Carbon Coater
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Service & reparation Request a quotePrecision Carbon Coating for SEM Analysis
In both industrial and academic SEM laboratories—where image quality and high-resolution imaging are critical—LUXOR sputter coaters are the preferred choice.
The LUXORC carbon coater is a state-of-the-art, fully automatic system designed to deposit a uniform carbon layer onto SEM samples. This conductive coating effectively prevents charging during chemical analysis using EDX/EDS techniques.
Renowned for its intuitive operation and fast, maintenance-free workflow, the LUXORC offers a reliable and efficient solution for high-quality carbon coating.
Features
- Carbon coating in air
- LUXOR signature up-side down design for enhanced safety and ease of use
- Bradley-type carbon rod evaporation source for precise and repeatable coatings
- 100% interchangeable sample holders with the LUXORAu and LUXORPt models
- Stand-alone carbon coater to prevent cross-contamination
- Quick, simple interchangeable carbon rod set and re-sharpener tool
- Touch screen panel for easy, intuitive operation and control
- Compact footprint: only 340 x 340 x 290 (mm, W x D x H)
Contact
Chris Bradburn
- Sales - Materials Analysis
- Phone: +46 (0)18-56 68 09
- Mobile: +46 (0)70-396 18 88
- chris.bradburn@gammadata.se

Technical specification
Applications | Coating with carbon in air |
Sample capacity | 7 x Ø 12.5 mm or 3 x Ø 25 mm |
Sample holders | For pin stubs, cylindrical stubs, resin embedded samples up to 40mm diameter |
Average process time | 3 minutes including outgassing and venting steps |
Additional vacuum mode for outgassing of samples | |
Process time | 1 to 600 minutes (continuously selectable) |
Coating chamber | Ø 100 mm diameter x 150 mm height |
Gas supply | Environmental air (1 bar) or argon (0,6 bar) |
Low energy dual stage pump To be ordered separately | |
Dimensions | 340 x 340 x 290 (mm, W x D x H) |
Weight | 23 kg |