Quorum Technologies
Quorum technologies has been the market and technology leader in electron microscopy coating and cryogenic preparation since 2001. The market-leading Q Series of vacuum coating systems and PP3010T cryo preparation systems for SEM and FIB/SEM – both true ground-up redesigns that have truly set the standard within the specimen preparation field.
Cryo-SEM Preparation Systems
Quorum’s market-leading PP3010T cryo sem preparation system is the latest in cryo-SEM technology and combines the highest quality results with unparalleled ease of use. The PP3010T is a highly automated, column-mounted, gas-cooled cryo sem preparation and cryo transfer system suitable for most makes and models of W-SEM, FE-SEM and FIB/SEM. Cryo preparation techniques for cryo SEM and FIB/SEM are essential for the observation of biological, wet or beam sensitive specimens. Using cryo sem electron microscopy removes the need for conventional preparation methods, such as chemical fixation and critical point drying, and allows observation of specimens in their natural hydrated state. Quorum also pleased to offer the PP3005 SEMCool and PP3006 CoolLok – part cryo preparation systems for low temperature applications where the full specimen processing capabilities of the PP3010T may not be required.
PP3010
Cryo-SEM/Cryo-FIB/SEM Preparation System
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PP3010
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The PP3010 is a highly automated, easy to use, column-mounted, gas-cooled cryo preparation system suitable for most makes and models of SEM, FE-SEM and FIB/SEM.
- High resolution performance on SEM, FE-SEM and FIB/SEMs
- Totally gas cooled, including cryo preparation chamber – no boiling nitrogen on the SEM
- Efficient cooling (typically down to at least -190ºC)
- 24 hours plus run times on one fill of LN2 are typical – allowing unattended overnight operation (at typical operating temperatures)
- Large recipe driven touch-screen interface
- Automated sublimation, coating and system start up
- Superb specimen visibility
- Fully compatible with SEM beam deceleration/stage bias modes up to 5kV
- Off column cooling and pumping systems – minimum mass on the SEM
- On-screen data logging and diagnostics
- Pumped storage of the cryo transfer device
- Prepdek workstation – self contained work area, extra bench space not required
- Cryo workflow options
- Specialist support and extended warranty option
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PP3006
CoolLok Cryo Transfer for SEM and FIB/SEM
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PP3006
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The PP3006 CoolLok offers rapid transfer and cryo temperature observation of specimens for SEM, FIB/SEM, beamline or other vacuum systems. Applications include thermal protection of beam-sensitive specimens and low temperature observation of materials such as plastics, polymers low-K dielectrics and hard-soft mixtures. The system can also be used for inert gas transfer of ambient temperature specimens from a glove box.
- Rapid specimen exchange
- Temperature range down to -190°C with stability better than 0.5°C
- Off-column cooling with all-day runtime between fills
- Independent cooling of cold stage and cold trap
- Vacuum or inert gas (glove box) transfer
- Rapid specimen freezing option 24425
- Cryo workflow options
- Extended warranty option
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PP3005
SEMCool Non-Airlock Cooling System for SEM and FIB/SEM
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PP3005
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The SEMCool is based on the PP3006 CoolLok but without the PP3004 QuickLok components. It is designed for cryogenic applications where airlock exchange of specimens into the microscope is not required.
- Temperature range down to -190°C with stability better than 0.5°C
- Off-column cooling with all-day runtime between fills
- Independent cooling of cold stage and cold trap
- Upgrade path to PP3006 CoolLok
- Extended warranty option
