EM-Tec specimen stubs and specimen holders for Hitachi table top SEMs

1 EM-Tec V22 compact vise type sample holder for up to 22mm

2 EM-Tec VS26 compact double action spring-loaded vise holder for up to 26mmm

3 EM-Tec TV25 variable 0-90° angle tilt holder for stubs up Ø38mm

4 EM-Tec GR20 bulk sample holder for up to Ø20mm, gilded brass

The EM-Tec TM30 stage adapter is fully compatible with all the  Hitachi TM table top SEMs : TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000 and TM1000.  It is intended as a replacement or as an additional stage adapter; this is useful if special specimen holders are used and the stage adapter is mounted on the holder. It consists of three parts:

• stage adapter insert with female M6 thread
• stage adapter pillar with male M6 threaded (adjustable height)
• 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 attach the Hitachi M4 stubs or M4 threaded specimen holders. Useful as additional or replacement stage adapter for the Hitachi TM series table top SEMs. Fully compatible with all EM-Tec SEM specimen holders with M4 threaded hole.

2 – EM-Tec specimen holders for the Hitachi TM series table top SEMs (images and ordering information)

The EM-Tec specimen holders for the Hitachi TM4000, TM4000plus, TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000 and TM1000 are fully compatible and take into account the stage movements of the original Hitachi stage with X/Y movements of 35mm each way. With the EM-Tec holders, tilt can be added to the specimen movements. The EM-Tec specimen holders enable quick and secure holding of specimens without the use of adhesives.

Specifications, capacity and dimensions of the EM-Tec specimen holders:

3 – EM-Tec S-Clip holders for Hitachi TM4000, TM4000plus, TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000 and TM1000 table top SEMs (images at ordering information)

The EM-Tec S-Clips holders with the spring-loaded specimen clips compatible with the Hitachi TM4000, TM4000plus, TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000 and TM1000 table top SEMs are available on:

•  standard horizontal pin stub
•  45°  and 45° /90°  pin stubs
• 90° pin stubs.

They are useful to hold thin specimen such as Si wafer chips, metal strips, plastic foils, etc.

Specifications of the S-Clip holders:

4 – EM-Tec specimen stubs for the Hitachi TM series table top SEMs

The Hitachi table top SEMs are using the standard Hitachi type specimen stubs with the M4 threaded hole in the base. Up to 32mm diameter Hitachi stubs can be used in the TM4000, TM4000plus, TM3030plus, TM3030, TM300 and TM1000 table top SEMs. The stubs can be mounted directly on the stage adapter supplied with the table top SEM or on the EM-Tec TM30 replacement stage adapter.

The following types of specimen stubs are available:

• Standard flat Hitachi cylinder stubs with M4 in the the popular 15mm and 25.mm and 32mm diameters. Available with heights of 6 and 10mm.
• Angled Hitachi cylinder stubs with 45°, 45/90° and 90° pre-tilt surfaces.
• Dish type pin stub with 15mm diameter and recessed top for fluid specimens and solutions.

See the full range of Hitachi stubs on our stub page.

5 – EM-Tec SEM stub adapters for Hitachi TM4000, TM4000plus, TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000 and TM1000 table top SEMs:    (images at ordering information)

With the EM-Tec SEM stub adapters, you can use the standard pin stubs and JEOL SEM stubs on the Hitachi tabletop SEMs. Quick, no need to re-mount the specimen and specimen integrity is safe. Also useful for using calibration standard which can be mounted on a different stub. Recommended SEM stub adapters are:

Specifications of the specimen stub adapters for the Hitachi TM-series:

EM-Tec TM30 stage adapter for the Hitachi TM series table top SEMs

EM-Tec specimen holders for the Hitachi TM series table top SEMs

EM-Tec S-Clip holders for Hitachi TM4000, TM4000plus, TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000 and TM1000 table top SEMs

EM-Tec SEM stub adapters for Hitachi TM4000, TM4000plus, TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000 and TM1000 table top SEMs