Special offer - Delivery now £4.99 when ordered onlineSafematic CCU-010 LV standard vacuum carbon coater
The Safematic CCU-010 LV is a standard vacuum (rotary or dry scroll pumped) carbon coater, primarily designed for coating SEM specimens for EDS and WDS. For high resolution SEM and TEM carbon applications the high vacuum CCU-010 HV is recommended.
A unique feature of the CCU-010 is the compact, self-contained, carbon evaporation head module which ensures optimum ease of use and servicing. A stand-out highlight of the carbon coating module is its evaporation capabilities - featuring a multi-coating, automatic carbon fibre spooling system.
The glass vacuum chamber is 120mm in diameter and includes a handy vertical graduated scale to help set the height of the specimen stage. An implosion guard with safety monitoring is also fitted.
CCU-010 LV carbon coater highlights
- Fully automatic carbon coating for SEM
- Self-contained carbon coating module
- Up to 50 carbon evaporation runs before source change
- Simple plug-in upgrade to sputter coating
- Quartz film thickness measurement as standard
- Intuitive, touch screen control - rapid data input, simple operation
- Easy upgrade path to high vacuum coating
Carbon coating module: gentle pulse mode and unique carbon fibre spooling
A highlight of the carbon coating module (CT-010) is the novel carbon fibre evaporation system - featuring patented automatic carbon fibre spooling. This allows up to 50 coating runs without the need to change the carbon source - a huge advantage over labour intensive “single shot” carbon coating systems. For detailed information please see: CT-010 carbon coating module.
The CT-010 also features evaporation modes to suit requirements: gentle pulsed evaporation for thin films and/or temperature sensitive samples, whilst short-time coating mode with high power is useful for where thick layers are required (e.g. some FIB applications).
Glow discharge
The primary EM application of the glow discharge option (100004) is for the post-treatment of TEM carbon films. For this application the high vacuum CCU-010 HV is recommend. Conveniently the glow discharge attachment clips directly onto the carbon evaporation module. This allows sequential carbon coating and glow discharge treatment without the inconvenience and time delay of having to “break” vacuum and exchange process heads.
For details of carbon fibre cord please see: carbon fibre cord.
Dual-position film thickness monitor as standard
The CCU-010 LV comes with a dual-position film thickness monitor (FTM) measurement system. The plug-in monitoring crystal can be moved between the centre of the stage and the outside, depending on specimen size.
Vacuum pumping requirements
The CCU-010 LV requires a "backing" rotary vacuum pump. With high performance, reliability and low noise characteristics, the Pfeiffer Pascal 2005 SD is ideally suited for this purpose. For further information see: Pfeiffer Pascal 2005 SD.
Specimen stages
The CCU-010 LV includes a static, but height and tilt angle adjustable, plug-in style 80mm diameter specimen stage. For specimens requiring rotation the optional RS-010 rotary stage is recommended. For specimens with very irregular surfaces, particulates and spheres, the PS-006 rotary planetary stage is available.
ET-010 plasma cleaning accessory
The ET-010 plasma cleaning accessory is a fully integrated option for the Safematic CCU-010 sputter/carbon coater that is designed for the pre-treatment or post-treatment of specimens in combination with a coating process. SEM specimens can be pre-cleaned to remove light surface contamination prior to coating, without the need to breaking vacuum between cleaning and sputtering processes. Additionally,TEM carbon films can be converted from hydrophobic to hydrophilic using an air plasma.
Click here for detailed information: ET-010 plasma cleaning accessory
Coating LAB option
Offers easy access to coating and process data. The Windows software allows access to important data including pressure, current, voltage, coating rate, coating thickness and specimen temperature as real-time curves. The coater is connected to a PC using an integrated USB interface, whilst the Coating LAB automatically establishes a connection to the coater. Password protected tools for configuring the system and updating the firmware are included. For further information see: Coating LAB.
HS-010 head module vacuum storage box
The HS-010 is a compact vacuum storage box which allows a second CCU-010 coating head for the CCU-010 module, additional planetary or rotary stage and the full range of sputtering targets and carbon thread clean and under vacuum when not in use.
For further information please see: HS-010 vacuum storage box.
High vacuum and sputtering upgrades - future proving your investment
If in the future you wish to upgrade the CCU-010 LV to high vacuum CCU-010 HV specification, then this is possible using one of two upgrade kits.
The SP-010 sputtering module conveniently includes all the features required for high quality sputter coating - including magnetron, target, shutter, process pressure regulator, power electronics and cooling system - all in a compact modules that is interchangeable with the carbon coating module.
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Ordering information
CCU-010 base unit and carbon evaporation module
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 The Safematic CCU-010 LV standard vacuum coater is suitable for SEM sputter coating with non-oxidising (noble) metals and carbon coating applications. Requires coating module/modules and rotary pump. |
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 Plug-in carbon evaporation module - with unique carbon fibre spooling system to allow up to 50 coatings without changing the carbon source |
Glow discharge and etch accessories
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 The glow discharge option integrates into the carbon fibre evaporation module and allows sequential carbon coating and glow discharge |
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 Plasma cleaning accessory for the Safematic CCU-010 sputter/carbon coater for the pre-treatment or after-treatment of specimens in combination with a coating process |
Specimen stages
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 Height and angle adjustable 80mm diameter specimen stage with variable rotation. |
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 Consisting of: base plate for connection to the tilt and height adjustable specimen table of the CCU-010 basic unit. Sample holders for six large (Ø 25.4mm) or six small (Ø12.7mm) SEM pin stubs. DC-micro motor for rotation and planetary movement, quartz sensor (centre), speed control: 0-100%, rotation: 0-20rpm approximately, planets: 0-65rpm approximately |
Qty | £22.00 |
 5 each EM-Tec copper alloy S-Clips with 5 each brass M2x3mm screws (pkg/5) |
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 Microscope slide stage for Safematic CCU-010 coater, 76 x 26mm or one slide 76 x 52mm. Twelve M2 threaded holes for S-clips (not included see: 12-000900) |
CCU-010 Coating LAB and vacuum storage
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 Window-based software offering easy access to coating and process data: pressure, current, voltage, coating rate, coating thickness and specimen temperature |
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 A compact vacuum storage system for CCU-010 head modules and other accessories. Can be pumped by the coater or separate rotary pump (not supplied) |
Pumping options
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 The Edwards EMF10 filter captures oil mist from the outlet of pumps, which would otherwise be ejected into the atmosphere. The EMF10 mist filter is suitable for use with Edward RV3, RV5 and RV8 vacuum pumps. They are very efficient at 99.999% DOP test and are also azide proof. Supplied with a NW25 clamp, centering ring and ‘O’ ring, NW25 to 3/4 inch BSP adaptor. |
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 Pumping speed: 3.3 m3h-1 (50hz). The RV3 oil-sealed rotary vane pumps delivers excellent ultimate vacuum pressure, high pumping speeds and superior vapour handling capabilities with quiet operation. Requires an EMF10 mist filter (A4622600) |
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 Edwards nXDS6i dry scroll vacuum pump. Peak pumping speed: 6.2 m3h-1 . Suitable for applications where oil-based rotary pumps need to be avoided. |
Carbon fibre
Qty | £60.11 |
 Carbon fibre thread on coil 2m |