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Introduction to CSS450 Shear
Stage
Thank you for purchasing the CSS450 system.
The Cambridge Shearing System (CSS450) has
been developed in collaboration with the Depart-
ment of Chemical Engineering at Cambridge
University.
The stage and its accessories are packed in the
protective hard plastic case. It’s recommended
that you use this case to store the stage, when it is
not in use for a long period of time.
The CSS450 Shear Stage is made up from two
parts, the Lid and Base (see pictures). The stage
is designed to fit on most standard upright micro-
scopes and has a temperature range from ambient
(-50°C for Cryo-CSS450) to 450°C.
Please take the time to read through this manual
carefully, it will help you to get the most out of
the system.
Lid
Shear Motor
Gap Motor
Base
CSS450 System
