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Lab Vibration Isolation Selection Comparison Table: LeadTop LDT Parameters · Scenarios · Configuration Essentials
Introduction
This paper compares key parameters and applicable scenarios of LeadTop’s passive, pneumatic and active isolation tables. It lists configuration checklists, common mistakes and FAQs, offering practical guidance for selecting proper vibration‑isolation equipment for varied laboratory instruments.
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Core Parameter Comparison Table (Quick Reference at a Glance)

Parameter

Passive isolation table (POT-G)

Pneumatic isolation table (ZDT-P)

Active isolation system (TA)

Isolation principle

Passive absorption by rubber/cone

Air-spring laminar damping

Active feedback with sensors + actuators

Natural frequency (vertical)

4–8 Hz

1.0–2.0 Hz

< 1 Hz

Isolation efficiency @10Hz

85%–90%

95%

95%–99%

Low-frequency (<5Hz) performance

Almost ineffective

Some effect

Highly effective

Tabletop flatness

0.05–0.1 mm/m²

0.05–0.1 mm/m²

0.05–0.1 mm/m² (tabletop)

Hole spacing

25 mm (M6)

25 mm (M6)

25 mm (M6)

Load capacity

200–2000 kg

300–3000 kg

100–1500 kg

Supporting requirements

None

Quiet air compressor

Controller + power

Installation difficulty

Low

Medium

High (factory commissioning)

Price range

RMB 10,000–30,000

RMB 30,000–40,000

RMB 70,000+

https://vibrationreduce.com/product/pot-g/

Parameters are based on LeadTop LDT public technical documentation; the ZDT-B pendulum-rod pneumatic table achieves isolation efficiency up to 99%.
The ZDT-B series of air-floating pendulum rod type optical platforms.

Scenario × Configuration Comparison Table

Lab scenario

Equipment vibration tolerance

LeadTop LDT recommendation

Key configuration points

Undergraduate teaching

No explicit requirement

POT passive isolation table

Standard size, maintenance-free

Metallurgical / ordinary confocal

< 100 μm/s

POT-G / entry-level ZDT-P

Watch compressor noise

Research-grade confocal

< 20 μm/s

ZDT-P pneumatic isolation table

Flatness ≤ 0.05, good static performance

Fluorescence spectroscopy

< 20 μm/s

ZDT-P pneumatic isolation table

Thickened tabletop reduces vibration

Laser interferometer

< 5 μm/s

ZDT-B high-end pneumatic / TA active

Needs low-frequency isolation capability

SEM / TEM

< 2 μm/s

TA series / LVH-T15 active

Six DOF, assessment mandatory

Semiconductor inspection

Heavy load

Heavy-duty pneumatic / TA

Load capacity + rigidity first

Metrology & quality inspection

< 5 μm/s

ZDT-B high-end pneumatic

Flatness ≤ 0.02

Configuration Essentials Checklist

  • [ ] Vibration tolerance: check the equipment manual or estimate from the table above.
  • [ ] Lab floor: 4th floor and above → pneumatic/active first.
  • [ ] Size: only slightly larger than the equipment; too large raises the natural frequency.
  • [ ] Load capacity: equipment + fixtures + 20% margin.
  • [ ] Hole spacing: 25 mm × 25 mm (M6) is standard; special requires customization.
  • [ ] Supporting: confirm the pneumatic table includes a quiet air compressor (< 55 dB).
  • [ ] Installation: confirm active systems include factory commissioning.
  • [ ] Acceptance: write into the contract (flatness / natural frequency / report).
  • [ ] Assessment: high-rise / precision scenarios → do a vibration spectrum assessment first.

Common Configuration Errors

Error

Consequence

Correct approach

Small equipment on a large tabletop

Unloaded natural frequency rises

Calculate the full-load frequency from the equipment weight

Only looking at the natural frequency

Resonance peak amplifies a frequency band

Ask for the complete isolation efficiency curve

Passive table in a high-rise

Low-frequency vibration not isolated

At least pneumatic + on-site assessment

Ignoring compressor noise

Disturbs the lab environment

Choose a quiet type < 55 dB or place it outside

Active table sensors placed arbitrarily

Can amplify vibration

Require the manufacturer's layout plan + report

FAQ

Q: Which parameters matter most for an isolation table?

A: Four cores — ① natural frequency (the lower, the better it isolates low frequencies; LeadTop LDT ZDT-P pneumatic 1.0–2.0 Hz, TA active < 1 Hz); ② isolation efficiency curve (see from which Hz it becomes effective); ③ tabletop flatness (precision type ≤ 0.02 mm/m²); ④ load capacity and size. Low natural frequency + early curve onset + good flatness usually means a good table.

Q: What are the parameter differences between pneumatic and active tables?

A: Pneumatic tables (e.g., ZDT-P) have a natural frequency of 1–2 Hz and isolate well above 5 Hz, but efficiency is relatively low at 1–4 Hz; active tables (e.g., TA) have a natural frequency < 1 Hz and are effective across the full 1–200 Hz band, handling the ultra-low frequencies that pneumatic tables cannot isolate. If the tolerance is > 5 μm/s, pneumatic is enough; < 2 μm/s (SEM/TEM) requires active.

Q: Is the difference between 0.05 and 0.02 tabletop flatness significant?

A: For ordinary optical experiments, 0.05 mm/m² is enough; for interferometry and precision metrology, an uneven tabletop introduces optical path errors and requires ≤ 0.02 mm/m². The higher the precision requirement, the tighter the flatness specification must be.

Q: How do I quickly decide which one to buy?

A: Teaching/demo → passive (POT); precision optics/microscopy → pneumatic (ZDT-P/ZDT-B); SEM/TEM/interferometer → active (TA/LVH-T15). Then consider the floor (don't use passive in a high-rise) and the budget (active is the most expensive). If unsure, do a vibration assessment first.

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