U.S. Tech – February 2007
Minus K Introduces
Vibration Isolation Workstation
Inglewood, CA - Minus K Technology, Inc. in a joint venture with Kinetic Systems, has introduced the MK26 Series Vibration Control Workstation™. This new product is specifically designed for ultra-low natural frequency applications and negative stiffness ration isolators. It is said to provide a compact, passive vibration isolation workstation, with excellent vertical and horizontal isolation efficiencies. Based on field testing and user evaluations, the Minus K l/2Hz vibration isolation workstation performs about 10 to 100 times better than high-performance air tables, depending on vibration isolation frequencies, and better than active or electronic-cancellation systems. The MK26 Series can be configured for a wide variety of applications and customized with a broad range of vibration isolation workstation accessories. The new workstation provides: ultra-low natural frequencies; vibradamped frame; customizable accessories; no air supply or electric power needed - easy to use; choice of tabletops; ergonomic styling; Class 100 clean room compatible; Class 10 available; no maintenance needed.
The MK26 provides for easy adjustment; the vertical load adjustment crank is a simple manual adjustment which compensates for changes in vertical load; the vertical load adjustment indicator lets the user easily determine the optimum setting using this simple visual indicator; and the vertical stiffness adjustment screw lets the user easily dial in a guaranteed + Hz or less vertical natural frequency. The unit has a maximum load capacity of 700 lbs., a maximum tabletop width of 48-in., and maximum tabletop depth of 36-in.
For more information contact: Minus K Technology, Inc., 460 South Hindry Ave., Unit C; Inglewood, CA 90301 @ 310-348-9656 fax: 310-348-9638