EM-Tec specimen stubs and specimen holders for Phenom desk top SEMs
EM-Tec SEM specimen holders and specimen stubs offered on these pages are fully compatible with the Phenom range of desk top SEMs. These specially designed EM-Tec specimen holders extend the versatility of the Phenom microscopes, increasing productivity and unlocking additional applications. They are divided into groups depending on the compatibility of the EM-Tec holders.
- EM-Tec specimen holders compatible with the Phenom ProX, Pro and Pure.
- Additional specimen holders compatible with the Phenom metallurgical specimen holders used on the Phenom ProX, Pro and Pure.
- EM-Tec PH6 XL mounting pillar and additional specimen holders compatible with the Phenom XL.
- EM-Tec S-Clip holders compatible with the Phenom ProX, Pro and Pure.
- EM-Tec stub adapters for using JEOL and Hitachi stubs on the Phenom desk top SEM.
- EM-Tec specimen stubs compatible with the Phenom ProX, Pro and Pure
The Phenom XL with its larger specimen stage is compatible with SEM pin stubs up to 100mm diameter and pin stub based SEM specimen holders of up to 100 x 100 x65mm. For the Phenom XL we recommend viewing the vast EM-Tec range of SEM specimen holders, which increase ease of use and productivity of the Phenom XL.

1 – EM-Tec SEM specimen holders for the Phenom Pure, Pro and ProX desk top microscopes: (images at ordering information)
EM-Tec SEM specimen holders presented on this page are compatible with the standard Phenom specimen holder used in the Phenom Pro X, Pro and Pure. With dedicated EM-Tec specimen holders, tilt can be added to specimen movements. Furthermore, specimens can be held without the use of adhesives.
Capacity, size and compatibility of EM-Tec SEM specimen holders for Phenom desk top SEMs:
Product # | Description | Capacity | Dimensions | Specimen holding |
12-000211 | EM-Tec PS15 swivel pin mount | Ø15mm/90°-0°-90° | Ø15x15mm | Adhesive |
12-003240 | EM-Tec PS17 mini swivel vise holder | 0-4mm/90°-0°-90° | Ø12x18mm | Set screw |
12-000241 | EM-Tec TV12 mini variable tilt mount | 0-90° / 11x12mm | 14x14x14/20mm | specimen mounting |
10-002245 | EM-Tec P45 fixed 45° tilt holder | Ø12.7mm pin stub | Ø12.7x17mm | SEM pin stub |
10-002212 | EM-Tec PS3 mini stub SpecimenClamp | 0-2mm thickness | Ø12.7×3.2mm | Screw/washer |
10-002240 | EM-Tec PS4 mini pin stub vise clamp | 0-4mm thickness | Ø12.7×7.2mm | Set screw |
10-002244 | EM-Tec PS44 quad vise stub holder | 0-4mm thickness | Ø25.4×7.2mm | 4 x set screw |
12-002209 | EM-Tec PV5 mini vise clamp | 0-5mm thickness | Ø25×7.2mm | Mini vice / thumbscrew |
12-002209 | EM-Tec PV5 mini vise clamp | 0-5mm thickness | Ø25×7.2mm | Mini-vice / thumbscrew |
10-002218 | EM-Tec PS6 mini pin stub split vise clamp | 0-6mm thickness | Ø12.7×7.2mm | Mini-vice jaws |
12-000230 | EM-Tec PS9 mini split mount vise clamp | 0-8mm thickness | Ø15x10mm | Mini-vice jaws |
10-002242 | EM-Tec PS7 mini pin stub dual slot vise | 2x1mm thickness | Ø15x6mm | Set screws |
12-000112 | EM-Tec PS12 pin stub vise clamp | 0-12mm thickness | Ø25×7.2mm | Set screw |
10-002223 | EM-Tec PS23 pin stub dual slot vise | 2×2.5mm thicknesss | Ø25×7.2mm | Set screw |
10-002227 | EM-Tec PS27 pin stub dual slot vise | 2x7mm thickness | Ø25×7.2mm | Set screw |
12-000117 | EM-Tec GS2 mini pin stub needle clamp | 0-Ø2.0mm | Ø6x4mm | Set screw |
10-002213 | EM-Tec PS5 clamp up to Ø3.5mm | 0-Ø3.5mm | Ø12.7×7.2mm | Set screw |
10-002216 | EM-Tec PS8 clamp up to Ø6.0mm | 0-Ø6.0mm | Ø12.7×7.2mm | Set screw |
12-000116 | EM-Tec PS16 clamp up to Ø16mm | 0-Ø16mm | Ø25.5x10mm | Set screw |
2 – Specimen holders for the Phenom metallurgical holders used in the Phenom Pure, Pro and Pro X (images at ordering information)
The Phenom metallurgical specimen holder and charge reduction metallurgical specimen holders are compatible with 32mm metallographic mounts; this cover the 30mm and the 1-1/4” (32mm) metallographic mounts. A range of specimen holders have been specifically designed to make more use of the Phenom metallurgical holders and to extend the range of SEM specimens which can be examined.
Capacity, size and compatibility of SEM specimen holders for the Phenom metallurgical holder:
Product # | Description | Capacity | Dimensions | Specimen holding |
12-003222 | PHF32 filter holder kit | Ø32mm filters | Ø32×20.5mm | Clamp in holder |
11-000632 | PHA32 adapter ring for 25mm/1” mounts | Ø25mm /1” | Ø32/26x10mm | Clamp in holder |
12-003233 | PH22 bulk specimen holder | Ø22x12mm | Ø32x20mm | Set screw |
12-003236 | PH32 vise type holder | 0-22mm | Ø32x20mm | Set screw |
3 – EM-Tec PH6 XL mounting pillar and additional specimen holders for the Phenom XL (images at ordering information)
The Phenom XL desk top SEM with the large stage has a capacity of 100x100x65mm (L x W x H). The unique pin plate allows for either large specimen, multiple specimens and large specimen holders with pin. Alternatively, the unique XL mounting pillars can be used to clamp specimens between the mounting pillar. The XL mounting pillars can be freely positioned in the XL pin plate to accommodate large, awkward and even multiple specimens. The XL mounting pillar are sold in sets of three and consists of the pin plate compatible pillars with standard 3.2mm pin and M3 threaded holes and 16mm long M3 threaded thumb screws. Alternatively, other M3 threaded screws can be used to hold a specimen. Each XL pillar has two threaded holes for added versatility.
Specifications and dimensions oPhenom XL mounting pillars:
Product # | Description | Dimensions | Specimen holding |
12-003206 | XL mounting pillar | Pillar Ø6 x 15mm, 2 x M3 threaded holes with pin Thumbscrew, M3 x 16mm thread |
Thumb screws |
Due to its large SEM stage capacity, Phenom XL is compatible with most pin type SEM holders and all standard SEM pin stubs up to 100mm diameter. These can be found on:
All SEM pin stubs with standard pin and diameter up to 100mm.
All EM-Tec S-Clip with standard pin and diameter up to 100mm.
All EM-Tec SEM specimen holders with standard pin and maximum size of 100 x 100 x 65mm.
4 – EM-Tec S-Clip holders for Phenom desk top SEMs (images at ordering information)
EM-Tec S-Clips holders with the spring-loaded specimen clips are compatible with Phenom Pure, Pro, ProX and XL desk top SEMs are available on:
- Standard, horizontal SEM pin stub
- 45° and 45° /90° SEM pin stubs
- 90° SEM pin stubs.
They are useful for holding thin specimens such as silicon wafer chips, metal strips, plastic foils, etc.
Specifications of the S-Clip holders:
Product # | Style | Stub size | S-Clips # |
12-002910 | Horizontal, single S-Clip on Ø19mm pin stub | Ø19×3.2mm | 1 |
12-002920-1/2/3 | Horizontal | Ø25×3.2mm | 1 or 2 or 3 |
12-002901 | 0-180° EM-Tec swivel mount with S-Clip | Ø15x3mm | 1 |
12-002941 | 0-180° EM-Tec variable tilt with S-Clip | 11x12mm | 1 |
12-002925 | 45° mount with single S-Clip | Ø25x16mm | 1 |
12-002927 | 45°/90° mount with two S-Clips | Ø25x16mm | 2 |
12-002929 | 2 x 90°dual 90° mount with two S-Clips | Ø25x16mm | 2 |
12-002911 | 1 x 90° single 90° mount with single S-Clip | Ø12.7x17mm | 1 |
12-002914 | 4 x 90°quadruple 90° mount with four S-Clips | 12.7×12.7x15mm | 4 |
5 – EM-Tec SEM stub adaptors for Phenom desk top SEMs: (images at ordering information)
With EM-Tec SEM stub adaptors, Hitachi and JEOL SEM stubs can be used with Phenom desk top SEMs. Quick to use as there is no need to re-mount the specimen, so specimen integrity is fully retained. Recommended SEM stub adaptors are:
Specifications of EM-Tec SEM specimen stub adaptors:
Product # | Type | Base | Adapts to: | Overall size |
11-000119 | PT4 | Pin stub | Hitachi SEM stub with M4 thread | Ø15x15mm |
11-000216 | PJ12 | Pin stub | JEOL SEM stubs with 9.5 and 12.2mm diameter | Ø30x10mm |
6 – EM-Tec SEM specimen stubs for Phenom Pure, Pro and Pro X desk top SEM (see our pin stub range)
The Phenom Pure, Pro and ProX desk top SEMs in the standard configuration, are using the unique Phenom specimen holders for specimens up to 25mm diameter. All SEM pin stubs, SEM pin stub adaptors and small SEM pin stub-based specimen holders up to a diameter of 25mm on this page can be used in the Phenom Pure, Pro and ProX desk top SEMs. Available specimen stubs for the Phenom Pure, Pro and ProX are:
- Standard flat SEM pins stubs with the popular 12.7 and 25.4mm diameters. Additional sizes are 6, 10, 19mm and 12.7mm with a flat.
- Angled SEM pin stubs with 45°, 45/90° and 90° pre-tilt surfaces.
- Engraved SEM pin stubs with 12.7, 19 and 25.4mm diameters for multiple small SEM specimens and for correlative microscopy.
- Dish type SEM pin stub with 12.7mm diameter top for fluid specimens and solutions.
EM-Tec SEM SEM specimen holders for Phenom Pure, Pro and ProX desk top SEMs
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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)
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EM-Tec PS5 pin stub, round clamp up to Ø3.5mm
EM-Tec PS5 pin stub round clamp up to Ø3.5mm – Ø12.7 x 7.2mm – pin (each)
£16.24 Add to basket -
EM-Tec PS8 pin stub round clamp up to Ø6mm
EM-Tec PS8 pin stub round clamp up to Ø6mm – Ø12.7 x 7.2mm – pin (each)
£16.24 Add to basket -
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)
£21.50 Add to basket -
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)
£17.12 Add to basket -
EM-Tec P45 fixed 45° pre-tilt holder for pin stubs/holders
EM-Tec P45 fixed 45° pre-tilt holder for pin stubs/holders, Ø12.7 x 17mm – pin (each)
£34.67 Add to basket -
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)
£25.89 Add to basket -
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)
£21.50 Add to basket -
PS16 pin stub round clamp up to Ø16mm, Ø25 x 7.2mm – pin
EM-Tec PS16 pin stub round clamp up to Ø16mm, Ø25 x 7.2mm – pin (each)
£21.50 Add to basket -
TV12 mini variable 0-90° angle tilt sample holder 11 x 12mm
EM-Tec TV12 mini variable 0-90° angle tilt sample holder 11 x 12mm, angle indicators at 0-30, 45-70 and 90 degrees – pin (each)
£52.23 Add to basket -
EM-Tec PV5 mini-vice sample clamp – pin
EM-Tec PV5 mini-vice sample clamp – pin (each)
£34.67 Add to basket -
EM-Tec PS17 mini-swivel vice holder for up to 4mm – pin
EM-Tec PS17 mini-swivel vice holder for up to 4mm, aluminium – pin (each)
£34.67 Add to basket -
EM-Tec PS15 pin stub swivel mount, Ø15 x 15mm – pin
EM-Tec PS15 pin stub swivel mount, Ø15 x 15mm – pin (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)
£21.50 Add to basket
EM-Tec specimen holders for the Phenom metallurgical holders used in the Phenom Pure, Pro and ProX
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Phenom PHA32 adaptor ring to hold 25mm/1 inch diameter mounts
Phenom PHA32 adaptor ring to hold 25mm/1 inch diameter mounts in the Phenom metallurgical holder (each)
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Phenom PHF32 filter holder with support block and clamp ring
Phenom PHF32 filter holder kit with support block and clamp ring. For Phenom metallurgical sample holder (each)
£43.45 Add to basket -
PH22 bulk holder for Phenom metallurgical sample holder
Phenom PH22 bulk holder up to Ø22 x 12mm, for Phenom metallurgical sample holder (each)
£56.61 Add to basket -
Vice clamp up to 22mm thick samples, for Phenom metallurgical holder
Phenom PH32 vice-clamp up to 22mm thick , for Phenom metallurgical sample holder (each)
£56.61 Add to basket
EM-Tec PH6 XL mounting pillar and additional sample holders for the Phenom XL
EM-Tec S-Clip holders for the Phenom desk top SEMs
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PS15C pin stub swivel mount sample holder with one S-Clip – pin
EM-Tec PS15C Pin stub swivel mount sample holder with 1 x S-Clip – pin (each)
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EM-Tec S-Clip sample holder with oneS-Clip on a 19mm pin stub
EM-Tec S-Clip sample holder with 1 x S-Clip on 19mm pin stub (each)
£13.17 Add to basket -
S-Clip sample holder with one S-Clip at 90°- Ø12.7mm – pin
EM-Tec S-Clip sample holder with 1 x S-Clip at 90°, Ø12.7mm – pin (each)
£22.38 Add to basket -
ES-Clip sample holder with four S-Clips at 90° – pin
EM-Tec S-Clip sample holder with 4 x S-Clips at 90°, 12.7 x 12.7 x 14mm – pin (each)
£34.67 Add to basket -
S-Clip sample holder with oneS-Clip 45° on a Ø25.4mm pin stub
EM-Tec S-Clip sample holder with one S-Clip 45° on a Ø25.4mm pin stub (each)
£17.14 Add to basket -
S-Clip sample holder with two S-Clips 45°/90° on a pin stub
EM-Tec S-Clip sample holder with two S-Clips 45°/90° on a Ø25.4mm pin stub (each)
£21.94 Add to basket -
Clip sample holder with two S-Clips double 90° on a pin stub
EM-Tec S-Clip sample holder with two S-Clips double 90° on a Ø25.4mm pin stub (each)
£23.26 Add to basket -
EM-Tec TV12C mini-variable 0-90° angle tilt sample holder
EM-Tec TV12C mini-variable 0-90° angle tilt sample holder with one S-Clip, with angle indicators at 0, 30, 45, 70 and 90° – pin (each)
£61.00 Add to basket