Rotating SEM Specimen Holder
A unique rotating SEM Specimen holder allows a sample to be pinned and rotated through 360° which, combined with an electron absorption chamber, yields clear images from any angle on a completely black background.
Please note we are undergoing a system upgrade, so order processing may take longer than usual.
ORDER ONLINE - no minimum order value
AGENTS & DISTRIBUTORS - available worldwide
REQUEST QUOTES - fast online pricing
All prices exclude VAT.
Product DescriptionTechnical DataDelivery & Returns
This unique rotating SEM Specimen holder allows a sample to be pinned and rotated through 360° around one rotation axis perpendicular to the electron beam which, combined with an electron absorption chamber, yields clear images from any angle on a completely black background. This is not achievable using standard mounting stubs and tilting capabilities of the SEM stage.
The sample holder consists of a finely machined angled bracket with a pivoted mount. One side of the mount is milled flat and serves as a holder for the specimen and a slotted screw allows rotation around the axis of the mount. A small steel ball bearing tensioned by a coil spring holds the pivot in position. This offers a high degree of freedom and unlimited views of the specimens.
Below the specimen holder is a milled aluminium pot, with a rectangular object window, which is internally coated with conductive carbon. The pot act as an electron trap resulting a clean, completely (or almost completely) black background image. The pot is not attached to the base plate but can be freely positioned below the specimen using a standard conductive adhesive tab to fix it in position.
Overall dimensions are: 25mm wide, 33mm deep and 28mm high, and the bracket is available with either with a pin of 8mm x 3.2mm dia or M4 thread mounting.
In use the specimen is glued to a fine needle and attached to the milled surface of the pivot. The sample can be sputter coated along with the needle prior to use. The object window of the pot is then positioned below the specimen. By turning the pivot with a screwdriver to rotate the needle a single specimen can be examined from almost any viewing angle while the hollow interior of the pot ensures a completely black background.
More SEM
AperturesCalibration & Test SpecimensConsumables KitsFilamentsGrids - SEM FinderGrinding & PolishingMaterials EmbeddingMounting Tabs & AdhesivesPreparationReplication MaterialsSpecimen Stub Storage BoxesSpecimen Stubs & MountsSpecimen Stubs - ModularScintillatorsSputter TargetsVacuum Coating MaterialsVacuum Oils & GreasesX-ray Beam FinderX-ray Microanalysis Standards