Specially Designed Specimen Holders For SEM:

Our specimen holders are designed to improve your productivity and allow you to view more than one sample at a time. You will save pump down time, keep your chamber cleaner and get more work done. All mounts are machined from solid aluminum and come with spring clips/or setscrews to hold your specimens securely. All mounts are made to fit onto your stage and are designed to fit through all standard specimen exchange ports, and have a center-threaded port to accept the Adapter Pins. Be sure to order the Adapter Pin that fits your instrument. For this reason, we offer three different types of pin adapters, which are threaded and ready to screw on to the base of the holders.

Adapter A: Overall measurement: 28mm long x 3.1mm diameter (step-up portion is 6.25mm L x 4.8mm diameter),

Adapter B: Overall measurement: 28mm long x 6mm diameter,

Adapter C: Overall measurement: 34.5mm long x 16mm diameter

All adapters have a threaded portion 5mm in length.

1) Universal SEM Sample Holder

This holder will hold almost any sample from 3mm to 29mm in diameter plus various odd shaped samples, which one of their dimensions is not greater than 29mm. The samples are easily inserted or removed from the holder. The holder is made from aluminum and is supplied with four removable sample arms so that it can hold very small samples as well, and it provides good electrical contact to the stage.

The AMRAY base is the standard base and it measures: 48mm x 42mm x 12mm Thick.

For all other makes and models you can choose an Adapter Pin to screw on to the AMRAY base holder.

2) Vertical Mount for Thin Samples; Flat Base

This holder is designed to hold thin samples vertically in the SEM or any microscope. It is 25mm in diameter and 10mm thick. Each of the two loader jaws can hold up to 3mm thick samples. The spring loader keeps thin samples vertical so that cross sections can be studied. This holder is very useful for cross sections of silicon wafers or multilayer capicators.

This holder can be adapted to any adapter pin listed above to accommodate your instrument.

3) Multi Pin Holder

The Multi Pin Holder is designed to save time. It accommodates 3 or 5 of ½" dia.(12.5mm) surface, 1/8" dia. (3.1 75910 Specimen

4) ISI DS 130 and 150 First Stage Sample Mounts

It is 10mm in diameter, 5mm high, copper sample holder to fit in the first stage of the ISI DS 130 and 150 SEM's. The inner cylinder is height adjustable so that you can adjust the sample to the correct working distance.

SEM Sample Holder Set

For your convenience we now carry a SEM Sample Holder Set to fill all of your needs. The set consists of one universal holder, one vertical mount holder for thin samples, one 3-pin and one 5-pin configuration holder with a key for the set screw all in a finely finished wood box. Please specify the base requirement for your instrument when ordering. Delivery time on this item is approximately 2 weeks.

Pin Mount Stub Adapters

Made from aluminum, used to adapt 1/8" (3.1mm) pin diameter SEM stubs.

Available in 10, 15, 16mm diameter as well.

Cross Sectional Holder

Made from non-magnetic stainless steel with 3.1mm (1/8") diameter pin and adjustable angle turn-screw. Just insert specimens edge-on and observe the cross section directly.

Four-Pin Stub Holder

It accommodates four pin type, up to 12.5 (1/2") surface specimen stubs, with 1/8" (3.1mm) diameter pin.

Five 10mm Stub Holder

Accommodates five 10mm diameter specimen stubs, with 1/8" (3.1mm) diameter pin

Thin Sample Holder

Ideal for examination cross section of thin samples, such as wafers, multi-layer of capacitors, plastics, metals, etc.

1. For most AMRAY: ½" diameter (12.7mm), 1/8" (3.1mm)dia. pin (3.1mm) with split openings up to ¼" (6.4mm). Available with either 8mm (5/16") pin height or 15mm (9/16") pin height.
2. For ISI, JEOL, TOPCON: Double set screw for a secure holding of the specimen during observation. 15mm(9/16")(dia). x 10mm(3/8")(H), 6.4mm(1/4") split.

Metallurgical Mount

Accommodates up to 31.8 mm (1¼") diameter of a metallurgical specimen with at least 0.8 mm (1/8") clearance. Pin 3.1 mm (1/8"), depth is 8 mm (5/16").

Universal Vise

A single set screw loading vise for fast and easy to hold specimens for SEM. The jaws are  1" (25mm) long, 7/16 (11mm) wide and 5/16" (8mm) high. 1.8"(3.1mm) pin.

Variable Tilt Mount

This mount which is made from aluminum is used for the mounting and tilting of samples from 0° – 90° as well as for SEM investigation with small working distances. The mount is marked for 30°, 45°, 70° and 90°. The table measures 11 x 11mm (0.46” x0.46”)and the overall size is 14 x 14 x12.7mm

TEM Grid Holder on a Pin

This EMS new release allows for the holding of up to 4 grids. Made from Aluminum with a brass Screw this holder allows you to image and analyze specimens on TEM Grids in the SEM. The Overall diameter of the holder is 1" (25mm) with a 1/8" Pin (3.2mm) and a longer pin 0.6" (15mm). The Grid locations are all numbered

Multi Holder for 4 Pin Stubs

This multi pin stub adapter for JEOL 32x11mm is designed to save time It is made from vacuum aluminum with stainless steel set screws. It accommodates up to fourt standard 12.7mm (1⁄2”) pin stubs with 3.2mm (1⁄8”) pin.

Multi Holder for 6 Pin Stubs

This 42mm in diameter multi pin holder is designed to save time It is made from machined aluminum with stainless steel set screws. It accommodates up to six standard 12.7mm (1⁄2”) pin stubs with 3.2mm (1⁄8”) pin.

Multi Pin Holder for 8 Pin Stubs

This 50mm in diameter multi pin holder is designed to save time It is made from machined aluminum with stainless steel Allen wrench screws. It accommodates up to eight standard 12.7mm (1⁄2”) pin stubs.

Multi Pin Holder for 12 Pin Stubs

This 62 mm in diameter multi pin holder is designed to save time It is made from machined aluminum with stainless steel Allen wrench screws. It accommodates up to twelve standard 12.7mm (1⁄2”) pin stubs

Multi Holder for 29 Pin Stubs

This 90 mm in diameter multi pin holder is designed to save time It is made from machined aluminum with 302 stainless steel springs that hold the pin stubs in place. It accommodates up to twenty nine standard 12.7mm (1⁄2”) pin stubs

Multi Holder for 49 Pin Stubs

This 117 mm in diameter multi pin holder is designed to save time It is made from machined aluminum with 302 stainless steel springs that hold the pin stubs in place. It accommodates up to forty nine standard 12.7mm (1/2”) pin stubs.

45° Pin Stub Holder

This 45 degree pin stub holder allows for a higher SE signal without having to tilt the specimen stage and it accommodates any standard 12.7mm (1⁄2”) pin stubs with 3.2mm (1⁄8”) pin.. Grooved, machined aluminum with stainless steel Allen set screw.

45° Multi Holder for 3 Pin Stubs

This 25.4 mm in diameter 45 Degree multi pin holder is designed to save time. It allows for a higher SE signal without having to tilt the specimen It is made from machined aluminum with stainless steel Allen set screws. It accommodates up to three standard 12.7mm (1⁄2”) pin stubs with 3.2mm (1⁄8”) pin.

45° Multi Holder for 6 Pin Stubs

This 35 mm in diameter 45 Degree multi pin holder is designed to save time. It allows for a higher SE signal without having to tilt the specimen It is made from machined aluminum with stainless steel Allen set screws. It accommodates up to six standard 12.7mm (1⁄2”) pin stubs.

Set Screw Vise

This set screw vice which is made from machined aluminum with stainless steel allen set screws has an open slot that is 4mm (.157”) wide x 5mm (.197”) deep. It measures 12.7mm (1⁄2”) dia. x 17.7mm (0.70”) high. And has a 3.2mm (1⁄8”) dia. pin.

Large Set Screw Vise

This set screw vice which is made from machined aluminum with stainless steel allen set screws has an open slot that is 10mm (.394”) wide x 5mm (.197”) deep. It measures 25mm (1”) dia. x 17.5mm (0.69”) high.

Metallurgical Mount Holder, 1” and 25mm

This mount holder which is made from machined aluminum with stainless steel Allen screws is specifically for 1” or 25mm metallurgical mounts.

Metallurgical Mount Holder, 1-1/4” and 30mm

This mount holder which is made from machined aluminum with stainless steel Allen screws is specifically for 1 1⁄4” and 30mm metallurgical mounts.

Metallurgical Mount Holder, 1-1/2” and 40mm

This set screw vice which is made from machined aluminum with stainless steel allen set screws has an open slot that is 10mm (.394”) wide x 5mm (.197”) deep. It measures 25mm (1”) dia. x 17.5mm (0.69”) high.

Metallurgical Mount Holder, 2” and 50mm

This mount holder which is made from machined aluminum with stainless steel Allen screws is specifically for 2” and 50mm metallurgical mounts.

Geological Thin Section Holder

This thin section holder is made from aluminum with copper clips and brass screws. The unit measures 55x30x8mm and holds a standard geological thin section or slide measuring 47 x 27mm. The holder comes complete with 2 clips to insure nothing moves. The holder has convenient tweezer inserts which allow for easy loading.

Variable Size Geological Thin Section Holder

This thin section holder is made from vacuum grade aluminum with copper clips and brass screws . The unit measures 51x32x8mm and holds either standard thin sections of 47 x 27mm or smaller or larger thin sections. Smallest size would be 40x20mm. The holder comes complete with 2 clips to insure nothing moves. The holder has convenient tweezer inserts which allow for easy loading.

Dual Geological Thin Section Holder

This thin section holder made from aluminum with copper clips and brass screws. The unit measures 55x58x8mm and it holds two standard geological thin sections or slides of 47 x 27mm. The holder has convenient tweezer inserts which allow for easy loading. Clips are provided for secure holding.

Quadruple Geological Thin Section Holder

This thin section holder made from aluminum with copper clips and brass screws. The unit measures 107x58x8mm and it holds four standard geological thin sections or slides of 47 x 27mm. The holder has convenient tweezer inserts which allow for easy loading. Clips are provided for secure holding.

Special Grids for SEM

Finder grids for SEM; a valuable tool for analytical studies. The grids are available in 10mm diameter and they can be placed directly on the stub surface and used to identify the area of interest in which the studies are performed.

SEM Finder Grid

These new SEM grids are designed to aid in the identification and localization of SEM specimens when placed on standard SEM stubs. 
The SEMF1 has several features that are incorporated for easier location of the specimen and identification of areas of special interest

• Referring to the annular rim identifies north, south, east and west.
• The four quadrant markers are tapered towards the center.
• 100 Radial sectors are easily identified by reference to decimal numbers in the annular rim and alphabet letters in the four quadrants.
• A matt surface on one side is for correct positioning – matt side up.

Type SEMF1

Referring to the annular rim identifies north, south, east and west. The four quadrant markers are tapered towards the centre. 100 Radial sectors are identified by reference to decimal numbers in the annular rim and alphabet letters in the four quadrants.

Type SEMF2

The larger cells are identified using numbers from 1 – 57. Each large cell is sub-divided into 4, making a total of 228 identifiable cells by reference to their number and geographical location.

Type SEMF3

25 cells are identified by reference to their alpha-numeric position. The large asymmetric cut-out feature in the rim enables the right view to be easily obtained when placing on a SEM stub.

Beryllium Planchets

These planchets are prepared from high purity beryllium (min. 98.5%) by electro-fusion to provide vacuum tight (~1x10-9atm-cm3/sec) and ±10% dimensional tolerances.

Notes:

1. Beryllium is a hazardous substance. Care should be taken seriously when working with this material.
2. Beryllium is a strategic commodity that is controlled by the U.S. government for reasons of nuclear non-proliferation and antiterrorism. Its’ ECCN No is 1C230. If you export this material, you must follow the Export Administration Regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. Law is prohibited
3. Electron Microscopy Sciences is supplying this material for domestic use only. Not available for export.
4. Following is the typical Specification Limits of our Be that supply by us:

Specification Limits

Lot Identification: Lot Number 5077

FIB Sample Holder

Fortress™ FIB Holder with CastleGuard™ Protection

Fortress™ FIB Holders are reusable holders that secure FIB sample that are held in a specific orientation without the use of adhesives, adhesive tabs, or conductive paints. Fortress™ FIB Holders can be used to position a thin, whole or cut TEM grid / disk in an orientation such that either in-situ or an ex-situ. FIB lift-out technique can be used to attach a FIB-prepared sample. Physical protection of the mounted sample on the grid is provided with the CastleGuard™ protection design. Up to 30 Fortress FIB Holders can be stored in a single SS200 Sample Saver™ storage container. Features:

• Unique clamping mechanism secures sample without over tightening.
• Standard 1/8" pin mount fits most FIBs and SEMs.
• Peripheral support structure protects specimens during handling and transport.
• Economical design offers user to prepare and store samples on the same holder.
• Compatible with Sample Sver™ Stoage containers for secure stoage and transport in an inert environment.

Fortress™ FIB Holder – Low Profile

Low Profile Fortress™ FIB Holder to hold either a standard FIB lift out specimen on a grid or an H-Bar cut Sample

Fortress™ Sample Loader

Securely holds the Fortress™ Low Profile holder under a stereomicroscope and permits viewing from 2 angles without changing focus on the microscope.

Fortress™ FIB Holder – High Profile

High Profile Fortress™ FIB Holder to hold a standard FIB lift out specimen on a grid

Fortress™ Sample Loader

Securely holds the Fortress™ High Profile holder under a stereomicroscope and permits viewing from 2 angles without changing focus on the microscope