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Compact and Universal Vise Holders
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Overview
Universal vise type sample holders are quick and easy to use. These unique sample holders, hold the sample by clamping it between the moving jaws, this enables quick sample loading and reduces down time. They hold the sample by clamping it between the moving jaws, this enables quick sample loading and reduces down time. They are especially useful when similar samples or a series of the same sample need to be examined. Using a vise sample holder is easier, quicker and cleaner than using conductive adhesives or glue. A vise clamps the sample and provides the rigidity needed for high resolution imaging.
The compact and/or spring loaded EM-Tec SEM sample holders currently available are:
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- EM-Tec V22 compact vise sample holder accommodates samples from 0-22mm. It includes one fixed jaw and a spindle driven moving jaw. The cost-effective compact vise can be used in both standard SEMs and table top SEMs. All holders are made from vacuum grade aluminum, brass spindle and stainless steel screws.
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- EM-Tec VS12 is a compact single action spring-loaded vise for samples with a maximum clamping size of 12mm. The vise is opened by pushing the moving vise jaw with a push rod. The push rod can be removed when the holder is loaded in the SEM. Dowel pins can be inserted in the fixed and moving jaws to increase the opening to a sample size up to 18mm diameter or to hold awkwardly shaped samples; 4 dowel pins are included. All holders are made from vacuum grade aluminum, brass spindle and stainless steel screws.
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- EM-Tec VS26 is a compact double action spring-loaded vise for samples with a maximum clamping size of 26mm. Due to the double sided spring, this vise acts as a centering vise. The vise jaws are opened by push rods which can be removed when the sample holder is loaded in the SEM. Dowel pins can be inserted in the jaws to increase the opening to a sample size up to 34mm diameter or to hold irregular shaped samples; 4 dowel pin are included. All holders are made from vacuum grade aluminum, brass spindle and stainless steel screws.
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- EM-Tec VS42 universal double sided spring-loaded larger vise for samples with a maximum vise opening of 42mm. Different type of jaws can be mounted on the EM-Tec universal spring-loaded vise. Opens by pulling the jaws. Dowel pin pins be inserted in the brass slider to extend the opening size and to hold awkwardly shaped samples. With the dowel pins a disc of up 50mm diameter can be held; 4 dowel pins are included.
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The EM-Tec vise sample holders are available with a pin mount and with an M4 threaded hole. For use on JEOL SEMs, we suggest to use an EM-Tec SEM stub adapter.
The following are specifications of the EM-Tec compact and universal vise clamp holders:
| Product # | Type | Dimensions | Max. Sample Size | Clamping Method | Stage compatible |
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| RS-MN-12-000200 | EM-Tec V22 | 39x25x22mm | 22mm | Spindle Driven | 3.2mm Pin Stub |
| RS-MN-12-000300 | EM-Tec V22 | 39x25x22mm | 22mm | Spindle Driven | M4 thread |
| RS-MN-12-000221 | EM-Tec VS12 | 30x25x12mm | 12mm / Ø18mm | Spring-Loaded | 3.2mm Pin Stub |
| RS-MN-12-000321 | EM-Tec VS12 | 30x25x12mm | 12mm / Ø18mm | Spring-Loaded | M4 thread |
| RS-MN-12-000222 | EM-Tec VS26 | 50x25x12mm | 26mm / Ø34mm | Spring-Loaded | 3.2mm Pin Stub |
| RS-MN-12-000322 | EM-Tec VS26 | 50x25x12mm | 26mm / Ø34mm | Spring-Loaded | M4 thread |
| RS-MN-12-000220 | EM-Tec VS42 | 76x51x26mm | 42mm / Ø50mm | Spring-Loaded | 3.2mm Pin Stub |
| RS-MN-12-000320 | EM-Tec VS42 | 76x51x26mm | 42mm / Ø50mm | Spring-Loaded | M4 thread |
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$146.65 each
This sample holder has one fixed jaw and a spindle driven moving jaw. The jaw height is 10mm, clamping width is 25mm. Cost-effective compact vise which can be used in both standard SEMs and table top SEMs. Made from vacuum grade aluminum, brass spindle and stainless steel screws
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$238.65 each
EM-Tec VS42 universal double sided spring-loaded larger vise is for samples with a maximum vise opening of 42mm. Different types of jaws can be mounted on the EM-Tec universal spring-loaded vise. The holders opens by pulling the jaws. Dowel pins can be inserted in the brass slider to extend the opening size and to hold awkwardly shaped samples. With the dowel pins a disc of up 50mm diameter can be held; 4 dowel pins are included. Holder includes triple grooved/smooth vise jaws. Optionally available with this holder are: Vise jaw with a single 120° large groove for accommodating round samples. Made from vacuum grade aluminum, brass sliders and stainless steel rods and springs.
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$199.99 each
EM-Tec VS12 is a compact single action spring-loaded vise for samples with a maximum clamping size of 12mm. The vise is opened by pushing the moving vise jaw with a push rod. The push rod can be removed when the holder is loaded in the SEM. Dowel pins can be inserted in the fixed and moving jaws to increase the opening to a sample size up to 18mm diameter or to hold awkwardly shaped samples; 4 dowel pins are included. Made from vacuum grade aluminium with stainless steel rods and springs.
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$297.32 each
EM-Tec VS26 is a compact double action spring-loaded vise for sample with a maximum clamping size of 26mm with pin. Due to the double sided spring, this vise acts as a centering vise. The vise jaws are opened by push rods which can be remove when the sample holder is loaded in the SEM. Dowel pins can be inserted in the jaws to increase sample size up to 34mm diameter or to hold irregular shaped samples; 4 dowel pin are included. Made from vacuum grade aluminium and stainless steel rods and springs.
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$472.27 each
EM-Tec 3V22 triple compact vise holder includes three separately adjustable EM-Tec V22 compact vises on a single base plate. Enables holding and investigating three different samples to save on SEM venting and pumping time. Made from vacuum grade aluminum, brass spindles and stainless steel screws.
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$78.67 each
EM-Tec VS8 is a mini single action spring-loaded vise for samples with a maximum clamping size of 8mm. The vise is opened by pulling the moving vise jaw. Ideal for quickly loading thin cross-sections. The vise base dimensions are Ø25 x 12.5mm height. Made from vacuum grade aluminium with stainless steel rods and springs.
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$153.00 each
EM-Tec MV22 combined compact vise holder (0-22mm) plus multi pin stub holder for up to 5 standard 12.7mm pin stubs. This cost-effective multi holder has been designed for table top SEMs and SEMs with smaller specimen stages. One fixed jaw and spindle drive to move other jaw. Made from vacuum grade aluminium, brass spindle and stainless steel screws.
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$233.32 each
EM-Tec VS42 universal double sided spring-loaded larger vise for samples with a maximum vise opening of 42mm. Different type of jaws can be mounted on the EM-Tec universal spring-loaded vise. Opens by pulling the jaws. Dowel pin pins be inserted in the brass slider to extend the opening size and to hold awkwardly shaped samples. With the dowel pins a disc of up 50mm diameter can be held; 4 dowel pins are included. Includes triple grooved/smooth vise jaws. Additional optionally available vise jaws are:
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$143.99 each
EM-Tec V22 compact vise sample holder for sample sizes up from 0-22mm with M4 thread. One fixed jaw and a spindle driven moving jaw. Jaw height is 10mm, clamping width is 25mm. Cost-effective compact vise which can be used in both standard SEMs and table top SEMs. Made from vacuum grade aluminum, brass spindle and stainless steel screws
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$194.65 each
EM-Tec VS12 is a compact single action spring-loaded vise for samples with a maximum clamping size of 12mm. The vise is opened by pushing the moving vise jaw with a push rod. The push rod can be removed when the holder is loaded in the SEM. Dowel pins can be inserted in the fixed and moving jaws to increase the opening to a sample size up to 18mm diameter or to hold awkwardly shaped samples; 4 dowel pins are included. Made from vacuum grade aluminum with stainless steel rods and springs.
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$286.65 each
M-Tec VS26 is a compact double action spring-loaded vise for sample with a maximum clamping size of 26mm with M4 thread. Due to the double sided spring, this vise acts as a centering vise. The vise jaws are opened by push rods which can be remove when the sample holder is loaded in the SEM. Dowel pins can be inserted in the jaws to increase sample size up to 34mm diameter or to hold irregular shaped samples; 4 dowel pin are included. Made from vacuum grade aluminum and stainless steel rods and springs
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$466.67 each
EM-Tec 3V22 triple compact vise holder includes three separately adjustable EM-Tec V22 compact vises on a single base plate. Enables holding and investigating three different samples to save on SEM venting and pumping time. Made from vacuum grade aluminium, brass spindles and stainless steel screws.
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$170.65 each
EM-Tec MV22 combined compact vise holder (0-22mm) plus multi pin stub holder for up to 5 standard 12.7mm pin stubs. This cost-effective multi holder has been designed for table top SEMs and SEMs with smaller specimen stages. One fixed jaw and spindle drive to move other jaw. Made from vacuum grade aluminum, brass spindle and stainless steel screws.
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Price
$78.67 each
EM-Tec VS8 is a mini single action spring-loaded vise for samples with a maximum clamping size of 8mm. The vise is opened by pulling the moving vise jaw. Ideal for quickly loading thin cross-sections. The vise base dimensions are Ø25 x 12.5mm height. Made from vacuum grade aluminum with stainless steel rods and springs.
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$51.99 each
EM-Tec CVC1 standard triple grooved/smooth vise jaws include one side with triple shallow 90° grooves to improve clamping of smaller and/or round samples. The vise jaw can be mounted with the smooth side to avoid markings on the samples. The vise jaws can be mounted op top of each other to increase the double the height of the vise jaws to 24mm. Size of the EM-Tec CVC1 standard vise jaw is 12x40x6mm.
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$53.32 each
EM-Tec CVC2 single large 120 degrees groove vise jaw, 12x40x6mm.Em-Tec CVC2 optional single large 120° groove vise jaw to clamp larger round objects. Can be used instead of the standard jaw vise. If needed, two can be mounted op top of each other to increase the vise jaw height to 24mm. Size of the EM-Tec CVC2 single large 120° groove vise jaw is 12x40x6mm.
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$23.99 each
The EM-Tec conductive soft jaw lining kit for vise type SEM sample holders comprises a conductive neoprene rubber sheet with a conductive adhesive layer on one side. It is intended to hold more delicate samples and to prevent marring or damaging sensitive surfaces. The conductive medium soft rubber provides both a soft grip and a grounding path.