The QuickLok provides a rapid way of transferring ambient temperature specimens into SEM, FIB/SEM or other suitable vacuum systems. A key feature of the QuickLok is the ability to vacuum transfer specimens that are sensitive to normal environmental conditions. The transfer device uses a sealed vacuum chamber which can be interfaced to a glove box for inert gas transfer or can allow transfer to and from a range of vacuum platforms.
The QuickLok provides a rapid way of transferring ambient temperature specimens into SEM, FIB/SEM or other suitable vacuum systems. A key feature of the QuickLok is the ability to vacuum transfer specimens that are sensitive to normal environmental conditions. The transfer device uses a sealed vacuum chamber which can be interfaced to a glove box for inert gas transfer or allow transfer to and from other range of vacuum platforms.
Looking to work at cryogenic temperatures? Please see: PP3006 CoolLok, or for full cryogenic preparation and transfer capabilites, the PP3010 Cryo-SEM/Cryo-FIB/SEM
Mounted onto a suitable vacuum chamber port, the QuickLok consists of a loading chamber body with integrated controls for pumping, venting and transfer. A custom-designed interface flange and connections to the pumping system are included (see: Pumping below).
The compact vacuum transfer device has a bayonet fitting to a dovetail-profile specimen holder (shuttle). Standard shuttles are included, but optional holders allow a variety of specimen types to be handled.
Inside the SEM there is fitted a stage to accept the specimen shuttle. To aid specimen exchange an interlocked LED chamber light is mounted to the inside of the QuickLok interface.
The specimen is mounted on a suitable holder and the transfer device fitted onto the vacuum airlock. The airlock and transfer device are then evacuated to a preset vacuum, the gate valve opened and the specimen guided onto the SEM stage.
For transfers from other vacuum systems, or a glove box, additional interface flanges are available on request.
An optional glove box valve/airlock assembly (25852) can be supplied. The airlock is connected to a glove box using a generic NW fitting and for most applications requires a suitable pumping system (13034 rotary pump or 2336 turbo plus diaphragm pump system). Gas connections are included. The outer face of the 25852 is designed to accept the vacuum transfer device.
The QuickLok requires an oil-free vacuum turbomolecular pumping station (see Ordering Information).
This product is for Research Use Only.
Consisting of:
Airlock assembly, pump, vent and transfer control buttons and gate valve and fittings to the pumping system (see: Pumping below). Custom-designed interface flange to the microscope vacuum chamber, SEM dovetail stage to accept the specimen holder, LED chamber light (interlocked), 12340 specimen transfer device for vacuum or inert gas transfer, specimen holders. 20720 specimen shuttle with holding clips, 12434 specimen shuttle blank, AL200077B specimen shuttle (to hold a 10 mm diameter specimen stub), E7402 blank 10 mm stub – packet of 10.
24428: packing case.
13034. Pfeiffer 5 m3/hr DUO 6 two-stage rotary pump with oil mist filter.
Dry pumping options:
20063. Scroll pump. Edwards nXDS6i.
24426. Pfeiffer HiCube 80 turbomolecular with diaphragm pump.
For further information see: Rotary Pumps and Dry Pumps for details.
25852. Glove box valve/airlock assembly.
Includes NW40 interface, gate valve, pumping line with valve and vent line with valve. Interface to accept sample transfer device. Fittings and line to pump (pump not supplied – see: 13034 or 2446 or user can supply own pump).
Specimen holders – shuttles
AL200077B. Standard specimen shuttle. Takes one 10 mm Ø stub. One included as standard.
12434. Specimen shuttle blank. Flat surface (22 mm x 13 mm) for large specimens. One included as standard.
20718. Extended length blank shuttle. Useful for large flat specimens (e.g. plant leaves). Can be modified by the user for specific specimen requirements.
20720. Blank specimen shuttle with microscope-style holding clips. One included as standard.
12013. For clamping, larger flat specimens. Handle removed after loading specimen.
13524. Shuttle for clamping hard, flat specimens. Suitable for flat specimens (front of shuttle with clamp lever) and cross-fracturing (sprung-loaded vice at rear of shuttle).
E7449-7. Universal specimen stub with holes and slots,10 mm Ø x 7 mm high (pack of 5).
11541. Universal specimen stub with holes and slots 10 mm Ø X 5 mm high (pack of 5).
E7402. Aluminium (Al) stubs (pack of 10). One pack included as standard.
E7403. Copper (Cu) stubs (pack of 10).
E7406. Copper (Cu) stub with one 1 mm wide x 3 mm deep slot (pack of 5).
E7407. Copper (Cu) stub with one 3 mm wide x 3 mm deep slot (pack of 5).
