SD-900M Magnetron Sputter Coater for Heat-Sensitive Samples
SD-900M is a magnetron sputter coater ideal for heat-sensitive SEM sample preparation. Magnetron sputtering is highly advantageous for depositing precise thin films on heat-sensitive substrates, as it traps plasma near the target, minimizing substrate damage from heat and ion impact. It is widely used to coat non-conductive SEM samples with gold, silver or platinum for better imaging. It is also excellent for surface treatment. It can quickly reach its working vacuum pressure within 5 minutes with a proper vacuum pump. It’s user friendly and easy to operate. The package includes a vacuum pump while a chiller is optional. Thickness monitor is available as an option.
Key Features
Low sample heating: Magnetron sputtering traps the plasma near the target, minimizing heat and ion damage to heat-sensitive specimens.
Au, Ag and Pt targets: Accepts Ø50 mm gold, silver or platinum targets.
Fast pump-down: Reaches the 2 Pa vacuum limit in under 5 minutes; working pressure 8–20 Pa.
Stable process control: Gas flow controller, chamber pressure and process current meters, and a coating timer.
Compact desktop unit: 360 × 300 × 380 mm with a scratch-resistant quartz glass chamber.
User-friendly operation: Simple front-panel controls for pumping, plasma and process start.
Technical Specifications
| Model | SD-900M Magnetron Ion Sputtering Coater |
|---|---|
| Target size | Ø50 × 0.1 mm (Au) |
| Target materials | Au, Ag, Pt |
| Max sputtering current | 100 mA |
| Working pressure | 8–20 Pa |
| Vacuum limit | 2 Pa |
| Pump-down time | < 5 min (to 2 Pa) |
| Vacuum measurement | Atmosphere to 2 × 10-2 mbar |
| Gas control | Gas flow controller |
| Chamber | Ø150 × 120 mm (H), scratch-resistant quartz glass |
| Vacuum pump | Rotary vane pump (oil), 8 m³/h at 50 Hz / 9.6 m³/h at 60 Hz |
| Cooling | Water cooling (optional chiller) |
| Power supply | AC 220 V 50 Hz or AC 110 V 60 Hz |
| Power consumption | < 1500 W |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 360 × 300 × 380 mm |
| Weight | 45 kg |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty with lifetime product support |
CE Certified
Fully compliant with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, ensuring safe operation for research and industrial use across the EU. (EN ISO 12100 risk assessment, EN 60204-1 electrical safety)
