Our ultra high vacuum (UHV) stages are conditioned as follows:

• all parts are cleaned in ultra-sonic cleaner using a vacuum compatible cleaning solution
• vacuum compatible motors (10-9 torr)
• optional encoders for use in UHV
• cables with teflon insulated wires and silver plated copper shield for encoders, kapton wires for motors
• all machined parts left un-anodized
• stainless steel screws
• vented holes or screws where possible
• bearings, drive screws are lubricated with UHV vacuum grease
• parts are vacuum packed with double bagging
• parts can be vacuum baked at 120 °C baking temperature for 48 hours