TEM Specimen Holders

648 Double Tilt Vacuum Transfer Holder

The 648 Double Tilt Vacuum Transfer Holder permits the transfer of a specimen from a preparation station into the TEM under vacuum or controlled atmosphere  

Key Features

Analytical design

  • Specimen cradle, Hexring® and Anti-twist washer are made of beryllium for analytical applications

ToggleTilt™ beta drive mechanism

  • Robust operation with no mechanical binding of the specimen cradle at tilt limits
  • Maximum +/- 30º using TEM control
  • Maximum +/- 45º using Accutroller

Reduced Shadowing

  • Optimized for EDS analysis  

Tilt ranges and compatibility of specimen holders vary according to the TEM manufacturer, model, pole piece gap, and the presence of in-gap accessories.  Please contact your local Gatan representative for more information.



Beryllium specimen cradle, Hexring® specimen
clamping system and ToggleTilt™ beta drive mechanism

Training Resources:

  • 648 Training Video:
    • Click here for mp4 file
    • Click here for avi file