High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs and tapes
ideal for SEM/EDS sample preparation and analysis of powdered samples


Introduction - material - construction

The high purity double sided conductive adhesive carbon tabs and tapes are especially developed for SEM / EDS applications. The material used for both the tabs and tapes is fully transparent for EDS with only trace amounts of Al and Si. The material is constructed using a non-woven liner coated on both sides with a conductive, carbon filled pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive. Total thickness of the material is approximately 150µm with an adhesive thickness of 45µm on both sides. The adhesive used has a high adhesion strength to metals, plastics,  ceramics, wafers, rubber, wood, glass, paper, and small particles or fibers. The conductivity of the carbon tapes and tabs is lower than the conductivity of double sided copper tape or the double sided conductive Lift-N-Press tabs, but it is still fully compatible with SEM/EDS applications.

Features and benefits of the double sided carbon tabs and tapes are:

  • Thin material; 150µm total with 45µm on each side of a 35µm non-woven carrier
  • Plastic liner on both sides
  • Use temperature range -20°C to + 60°C
  • Low outgassing rates
  • Fully EDS transparent high purity for EDS applications
  • High strength thin adhesive (2x45µm) combined with high tack
  • Long shelf life and can be stored in a refrigerator
  • Resistance 50K-200K

 

High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs

The EM-Tec high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs are supplied on a clear plastic sheet with a white plastic liner tab. Available as Ø6mm,  Ø9mm  Ø12mm and Ø25mm carbon tabs.
To use: lift the tab of the clear backing sheet, press the sticky surface to the mount, then peel away the white liner tab, leaving the adhesive exposed. Mount sample on the exposed adhesive. Alternatively, the white liner tab can be removed, the stub pressed on the exposed carbon tab and the clear plastic lifted off.  The use of sharp pointed tweezers helps to lift of the tabs and liner. The carbon tabs can be easily removed with isopropanol, ethyl acetate, ethanol or acetone.  They are available in 6 convenient diameters:

  • Ø6mm carbon tabs are intended for smaller samples or when smaller tabs are required
  • Ø9mm carbon tabs are compatible with Ø9.5mm JEOL stubs
  • Ø12mm carbon tabs are compatible with Ø12.7mm pin stubs and Ø12.2mm JEOL stubs
  • Ø15mm carbon tabs are compatible with the Ø15mm Hitachi stubs
  • Ø25mm carbon tabs are compatible with Ø25.4mm pin stubs, Ø25mm JEOL stubs and Ø25mm Hitachi stubs
  • Ø32mm carbon tabs are compatible with Ø32mm pin stubs, Ø32mm JEOL stubs and Ø32mm Hitachi stubs

EM-Tec Easy-Tabs conductive double sided high  purity carbon tab

EM-Tec Easy-Tabs conductive double sided high purity carbon tabs

The EM-Tec Easy-Tabs are made from the same material as the standard high purity carbon tabs, but handling is made easier by providing an easy to lift off white liner tab. To use: lift the carbon Easy-Tab of the clear backing strip, press the exposed adhesive surface on the stub and then remove the white liner Easy-Tab just before mounting the sample. The EM-Tec Easy-Tabs carbon tabs can be easily removed with isopropanol, ethyl acetate, ethanol or acetone.  The EM-Tec Easy-Tabs are available in two sizes:

  • Ø12.5mm EM-Tec Easy-Tabs are compatible with the standard Ø12.7mm pin stubs
  • Ø25mm EM-Tec Easy-Tabs are compatible with the standard Ø25.4mm pin stubs, Ø25mm JEOL stubs and Ø25mm Hitachi stubs

 

High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tapes

High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tapes: The material is identical to the material used for the tabs with one difference; the tapes are self-wound with a thin white liner on one side of the tape. The tape can be shaped into custom forms, strips and cut-outs. Available in 5mm, 8mm, 12mm, 20mm and 50mm width by 20m long.
To use: Cut the required length of carbon tape from the roll and cut to shape if needed (care since one side has exposed adhesive). Adhere tape to the sample support. Remove the top liner and adhere sample to the tape. The use of sharp pointed tweezers helps to lift the liner of the adhesive. The carbon tape can be removed with isopropanol, ethyl acetate, ethanol or acetone.

 

High purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon sheets

Made from the same material as the high purity carbon tabs and tapes, the conductive double sided adhesive carbon sheets are ideal for cutting to size as required. This products is mainly devised for SEM / EDS applications. The material exhibits low outgassing and allows larger areas covering to adhere samples. Sheet size is 54 x 125mm with a thickness of 0.15mm; liner on both sides, sold in packs of 10 sheets.



Ordering information for the conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs

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EM-Tec CT6 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø6mm EM-Tec CT6 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø6mm
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15-000406 pkg/108 €15,00
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EM-Tec CT9 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø9mm EM-Tec CT9 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø9mm
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15-000409 pkg/104 €15,00
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EM-Tec CT12 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø12mm EM-Tec CT12 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø12mm
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15-000412 pkg/100 €15,00
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EM-Tec CT15 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø15mm EM-Tec CT15 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø15mm
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15-000415 pkg/96 €15,00
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EM-Tec CT25 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø25mm EM-Tec CT25 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø25mm
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15-000425 pkg/50 €26,50
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EM-Tec CT32 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø32mm EM-Tec CT32 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø32mm
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15-000432 pkg/24 €15,00
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EM-Tec Easy-Tabs ECT12 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø12.5 mm EM-Tec Easy-Tabs ECT12 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø12.5 mm
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15-000413 pkg/100 €20,00
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EM-Tec East-Tab ECT25 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø25 mm EM-Tec East-Tab ECT25 high purity conductive double sided adhesive carbon tabs, Ø25 mm
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15-000426 pkg/50 €31,00
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Ordering information for the conductive double sided adhesive carbon tapes

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Conductive double sided adhesive carbon tape, 5mm wide x 20m long Conductive double sided adhesive carbon tape, 5mm wide x 20m long
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15-000505 each €18,75
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Conductive double sided adhesive carbon tape, 8mm wide x 20m long Conductive double sided adhesive carbon tape, 8mm wide x 20m long
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15-000508 each €23,50
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Conductive double sided adhesive carbon tape, 12mm wide x 20m long Conductive double sided adhesive carbon tape, 12mm wide x 20m long
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15-000512 each €38,25
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Conductive double sided adhesive carbon tape, 20mm wide x 20m long Conductive double sided adhesive carbon tape, 20mm wide x 20m long
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15-000520 each €56,20
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Conductive double sided adhesive carbon tape, 50mm wide x 20m long Conductive double sided adhesive carbon tape, 50mm wide x 20m long
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15-000550 each €126,50
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Ordering information for the conductive double sided adhesive carbon sheets

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Conductive double sided carbon sheets, 54 x 125mm Conductive double sided carbon sheets, 54 x 125mm
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15-000599 Pkg/10 €32,50
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