EM-Tec versatile SEM stage adapters

FEI / Philips   |  Zeiss   |   JEOL   |   JEOL Neoscope   |   Hitachi   |   Hitachi TM series   |   Pin stub to M4 adapters   |   Pemtron

Introduction         

The EM-Tec versatile SEM stage adapters are all designed to original SEM manufacturer's specifications and are compatible with all M4 threaded SEM sample holders. The EM-Tec versatile stage adapters give access to an unprecedented choice of SEM sample holders which can be used across multiple SEM platforms. Features of the EM-Tec versatile SEM stage adapters are:

• Access to all EM-Tec SEM sample holders with M4 thread (incl. Hitachi sample holders and Hitachi stubs)
• Use the same SEM sample holders across SEM platforms by exchanging the SEM stage adapters
• Examine the same sample on different SEM platforms
• Protect your investment in custom and special SEM sample holders
• Cost savings for labs with multiple SEMs
• Cost-efficient replacement for worn out original SEM stage adapters
• Use one calibration standard or resolution standard across multiple SEMs

Some examples (right image):

All EM-Tec SEM versatile stage adapters comprise an M4 screw on top which is compatible with the M4 threaded hole in the EM-Tec sample holders. The advantage of the M4 screw with M4 threaded hole is a lower overall height which is important when examining tall and large samples. The EM-Tec versatile stage adapters are available for the following SEM brands and type:

• FEI / Philips with a universal M6 fine thread stage adapter in three different heights
• Zeiss/Leo with a universal dovetail stage adapter
• JEOL with 4 different dovetail type stage adapters
• JEOL Neoscope benchtop SEM with a disc type stage adapter kit
• Hitachi with two different T-base adapters, three different dovetail adapters, a round stage adapter and Hitachi Stub extenders
• Hitachi TM series stage adapter kit for the TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000 and TM1000 table top SEMs
• Pemtron round stage adapter with flat
• Pin stub stage adapters for Tescan, CamScan, Cambridge Instrument, Leica, Phenom, Aspex, ETEC and Novascan

Overview of the available EM-Tec stage adapters with M4 screw   

FEI / Philips type EM-Tec versatile SEM stage adapters with 20, 40 and 50mm height

The EM-Tec versatile SEM stage adapters for FEI/Philips SEMs, FEGSEMs, DualBeam and SEM/FIB systems are available in 20, 40 and 50mm height, including locking nuts and base. Each of the components is also separately available if needed. The FEI/Philips stage adapters include an M6 fine thread (M6F) with a pitch of 0.75mm and an M4 screw op top. The M4 screw is compatible with all M4 threaded EM-Tec sample holders. The pillar is made from self lubricating brass to prevent binding.  The knurled locking nuts and base are made from vacuum grade aluminium.  Available in three heights:

• EM-Tec FV24 - 20mm height brass M6F pillar with M4 on top and 2 locking nuts
• EM-Tec FV44 - 40mm height brass M6F pillar with M4 on top, base and 2 locking nuts
• EM-Tec FV54 - 50mm height brass M6F pillar with M4 on top, base and 2 locking nuts

Zeiss/LEO type EM-Tec versatile SEM stage adapter

The EM-Tec versatile SEM stage adapter for Zeiss/LEO SEMs, FESEMs, CrossBeams and SE/FIB systems consists of the Zeiss/LEO compatible universal dovetail with an M4 screw. This stage adapter is compatible with all EM-Tec SEM sample holders with M4 threaded hole.

JEOL type EM-Tec versatile SEM stage adapters

The EM-Tec versatile SEM stage adapters for JEOL SEM, FESEMs and SEM/FIB systems consists of a dovetail with an M4 screw. They are compatible with all EM-Tec sample holders with M4 threaded hole. Offered are four different styles  of EM-Tec versatile SEM stage dovetail adapters to cover virtually all JEOL SEMs:

• EM-Tec JV70 dovetail with M4 screw, compatible with JEOL FESEMs 7800F, 7601F, 7600F, 7500F, 7400F, 7200F, 7100F, 7000F, 6700F, 6500F, JIB4600 and SEM iT300
• EM-Tec JV60 dovetail with M4 screw, compatible with large chamber JEOL SEMs 6610, 6490, 6480, 6460, 5910, 5900, 5800 and JIB 4500 FIB/SEM
• EM-Tec JV50 dovetail with M4 screw, compatible with JEOL SEMs iT100, 6510, 6390, 6380, 6360, 6010, 5700, 5600, 5500, 5410, 5400, 5300, T330, T220, T300, T100 and T200
• EM-Tec JV35 dovetail with M4 screw, compatible with JEOL SEMs JSM 6300, 35, 35C, 35CF, 50, 820,840, 880 and JXA 733 microprobe

The EM-Tec JV40 versatile SEM stage adapter kit is based on the JEOL Neoscope disc type stage adapter. It has a height adjustment pillar with an M4 screw on top. This EM-Tec versatile stage adapter will give JEOL NeoScope users access to the large selection of the EM-Tec SEM sample holders with an M4 threaded hole. This adapter kit is fully compatible with the benchtop SEMs JEOL NeoScope JCM6000 and JCM5000. The EM-Tec JV-40 versatile SEM stage adapters for NeoScope benchtop SEMs include the stage adapter, two height adjustment pillars  (18 and 25mm) with M4 screw and a height gauge to set the sample height. Simply replace the original JELO Neoscope stage adapter with the EM-Tec JV40 Neoscope stage adapter and use any of the EM-Tec sample holders which will fit in the chamber of the Neoscope.

Hitachi type EM-Tec versatile SEM stage adapters

Hitachi SEM stage adapters already include an M4 screw to mount the sample holders or sample stubs. The EM-Tec versatile SEM stage adapters are directly compatible with all Hitachi stubs and sample holders and can replace the original stage adapters.  The Hitachi stub extensions with standard M6 thread all fit in the Hitachi stage adapters. There are two T-base, 3 dovetail and a round SEM stage adapter:

• EM-Tec HV48 new style T-base adapter with M4 screw, compatible with Hitachi SU8200 series, SU8000 series, SU6600, SU-70 and S-4800 FESEMs
• EM-Tec HV40 older style T-base adapter with M4 screw, compatible with Hitachi S-4700, S-4500, S-4300, S-4200, S-4100, S-4000, S-800 FESEMs and S-3600N SEM
• EM-Tec HV35 dovetail stage adapter with M4 screw, compatible with Hitachi SU5000 FESEM and SU3500 VPSEM
• EM-Tec HV34 dovetail stage adapter with M4 screw, compatible with Hitachi S-3400N SEM
• EM-Tec HV37 dovetail stage adapter with M4 screw, compatible with Hitachi S-3700N SEM
• EM-Tec HV20 round stage adapter with M4 screw, compatible with Hitachi S-3500, S-3000 and S-2000 SEMs
• EM-Tec TM30 stage adapter kit assembly, compatible with TM33030plus, TM303, TM3000 and TM1000 table top SEMs

The Hitachi TM style stage adapter is fully compatible with all the table top SEMs from Hitachi: TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000 and TM1000. It consists of three parts:

• stage adapter insert with female M6 thread
• stage adapter pillar with male M6 threaded
• aluminium M6 locking ring.

Each of these parts is fully compatible with the existing Hitachi stage adapter for the TM series. Included is an M4 screw on top of pillar to mount the Hitachi M4 stubs or M4 threaded sample holders. Useful as additional or replacement stage adapter for the Hitachi TM series table top SEMs. Fully compatible with all EM-Tec SEM sample holders with M4 threaded hole.

EM-Tec stage adapter for Pemtron SEMs

The EM-Tec PV64 stage adapter for the Pemtron SEMs comprises the Pemtron 6mm pin with flat and an M4 threaded top. With this versatile EM-Tec stage adapter, the large selection of EM-Tec sample holders with M4 threaded hole can be used on the Pemtron SEM. Made from brass.

EM-Tec pin stub adapters for Tescan, CamScan, Cambridge Instrument, Leica, Phenom, Aspex, ETEC and Novascan

With the EM-Tec pin stub adapters to M4 comprise a pin stub with an M4 threaded head. With the pins tub to M4 adapters any EM-Tec sample holder with M4 threaded hole can be used on an SEM using pin stubs. This is particularly useful in labs with multiple SEM platform to use the same sample holder.  There are three different lengths of these pin stub adapters:

• Standard pin stub to M4 adapter, compatible with Compatible with FEI, Philips, Tescan, CamScan, Cambridge Instrument, Leica, Phenom, Aspex, ETEC and Novascan SEMs.
• Short Zeiss pin stub to M4 adapter, compatible with Zeiss and LEO SEMs
• Long pin stub to M4 adapter, compatible with AmRay and Keysight SEMs