EM-Tec specimen stubs and specimen holders for Hitachi table top SEMs
This special collection of EM-Tec specimen holders and specimen stubs are compatible with Hitachi table top SEMs TM4000, TM4000plus, TM3030plus, TM3030, TM3000, TM1000. They increase productivity, enabling examination of a multitude of specimens and unlock even more applications. The Hitachi TM series table top SEMs include X/Y stage movement of 35mm and allows for a maximum height of 55mm. The standard specimen stage provides X/Y movements and Z adjustment, but tilt and rotation are optionally available.
The current selection of the EM-Tec specimen holders and stubs are all compatible with the Hitachi TM series standard stage and include:

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:
Product # | Holder type | Capacity | Holder size | Specimen holding method |
12-000331 | EM-Tec HS2 mini tube/needle clamp | 0 – Ø2mm | Ø15x10mm x M4 | Set screw |
12-000311 | EM-Tec HS3 mini specimen clamp | 2mm thickness | Ø15x10mm x M4 | Screw/washer |
12-000334 | EM-Tec GS24 gripping stub | 0-4mm | 24x13x12mm x M4 | Set screw + plate |
12-003209 | EM-Tec HV5 mini specimen vise clamp | 0 – 5mm | Ø12.2x17mm x M4 | Vise jaws |
12-000306 | EM-Tec HS6 mini cylinder stub vise | 0 – 6mm | Ø15x10mm x M4 | Set screw |
12-000330 | EM-Tec HS9 mini split mount vise | 0 – 8mm | Ø15x10mm x M4 | Mini vise jaws |
12-000315 | EM-Tec HS15 stub vise clamp | 0- 16mm | Ø25x10mm x M4 | Set screw |
12-000324 | EM-Tec HS16 stub clamp | Ø16mm | Ø25x10mm x M4 | Set screw |
12-000328 | EM-Tec HS7 mini dual slot vise | 2 x 1mm | Ø15x6mm x M4 | Set screw |
12-000314 | EM-Tec P4 multi in stub holder | 4 x Ø12.7mm | Ø31.5×10.5mm x M4 | Set screw |
12-000356 | EM-Tec H3 multi stub holder | 3 x Ø15mm | Ø25x6mm x M4 | 3 x M4 |
12-000345 | EM-Tec H45P pre-tilt 45° for pin | Ø3.2mm pin | Ø12.7x17mm x M4 | Set screw |
12-000341 | EM-Tec H45 pre-tilt 45° for M4 | M4 | Ø12.7x17mm x M4 | M4 |
12-003340 | EM-Tec HS17 mini swivel vise holder | 0-4mm/90°-0°-90° | Ø12x23mm x M4 | Set screw |
12-003330 | EM-Tec HS18 mini swivel split mount vise | 0-8mm/90°-0°-90° | Ø15x30mm x M4 | Mini vise clamps |
12-003110 | EM-Tec HGS10 swivel head specimen holder | 0-10mm/90°-0°-90° | 28x16x32mm x M4 | Set screws |
12-003315 | EM-Tec HS19 swivel stub vise clamp | 0-16mm/90°-0°-90° | Ø25x30mm x M4 | Set screw |
11-000315 | EM-Tec HSM4 swivel mount adapter | M4 / 90°-0°-90° | Ø9x20mm x M4 | M4 thread |
12-003211 | EM-Tec HS17 swivel mount | Ø15mm, 0-180° | Ø15x30mm x M4 | Adhesive |
12-000347 | EM-Tec TV12 mini variable tilt mount | 11x12mm, 0-90° | 14x14x14/20mm | Adhesive |
12-000348 | EM-Tec TV25 variable tilt holder | M4, 0-90° | 35x25x10.5/29.5mm | M4 |
12-000326 | EM-Tec M26 metallographic mount holder | Ø25mm / Ø1” | Ø34×12.5mm | Set screw |
12-000332 | EM-Tec M32 metallographic mount holder | Ø30mm / Ø1-1/4” | Ø40×12.5mm | Set screw |
12-000323 | EM-Tec GB16 vise bulk specimen holder | 16mm | 22x19x10mm | Set screw |
12-000325 | EM-Tec B26 vise bulk specimen holder | 26mm | 34x24x13mm | Set screw |
12-000317 | EM-Tec GR20 bulk specimen holder | Ø20mm | Ø25x10mm | Set screw |
12-000333 | EM-Tec R32 bulk specimen holder | Ø32mm | Ø40×12.5mm | Set screw |
12-000300 | EM-Tec V22 bulk specimen holder | 22mm | 39x25x22mm | Screw driven vise jaw |
12-003228 | EM-Tec VS8 mini springloaded vise | 0 – 8mm | 25x30x12.5mm | Spring-loaded vise plate |
12-000321 | EM-Tec VS12 spring-loaded vise holder | 0 – 12mm / Ø18mm | 30x25x15mm | Spring loaded vise jaw |
12-000322 | EM-Tec VS26 spring-loaded vise holder | 0 – 26mm / Ø34mm | 50x25x15mm | Spring loaded vise jaw |
12-000308 | EM-Tec SC1 SpecimenClamp small | 15x10mm | 23x20x9mm | 2x S-Clamp strips |
12-000309 | EM-Tec SC2 SpecimenClamp medium | 25x15mm | 33x25x9mm | 2x S-Clamp strips |
12-000310 | EM-Tec SC2R SpecimenClamp recessed | 25x15mm | 33x25x14mm | 2x S-Clamp strips |
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:
Product # | Style | Stub size | S-Clips # |
12-004910-1 | Horizontal | Ø15x10mm | 1 |
12-004920-1/2/3 | Horizontal | Ø25x10mm | 1 or 2 or 3 |
12-004930-1/2/3 | Horizontal | Ø32x10mm | 1 or 2 or 3 |
12-004911 | +/- 90° | Ø15x15mm | 1 |
12-004947 | 0-180° variable tilt | 11x12mm | 1 |
12-004925 | 45° | Ø25x16mm | 1 |
12-004927 | 45°/90° | Ø25x16mm | 2 |
12-004929 | 2 x 90° | Ø25x16mm | 2 |
12-004914 | 4 x 90° | 12.7×12.7x15mm | 4 |
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:
Product # | Type | Accepts and adapts to | Base | Overall size |
11-000304 | H15P | Pin stubs with Ø3.2×9.5mm & Ø3.2x6mm pins | Hitachi M4 thread | Ø15x15mm |
11-000305 | HS4 | Cambridge S4 mount | Hitachi M4 thread | Ø30x10mm |
11-000310 | HJ10 | Ø9.5mm JEOL cylinder stub | Hitachi M4 thread | Ø15x10mm |
11-000311 | HJ11 | Ø12.2mm JEOL or ISU stub | Hitachi M4 thread | Ø35 x 10mm |
11-000316 | HJ16 | Ø12.2mm JEOL & Ø15mm ISI cylinder stub | Hitachi M4 thread | Ø25x10mm |
11-000326 | HJ25 | Ø25mm JEOL cylinder stub | Hitachi M4 thread | Ø34x10mm |
11-000332 | HJ32 | Ø32mm JEOL cylinder stub | Hitachi M4 thread | Ø40x10mm |
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
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EM-Tec HSM4 swivel mount adaptor with M4, aluminium, M4
EM-Tec HSM4 swivel mount adaptor with M4, aluminium – M4 (each)
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H3 multi-holder for three Ø15mm Hitachi stubs, Ø25 x 6mm – M4
EM-Tec H3 multi-stub holder for three Ø15mm Hitachi stubs, Ø25 x 6mm – M4 (each)
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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
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HJ12 Hitachi M4 adaptor to Ø15mm JEOL and ISI stubs – Ø25 x 10mm
EM-Tec HJ12 Hitachi M4 adaptor for Ø15mm JEOL or ISI stubs, Ø25 x 10mm – M4 (each)
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EM-Tec HJ25 Hitachi M4 adaptor for Ø25mm JEOL stubs – M4
EM-Tec HJ25 Hitachi M4 adaptor for Ø25mm JEOL stubs – M4 (each)
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EM-Tec HJ32 Hitachi M4 adaptor for Ø32mm JEOL stubs – M4
EM-Tec HJ32 Hitachi M4 adaptor for Ø32mm JEOL stubs – M4 (each)
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HJ10 Hitachi M4 adaptor for Ø9.5mm JEOL stubs, Ø15x10mm – M4
EM-Tec HJ10 Hitachi M4 adaptor for Ø9.5mm JEOL stubs, Ø15 x 10mm – M4 (each)
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HJ11 Hitachi M4 adaptor for Ø12.2mm JEOL stubs – Ø15 x 10mm
EM-Tec HJ11 Hitachi M4 adaptor for Ø12.2mm JEOL stubs, Ø15 x 10mm – M4 (each)
£21.50 Add to basket