EM-Tec Versa-Plate adaptable SEM specimen holders
EM-Tec Versa-Plate specimen holders are ideally suited for:
- Large and/or awkwardly shaped SEM samples
- Industrial products
- Forensic artefacts
- Failure analysis
- Non-symmetrical SEM samples
- Multiple SEM samples
EM-Tec Versa-Plate adaptable SEM specimen holders consist of a flat base plate with multiple M4 threaded holes and a set of movable sample holding brackets. The brackets can be positioned at any of the M4 threaded holes to perfectly suit the size and shape of the SEM sample. Each bracket can be rotated a fully 360° and is fastened on the base plate with an M4 screw. The brackets include M3 stainless thumb screws to secure the sample. The multiple bracket position capability makes this one of the most versatile SEM sample holders. The base plates of Versa-Plate sample holders are made from stress-free, vacuum grade, aluminium tooling plate to maintain flatness. All screws on the brackets are made from non-magnetic stainless steel. Each holder is supplied complete with base plate, brackets, M4 screws and M3 thumb screws. Additional brackets and thumb screws are optionally available.
The available standard Versa-Plate adaptable SEM sample holders are:
- H45 SEM sample holder plate size of 106 x 58mm, 9 x 5 M4 threaded holes with a pitch of 12mm
- H49 SEM sample holder plate size of 82 x 82mm, 7 x 7 M4 threaded holes with a pitch of 12mm
- H81 SEM sample holder plate size of 106Â x106mm, 9 x 9 M4 threaded holes with a pitch of 12mm
- H121 SEM sample holder plate size of 150 x 150mm, 11 x 11 M4 threaded holes with a pitch of 14mm
- S25 standard bracket with 25mm height and two mounting positions
- S15 low profile mounting bracket with a single mounting position
EM-Tec Versa-Plate UV1 Universal clamping kit
The optionally available Versa-Plate UV1 Universal clamping kit has been designed to hold SEM samples which are difficult to hold with standard brackets and is ideal for thin plates, thick samples up to 66mm and heavy samples. They are manufactured from aluminium, stainless steel and brass.
EM-Tec UV1 Universal clamping kit contains:
- 2 x EM-Tec SC80 multi-hole 80mm long aluminium clamping strips
- 3 x EM-Tec SC20 short aluminium clamping strips including S-clips for thin samples
- 8 x EM-Tec SC4 brass knurled nuts
- 1 set of stainless steel M4 screws: 4 x M4 x 70mm + 4 x M4 x 35mm + 4 x M4 x   15mm + 4 x M4 x20mm
- 1 set of stainless steel M4 nuts: 6 x M4 hex nuts + 6 x M4 square nuts
- 12 x stainless steel M4 washers
Additional SEM stage adaptability
The design of Versa-Plate holders allow for mounting the EM-Tec SEM stage adaptors (all with an M4 screw), at any of the M4 threaded holes at the back of the base plate. The standard position of the SEM stage adaptor is the centre of the base plate. However, by mounting at other positions, the Versa-Plate SEM sample holder can be used at off-set positions on the SEM sample stage. This enables examination of larger samples than the available X-Y travel range of the SEM stage.
Specifications of EM-Tec Versa-Plate adaptable specimen holders:
| Product # | Style | Size | # M4 holes | Pitch | Hole pattern | Brackets | SEM stage comp. |
| 12-003284 | EM-Tec H45 | 106×58 mm | 45 | 12mm | 9 x 5 | 4 | Standard 3.2mm pin |
| 12-003384 | EM-Tec H45 | 106×58 mm | 45 | 12mm | 9 x 5 | 4 | M4 |
| 12-006284 | EM-Tec H45 | 106×58 mm | 45 | 12mm | 9 x 5 | 4 | Ø14mm JEOL stub |
| 12-003286 | EM-Tec H49 | 82×82 mm | 49 | 12mm | 7 x 7 | 4 | Standard 3.2mm pin |
| 12-003386 | EM-Tec H49 | 82×82 mm | 49 | 12mm | 7 x 7 | 4 | M4 |
| 12-006286 | EM-Tec H49 | 82×82 mm | 49 | 12mm | 7 x 7 | 4 | Ø14mm JEOL stub |
| 12-003288 | EM-Tec H81 | 106×106 mm | 81 | 12mm | 9 x 9 | 4 | Standard 3.2mm pin |
| 12-003388 | EM-Tec H81 | 106×106 mm | 81 | 12mm | 9 x 9 | 4 | M4 |
| 12-006288 | EM-Tec H81 | 106×106 mm | 81 | 12mm | 9 x 9 | 4 | Ø14mm JEOL stub |
| 12-003290 | EM-Tec H121 | 150×150 mm | 121 | 14mm | 11 x 11 | 5 | Standard 3.2mm pin |
| 12-003390 | EM-Tec H121 | 150×150 mm | 121 | 14mm | 11 x 11 | 5 | M4 |
| 12-006290 | EM-Tec H121 | 150×150 mm | 121 | 14mm | 11 x 11 | 5 | Ø14mm JEOL stub |
Versa-Plate adaptable SEM sample holders are available with:
- Standard pin to fit on SEM which use the standard pin: ThermoFisher Scientific/FEI, Philips, Tescan, Zeiss, LEO, AmRay, Cambridge Instruments, Leica, und CamScan REM.
- M4 threaded hole compatible with Hitachi SEMs, FES-EMs and table top SEMs and with EM-Tec versatile SEM stage adaptors
- Ø14mm JEOL stub compatible with JEOL and EM-Tec stage adaptors with a Ø14mm connection
Ordering information:
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Versa-Plate H81 SEM sample holder 106 x 106mm
EM-Tec Versa-Plate H81 SEM sample holder 106 x 106mm with 81 M4 threaded holes and fourS25 brackets – pin (each)
£333.54 Add to basket -
Versa-Plate H121 SEM sample holder 150 x 150mm
EM-Tec Versa-Plate H121 SEM sample holder 150 x 150mm with 121 M4 threaded holes and five S25 brackets – pin (each)
£465.20 Add to basket -
SEM sample holder 106 x 58mm – Ø14 mm JEOL stub
EM-Tec Versa-Plate H45 SEM sample holder 106 x 58mm with 45 M4 threaded holes and four S25 brackets – Ø14 mm JEOL stub (each)
£263.32 Add to basket -
Sample holder 82 x 82mm- Ø14 mm JEOL stub
EM-Tec Versa-Plate H49 SEM sample holder 82 x 82mm with 49 M4 threaded holes and four S25 brackets – Ø14 mm JEOL stub (each)
£307.21 Add to basket -
SEM sample holder 106 x 106mm- Ø14 mm JEOL stub
EM-Tec Versa-Plate H81 SEM sample holder 106 x 106mm with 81 M4 threaded holes and four S25 brackets – Ø14 mm JEOL stub (each)
£333.54 Add to basket -
SEM sample holder 150 x 150mm – Ø14 mm JEOL stub
EM-Tec Versa-Plate H121 SEM sample holder 150 x 150mm with 121 M4 threaded holes and five S25 brackets – Ø14 mm JEOL stub (each)
£465.20 Add to basket -
Versa-Plate H45 SEM sample holder 106 x 58mm
EM-Tec Versa-Plate H45 SEM sample holder 106 x 58mm with 45 M4 threaded holes and four x S25 brackets – pin (each)
£263.32 Add to basket -
Versa-Plate H49 SEM sample holder 82 x 82mm
EM-Tec Versa-Plate H49 SEM sample holder 82 x 82mm with 49 M4 threaded holes and four S25 brackets – pin (each)
£307.21 Add to basket -
Tec Versa-Plate H45 SEM sample holder 106 x 58mm
EM-Tec Versa-Plate H45 SEM sample holder 106 x 58mm with 45 M4 threaded holes and four S25 brackets – M4 (each)
£258.93 Add to basket -
Versa-Plate H49 SEM sample holder 82 x82mm
EM-Tec Versa-Plate H49 SEM sample holder 82 x 82mm with 49 M4 threaded holes and four S25 brackets – M4 (each)
£302.82 Add to basket -
Versa-Plate H81 SEM sample holder 106 x 106mm
EM-Tec Versa-Plate H81 SEM sample holder 106 x 106mm with 81 M4 threaded holes and four S25 brackets – M4 (each)
£329.15 Add to basket -
Versa-Plate H121 SEM sample holder 150 x 150mm
EM-Tec Versa-Plate H121 SEM sample holder 150 x 150mm with 121 M4 threaded holes and five S25 brackets – M4 (each)
£460.81 Add to basket