Magnetically-coupled transfer rods are typically used for transferring a sample holder between two vacuum chambers such as from a load lock to a main chamber, or for long distance motion within a chamber. They have an external magnet on the outside which couples to a second magnet on the vacuum side and can be used to produce both a linear and a rotary motion. There is a possibility to fit a stop ring to limit the linear movement to temporarily or permanently stop the travel from overshooting a certain point. For shorter linear travels where a greater movement precision is needed, it may be more appropriate to consider a bellows-based linear drive solution which is also part of our product range.

In some applications a second, concentric rotary axis is desirable in order to actuate some aspect of the sample grabber for example.

Our transfer rods are supplied without a transfer tool, but please ask for advice about appropriate transfer tools and sample holder compatibility. We also offer a range of port aligners which are often sold together with transfer rods to facilitate correct alignment of the sample with the target manipulator.

Magnetically-coupled transfer rods are typically used for transferring a sample holder between two vacuum chambers such as from a load lock to a main chamber, or for long distance motion within a chamber. They have an external magnet on the outside which couples to a second magnet on the vacuum side and can be used to produce both a linear and a rotary motion. There is a possibility to fit a stop ring to limit the linear movement to temporarily or permanently stop the travel from overshooting a certain point. For shorter linear travels where a greater movement precision is needed, it may be more appropriate to consider a bellows-based linear drive solution which is also part of our product range.

In some applications a second, concentric rotary axis is desirable in order to actuate some aspect of the sample grabber for example.

Our transfer rods are supplied without a transfer tool, but please ask for advice about appropriate transfer tools and sample holder compatibility. We also offer a range of port aligners which are often sold together with transfer rods to facilitate correct alignment of the sample with the target manipulator.

Key Features

• Range of flange sizes from DN16CF to DN63CF
• larger flange sizes have larger magnets and larger torque and weight limits
• Range of travels from 100mm to 1000mm
• zero position can be tailored to the application)
• Transfer tools and port aligners can be provided on request.

Magnetically-coupled transfer rods are typically used for transferring a sample holder between two vacuum chambers such as from a load lock to a main chamber, or for long distance motion within a chamber. They have an external magnet on the outside which couples to a second magnet on the vacuum side and can be used to produce both a linear and a rotary motion. There is a possibility to fit a stop ring to limit the linear movement to temporarily or permanently stop the travel from overshooting a certain point. For shorter linear travels where a greater movement precision is needed, it may be more appropriate to consider a bellows-based linear drive solution which is also part of our product range.

In some applications a second, concentric rotary axis is desirable in order to actuate some aspect of the sample grabber for example.

Our transfer rods are supplied without a transfer tool, but please ask for advice about appropriate transfer tools and sample holder compatibility. We also offer a range of port aligners which are often sold together with transfer rods to facilitate correct alignment of the sample with the target manipulator.

Key Features

• Range of flange sizes from DN16CF to DN63CF
• larger flange sizes have larger magnets and larger torque and weight limits
• Range of travels from 100mm to 1000mm
• zero position can be tailored to the application)
• Transfer tools and port aligners can be provided on request.