EM-Tec gripping stub and stub based vice holders
EM-Tec gripping stub and stub based vice holders are useful to grip and hold SEM specimens without much need for specimen preparation. Ideal for cross-section and edge-on imaging. The comprehensive selection of this type of cost-effective gripping and vice type holders is compatible with  SEMs using pin stubs (FEI, Zeiss, Tescan, Phenom SEMs using M4 thread (Hitachi and EM-Tec SEM stage adapters) and JEOL SEMs.
EM-Tec pin stub compatible gripping stub and stub based vice holders:
- EM-Tec GS24 gripping stub holder with clamping plate to hold specimens or tissue up to 4mm thick. Specimen is held by the clamping plate which is pushed with set screws. Also useful for holding tissue for dehydration and CDP processing. Holder size is 24x13x12mm; fits in any SEM using standard 3.2mm pin stubs. Ref: McTurk, G., Bulman, S., Ocklefors, C.C. Journal of microscopy 127,233. 1982.
- EM-Tec PS4 mini pin stub vice clamp for specimen thickness from 0-4mm. The specimen is held vertically with a small set screw. Most effective way to study cross sections of thin specimens. Holder size w/o pin is Ø12.7×7.2mm.
- EM-Tec PS44 quadruple pin stub vice clamp for 4 specimens with 0-4mm thickness. The specimens are held vertically with 4 small set screws. Most effective way to study cross sections or thin specimens. Holder size w/o pin is Ø25.4 x 7.2mm. Standard pin.
- EM-Tec PV5 mini specimen vice clamp for specimen thickness from 0-5mm. The specimen is held vertically between the vice jaws. The vice jaws are tightened by a brass thumb screw. Holder size w/o pin is Ø12.2x17mm
- EM-Tec PS6 mini pin stub split vice clamp for specimen thickness from 0-6mm. The specimen is clamped between the two mini vice clamps. The split vice jaws are closed by an allen screw. Closed split vice diameter is 12.7mm; when opened it is 19×12.7mm.
- EM-Tec PS9 mini split mount vice clamp for specimen thickness from 0-8mm. The specimen is clamped between the two vice jaws of the split mount. The split mount vice jaws are closed by two allen screws. Closed split mount vice dimensions are Ø15x10mm; when opened 23x15x10mm.
- EM-Tec PS7 mini pin stub dual slot vice with two slots of one mm wide. Ideal for holding thin wafer pieces specimens for cross section imaging. Specimens are clamped by set screws. Holder size w/o pin is Ø15x6mm.
- EM-Tec PS12 pin stub vice clamp for specimen thickness from 0-12mm. The specimen is held vertically with a set screw. Most effective way to study cross section of thin specimens. Holder size w/o pin is Ø25×7.2mm.
- EM-Tec PS23 pin stub dual slot vice with two slots of 2.5 mm wide. Ideal for holding thin wafer pieces specimens for cross section imaging. Specimens are clamped by set screws. Holder size w/o pin is Ø25×7.2mm.
- EM-Tec PS27 pin stub dual slot vice with two slots of 7 mm wide. Ideal for holding thin specimens for cross section imaging. Specimens are clamped by set screws. Holder size w/o pin is Ø25×7.2mm.
EM-Tec gripping stub and stub based vice holders with M4 thread:
- EM-Tec GS24 gripping stub holder with clamping plate to hold specimens or tissue up to 4mm thick. Specimen is held by the clamping plate which is pushed with set screws. Also useful for holding tissue for dehydration and CDP processing. Holder size is 24x13x12mm; M4 threaded hole in base. Ref: McTurk, G., Bulman, S., Ocklefors, C.C. Journal of microscopy 127,233. 1982.
- EM-Tec HV5 mini specimen vice clamp for specimen thickness from 0-5mm. The specimen is held vertically between the vice jaws. The vice jaws are tightened by a brass thumb screw. Holder size is Ø12.2x17mm x M4.
- EM-Tec HS6 mini M4 cylinder stub vice clamp for specimen thickness from 0-6mm. The specimen is held vertically with a small set screw. Simple and cost-effective way to clamp cross section of thin specimens. Holder stub size is Ø15x10mm xM4.
- EM-Tec HS9 mini split mount vice clamp for specimen thickness from 0-8mm. The specimen is clamped between the two vice jaws of the split mount. The split mount vice jaws are closed by two Allen screws. Closed split mount vice dimensions are Ø15x10mm; when opened 23x15x10mm. M4 threaded hole in the base.
- EM-Tec HS15 M4 cylinder stub vice clamp for specimen thickness from 0-16mm. The specimen is held vertically with a set screw (multiple lengths are supplied). Cost effective and practical small vice clamp base on the stub size of Ø25x10mm xM4.
- EM-Tec HS7 mini pin stub dual slot vice with two slots of one mm wide. Ideal for holding thin wafer like specimens for cross section imaging. Specimen are clamped by set screws. Holder size is Ø15x6mmxM4.
EM-Tec JEOL stub based vice holders:
- EM-Tec JS4 mini cylinder stub vice clamp for specimen thickness from 0-4mm. The specimen is held vertically with a small set screw. Most effective way to study cross section of thin specimens. Holder stub size is Ø12.2x10mm.
- EM-Tec JV5 mini specimen vice clamp for specimen thickness from 0-5mm. The specimen is held vertically between the vice jaws. The vice jaws are tightened by a brass thumb screw. Compatible with holders for the Ø12.2x10mm JEOL stub with a height of 17mm above the stub.
- EM-Tec JS12 cylinder stub vice clamp for specimen thickness from 0-12mm. The specimen is held vertically with a set screw (multiple lengths are supplied). Cost effective and practical small vice clamp based on the stub size of Ø25x10mm.

Capacity and dimensions of the EM-Tec gripping stub and stub based vice holders
Product # |
Type |
Capacity |
Dimensions w/o pin |
Securing methode |
SEM stage compatibility |
12-000234 |
EM-Tec GS24 |
24x7x4mm |
24x13x12mm |
Screw + plate |
Standard 3.2mm pin |
10-002240 |
EM-Tec PS4 |
0-4mm |
Ø12.7×7.2mm |
Set screw |
Standard 3.2mm pin |
10-002244 |
EM-Tec PS44 |
4 x 0-4mm |
Ø25.4×7.2mm |
4 x Set screw |
Standard 3.2mm pin |
12-002209 |
EM-Tec PV5 |
0-5mm |
Ø12.2x17mm |
Vice jaws |
Standard 3.2mm pin |
10-002218 |
EM-Tec PS6 |
0-6mm |
Ø12.7×7.2mm |
Mini vice jaws |
Standard 3.2mm pin |
12-000230 |
EM-Tec PS9 |
0-8mm |
Ø15x10mm |
Mini vice jaws |
Standard 3.2mm pin |
10-002242 |
EM-Tec PS7 |
2x1mm |
Ø15x6mm |
Set screw |
Standard 3.2mm pin |
12-000112 |
EM-Tec PS12 |
0-12mm |
Ø25×7.2mm |
Set screw |
Standard 3.2mm pin |
10-002223 |
EM-Tec PS23 |
2 x 2.5mm |
Ø25×7.2mm |
Set screw |
Standard 3.2mm pin |
10-002227 |
EM-Tec PS27 |
2 x 7mm |
Ø25×7.2mm |
Set screw |
Standard 3.2mm pin |
12-000334 |
EM-Tec GS24 |
24x7x4mm |
24x13x12mm |
Screw + plate |
M4 thread |
12-003209 |
EM-Tec HV5 |
0-5mm |
Ø12.2x17mm |
Vice jaws |
M4 thread |
12-000306 |
EM-Tec HS6 |
0-6mm |
Ø15x10mm |
Set screw |
M4 thread |
12-000330 |
EM-Tec HS9 |
0-8mm |
Ø15x10mm |
Mini vice jaws |
M4 thread |
12-000315 |
EM-Tec HS15 |
0-16mm |
Ø25x10mm |
Set screw |
M4 thread |
12-000328 |
EM-Tec HS7 |
2x1mm |
Ø15x6mm |
Set screw |
M4 thread |
12-000504 |
EM-Tec JS4 |
0-4mm |
Ø12.2x10mm |
Set screw |
JEOL 12.2mm |
12-000509 |
EM-Tec JV5 |
0-5mm |
Ø12.2x17mm |
Vice jaws |
JEOL 12.2mm |
12-000512 |
EM-Tec JS12 |
0-12mm |
Ø25x10mm |
Set screw |
JEOL 25mm |
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EM-Tec PS6 mini split pin stub vice clamp 0-6mm
EM-Tec PS6 mini split pin stub vice clamp 0-6mm – Ø12.7 x 7.2mm – pin (each)
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EM-Tec PS4 mini-pin stub vice clamp 0-4mm, Ø12.7×7.2mm – pin
EM-Tec PS4 mini pin stub vice clamp 0-4mm, Ø12.7 x 7.2mm – pin (each)
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EM-Tec PS4 mini-stub vice clamp 0-4mm, diameter: 12.7×7.2mm – pin
EM-Tec PS4 mini pin stub vice clamp 0-4mm, diameter 12.7 x 7.2mm – pin (pkg/10)
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EM-Tec PS4 mini pin stub vice clamp 0-4mm, diameter 12.7 x 7.2mm – pin (pkg/10)
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EM-Tec PS7 mini-pin stub dual slot vice clamp
EM-Tec PS7 mini pin stub dual slot vice clamp 2 x 1mm, Ø15 x 6mm – pin (each)
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EM-Tec PS44 quad vice stub holder for four samples
EM-Tec PS44 quad vice stub holder for four samples from 0-4mm – pin (each)
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EM-Tec PS44 quad vice stub holder for four samples from 0-4mm – pin (each)
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EM-Tec PS12 pin stub vice clamp 0-12mm, Ø25 x 7.2mm – pin
EM-Tec PS12 pin stub vice clamp 0-12mm, Ø25 x 7.2mm – pin (each)
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GS24 gripping stub holder with clamping plate, 0-4mm- pin
EM-Tec GS24 gripping stub holder with clamping plate, 0-4mm, aluminium – pin (each)
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HS6 mini M4 cylinder stub vice clamp 0-6mm, Ø15 x 10mm – M4
EM-Tec HS6 mini M4 cylinder stub vice clamp 0-6mm, Ø15 x 10mm – M4 (each)
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EM-Tec HS15 M4 cylinder stub vice clamp 0-16mm, Ø25 x 10mm – M4
EM-Tec HS15 M4 cylinder stub vice clamp 0-16mm, Ø25 x 10mm – M4 (each)
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EM-Tec HS9 mini-split mount vice 0-8mm – M4
EM-Tec HS9 mini-split mount vice, 0- 8mm – M4 (each)
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GS24 gripping stub holder with clamping plate, 0-4mm – M4
EM-Tec GS24 gripping stub holder with clamping plate, 0-4mm, aluminium – M4 (each)
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Mini-cylinder stub vice clamp 0-4mm, JEOL Ø12.2 x 10mm
EM-Tec JS4 mini cylinder stub vice clamp 0-4mm, JEOL Ø12.2 x 10mm (each)
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EM-Tec JV5 mini-vice sample clamp, JEOL Ø12.2mm stub base
EM-Tec JV5 mini-vice sample clamp, JEOL Ø12.2mm stub base (each)
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EM-Tec JS12 cylinder stub vice clamp 0-12mm, JEOL Ø25 x 10mm
EM-Tec JS12 cylinder stub vice clamp 0-12mm, JEOL Ø25 x 10mm (each)
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EM-Tec PV5 mini-vice sample clamp – pin
EM-Tec PV5 mini-vice sample clamp – pin (each)
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EM-Tec HV5 mini vice sample clamp – M4
EM-Tec HV5 mini-vice sample clamp – M4 (each)
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EM-Tec PS9 mini split mount vice, 0- 8mm – pin
EM-Tec PS9 mini split-mount vice, 0- 8mm- pin (each)
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Mini M4 cylinder stub dual slot vice clamp, 2 x 1mm, Ø15 x 6mm
EM-Tec HS7 mini M4 cylinder stub dual-slot vice clamp, 2 x 1mm Ø15 x 6mm – M4 (each)
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EM-Tec PS23 pin stub dual slot vise clamp, 2×2.5mm on Ø25×7.2mm pin stub
EM-Tec PS23 pin stub dual slot vise clamp, 2×2.5mm on Ø25×7.2mm pin stub (each)
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EM-Tec PS27 pin stub dual slot vise clamp, 2x7mm on Ø25×7.2mm pin stub
EM-Tec PS27 pin stub dual slot vise clamp, 2x7mm on Ø25×7.2mm pin stub (each)
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EM-Tec PS4 mini pin stub vise clamp 0-4mm, Ø12.7×7.2mm, pin
EM-Tec PS4 mini pin stub vise clamp 0-4mm, Ø12.7×7.2mm, pin (each)
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