlabs also offers Double Hole Density Aluminum Breadboards with 1/2" offset hole spacing, doubling the density of mounting holes. These are offered in sizes ranging from 4" x 24" to 8" x 36"
(100 mm x 600 mm to 200 mm x 900 mm) with thicknesses of 0.5" (12.7 mm), making their slim profile ideal for compact work areas. The same double-hole-density pattern is also available on our Circular Breadboards.

Custom Breadboards

For applications with limited space, Thorlabs offers Mini-Series Breadboards with 4-40 (M3) or both 8-32 (M4) and 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes. These breadboards feature an increased tapped hole density and thinner breadboard thickness.

Custom Breadboards
We offer a service for custom breadboard orders, with options that include hole pattern and spacing, size, thickness, and anodizing. For a quote, please fill out our custom breadboards form.

Vertical Arrangement

Thorlabs' aluminum breadboards can be mounted vertically (or perpendicular to a mounting surface) using a wide variety of 90 degree mounting plates. For tall arrangements, we recommend the setup shown to the left. Here, the MB12 breadboard is vertically oriented using two VB01 Vertical Brackets. For smaller arrangements, the AB90, AP90, or AP90L Right-Angle Brackets may be used.

Vibration Isolating Feet

Thorlabs' aluminum breadboards may be mounted on a set of vibration isolation feet. These Sorbothane Mounting Feet may be used to isolate a small breadboard from its mounting surface.

Not shown: Standard RDF1 Rubber Damping Feet may also be used where high vibrational damping is not necessary.

Elevated Arrangement with Adjustable Mounting Feet

A set of Ø1.5" Mounting Posts can be used to elevate an aluminum breadboard off of the work surface. At left, an MB1824 breadboard is shown with four P6 Mounting Posts. An adjustable, self-leveling BMF4 Mounting Foot is attached to each mounting post. The self-leveling mounting feet feature rubberized feet and screw thread height adjustment.

Not shown: DP14A Damped Posts are available in 14" lengths for vibration sensitive elevated mounting applications.

Elevated Breadboard Arrangement

A more permanent Aluminum Breadboard mounting option, shown to the left, features pedestal-style Ø1.5" Mounting Posts clamped to an optic bench. The MB1824 Aluminum Breadboard to the left is elevated off the optic bench surface using a set of four P6 Mounting Posts, each with a PB4 Pedestal Base Adapter and PF175B Clamping Fork.

Not shown: Ø1.5" Translating Posts or Ø1.5" Damped Posts may also be used in lieu of the P6 Mounting Posts for applications requiring further height adjustment or reduced sensitivity to vibrations, respectively.

Breadboard Enclosure Systems

Enclosures may be added to Thorlabs' aluminum breadboards to house light and dust-sensitive equipment. Thorlabs offers a variety of plexiglass and standard darkening enclosures. The enclosure shown to the left has the front panel removed for access. Enclosures with sliding doors fabricated from plexiglass or black hardboard are also available.

Breadboard Mounting Brackets

The PSY321(/S) Post Mounted Breadboard Brackets are designed to securely mount breadboards onto Ø1.5" posts. Each bracket will support any aluminum breadboard up to 12" x 12" (300 mm x 300 mm) in size, and has a maximum load capacity of 20 kg (44 lbs).

Not shown: PSY360 and PSY361 Breadboard Mounting Brackets can be used to mount breadboards to the lean bars of a ScienceDesk™ workstation.

Item #	Dimensions (L x W x H)	Unpackaged		Packaged Shipping
Item #	Dimensions (L x W x H)	Mass (kg)	Weight (lbs)	Mass (kg)^a	Weight (lbs)^a
Imperial
MB4	4" x 6" x 0.5"	0.50	1.10	0.52	1.15
MB412	4" x 12" x 0.5"	1.0	2.2	1.3	2.86
MB6	6" x 6" x 0.5"	0.75	1.65	0.81	1.78
MB612F	6" x 12" x 0.5"	1.5	3.3	1.8	3.96
MB618	6" x 18" x 0.5"	2.3	5.06	2.72	5.98
MB624	6" x 24" x 0.5"	3.00	6.61	4.60	10.13
MB636	6" x 36" x 0.5"	4.50	9.92	6.14	13.50
MB648	6" x 48" x 0.5"	6.00	13.23	6.14	13.50
MB8	8" x 8" x 0.5"	1.33	2.93	1.40	3.09
MB810	8" x 10" x 0.5"	1.66	3.66	1.76	3.87
MB1012	10" x 12" x 0.5"	2.50	5.51	2.64	5.80
MB12	12" x 12" x 0.5"	3.00	6.61	3.36	7.40
MB1218	12" x 18" x 0.5"	4.50	9.92	5.84	12.85
MB1224	12" x 24" x 0.5"	6.00	13.23	7.36	16.20
MBH1224	12" x 24" x 3/4"	9.00	20.00	10.00	22.05
MB1236	12" x 36" x 0.5"	9.00	19.84	10.52	23.15
MB1248	12" x 48" x 0.5"	12.00	26.45	14.32	31.50
MB1445	14" x 45" x 0.5"	13.0	28.7	23.0	50.7
MB1456	14" x 56" x 0.5"	16.2	35.7	32.0	70.5
MB18	18" x 18" x 0.5"	6.70	14.7	7.50	16.5
MBH18	18" x 18" x 3/4"	11.00	24.25	13.00	28.66
MB1824	18" x 24" x 0.5"	9.00	19.84	11.02	24.25
MBH1824	18" x 24" x 3/4"	13.00	28.66	15.00	33.07
MB1830	18" x 30" x 0.5"	11.50	25.3	13.0	28.6
MB1836	18" x 36" x 0.5"	13.5	29.7	15.0	33.0
MB2424	24" x 24" x 0.5"	12.00	26.45	14.61	32.15
MBH24	24" x 24" x 3/4"	18.00	39.68	20.00	44.09
MB2436	24" x 36" x 0.5"	18.00	39.68	18.04	39.68
MB2448	24" x 48" x 0.5"	24.00	52.91	27.05	59.52
MB30	30" x 30" x 0.5"	19.20	42.24	21.0	46.2

These weights are approximate and are subject to change. The information is only to be used as a guideline.

Item #	Dimensions (L x W x H)	Unpackaged		Packaged Shipping
Item #	Dimensions (L x W x H)	Mass (kg)	Weight (lbs)	Mass (kg)^a	Weight (lbs)^a
Metric
MB1015/M	100 mm x 150 mm x 12.7 mm	0.50	1.10	0.67	1.47
MB1030/M	100 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm	1.0	2.2	1.3	2.86
MB1515/M	150 mm x 150 mm x 12.7 mm	0.75	1.65	0.92	2.03
MB1530F/M	150 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm	1.5	3.3	1.8	3.96
MB1545/M	150 mm x 450 mm x 12.7 mm	2.3	5.06	2.72	5.98
MB1560/M	150 mm x 600 mm x 12.7 mm	3.00	6.61	4.60	10.13
MB1590/M	150 mm x 900 mm x 12.7 mm	4.50	9.92	6.14	13.50
MB15120/M	150 mm x 1200 mm x 12.7 mm	6.00	13.23	6.14	13.50
MB2020/M	200 mm x 200 mm x 12.7 mm	1.33	2.93	1.42	3.12
MB2025/M	200 mm x 250 mm x 12.7 mm	1.66	3.66	1.82	4.00
MB2530/M	250 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm	2.50	5.51	2.73	6.00
MB3030/M	300 mm x 300 mm x 12.7 mm	3.00	6.61	3.64	8.00
MB3045/M	300 mm x 450 mm x 12.7 mm	4.50	9.92	5.61	12.35
MB3060/M	300 mm x 600 mm x 12.7 mm	6.00	13.23	7.27	16.00
MBH3060/M	300 mm x 600 mm x 19.05 mm	9.00	19.84	10.00	22.05
MB3090/M	300 mm x 900 mm x 12.7 mm	9.00	19.84	10.74	23.63
MB30120/M	300 mm x 1200 mm x 12.7 mm	12.00	26.45	14.32	31.50
MB35115/M	350 mm x 1150 mm x 12.7 mm	13.0	28.7	23.0	50.7
MB35142/M	350 mm x 1425 mm x 12.7 mm	16.2	35.7	32.0	70.5
MB4545/M	450 mm x 450 mm x 12.7 mm	6.70	14.7	7.50	16.5
MBH4545/M	450 mm x 450 mm x 19.05 mm	11.00	24.25	13.00	28.66
MB4560/M	450 mm x 600 mm x 12.7 mm	9.00	19.84	10.73	23.60
MBH4560/M	450 mm x 600 mm x 19.05 mm	13.00	28.66	15.00	33.07
MB4575/M	450 mm x 750 mm x 12.7 mm	11.20	24.64	13.0	28.6
MB4590/M	450 mm x 900 mm x 12.7 mm	13.5	29.7	15.0	33.0
MB6060/M	600 mm x 600 mm x 12.7 mm	12.00	26.45	13.86	30.50
MBH6060/M	600 mm x 600 mm x 19.05 mm	17.00	37.48	19.00	41.89
MB6090/M	600 mm x 900 mm x 12.7 mm	18.00	39.68	24.50	53.90
MB60120/M	600 mm x 1200 mm x 12.7 mm	23.00	50.71	27.05	59.52
MB7575/M	750 mm x 750 mm x 12.7 mm	18.60	40.92	21.0	46.2

These weights are approximate and are subject to change. The information is only to be used as a guideline.

Posted Comments:

Mika C (posted 2020-07-15 10:02:20.213)

What temperature do these breadboards go up to? I would like to use one to support a vacuum chamber during a high temperature bake.

cwright (posted 2020-07-16 10:24:04.0)

Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Thank you for your query. We do not have a specified upper limit for these boards. Since aluminium oxide and aluminium have different thermal expansion coefficients it is possible, depending on the number of heating cycles, the temperature you are using and how quickly it is heated, that you could experience cracking of the coating. I would recommend using our unanodised breadboards for such an application.

CC Kwong (posted 2020-05-17 23:45:49.9)

May I know what is the type of anodization that is applied to the breadboards? Thank you.

DJayasuriya (posted 2020-05-18 09:35:32.0)

Thank you for your inquiry. It's sulphuric acid anodising that we use with our breadboards.

DJayasuriya (posted 2020-05-18 09:35:32.0)

Thank you for your inquiry. It's sulphuric acid anodising that we use with our breadboards.

James Jelen (posted 2020-05-06 12:57:06.133)

What grade of aluminum is the board made from? For example 70/75 T6? 60/65, etc. I did not find it in the specs cited. Thanks very much.

DJayasuriya (posted 2020-05-07 07:20:14.0)

Thank you for your inquiry. For solid aluminium breadboard we use 5083 Aluminium Alloy.

Fedor Talantov (posted 2020-04-27 22:19:02.29)

Hello, It appears that the solidmodels for the 0.75" thick breadboard (as well as some of the metric breadboards) have an issue with downloading, and do not import correctly. Specifically, the downloaded file is is ~24kB, as compared to 1953kB for the MB1830 solidmodel. Thanks, Fedor.

DJayasuriya (posted 2020-04-28 07:15:49.0)

Hello Fedor, Thank you for your question. We will gt in touch with you directly to resolve this issue.

DJayasuriya (posted 2020-04-28 07:15:49.0)

Hello Fedor, Thank you for your question. We will gt in touch with you directly to resolve this issue.

user (posted 2019-12-12 13:37:37.84)

Could you please tell me what is the pitch of the threading in the M6 holes of the aluminium breadboards? Is it e.g. fine 0.75 mm or coarse 1 mm?

YLohia (posted 2019-12-12 04:24:46.0)

Hello, the pitch on the threaded M6 holes is M6 X 1.0.

jwlock (posted 2018-02-27 10:01:19.703)

What is the flatness tolerance on the face of your solid breadboards? E.g. MB4560/M Thank you

bwood (posted 2018-03-02 05:57:28.0)

Response from Ben at Thorlabs: Thank you for your question. The flatness tolerance of the top face of our aluminium breadboards is ±0.15 mm over 0.09 m².

Ryan.springer (posted 2016-05-04 17:45:14.523)

Please tell me specifically what type/grade of aluminum this breadboard is made from. Thank you

msoulby (posted 2016-05-05 10:24:30.0)

Response from Mike at Thorlabs: The breadboards are made using aluminium tooling plate C250

eddie.ross (posted 2016-03-03 11:01:40.48)

When using the breadboard in the vertical arrangement, what is the maximum weight that can be mounted?

bhallewell (posted 2016-03-03 11:39:00.0)

Response from Ben at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. We will contact you directly to discuss the load characteristics of the vertically orientated breadboard as the recommended load would be dependent upon a number of factors e.g. stability based on the size of the board used & whether the length or height is aligned parallel to the mounting surface, vertical position of the load, the height/moment of the load etc. I will contact you directly to obtain some details and work this through with you.

jay.a.cote (posted 2016-01-19 08:03:59.677)

What is the hole location tolerance for the 1/4-20s and the counterbored holes??? from the edge and between holes.

besembeson (posted 2016-01-19 01:23:17.0)

Response from Bweh at Thorlabs USA: The tolerance is +/-0.25mm.

bhallewell (posted 2016-01-21 04:08:28.0)

Response from Ben at Thorlabs: The following are referenced from hole centres. Counterbore-Edge Distance - 25.4mm ± 0.25mm Mounting Hole-Edge Distance - 12.7mm ± 0.25mm Hole-hole Distance - 25.4mm ± 0.25mm I hope this is of use to you.

cddarne (posted 2015-09-03 17:26:03.24)

I wanted to know the maximum weight bearing capacity for the breadboards. I need to make up my mind based on this criterion. Is this information included in the product information?

msoulby (posted 2015-09-07 09:19:23.0)

Response from Mike at Thorlabs: The MB breadboards are made from a solid piece of aluminium tooling plate which is 12.7mm thick. We do not have and load capacity data for this as it is simply a solid piece of metal. However if you are using a larger sized breadboard then the amount of deflection due to load on the breadboard will be higher. If you intended to us a large breadboard with a large amount of weight then we would recommend using our thicker Nexus honeycomb breadboards instead http://www.thorlabs.de/navigation.cfm?guide_id=44 or even an optical table http://www.thorlabs.de/navigation.cfm?guide_id=41

elkeneu (posted 2015-04-27 16:21:55.847)

for stray light sensitive applications it would be useful to have breadboars where the M6 threaded holes do not go all the way through the breadboard.

msoulby (posted 2015-04-28 07:03:29.0)

Response from Mike at Thorlabs: We have custom breadboard capabilities and have contacted you directly to get more information about the breadboard that you require.

tcohen (posted 2012-06-25 08:59:00.0)

Response from Tim at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback! The current design has the mounting holes for the breadboard counterbored and offset which allows the full surface of the table to be used for mounting components. We would like to discuss the details and benefits of your proposed design with you, but we do not have your email. Please email us at techsupport@thorlabs.com to further discuss your design.

user (posted 2012-06-18 10:25:09.0)

Opposite mount hole spacing to the hole pattern would be useful. As would having the mount holes counterbored so that the corner three holes in the breadboard can be used.

bdada (posted 2011-09-20 17:34:00.0)

Response from Buki at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. The MB series breadboards are made from solid aluminum so they are non-magnetic. We will clarify this on our website.

mabdelrahman (posted 2011-09-14 08:58:35.0)

Are these breadboards magnetized? It may be useful to add this to the item description. Mohamed Ramy

tor (posted 2010-12-08 08:31:01.0)

Response from Tor at Thorlabs to bezdecny: Thank you for your suggestion. We are using it to help determine whether this should be added as a stock item. In the meantime, I will contact you for more details to see whether we can provide this to you as a custom item.

bezdecny (posted 2010-12-07 11:08:17.0)

It would be very useful if you had an option to purchase breadboards with opposite mounting hole spacing to hole pattern. For example a 300mm x 300mm board with M6 thread, but with mounting holes 10" apart.

apalmentieri (posted 2010-03-05 10:48:42.0)

A response from Adam at Thorlabs: Thanks for your suggestion, we will work to make it easier to submit any required drawings with an RFQ. Please note that all drawings can be emailed to techsupport@thorlabs.com for an immediate quote.

user (posted 2010-03-04 14:42:52.0)

It would be benifical to be able to attach a drawing to the custom breadboard RFQ page

kbuffington (posted 2007-09-20 13:53:19.0)

There was no place for feedback on the custom breadboard page. Customers should be able to enter more than one custom breadboard request at a time, before submitting.

Breadboards	Nexus, Optimized Damping	Intrinsically Damped	Aluminum Honeycomb	Stainless Steel	Solid Aluminum	Optically Clear Acrylic
Construction
Breadboard Thickness	60 mm (2.4") 110 mm (4.3")	58 mm (2.28")	25 mm (0.98") 55 mm (2.2")	12.7 mm (0.5")	7.0 mm (0.28") 9.5 mm (0.375") 12.7 mm (0.5") 19.05 mm (0.75")	12.7 mm (0.5")
Working Surface	430 Grade Stainless Steel or 304L Grade Nonmagnetic Steel Top Plate	430 Grade Stainless Steel Top Plate	Aluminum	416 Grade Stainless Steel	Solid Aluminum Anodized or Unanodized	Acrylic
Top Skin	5 mm (0.20")	5 mm (0.20")	6 mm (0.24")	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bottom Skin	5 mm (0.20")	3 mm (0.12")	3 mm (0.12")	N/A	N/A	N/A
Core Design	High-Density Plated Steel Honeycomb, 0.26 mm Thick		High-Density Plated Aluminum Honeycomb	N/A	N/A	N/A
Side Panels	Rigid Steel Box Section	Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC)	Black Laminated Aluminum Sides	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ferromagnetism	Magnetic or Non-Magnetic Options	Magnetic	Non-Magnetic	Magnetic	Non-Magnetic
Sealed Holes	Sealed (25 mm Depth) or Non-Sealed Options	Non-Sealed		N/A	N/A	N/A
Thread Options	1/4"-20 (M6) Tapped Holes	1/4"-20 (M6) Tapped Holes		1/4"-20 (M6) Tapped Holes	1/4"-20 (M6), 4-40 (M3), or 8-32 (M3) and 1/4"-20 (M6) Tapped Holes	1/4-20" Tapped Holes
Spacing	1" (25 mm) Centers	1" (25 mm) Centers		1" (25 mm) Centers	1" (25 mm) Centers or 0.5" (12.7 mm) Centers	0.5" (12.7 mm) Centers
Distance from Edge to First Holes	0.5" (12.5 mm) on all Sides		0.5" (12.5 mm) or 1.0" (25 mm) on all Sides	0.5" (12.5 mm) on all Sides	0.5" (12.5 mm) on all Sides	1.0" (25.4 mm) on all Sides
Performance^a
Damping				N/A	N/A	N/A
Stiffness	60 mm (2.4") Thick	58 mm (2.28") Thick	25 mm (0.98") Thick	12.7 mm (0.5") Thick	7.0 mm (0.28") Thick	12.7 mm (0.5") Thick
Stiffness	110 mm (4.3") Thick	58 mm (2.28") Thick	55 mm (2.2") Thick	12.7 mm (0.5") Thick	19.05 mm (0.75") Thick	12.7 mm (0.5") Thick

The damping and stiffness performance shown here is qualitative and does not relate to exact specifications of each breadboard.

Optical Breadboard Selection Guides

The selection guides below list every size offered for our honeycomb, solid aluminum, and acrylic breadboards. Simply locate the specific width and length needed and then select the type of breadboard. Expand each table by clicking the More [+] button within the header.

Thorlabs also offers several unique breadboard solutions. For applications requiring temperature control, we offer anodized aluminum water cooled breadboards in several sizes, in addition to a temperature-controlled mini-series breadboard for small-scale operations. Our anodized aluminum large-area translation stages and rotating breadboards offer hand-operated positioning control, while our manual and motorized translating mounting platforms are ideal for use in microscopy applications.

Imperial Optical Breadboard Size Options
Width	Length	Honeycomb					Stainless Steel	Solid Aluminum^a			Acrylic, Transparent
Width	Length	Nexus (60 mm Thick)^b	Nexus (110 mm Thick)^b	Intrinsically Damped (58 mm Thick)	Aluminum (25 mm Thick)	Aluminum (55 mm Thick)	Stainless Steel	Standard	Double Density	High Density	Acrylic, Transparent

Solid aluminum breadboards are offered with four different thicknesses: 0.5" (item # prefix MB), 0.75" (item # prefix MBH), 3/8" (item # prefix MS), or 0.28" (item # prefix MS). Select sizes are also available without an anodized coating (item #s ending with U).
Item Number Suffix:

F, A, B, or G: Non-Sealed Mounting Holes
T, L, U, or N: Sealed Mounting Holes
FN or AN: Nonmagnetic Mounting Holes
Y or Z: No Mounting Holes
S: Stainless Steel

Tapped Hole Pattern Aligned at 45°
Build-to-Order
Includes a T-Slot in Side Panels for Compatibility with 25 mm Rail Accessories
This product has an access aperture.

Metric Optical Breadboard Size Options
Width	Length	Honeycomb					Stainless Steel	Solid Aluminum^a
Width	Length	Nexus (60 mm Thick)^b	Nexus (110 mm Thick)^b	Intrinsically Damped (58 mm Thick)	Aluminum (25 mm Thick)	Aluminum (55 mm Thick)	Stainless Steel	Standard	Double Density	High Density

50 mm	75 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MSB5075/M
75 mm	100 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MSB7510/M
75 mm	150 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MSB7515/M
100 mm	100 mm	-	-	-	-	-	MB10S/M	-	-	-
100 mm	150 mm	-	-	-	-	-	MB1015S/M	MB1015/M MB1015U/M	M45B1015/M^c	MSB1015/M
100 mm	300 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1030/M	-	-
100 mm	600 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1060/M	-
100 mm	900 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1090/M	-
Ø149 mm		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MBR150U/M	-
Ø150 mm		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MBR150/M	-
150 mm	150 mm	-	-	-	-	-	MB15S/M	MB1515/M MB1515U/M	M45B1515/M^c	MSB15/M
150 mm	300 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1530F/M	MB1530/M M45B1530/M^c	-
150 mm	450 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1545/M	-	-
150 mm	600 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1560/M	-	-
150 mm	900 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1590/M	-	-
150 mm	1200 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB15120/M	-	-
180 mm	230 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MSB1823/M MSBU1823/M
200 mm	200 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB2020/M MB2020U/M	-	-
200 mm	250 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB2025/M	-	-
200 mm	600 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB2060/M	-
200 mm	900 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB2090/M	-
250 mm	300 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB2530/M MB2530U/M	-	-
Ø300 mm		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MBR300/M MBR300U/M	-
300 mm	300 mm	B3030A^d B3030L^d	-	-	PBG3030A^e	-	-	MB3030/M MB3030U/M	MB3030D/M	MS12B/M MSB30/M
300 mm	450 mm	B3045A^d B3045L^d	-	B3045AX	PBG3045A^e	-	-	MB3045/M MB3045A/M^f MB3045U/M	-	MSB3045/M
300 mm	600 mm	B3060A^d B3060L	-	B3060AX^d	PBG3060A	PBG52502^d	-	MB3060/M MB3060U/M	-	-
300 mm	900 mm	B3090A^d B3090L^d	-	-	PBG3090A^e	PBG52503^d	-	MB3090/M	-	-
300 mm	1200 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB30120/M	-	-
350 mm	1150 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB35115/M	-	-
350 mm	1425 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB35142/M	-	-
450 mm	450 mm	B4545A^d B4545L^d	-	-	PBG4545A	-	-	MB4545/M	-	-
450 mm	600 mm	B4560A^d B4560L^d	-	B4560AX^d	PBG4560A^e	PBG52522^d	-	MB4560/M MB4560A/M^f MB4560U/M	-	-
450 mm	750 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB4575/M	-	-
450 mm	900 mm	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB4590/M	-	-
600 mm	600 mm	B6060A^d B6060L	-	B6060AX^d	PBG6060A^e	PBG52505^d	-	MB6060/M	-
600 mm	900 mm	B6090A B6090L B6090AN^d B6090Z	B6090B^d B6090N^d	B6090AX	PBG6090A^e	PBG52506^d	-	MB6090/M	-	-
600 mm	1200 mm	B60120A B60120L	B60120B^d B60120N^d	B60120AX	PBG60120A^e	-	-	MB60120/M	-	-
600 mm	1500 mm	-	B60150B^d B60150N^d	-	-	PBG52508^d	-	-	-	-
750 mm	750 mm	B7575A B7575L	-	-	-	-	-	MB7575/M	-	-
750 mm	900 mm	B7590A B7590L B7590AN^d B7590Z	B7590B^d B7590N^d	B7590AX	PBG7590A^e	PBG52510^d	-	-	-	-
750 mm	1200 mm	B75120A B75120L B75120AN^d B75120Z	B75120B B75120N^d	B75120AX	PBG75120A^e	PBG52511	-	-	-	-
750 mm	1500 mm	-	B75150B B75150N	B75150AX	-	-	-	-	-	-
900 mm	900 mm	B9090A B9090L	B9090B^d B9090N^d	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
900 mm	1200 mm	B90120A B90120L B90120AN B90120Z	B90120B B90120N	B90120AX	PBG90120A^e	PBG52513	-	-	-	-
900 mm	1500 mm	-	B90150B B90150N	B90150AX	-	PBG52514	-	-	-	-
900 mm	1800 mm	-	B90180B B90180N	B90180AX	-	-	-	-	-	-
1200 mm	1500 mm	-	B120150B^d B120150N^d	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1200 mm	1800 mm	-	B120180B B120180N^d	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1250 mm	1800 mm	-	-	-	-	PBG52521	-	-	-	-

Solid aluminum breadboards are offered with four different thicknesses: 12.7 mm (item # prefix MB), 19.05 mm (item # prefix MBH), 9.5 mm (item # prefix MS), or 7.0 mm (item # prefix MS). Select sizes are also available without an anodized coating (item #s ending with U).
Item Number Suffix:

F, A, B, or G: Non-Sealed Mounting Holes
T, L, U, or N: Sealed Mounting Holes
FN or AN: Nonmagnetic Mounting Holes
Y or Z: No Mounting Holes
S: Stainless Steel

Tapped Hole Pattern Aligned at 45°
Build-to-Order
Includes a T-Slot in Side Panels for Compatibility with 25 mm Rail Accessories
This product has an access aperture.

Solid Aluminum Breadboards, 1/2" (12.7 mm) Thick

Breadboard Sizing: Length x Width x Thickness
Threading: All Breadboards Feature 1/4"-20 (M6) Threads on 1" (25 mm) Centers
Boards Less than 18" (450 mm) Wide Feature Four Counterbored Mounting Holes
Boards 18" (450 mm) or Wider Feature Five Counterbored Mounting Holes

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2"	3"	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MSB23	-
3"	4"	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MSB34	-
3"	6"	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MSB36	-
4"	4"	-	-	-	-	-	MB4S	MB4U	-	-	-
4"	6"	-	-	-	-	-	MB46S	MB4	M45B4^c	MSB46	-
4"	12"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB412	-	-	-
4"	24"	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB424	-	-
4"	36"	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB436	-	-
Ø5.87"		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MBR6U	-	-
Ø6"		-	-	-	-	-	-		MBR6	-	-
6"	6"	-	-	-	-	-	MB6S	MB6 MB6U	M45B6^c	MSB6	-
6"	12"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB612F	MB612 M45B612^c	-	-
6"	18"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB618	-	-	-
6"	24"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB624	-	-	-
6"	36"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB636	-	-	-
6"	48"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB648	-	-	-
7.09"	9.06"	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MSB1823 MSBU1823	-
8"	8"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB8 MB8U	-	-	-
8"	10"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB810 MB810U	-	-	-
8"	24"	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB824	-	-
8"	36"	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB836	-	-
10"	12"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1012 MB1012U	-	-	-
Ø12"		-	-	-	-	-	-	-	MBR12 MBR12U	-	-
12"	12"	B1212F B1212T^d	-	-	PBG1212F^e	-	-	MB12 MB12U	MB12D	MSB12 MS12B	CMMP1212V
12"	18"	B1218F B1218T	-	B1218FX	PBG1218F^e	-	-	MB1218 MB1218U MB1218A^f	-	MSB1218	-
12"	24"	B1224F B1224T^d	-	B1224FX	PBG1224F^e	PBG12102^d	-	MB1224 MB1224U	-	-	-
12"	36"	B1236F B1236T^d	-	-	PBG1236F^e	PBG12103^d	-	MB1236	-	-	-
12"	48"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1248	-	-	-
14"	45"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1445	-	-	-
14"	56"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1456	-	-	-
18"	18"	B1818F B1818T	-	-	PBG1818F^e	-	-	MB18	-	-	-
18"	24"	B1824F B1824T	-	B1824FX	PBG1824F^e	PBG12118	-	MB1824 MB1824U MB1824A^f	-	-	-
18"	30"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1830	-	-	-
18"	36"	-	-	-	-	-	-	MB1836	-	-	-
24"	24"	B2424F B2424T	-	B2424FX	PBG2424F^e	PBG12105	-	MB2424	-	-	-
24"	36"	B2436F B2436T B2436FN^d B2436Y	B2436G^d B2436U^d	B2436FX	PBG2436F^e	PBG12106	-	MB2436	-	-	-
24"	48"	B2448F B2448T	B2448G^d B2448U^d	B2448FX	PBG2448F^e	-	-	MB2448	-	-	-
24"	60"	-	B2460G^d B2460U^d	-	-	PBG12108^d	-	-	-	-	-
30"	30"	B3030F B3030T^d	-	-	-	-	-	MB30	-	-	-
30"	36"	B3036F B3036T B3036FN^d B3036Y	B3036G^d B3036U^d	B3036FX	PBG3036F^e	PBG12110	-	-	-	-	-
30"	48"	B3048F B3048T B3048FN^d B3048Y	B3048G^d B3048U^d	B3048FX	PBG3048F^e	PBG12111	-	-	-	-	-
30"	60"	-	B3060G B3060U^d	B3060FX	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
36"	36"	B3636F B3636T	B3636G^d B3636U^d	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
36"	48"	B3648F B3648T B3648FN^d B3648Y	B3648G B3648U	B3648FX	PBG3648F^e	PBG12113	-	-	-	-	-
36"	60"	-	B3660G B3660U	B3660FX	-	PBG12114	-	-	-	-	-
36"	72"	-	B3672G B3672U^d	B3672FX	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
48"	60"	-	B4860G^d B4860U^d	-	-	PBG12117^d	-	-	-	-	-
48"	72"	-	B4872G B4872U^d	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Solid Aluminum Optical Breadboards

Features

Vertical Arrangement

Vibration Isolating Feet

Elevated Arrangement with Adjustable Mounting Feet

Elevated Breadboard Arrangement

Breadboard Enclosure Systems

Breadboard Mounting Brackets

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