Drives and Motions
Many UHV processes require a sample or other component to be moved around the system. VACGEN offer a comprehensive range of rotation and linear drives including wobble sticks, magnetic probes, rotary platforms and feedthroughs.
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Transax/TR Z Direct Drive DC Motor KitSKU: ZTRDCMK14 to 6 weeks delivery£1,443.16The Transax Z axis linear shift mechanism is a single bellows stand alone module, with a hinged NW40CF (70mmOD) top flange, two guide shafts positioned each side of the drive screw, encased in a strengthening outer shell to prevent twisting. This structure coupled with cast and precision machined flange supports allows the device to offer stability. -
Transax/TR Z Direct Drive Stepper Motor Microswitch Encoder KitSKU: ZTRSMKE4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00The Transax Z axis linear shift mechanism is a single bellows stand alone module, with a hinged NW40CF (70mmOD) top flange, two guide shafts positioned each side of the drive screw, encased in a strengthening outer shell to prevent twisting. This structure coupled with cast and precision machined flange supports allows the device to offer stability. -
Transax/TR Z Direct Drive Stepper Motor KitSKU: ZTRSMKW4 to 6 weeks delivery£1,021.30The Transax Z axis linear shift mechanism is a single bellows stand alone module, with a hinged NW40CF (70mmOD) top flange, two guide shafts positioned each side of the drive screw, encased in a strengthening outer shell to prevent twisting. This structure coupled with cast and precision machined flange supports allows the device to offer stability. -
600mm Motorised/Encoder Z Movement TranslatorSKU: ZTR6070E4 to 6 weeks delivery£7,202.66The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives. -
450mm Motorised/Encoder Z Movement TranslatorSKU: ZTR4570E4 to 6 weeks delivery£6,107.62The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives. -
300mm Motorised/Encoder Z Movement TranslatorSKU: ZTR3070E4 to 6 weeks delivery£4,378.82The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives. -
150mmMotorised/Encoder Z Movement TranslatorSKU: ZTR1570E4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives. -
600mm Motorised Z Movement TranslatorSKU: ZTR6070W4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives. -
450mm Motorised Z Movement TranslatorSKU: ZTR4570W4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives. -
300mm Motorised Z Movement TranslatorSKU: ZTR3070W4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives. -
150mm Motorised Z Movement TranslatorSKU: ZTR1570W4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives. -
600mm Manual Z Movement TranslatorSKU: ZTR60704 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives. -
450mm Manual Z Movement TranslatorSKU: ZTR45704 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives. -
300mm Manual Z Movement TranslatorSKU: ZTR30704 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives. -
150mm Manual Z Movement TranslatorSKU: ZTR1570£0.00The TR is a long stroke Z-axis translator with 33mm clear bore, offering stable vertical or horizontal mounting. The support frame and guide bars ensure movement is accurate and rotation free. The design offers a wider selections of options including manual or motor driven options, three port feedthrough chamber and bellows support tube for mounting drives. -
Jog Box Interlink Multi Axis Controller CableSKU: ZJOGMULT4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Jog Box Interlink 1 or 2 Axis Controller CableSKU: ZJOGLINK£78.86Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Encoder Mating D15 SocketSKU: ZSIMSENC4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Motor lead Mating SocketSKU: ZSIMSMOT4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Limit Lead Mating PlugSKU: ZSIMPDIN4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
USB - RS232 Controller Interface LeadSKU: ZSIMUSB£108.15Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Jog Box Multi AxisSKU: ZSIMJOGM4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Jog Box 1 or 2 AxisSKU: ZSIMJOG2£479.11Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Rack Housing Unit up to 3 SIMSTEP ControllersSKU: ZSIMBOX4 to 6 weeks delivery£345.17Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Blanking Panel for use with SIMBOXSKU: ZSIMBLAN4 to 6 weeks delivery£76.14Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Stepper Motor Controller 240v - Single AxisSKU: ZSIM240£1,746.12Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Stepper Motor Controller 110v - Single AxisSKU: ZSIM110£1,746.12Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Serial Wired 10M LeadSKU: ZMOTSL104 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Serial Motor 5M LeadSKU: ZMOTSL054 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Serial Motor 3M LeadSKU: ZMOTSL034 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Parallel Motor 10M LeadSKU: ZMOTPL104 to 6 weeks delivery£236.44Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Parallel Motor 5M LeadSKU: ZMOTPL05£193.98Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Parallel Motor 3M LeadSKU: ZMOTPL034 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Limit Switch 10M LeadSKU: ZMOTLD104 to 6 weeks delivery£107.67Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Limit Switch 5M LeadSKU: ZMOTLD05£83.89Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Limit Switch 3M LeadSKU: ZMOTLD034 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Encoder 10M LeadSKU: ZMOTEN104 to 6 weeks delivery£95.06Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Encoder 5M LeadSKU: ZMOTEN054 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Encoder 3M LeadSKU: ZMOTEN034 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Motor Controller will suit all the standard motorisation offer by VACGEN. This is a rack mounted 3U 1/3rd single axis controller with a robust long life design. This comes with a simple software package, which when purchased with a motorised component, will be a plug and play out of the box. The unit can be used in either open or closed loop (Encoder) configuration. We also offer a full range of cables and optional extras. -
Wobble Stick Manual 80mm Lin Travel DN38CFSKU: ZWS0754 to 6 weeks delivery£976.58Plain wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a custom probe mounted to the end of the linear movement, via a 5mm x 8mm deep mounting hole. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning. -
Wobble Stick Manual 80mm Linear Travel Pincer GripSKU: ZWS075PG4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Pincer Grip Wobble are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a 14mm disk samples inside vacuum via an inline pincer grip. The pincer grip allows for four pre-set rotation position at 90 intervals. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning. -
Wobble Stick Manual 151mm Linear Travel Pincer GripSKU: ZWS150PG£0.00Pincer Grip Wobble are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a 14mm disk samples inside vacuum via an inline pincer grip. The pincer grip allows for four pre-set rotation position at 90 intervals. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning. -
Wobble Stick Manual 237mm Linear Travel Pincer GripSKU: ZWS225PG4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Pincer Grip Wobble are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a 14mm disk samples inside vacuum via an inline pincer grip. The pincer grip allows for four pre-set rotation position at 90 intervals. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning. -
Wobble Stick Manual 280mm Linear Travel Pincer GripSKU: ZWS275PG4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Pincer Grip Wobble are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a 14mm disk samples inside vacuum via an inline pincer grip. The pincer grip allows for four pre-set rotation position at 90 intervals. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning. -
Wobble Stick Manual 151mm Linear TravelSKU: ZWS1504 to 6 weeks delivery£1,339.10Plain wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a custom probe mounted to the end of the linear movement, via a 5mm mounting hole. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning. -
Wobble Stick Manual 237mm Linear TravelSKU: ZWS2254 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Plain wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a custom probe mounted to the end of the linear movement, via a 5mm mounting hole. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning. -
Wobble Stick Manual 280mm Linear TravelSKU: ZWS2754 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Plain wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to move a custom probe mounted to the end of the linear movement, via a 5mm mounting hole. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning. -
Wobble Stick Manual 80mm Hollow Linear TravelSKU: ZWS75H£0.00Hollow wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to independently position a probe or rotatory shaft, via the hollow shaft terminating in a 34mm OD flange. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning. -
Wobble Stick Manual 151mm Hollow Linear TravelSKU: ZWS150H4 to 6 weeks delivery£1,375.31Hollow wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to independently position a probe or rotatory shaft, via the hollow shaft terminating in a 34mm OD flange. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning. -
Wobble Stick Manual 237mm Hollow Linear TravelSKU: ZWS225H4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Hollow wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to independently position a probe or rotatory shaft, via the hollow shaft terminating in a 34mm OD flange. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning. -
Wobble Stick Manual 280mm Hollow Linear TravelSKU: ZWS275H4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Hollow wobble sticks are used where linear and angular movement is required to independently position a probe or rotatory shaft, via the hollow shaft terminating in a 34mm OD flange. Edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled positioning. -
Mechanical Hand Manual 80mm Linear & Rotatory Movement (No Jaws)SKU: ZMH075£0.00Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate. -
Mechanical Hand Manual 151mm Linear & Rotatory Movement (No Jaws)SKU: ZMH1504 to 6 weeks delivery£3,612.25Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate. -
Mechanical Hand Manual 237mm Linear & Rotatory Movement (No Jaws)SKU: ZMH2254 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate. -
Mechanical Hand Manual 280mm Linear & Rotatory Movement (No Jaws)SKU: ZMH2754 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate. -
Mechanical Hand Manual Symmetrical Jaw OnlySKU: ZJAWSY£1,568.60Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate. -
Mechanical Hand Manual Perpendicular Jaw OnlySKU: ZJAWPE4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate. -
Mechanical Hand Manual 80mm Symmetrical Plain Jaw Linear & Rotatory MovementSKU: ZMH075S4 to 6 weeks delivery£0.00Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate. -
Mechanical Hand Manual 151mm Symmetrical Plain Jaw Linear & Rotatory MovementSKU: ZMH150S4 to 6 weeks delivery£4,554.34Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate. -
Mechanical Hand Manual 237mm Symmetrical Plain Jaw Linear & Rotatory MovementSKU: ZMH225S4 to 6 weeks delivery£4,894.01Mechanical hands are used for transferring a sample where linear, angular and rotary movement is required. The pistol grip which actuates the movement and the use of edge welded bellows, gives the user a true 'feeling' of position inside the vacuum chamber to give a controlled transfer. These can be supplied with or without the pincer grip. If supplied with a pincer, these can be inline or perpendicular, with plain jaws or jaws to accept the flag style sample plate.