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The Coolstage is a Peltier-driven SEM cooling stage for scanning electron microscopy (SEM), low vacuum (LV) or variable pressure (VP) applications. The stage can be cooled to sub-zero temperatures for specimens that may be sensitive at ambient temperature, subject to beam damage, or may otherwise ‘sublime’ (lose water) at ambient temperatures. There are three versions of coolstage - Standard, Enhanced and Ultra - to cover differing specimen requirements. Stubs also available separately.
NB: For a full low temperature cryo preparation system for SEM (including rapid freezing, vacuum transfer, cold fracturing, sublimation and sputtering) please see the PP3000T.
Walk through the Cryo-SEM Preparation System Laboratory
Features:
Standard Coolstage
Enhanced Coolstage
Ultra Coolstage
Compact, efficient cooling and temperature control
The temperature range of the Standard Coolstage is -30°C to +50°C at 300Pa. The specimen holder is water-cooled using a small, self-contained closed loop recirculating chiller that is normally positioned approx 2m from the SEM. A microprocessor controls and monitors the temperature of the cold stage. A small keypad is used to set the required temperature and display target and current temperatures.
The specimen holder has been designed to minimise image drift due to temperature change, giving a stable image at high magnification. An integrated RS-232 interface allows temperature to be set and read from the SEM.
Rapid specimen exchange
To exchange a specimen it is necessary to increase the specimen stage temperature to ensure that condensation does not form on the specimen or specimen stage. The keypad controller has a convenient ‘exchange’ button that will automatically take the specimen holder temperature to a programmable temperature from between +5°C to +20°C. Typical cooling and heating rates are up to 30°C per minute.
When not in use, the major parts of the system can be left in situ and the cooling stage is very easily removed when reverting to ‘normal’ use. A convenient storage block is provided for Coolstage stage assembly and vacuum feedthrough for when the system is not in use.
Specifications:
| Model | Standard | Enhanced | Ultra |
| Specimen size | 10mm ø | ||
| Stage temperature range* | -30°C to +50°C at 300Pa with no external cooling water from SEM (at ambient +20°C) | 30°C to +160°C at 300Pa with no external cooling water from SEM (at ambient +20°C) | -50°C to +50°C at 300Pa with no external cooling water from SEM (at ambient +20°C) |
| Temperature display resolution | 0.1°C | ||
| Temperature stability | ±0.2°C | ||
| Temperature accuracy | ±1.5°C or 2% (whichever is greater) | ||
| Stage movement | Normal x, y and z movements maintained. Tilt maintained for X-ray analysis (up to 45°). No rotation | ||
| Working distance | As on SEM, Coolstage is set to the SEM Eucentric height | ||
| Operating voltage | 100V or 115V or 230V @ 100VA ±10% | ||
| Dimensions | 90mm L x 112mm W x 350mm H | ||
| Weight | 300g | ||
| Included | Operating manual, one set of interconnecting cables and mains supply lead, storage block for specimen cooling unit when not in use, specimen holders: 15 x flat 10mm ø stubs and 15 x dish 10mm ø OD stubs | ||
*Higher vacuum will allow for cooler temperatures, compatible with high vacuum levels to 1x10-5Pa
Images are illustrative only. Please check product details before ordering.
| Code | Type | Pack Size | Availability* | Price (ex GST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUO12063 | CoolStage, Standard | Each | 4 weeks | P.O.R. | |
| QUO12064 | Coolstage, Ultra | Each | 4 weeks | P.O.R. | |
| QUO12065 | Coolstage Enhanced | Each | 4 weeks | P.O.R. |
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| Order Value | Shipping and Handling charges |
|---|---|
| Greater than $200 - (exceptionally heavy or Dangerous Goods excluded). | Free |
| Less than $200 | $20 |
| Express shipping | $30 |
Delivery times:
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| Regular shipping | |
|---|---|
| Queensland | 1-3 business days |
| Sydney | 2-5 business days |
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Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart or Canberra |
3-10 business days |
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WA, NT and non-metro areas |
4-10 business days |
| Express shipping | |
| Australia wide | 1-2 business days |
Please request "Express" if you would like us to upgrade your shipment to express delivery. Providing your order fits in a satchel and/or is under 1kg in weight, we will ship your order either DHL, TNT or Express Post. Larger or heavy orders need a quotation for additional freight costs.
See the table on the page for DG shipment costs by road. Please specify when ordering if you require air service (this can be prohibitively expensive). Please request a quotation. We will charge at cost.
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| Order Value | Shipping and Handling charges |
|---|---|
| Greater than $200 - (exceptionally heavy or Dangerous Goods excluded). | Free |
| Less than $200 | $26 Minimum Charge |
Heavy items (e.g. benchroll or large quantities of microscope slides) may require an additional freight charge - please ask for a quote.
DANGEROUS GOODS shipped to New Zealand: Dangerous goods will be air-freighted and the freight charge billed at cost. Typically, this will be about AUD $600AUD to New Zealand (Up to 2kg).
Delivery times: by air with signature on delivery, depending on courier, delivery can take 3-14 working days. Customs delays are unpredictable and can extend the delivery. Due to COVID19 delivery times have been extended through the couriers and are out of our control.
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Delivery times: by air with signature on delivery, depending on courier, delivery can be 7-21 working days. Customs delays are unpredictable and can extend the delivery time. Due to COVID19 delivery times have been extended through the couriers and are out of our control.
DANGEROUS GOODS shipped outside Australia: Not available
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