Fortress™ FIB Holder with CastleGuard™ Protection are reusable holders that secure FIB sample that are held in a specific orientation without the use of adhesives, adhesive tabs, or conductive paints.
- Unique clamping mechanism secures sample without over tightening
- Standard 1/8" pin mount fits most FIBs and SEMs
- Peripheral support structure protects specimens during handling and transport
- Economical design offers user to prepare and store samples on the same holder
- Compatible with Sample Sver™ Stoage containers for secure stoage and transport in an inert environment
Fortress™ FIB Holders can be used to position a thin, whole or cut TEM grid / disk in an orientation such that either in-situ or an ex-situ. FIB lift-out technique can be used to attach a FIB-prepared sample. Physical protection of the mounted sample on the grid is provided with the CastleGuard™ protection design. Up to 30 Fortress FIB Holders can be stored in a single SS200 Sample Saver™ storage container.
Fortress™ FIB Holder – Low Profile: Low Profile Fortress™ FIB Holder to hold either a standard FIB lift out specimen on a grid or an H-Bar cut Sample. Fortress™ Sample Loader Securely holds the Fortress™ Low Profile holder under a stereomicroscope and permits viewing from 2 angles without changing focus on the microscope.
Fortress™ FIB Holder – High Profile: High Profile Fortress™ FIB Holder to hold a standard FIB lift out specimen on a grid. Fortress™ Sample Loader securely holds the Fortress™ High Profile holder under a stereomicroscope and permits viewing from 2 angles without changing focus on the microscope.