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Sample Holders and Sample Mounts
: SH series: An extensive range of compact sample handling
options is available, many in low magnetic materials as standard. These include secondary rotation
sample mounts (or sample holders); Sample heaters for resistive or electron beam heating,
HST and EBH series
; Sample cooling accessories, LN and LNRX, integrated sample transfer
system, the XL25 series, and others. Sample Accessories: VACGEN can provide individual items of
sample hardware, such as UHV compatible wiring, molybdenum screws, ceramic isolators and so on.
Please state your requirements clearly.
Motors:
Manual Omniax actuators can be upgraded to stepper motor options. Most rotary actuators
can also be upgraded. Incremental encoders versions are also available. Please state your
requirements clearly.
Motor controllers:
The SDU, SMC and SMC-E series of powerful, bipolar motor controllers can be
used to operate any VACGEN motor, or any other 4 phase hybrid stepper motor.
Z-slide nut replacement
: MXNUTK. Service kit for replacing the lead screw nut in cases of extreme
wear.
Associated Equipment
: Details of rotary drives, specimen manipulators, heating, cooling and other
accessories are covered by separate instructions. If in any doubt regarding compatibility or fitting
procedure, contact VACGEN for assistance
4.2.8 Factory Servicing
A factory servicing scheme exists for all translators. The translator should be returned to the VACGEN
factory with a covering order. Please note also the terms and conditions for returning goods, outlined
in the 'Repair' section in the front of this manual that apply to good returned for servicing. The
servicing scheme includes a complete strip down, cleaning, re-lubrication and re-assembly.
When shipping the unit use the original packing and pack with care to avoid expensive transit
damage. Consider that the crate is liable to be dropped on any face or corner.
