EM-Tec sample stubs and sample holders for Phenom desk top SEMs

Introduction

The EM-Tec sample holders and sample stubs offered on these pages are fully compatible with the Phenom desk top SEMs.  With the specially designed EM-Tec sample holders, you can extend the versatility of the Phenom microscopes, increase productivity and unlock additional applications. They are divided into groups depending on the compatibility of the EM-Tec holders.

• EM-Tec sample holders compatible with the Phenom ProX, Pro and Pure.
• Additional sample holders compatible with the Phenom metallurgical sample holders used on the Phenom ProX, Pro and Pure.
• EM-Tec PH6 XL mounting pillar and additional sample holders compatible with the Phenom XL.
• EM-Tec S-Clip holders compatible with the Phenom ProX, Pro and Pure.
• EM-Tec stub adapters for using JEOL and Hitachi stubs on the Phenom desk top SEM.
• EM-Tec sample stubs compatible with the Phenom ProX, Pro and Pure

With the EM-Tec sample holders, the versatility of the Phenom desk top SEMs is enhanced and additional applications can be easily unlocked.
The Phenom XL with its larger sample stage is compatible with pin stubs up to 100mm diameter and pin stub based SEM sample holders of up to 100x100x65mm. For the Phenom XL we invite you to explore the vast EM-Tec range of practical of SEM sample holder to increase productivity with the Phenom XL.

1 - EM-Tec SEM sample holders for the Phenom Pure, Pro and ProX desk top microscopes:

The EM-Tec sample holders presented on this page are compatible with the standard Phenom sample holder used in the Phenom Prox, Pro and Pure. With dedicated EM-Tec sample holders, tilt can be added to sample movements. Furthermore, samples can be held without the use of adhesives.

Capacity, size and compatibility of the EM-Tec SEM sample holders for the Phenom desk top SEMs:

2 – Sample holders for the Phenom metallurgical holders used in the Phenom Pure, Pro and ProX

The Phenom metallurgical sample holder and charge reduction metallurgical sample holders are compatible with 32mm metallographic mounts; this cover the 30mm and the 1-1/4” (32mm)  metallographic mounts. A range of sample holders have been specifically designed to make more use of the Phenom metallurgical holders and to extend the range of samples which can be examined.

Capacity, size and compatibility of the SEM sample holders for the Phenom metallurgical holder:

    

3 – EM-Tec PH6 XL mounting pillar and additional sample holders for the Phenom XL

The Phenom XL desk top SEM with the large stage has a capacity of 100x100x65mm (L x W x H). The unique pin plate allows for either large sample, multiple samples and large sample holders with pin.  Alternatively, the unique XL mounting pillars can be used to clamp samples between the mounting pillar. The XL mounting pillars can be freely positioned in the XL pin plate to accommodate large, awkward and even multiple samples. The XL mounting pillar are sold in sets of three and consists of the pin plate compatible pillars with standard 3.2mm pin and M3 threaded holes and 16mm long M3 threaded thumb screws. Alternatively, other M3 threaded screws  can be used to hold a sample. Each XL pillar has two threaded holes for added versatility.

Specifications and dimensions of the Phenom XL mounting pillars:

Due to the large stage capacity, the Phenom XL is compatible with most pin type SEM holders and all standard pin stubs up to 100mm diameter. Please contact us for more information

4 – EM-Tec S-Clip holders for the Phenom desk top SEMs

The EM-Tec S-Clips holders with the spring-loaded sample clips compatible with the Phenom Pure, Pro, ProX and XL desk top SEMs are available on:

•  standard horizontal pin stub
•  45°  and 45° /90°  pin stubs
• 90° pin stubs.

They are useful to hold thin sample such as Si wafer chips, metal strips, plastic foils, etc.

Specifications of the S-Clip holders:

5 - EM-Tec SEM stub adapters for the Phenom desk top SEMs:   

With the EM-Tec SEM stub adapters, Hitachi and JEOL SEM stubs can be used with the Phenom desk top SEM. Quick, no need to re-mount the sample and sample integrity is fully retained. Recommended SEM stub adapters are:

Specifications of the EM-Tec SEM sample stub adapters:

6 - EM-Tec sample stubs for the Phenom Pure, Pro and ProX desk top SEM

The Phenom Pure, Pro and ProX desk top SEMs in the standard configuration, are using the unique Phenom sample holders for samples up to 25mm diameter. All pin stubs, pin stub adapters and small pin stub based sample holders up to a diameter of 25mm on this page can be used in the Phenom Pure, Pro and ProX desk top SEMs.  Available sample stubs for the Phenom Pure, Pro and ProX are:

• Standard flat pins stubs with the popular 12.7 and 25.4mm diameter. Additional sizes are 6, 10, 19mm and 12.7mm with a flat.
• Angled pin stubs with 45°, 45/90° and 90° pre-tilt surfaces.
• Engraved pin stubs with 12.7, 19 and 25.4mm diameter for multiple small specimens and correlative microscopy.
• Dish type pin stub with 12.7mm diameter top for fluid samples and solutions.