Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Sample Manipulators
View our range of customised UHV sample manipulators for vacuum systems. Precision movement and positioning of samples and substrates within a vacuum system is an essential process in material analysis or deposition. Each VACGEN manipulator family offers unique characteristics to offer the user the widest possible range of stability, cost and process conditions.
Our extensive range of customised Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) sample manipulators are designed specifically for vacuum systems. Precision movement and positioning of samples and substrates within a vacuum system is an essential process in material analysis or deposition. Each VACGEN manipulator family offers unique characteristics, ensuring that users have access to the widest possible range of stability, cost-effectiveness, and process conditions.
We offer both standard and customised sample manipulators to suit the exact requirements of your build. Samples and substrates can be moved with up to 5 axes of movement and can be heated and cooled under UHV conditions.
View our comprehensive range of UHV manipulation products or contact us to discuss your vacuum system project requirements.
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| | Widebore Omniax ManipulatorThe Wide Bore Omniax was designed to be used with large cryostat cold fingers on DN100 flange. The larger top section of the in vacuum part of the cryostat cold finger fits into the 100mm Clear Bore Z bellows. The X and Y table is designed to take a cryostat which normally would have it’s own support tube of 54 mm. This gives you the maximum of ±25 mm of travel. | Omniax Dual Bellows ManipulatorThe Omniax manipulator is a fully UHV compatible double bellows manipulator with large probe capacity. It uses the unique VACGEN hinged flange and guided support tube to eliminate deflection due to vacuum loading providing extreme stability. It’s rigidity makes it ideal for long travels, multiple rotations, specimen security and capacity for feedthroughs | Triax ManipulatorA large clear bore manipulator with single bellows and a compact envelope easing integration into Ultra-High Vacuum systems. The universal orientation and small footprint of the Triax allows for the end-user to make better use of the air-side chamber space. |
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Transax Dual Bellows ManipulatorThe Transax is a fully UHV compatible double bellows manipulator, which is stable and versatile. It has a long travel range and is compatible with standard VACGEN sample handling equipment and rotary drive modules. Combines linear Z slide with an XY table bolted together to give a rigid interface for sample handling. | HPT Single Bellows ManipulatorThe HPT High Precision manipulator is a simple, cost effective, single bellows, translator designed as a small compact and light manipulator platform. The wide bore of the HPT allows probe diameters of up to 19mm with full vectorial movement of +/- 12.5mm and can be fully motorised. | Miniax ManipulatorThe Miniax XYZ manipulator offers a source of simple, low cost, manually driven manipulation. The single bellows construction makes it easy to use in any orientation. Despite the simple construction of the manipulator, the Miniax has good precision and is fully UHV compatible. | |
- Omniax ManipulatorAvailable SoonUltra stable modular 54mm bore dual bellows manipulator for vertical or horizontal mount. Modular XYZ manipulator with NW63CF(114mm OD) conflat flange travelling. 54mm clear bore. Z travel 100mm to 1000mm; ±25 mm XY travel. Manual and motorisation options.
- Omniax - Wide Bore ManipulatorAvailable SoonModular XYZ Omniax with NW100CF (152mm OD) conflate flange travelling. 100mm clear bore. Z travel 100mm to 1000mm; ±25 mm XY travel. Manual and motorisation options.
- Omniax XY Stage ModuleAvailable Soon£0.00The Omniax XY module is designed as a standalone single edge welded bellows module which is compatible with Omniax linear shift mechanisms (Z axis) and Rotating platforms such as the RP100, allowing a complete sample manipulator to be created by adding these modules together.
- Transax XY ModuleAvailable Soon£0.00The Transax XY module is designed as a standalone single edge welded bellows module which is compatible with Transax linear shift mechanisms (Z axis) and Rotating platforms such as the RP100, allowing a complete sample manipulator to be created by adding these sections together.
- Resistive Type K 240v Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryResistive heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1000°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our PBN and wire range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- Resistive Type K Type 240v RS232 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryResistive heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1000°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our PBN and wire range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- Resistive Type K Type 240v RS485 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryResistive heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1000°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our PBN and wire range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- Resistive Type K 110v Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryResistive heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1000°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our PBN and wire range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- Resistive Type K 110v RS232 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryResistive heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1000°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our PBN and wire range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- Resistive Type K 110v RS485 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryResistive heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1000°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our PBN and wire range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- Resistive Type N 240v Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryResistive heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1000°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our PBN and wire range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- Resistive Type N 240v RS232 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryResistive heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1000°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our PBN and wire range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- Resistive Type N 240v RS485 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryResistive heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1000°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our PBN and wire range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- Resistive Type N 110v Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryResistive heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1000°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our PBN and wire range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- Resistive Type N 110v RS232 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryResistive heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1000°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our PBN and wire range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- Resistive Type N 110v RS485 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryResistive heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1000°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our PBN and wire range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- EBH Type K 240v Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryElectron Bombardment Electron heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1200°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our EBH range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- EBH Type K 240v RS232 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryElectron Bombardment Electron heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1200°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our EBH range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- EBH Type K 240v RS485 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryElectron Bombardment Electron heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1200°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our EBH range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- EBH Type K 110v RS232 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryElectron Bombardment Electron heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1200°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our EBH range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- EBH Type K 110v RS485 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryElectron Bombardment Electron heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1200°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our EBH range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- EBH Type N 240v RS232 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryElectron Bombardment Electron heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1200°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our EBH range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- EBH Type N 240v RS485 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryElectron Bombardment Electron heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1200°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our EBH range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- EBH Type N 110v Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryElectron Bombardment Electron heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1200°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our EBH range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- EBH Type N 110v RS232 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryElectron Bombardment Electron heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1200°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our EBH range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- EBH Type N 110v RS485 Heater Controller4 to 6 weeks deliveryElectron Bombardment Electron heating controller, 19" 3U rack mounted unit with options of "K" or "N" Type thermocouple. This form of heating offers temperatures upto 1200°C and monitoring down to 77K. Designed to work with our EBH range of heaters, with the option of RS232 or RS485 for monitoring.
- XYZ Z 50mm X&Y +/-12.5mm No Mini Ports DN40CF Miniax4 to 6 weeks delivery£4,935.91The Miniax XYZ translator offers a source of simple, cost effective, manipulation. The single bellows construction makes it easy to use in any orientation. The micrometers are vacuum conditioned and do not need to be removed for bakeout.
- XYZ Z 100mm X&Y +/-12.5mm No Mini Ports DN40CF Miniax4 to 6 weeks delivery£4,697.38The Miniax XYZ translator offers a source of simple, cost effective, manipulation. The single bellows construction makes it easy to use in any orientation. The micrometers are vacuum conditioned and do not need to be removed for bakeout.
- XYZ Z 50mm X&Y +/-12.5mm 4 x Mini Ports DN100CF Miniax4 to 6 weeks delivery£4,823.93The Miniax XYZ translator offers a source of simple, cost effective, manipulation. The single bellows construction makes it easy to use in any orientation. The micrometers are vacuum conditioned and do not need to be removed for bakeout.
- XYZ Z 100mm X&Y +/-12.5mm 4 x Mini Ports DN100CF Miniax4 to 6 weeks delivery£4,970.72The Miniax XYZ translator offers a source of simple, cost effective, manipulation. The single bellows construction makes it easy to use in any orientation. The micrometers are vacuum conditioned and do not need to be removed for bakeout.
- XYZ Z 50mm X&Y +/-12.5mm DN38CF HPT-RX4 to 6 weeks deliveryPrecision all metal XYZ translator with single 35mm clear bore bellows, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer a very stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. On the 152mm base flange, this offer 4 mini ports for electrical and cooling options.
- XYZ Z 100mm X&Y +/-12.5mm DN38CF HPT-RX4 to 6 weeks deliveryPrecision all metal XYZ translator with single 35mm clear bore bellows, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer a very stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. On the 152mm base flange, this offer 4 mini ports for electrical and cooling options.
- XYZ Z 150mm X&Y +/-12.5mm DN38CF HPT-RX4 to 6 weeks deliveryPrecision all metal XYZ translator with single 35mm clear bore bellows, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer a very stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. On the 152mm base flange, this offer 4 mini ports for electrical and cooling options.
- XYZ Z 250mm X&Y +/-12.5mm DN38CF HPT-RX4 to 6 weeks deliveryPrecision all metal XYZ translator with single 35mm clear bore bellows, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer a very stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. On the 152mm base flange, this offer 4 mini ports for electrical and cooling options.
- XYZ Z 50mm X&Y +/-12.5mm DN100CF HPT-RX£4,550.50Precision all metal XYZ translator with single 35mm clear bore bellows, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer a very stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. On the 152mm base flange, this offer 4 mini ports for electrical and cooling options.
- XYZ Z 100mm X&Y +/-12.5mm DN100CF HPT-RX4 to 6 weeks deliveryPrecision all metal XYZ translator with single 35mm clear bore bellows, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer a very stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. On the 152mm base flange, this offer 4 mini ports for electrical and cooling options.
- XYZ Z 150mm X&Y +/-12.5mm DN100CF HPT-RX4 to 6 weeks deliveryPrecision all metal XYZ translator with single 35mm clear bore bellows, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer a very stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. On the 152mm base flange, this offer 4 mini ports for electrical and cooling options.
- XYZ Z 250mm X&Y +/-12.5mm DN100CF HPT-RX£5,405.28Precision all metal XYZ translator with single 35mm clear bore bellows, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer a very stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. On the 152mm base flange, this offer 4 mini ports for electrical and cooling options.
- XYZ Z 150mm X&Y +/-12.5mm DN100CF Transax4 to 6 weeks deliveryPrecision all metal XYZ translator with dual 32mm clear bore bellows without support tube and 28mm with support tube, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer an extremely stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. With the support tube fitted, this greatly reduces the risk of the sample holder moving during transfer, owing to the second lower bearing support built into the X&Y table.
- XYZ Z 300mm X&Y +/-12.5mm DN100CF Transax4 to 6 weeks deliveryPrecision all metal XYZ translator with dual 32mm clear bore bellows without support tube and 28mm with support tube, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer an extremely stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. With the support tube fitted, this greatly reduces the risk of the sample holder moving during transfer, owing to the second lower bearing support built into the X&Y table.
- XYZ Z 450mm X&Y +/-12.5mm DN100CF Transax4 to 6 weeks deliveryPrecision all metal XYZ translator with dual 32mm clear bore bellows without support tube and 28mm with support tube, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer an extremely stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. With the support tube fitted, this greatly reduces the risk of the sample holder moving during transfer, owing to the second lower bearing support built into the X&Y table.
- XYZ Z 150mm X&Y +/-25mm DN100CF Transax4 to 6 weeks deliveryPrecision all metal XYZ translator with dual 32mm clear bore bellows without support tube and 28mm with support tube, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer an extremely stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. With the support tube fitted, this greatly reduces the risk of the sample holder moving during transfer, owing to the second lower bearing support built into the X&Y table.
- XYZ Z 300mm X&Y +/-25mm DN100CF Transax4 to 6 weeks deliveryPrecision all metal XYZ translator with dual 32mm clear bore bellows without support tube and 28mm with support tube, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer an extremely stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. With the support tube fitted, this greatly reduces the risk of the sample holder moving during transfer, owing to the second lower bearing support built into the X&Y table.
- XYZ Z 450mm X&Y +/-25mm DN100CF Transax4 to 6 weeks deliveryPrecision all metal XYZ translator with dual 32mm clear bore bellows without support tube and 28mm with support tube, which is bakeable to 230°C. These offer an extremely stable UHV platform to which our range of sample holders with cooling and heater options can be fitted. With the support tube fitted, this greatly reduces the risk of the sample holder moving during transfer, owing to the second lower bearing support built into the X&Y table.
- SH1 Sample Holder4 to 6 weeks deliveryThe standard SH1 sample mounting module has a relative magnetic permeability of
- SH2 Sample Holder4 to 6 weeks deliveryThe standard SH2 dual axis sample mounting module has a relative magnetic permeability of
- Stepper Motor Controller 240v - Single Axis4 to 6 weeks delivery£2,353.92Motor 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 Axis4 to 6 weeks delivery£2,353.80Motor 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 Controllers4 to 6 weeks delivery£494.55Motor 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 SIMBOX4 to 6 weeks delivery£106.44Motor 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.
- Jog Box 1 or 2 Axis4 to 6 weeks delivery£637.21Motor 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 Cable4 to 6 weeks delivery£94.63Motor 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 Axis4 to 6 weeks delivery£817.08Motor 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 Multi Axis Controller Cable4 to 6 weeks delivery£54.99Motor 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 Lead4 to 6 weeks delivery£161.19Motor 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 Lead4 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 Lead4 to 6 weeks delivery£266.88Motor 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 Lead4 to 6 weeks delivery£354.48Motor 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 Lead4 to 6 weeks delivery£238.80Motor 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 Lead4 to 6 weeks delivery£255.60Motor 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.
