EM-Tec SampleClamp SEM holders
EM-Tec SampleClamp SEM holders are specifically developed to hold thin wires, tubes, needles, probes and strips of material to enable easy SEM imaging of their surfaces. The samples are clamped using screws and two strips on a flat holder surface. The strips keep the samples flat. The maximum sample thickness is 3mm using the standard screws; extra long screws are provided to increase the maximum sample thickness to 7mm. No carbon paint or conductive adhesive is needed. This is also a useful holder for porous or sensitive materials where adhesives can easily penetrate the material and cause artifacts. EM-Tec SampleClamp SEM sample holders are all precision machined from vacuum grade aluminium with non-magnetic brass screws to hold the strip or the samples. There are four types of the SampleClamp SEM holders:
- EM-Tec SC1 SampleClamp with a clamping area of 15 x 10mm. For small and thin wire, strip, fibre, cables, tubes etc. Available with SEM pin stub or M4 threaded hole
- EM-Tec SC2 SampleClamp with a clamping area of 25 x 15mm. For larger and thicker wires, strips, cables, tubes, rods, etc. Available with SEM pin stub or M4 threaded hole
- EM-Tec mini SampleClamp includes a single screw with a washer to clamp specimens, are based on SEM stubs and are available in pin stub, Hitachi M4 stub and JEOL cylinder stub format. Mini SampleClamps can also be used in conjunction with thin disposable aluminium sheet squares or discs.
When EM-Tec SEM stub adaptors are used, SampleClamp holders can be adapted to virtually any SEM.

#12-000309
EM-Tec SC2 SampleClamp SEM holder
25 x 15mm sample area, M4

#10-002212
EM-Tec PS3 mini pin stub SampleClamp 0-2mm
Ø12.7mm, pin
Capacity, size and compatibility of EM-Tec SampleClamp SEM holders:
Product # | Name | Capacity | Dimensions w/o pin | Slide holding method | SEM stage compatibility |
12-000208 | EM-Tec SC1 | 15x10mm | 23x20x9mm | 2x S-Clamps | Standard 3.2mm pin |
12-000308 | EM-Tec SC1 | 15x10mm | 23x20x9mm | 2x S-Clamps | M4 thread |
12-000209 | EM-Tec SC2 | 25x15mm | 33x25x9mm | 2x S-Clamps | Standard 3.2mm pin |
12-000309 | EM-Tec SC2 | 25x15mm | 33x25x9mm | 2x S-Clamps | M4 thread |
10-002212 | EM-Tec PS3 | 10x10mm | Ø12.7×3.2mm | Screw/washer | Standard 3.2mm pin |
12-000311 | EM-Tec HS3 | 10x10mm | Ø15x10mm | Screw/washer | M4 thread |
12-000503 | EM-Tec JS3 | 10x10mm | Ø12.2x10mm | Screw/washer | JEOL Ø12.2 stub |
Ordering information
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EM-Tec PS3 mini-pin stub sample clamp 0-2mm, Ø12.7mm – pin
EM-Tec PS3 mini pin stub sample clamp, 0-2mm – Ø12.7mm – pin (each)
£16.24 Add to basket -
EM-Tec SC1 sample clamp SEM holder, 15 x 10mm sample area – pin
EM-Tec SC1 SampleClamp SEM holder, 15 x 10mm sample area – pin (each)
£61.00 Add to basket -
EM-Tec SC2 sample clamp SEM holder, 25 x 15mm sample area – pin
EM-Tec SC2 sample clamp SEM holder, 25 x 15mm sample area – pin (each)
£65.83 Add to basket -
SC1 sample clamp SEM holder with 15 x 10mm sample area – M4
EM-Tec SC1 sample clamp SEM holder, 15 x 10mm sample area – M4 (each)
£58.81 Add to basket -
SC2 Sample clamp SEM holder, with 25 x 15mm sample area – M4
EM-Tec SC2 sample clamp SEM holder, 25 x 15mm sample area – M4 (each)
£63.64 Add to basket -
S3 mini M4 cylinder stub sample clamp 0-2mm, Ø15 x 10mm – M4
EM-Tec HS3 mini M4 cylinder stub sample clamp 0-2mm, Ø15 x 10mm – M4 (each)
£16.24 Add to basket -
JS3 mini-cylinder stub sample clamp 0-2mm, JEOL Ø12.2 x 10mm
EM-Tec JS3 mini cylinder stub sample clamp 0-2mm, JEOL Ø12.2 x 10mm (each)
£16.24 Add to basket