the next generation of cryogenics for high-resolution microscopy.

At Demcon kryoz we have developed an ultra-low- vibration miniature cryogenic cooler as a OEM-product. This cooler is designed specifically for use in high-resolution microscopy applications, including SEM, FIB and FM.

Its very small size, the ability to maneuver in six degrees of freedom, and a localized cooling- down ability to -175°C, makes it unique.

And all of this without using liquid nitrogen.

highlights

  • small size
  • only the sample area is cryogenically cooled
  • virtually vibration-free
  • no mechanical moving parts
  • no liquid nitrogen

ultra low vibrations cryocooling.

– Designed to align perfectly with all microscopy lenses.
– Six degrees of freedom.
– Integration with the EM vacuum chamber is achieved through a market- standard NW100 flange.
– The cryocooler can be mounted on a base-plate or translation stage with a simple screw connection.

extreme stable temperatures.

Translation-stage interface is at room temperature.
Controllable sample temperature from 300 down to 100 Kelvin.
High temperature stability ±10 mK.

extreme stable position.

Low vibration level ~ 1 nm p2p.
Low drift levels of <3 nm min-1.


Performance testing was done using a TF Helios FIB/SEM/FM with the cryocooler mounted on a 5 DOF manipulation stage.

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our aim as OEM

Currently we are searching to extend the application of this OEM product to users within or outside the CryoEM application field.

Interested? Please contact us!