The 208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater from Cressington offers high quality carbon
coating techniques for TEM, STEM, SEM, EDS/WDS, EBSD and microprobe applications.
The compact, turbo pumped system requires only a standard power outlet and occupies
minimal bench top space. The practical chamber size of 150mm diameter allows for
rapid pump down and coating cycle times of around 10 minutes. The use of ultra purity
carbon rods in a high vacuum chamber gives the high quality coating needed for critical
TEM, EBSD, high resolution SEM and microprobe work.
Optional Accessories
for the 208C:
- Rotary-Tilting stage for coating large samples like microscope slides for carbon support films
- Rotary-Planetary-Tilting stage for multiple sample coating for SEM, EDS/WDS and EBSD applications and/or enhanced uniformity
- MTM-10 thickness monitor unit for precise and reproducible coating thickness
Main Features of the 208C:
- Voltage controlled rod source gives multiple evaporation capabilities
- Feedback loop enables precise and consistent coating thickness
- Choice of operation methods for optimized operation
- Automatic evaporation control gives ease of use in busy environments
- Low cost, high resolution thickness monitor ensures reproducible results
- 67 ltr/sec turbo pump on a 150mm outer diameter chamber gives rapid pumpdown
- Optional Dry Scroll Pump available
- Reduces operating cost in several ways:
- No need for water cooling
- No need for warm up or cool down
- No need for LN2 (dry nitrogen gas optional)
- Short cycle time
- Space saving, compact bench top design
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Carbon Evaporation Supply
The 208C uses a unique fully integrated electronic feedback-controlled power design
for the rod fed Bradley type carbon evaporation source. Current and voltage are
monitored by sensor wires in the evaporation head where the evaporation source is
part of the feedback loop. This feature gives the conventional rod fed carbon source
unusual stability and reproducibility. The carbon source uses two-step ultra pure
carbon rods. The evaporation source can be operated in manual "pulse" or
manual "continuous" modes. The pulsed mode, when used in conjunction with
the optional MTM-10 high resolution thickness monitor, gives absolute control over
the desired thickness of the carbon coating. The automatic mode lets the user set
the voltage and time, which together with the two-step rods gives consistent coating
combined with ease of operation.
208C Specimen Chamber and Optional Special Stages
The modular design of this practical-size chamber accepts two optional stages, which
can be readily implemented. With the addition of one of these stages, the telescopic pillar gives a simple, rapid adjustment from long
to short working distances to change the deposition rate. For SEM, EDS/WDS and microprobe analysis applications, the Rotary-Planetary-Tilting stage with
variable speed, adjustable tilt and 4 specimen holders ensures uniform coating on multiple samples.
The Rotary-Tilting stage is specifically designed for TEM and analytical applications and holds
a 25 x 75mm (1 x 3") glass slide.
Both stages are mounted on a mounting collar and can be readily implemented in the chamber.
Ordering Information
208C Carbon Coater
Prod #
| Description
| Unit
| Price
| Order / Quote
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9620
| 208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater, 115V*
| each
| P.O.R.
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9620-220
| 208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater, 220V*
| each
| P.O.R.
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9624
| 208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater, Dry Pumping System, 115V, 50/60Hz
| each
| P.O.R.
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9624-220
| 208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater, Dry Pumping System, 220V, 50/60Hz
| each
| P.O.R.
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Accessories & Options for the 208C
Prod #
| Description
| Unit
| Price
| Order / Quote
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Accessories
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9611
| Filter for Venting Inlet, complete with 1/4" hose
| each
| $14.25
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896
| PELCO Bell Jar Kleen™, 14 oz.
| each
| 14.36
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Rotary-Planetary-Tilting & Rotary-Tilting Stages
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9524
| Rotary-Planetary-Tilting (RPT) Stage (variable speed 9V battery powered)
| each
| P.O.R.
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9660
| Rotary-Tilting (RT) Stage (variable speed 9V battery powered)
| each
| P.O.R.
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9631
| 9VDC Converter Kit for 108 RT #7050, RT #9660, and RPT #9524 Stages 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
| each
| 110.00
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MTM-10 Thickness Monitor
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93004
| MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor System* 110VAC, 50/60Hz
| each
| 2475.00
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93004-220
| MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor System* 220VAC, 50/60Hz
| each
| 2475.00
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93005
| MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor System, for RPT or RT Stage* 110VAC, 50/60Hz
| each
| 2575.00
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93005-220
| MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor System, for RPT or RT Stage* 220VAC, 50/60Hz
| each
| 2575.00
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93008
| Replacement Crystals for MTM-10/20
| each
| 42.00
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93009
| Replacement Crystals for MTM-10/20
| each
| 93.30
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Carbon Fiber Source
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9617-F-208
| Carbon Fiber source for 108C Auto/SE or 208C
| each
| 895.00
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*The MTM-10 High Resolution Thickness Monitor System includes: MTM Controller Box, BNC Cable, Oscillator, Vacuum feedthrough; Cables; Crystal Holder, Test Crystal; Instructions
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*RPT: Rotary-Planetary-Tilting Stage
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Specifications for the 208C High Vacuum Turbo Carbon Coater
Rotary-Planetary-Tilting and Rotary-Tilting Stages
Spares and Consumables for 208 Series Coaters
MTM-10 Thickness Monitor System
PELCO easiShaper™, Motorized Carbon Rod Shaper
* The High Vacuum Turbo Coater includes: Microprocessor based, feedback controlled
power supply with vacuum safety interlock; Automatic and manual evaporation control;
Digital timer/voltage setting display; Analog vacuum and Amps display; Fully integrated
all-metal vacuum pumping system with 67 l/sec. turbo pump on ISO 63 flange and a
3 or 2.5 cu. m/hr. rotary pump, mounted on an anti-vibration table, stainless steel flexible
vacuum hose and QF16 connection system; Glass chamber: 150mm dia.
x 150mm H; Telescoping top plate support; Rapid source offset
adjustment; Operation manual.
Ted Pella, Inc has been an authorized distributor, including exclusive in the Americas, for the complete range of Cressington vacuum coating systems for over 25 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, and the 208C high vacuum turbo carbon coater for TEM/EBSD/microprobe carbon coating. Cressington takes pride in building products which have excellent quality, are compact bench-top systems and are easy to use.