SD-980 Pulsed Carbon Coater for SEM
SD-980 is a pulsed carbon coater ideal for SEM sample preparation. It is a fully automated carbon coater using carbon rope as the evaporation source. Applying this coating is an effective preparation technique for diminishing charge-up electron artifacts for analysis in a SEM. Its pulsed mode can protect samples from heat damage. It can quickly reach its working vacuum pressure with a proper vacuum pump. Users can easily control heating power (current) and pulsing time (recipe) with the touch screen. The package includes a vacuum pump. Thickness monitor is available as an option.
Key Features
Pulsed evaporation: Pulsed mode protects samples from heat damage during carbon coating.
Carbon rope source: Evaporates carbon rope to form a thin conductive film that reduces charging in SEM.
Touch screen recipes: Set heating current and pulse time on the touch screen for repeatable results.
Fast pump-down: Reaches the 2 Pa vacuum limit in under 5 minutes; working pressure 4–6 Pa.
Compact desktop unit: 390 × 310 × 290 mm with a scratch-resistant quartz glass chamber.
Technical Specifications
| Model | SD-980 Pulsing Thermal Evaporation Carbon Coater |
|---|---|
| Evaporation source | Carbon rope |
| Max evaporation current | 80 A |
| Working pressure | 4–6 Pa |
| Vacuum limit | 2 Pa |
| Pump-down time | < 5 min (to 2 Pa) |
| Vacuum measurement | Atmosphere to 2 × 10-2 mbar |
| 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 |
| Power supply | AC 220 V 50 Hz or AC 110 V 60 Hz |
| Power consumption | < 2000 W |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 390 × 310 × 290 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)
