OEM compatible SEM stage adapters 
affordable replacement SEM stage adapters for FEI and Hitachi SEMs

FEI / Philips   |   Hitachi T-base   |   Hitachi old   |   Hitachi dovetail    |   Hitachi table top   |   Hitachi height extensions

Introduction   

These SEM stage adapters are directly compatible with the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) SEM stage adapters. Replacement for original SEM stage adapter or to have an extra SEM stage adapter at hand. We currently offer the following OEM compatible OEM stage adapters which are intended to replace worn or damaged stage adapters and to increase efficiency. Available for the following SEM brands/models:Introduction 

• FEI / Philips SEM stage adapters with 20, 40 and 50mm height all FEI / Philips SEM, FEGSEMs and DualBeam systems.
• Hitachi new style T-Base adapter for Hitachi SU8200 series, SU8000 series, SU6600, SU-70 and S-4800 FESEMs
• Hitachi stage adapter for the Hitachi TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000 and TM1000 table top SEMs
• Hitachi old style T-Base adapter for Hitachi S-4700, S-4500, S-4300, S-42300, S-4100, S-4000, S-800 FESEMs and S-3600N SEM.
• Hitachi dovetail stage adapter for Hitachi SU3500, SU5000, S-3700N and S-3400N SEMs
• Hitachi round base stage adapter for the Hitachi S3500 series, S3000 series and S2000 series SEMs
• Hitachi stub extensions for all Hitachi SEMs and FESEMs
• EM-Tec 10mm Hitachi M4 height extender

FEI / Philips stage SEM stage adapters with 20, 40 and 50mm height  

The replacement FEI stage adapters 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 stage adapters include an M6 fine thread (M6F) with a pitch of 0.75mm. The pillar is made from self lubricating brass to prevent binding.  The locking nuts and base are made from vacuum grade aluminium.  All parts are interchangeable with the original FEI or Philips stage adapters. Three height are available:

• 20mm short pillar for tall specimens
• 40mm standard pillar
• 50mm long pillar to bring thin specimens nearer to the pole piece of the SEM/FIB

Specifications of the FEI / Philips SEM stage adapters

Hitachi new style T-base adapter

The new style Hitachi T-base adapter is compatible with the newer style FESEMs from Hitachi: S-4800, SU-70, SU6600,  SU8000 series and SU8200 series. It comprises a full aluminium T-Base with stainless steel grip block. The vacuum grade aluminium block is threaded with M6 standard thread to facilitate the use of theHitachi stub extensions. Includes an M4 screw to mount the Hitachi stubs or M4 threaded sample holders. Additionally available are new style T-base adapters with extra height for thin sample and/or the a higher adjustment range with the stub extensions.

Hitachi TM style stage adapter kit for Hitachi TM series 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.

Hitachi old style T-base adapter

This older style Hitachi T-Base adapter is compatible with the Hitachi S-4700, S-4500, S-4300, S-42300, S-4100, S-4000, S-800 FESEMs and S-3600N SEM. It consists of an aluminium T-base body and self-aligning brass float bar to enable easy insertion onto the SEM stage. The aluminium block is threaded with M6 standard thread to facilitate the use of the Hitachi stub extensions. Includes an M4 screw to mount the Hitachi stubs or M4 threaded sample holders.

Hitachi dovetail stage adapters

The Hitachi dovetail stage adapters are available in three versions. They are all threaded with M6 thread to enable the use of the Hitachi stub extensions for height adjustment and include an M4 screw.:

• HV35 dovetail SEM stage adapter for Hitachi SU3500 SEM and SU5000 FESEM
• HV37 dovetail SEM stage adapter for Hitachi S-3700N SEM
• HV34 dovetail SEM stage adapter for Hitachi S-3400N SEM

Hitachi round SEM stage adapter

The round Hitachi SEM stage adapter is compatible with the older families of standard tungsten SEM: S2000 series, S3000 series and S3500 series. It consists of an M6 threaded vacuum grade aluminium Ø15x18mm base, a 25mm brass pillar and an aluminium locking nut. On top of the brass pillar there is M4 screw to mount the sample stubs or M4 threaded sample holders.  The cylindrical base is compatible with the Hitachi stub extensions.

Hitachi variable height stub extensions

The Hitachi stub extensions fit on various Hitachi stage adapters and are intended for height adjustment/extensions. Use the shorter extension for tall samples or long working distances. The longer extensions for thin samples and /or short working distances. The Hitachi stub extensions sets comprise a brass pillar with standard M6 thread, an M4 screw on top of the pillar, M4 threaded hole in the base of the pillar and an aluminium locking nut.  The pillars are stackable to achieve longer distances. The pillars and locking nut are also separately available.

Specifications for the Hitachi stub extensions.

EM-Tec H10 Hitachi 10mm height extender

 Hitachi M4 height extender with a fixed height of 10mm. Use where extra height is needed to get closer to the pole piece of the SEM or to change height quickly without using the Z-axis of the SEM stage. M4 threaded hole in the base and M4 screw on top. Compatible with all Hitachi stage adapters. Machined from vacuum grade aluminium with stainless steel screw. Overall size is Ø15x10mm.