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108 Auto Sputter Coater

ideal for routine sample preparation for scanning electron microscopy

108auto Scanning Electron Microscopy Coater

The 108 Auto Sputter Coater, compact, modern desktop sputtering system
with fast cycle times and MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor (optional)

The 108 Auto Sputter Coater is ideally suited for high quality coating of non-conducting samples for standard SEM imaging. The added functionality of the automatic features enable fine grain coating on a range of samples with a choice of target materials. The automatic purge and leak functions together with the optional MTM-20 High Resolution Thickness Controller offer consistent thickness for optimized conductive coating results. Cool, fine-grain sputtering is achieved with a very efficient low voltage DC magnetron head. The quick change target method allows a range of metals to be used.

Main Features

The 108 Auto Sputter Coater offers the choice of fully automated or manual operation. The specifications also include automatic vent (with a choice of vent gas) and argon purge control.
In automatic mode, the coater can be controlled in two ways. The digital timer can be used to give repeatable coatings or the MTM-20 High Resolution Thickness Controller (optional) can be used to terminate the sputtering process at the desired thickness. Alternatively, the MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor (optional) may also be used for manual termination.
The digital sputter current control is fully independent of the argon gas pressure in the sputtering chamber to achieve consistent sputtering rates and optimum specimen coverage.
The efficient DC magnetron operates on a low voltage for "ultra-cool" sputtering to avoid effects on sample surface.
Separate electronic valves for leak, purge and vent, coupled with a precise needle valve, ensures quick and easy operation.
Quick target change allows for a range of materials used: Au, Au/Pd, Pt, Pt/Pd (Au fitted as standard.
The 108 Auto Sputter Coater can be factory fitted or retrofitted at any time with our Prod. No. 93007, MTM-20 High Resolution Thickness Controller (optional).

Dual-Vacset used to connect two coaters to one pump

Desktop Dual-Vacset

The 108 Auto Sputter Coater can be combined with the 108C Auto Carbon Coater using one pumping system. This has the advantage of using 2 dedicated units for sputtering and carbon coating without any cross contamination.

Vacuum Systems for 108 Series Coaters

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote

7002
108 Auto Sputter Coater, 115VAC*
each
P.O.R.

Qty:

7006
108 Auto Sputter Coater, 220VAC*
each
P.O.R.

Qty:

*The 108 Auto Sputter Coater includes: 91110 Gold Target, (57mm dia. x 0.1mm); 7021 Specimen Mount Stage for 12 pin mounts; Operating Instructions

Specifications for the 108 Auto Sputter Coater
Vacuum System for the 108 Auto Sputter Coater
Sputter Targets
Accessories, Spares and Consumables for 108 Series Coaters
MTM-10 Thickness Monitor System

Ted Pella, Inc has been an authorized distributor for the complete range of Cressington vacuum coating systems for over 15 years. Cressington Scientific Instruments Ltd, based in Watford, UK develops, designs and manufactures vacuum coating systems for scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) specimen preparation and thin film research applications. Core competencies of Cressington are vacuum technology, DC magnetron sputtering technology, electron beam evaporation technology for EM, cryo technology for EM and thermal evaporation. The Cressington products range comprises 108 series sputter coaters for standard SEM sample coating, the 108 series carbon coaters for standard EDX coating, the 208HR for field emission SEM (FESEM) sample coating, the 208C high vacuum turbo carbon coater for TEM/EBSD/microprobe carbon coating and the 308UHR and 308R-EM for ultra high resolution sample coating. The 308R vacuum coating system for thin film applications is based on a compact versatile advanced pumping station which accommodates sputtering, thermal evaporation and electron beam evaporation all in a 12" light weight stainless steel chamber. Cressington takes pride in building products which have excellent quality, are compact bench-top systems and are easy to use.