Heating and Cooling Stages

Instec was founded over two decades ago by a group of pioneering liquid crystal researchers, therefore our microscope heating and cooling stage systems are designed specifically with liquid crystal applications in mind. Over the years, Instec has continued its effort to respond to the needs of the experimental communities and has developed a series of thermal stages to suit different application needs. Our heating and cooling stages offer many features which are unique in the market place, such as dual heating with variable sample chamber height, large viewing aperture, and easy electrical access to the sample.

Now Instec hot and cold stages have been used in a variety of research fields, including:
 
Biology Biophysics Dentistry Food Science
Forensics FTIR Geology Liquid Crystals
Material Science MEMS Nanomaterials Optical Microscopy
Pharmaceutics Polymers Raman Scattering Rheology
Semiconductors X-Ray    

 
Instec's basic hot and cold stage systems consist of a hot and cold stage, a STC200 Series standalone temperature controller, and WinTemp - a Windows based software.
 
Hot and Cold Stages for Upright Microscopes
Model
Temperature Range
Sample Chamber Area
Feature
WS60
ambient to 60°C
(95°C Optional)
25 x 75 mm (1 x 3")
and/or 60mm diameter
 Compact size warm stage for 1" x 3" slides or 60mm petri dishes.
TS62
-30°C to 120°C
38 x 50 mm
(1.5 x 2")
 Peltier based thermal stage for moderate temperature range applications.
TX102W
-30°C to 100°C
38 x 50 mm
(1.5 x 2")
 Peltier based microscope thermal stage featuring a wide incident angle (60°) and a large viewing window (38mm dia).
TS104
-30°C to 90°C
90 x 90 mm
(3.6 x 3.6")
 Peltier based thermal stage features extra-large sample area.
HCS302
-190°C to 400°C
38 x 50 mm
(1.5 x 2")
 Single-heater thermal stage with wide temperature range for general purpose applications. Stage frame cooling using circulation water pump.
HCS402
-190°C to 400°C
38 x 50 mm
(1.5 x 2")
 Dual-heater thermal stage, with heaters located both below and above the sample chamber for ultra temperature uniformity. Can be quickly converted to HCS302, the single-heater stage model. Stage frame cooling using circulation water pump.
HCS412W
-60°C to 400°C
38 x 50 mm
(1.5 x 2")
 Dual-heater heating and cooling stage features large viewing aperture and wide incident angle.
FS1
-60°C to 200°C
38 x 50 mm
(1.5 x 2")
 Dual-heater heating and cooling stage with large viewing aperture for thin film study. Includes thin film drawing kits with removable inner chamber for cleaning.
HS400
ambient to 400°C
38 x 50 mm
(1.5 x 2")
 Dual-heater hot stage with ultra temperature uniformity. Built-in fan for air-cooling of the stage frame.
HCS410
-60°C to 400°C
38 x 50 mm
(1.5 x 2")
 Dual-heater hot and cold stage, using the built-in fan for frame cooling. Similar to HS400, but also with sample chamber cooling capability.
HCS601
-190°C to 600°C
(700°C optional)
20 x 20 mm
(0.8 x 0.8")
 Ultra high temperature hot and cold stage, with the option to extend to wider temperature range.
FCS611
-190°C to 600°C
20 x 20 mm
(0.8 x 0.8")
 Ultra high temperature hot and cold stage systems with gas tight sample chamber, features eight (8) electric feed-through leads for sample probing.
FCS612
-190°C to 600°C
38 x 38 mm
(1.5 x 1.5")
HCS206
-40°C to 200°C
139 x 147 mm
(5.5 x 5.8")
 Hot and cold stage designed for extra-large samples. Optional circulation water pump for frame cooling.
Hot and Cold Stages for Inverted Microscopes
Model
Temperature Range
Sample Chamber Area
Feature
HCS60
5°C to 60°C
35mm diameter
 Peltier based thermal stage designed especially for inverted microscopes. Accepts 35mm petri dishes.
TSA02i
-25°C to 60°C
(90°C upper limit optional)
53 x 78 mm
 Peltier based thermal stage features a large viewing aperture and large sample area. Accepts 2"x3" slides.
HCD301
-80°C to 250°C
25 x 25 mm
(1 x 1")
 Hot and cold stage specifically designed for use on inverted microscopes with a wide temperature range.
Thermal Vacuum Stages for Upright Microscopes
Model
Temperature Range
Sample Chamber Area
Feature
TS102V
-40°C to 90°C
25 x 88 mm
(1 x 3.5")
 Peltier based thermoelectric freeze drying stage with sealed sample chamber for vacuum. Optional two (2) electric feed-through leads for sample probing
HCS611V
-190°C to 600°C
20 x 20 mm
(0.8 x 0.8")
 Ultra high temperature hot and cold vacuum stage systems with optional two (2) electric feed-through leads for sample probing.
HCS612V
-190°C to 600°C
38 x 38 mm
(1.5 x 1.5")
HCX611V
-190°C to 600°C
20 x 20 mm
(0.8 x 0.8")
 Ultra high temperature hot and cold vacuum stage systems with built-in precision XY positioner to move sample inside the stage. Optional two (2) electric feed-through leads for sample probing.
HCX612V
-190°C to 600°C
38 x 38 mm
(1.5 x 1.5")
FCS611V
-190°C to 600°C
20 x 20 mm
(0.8 x 0.8")
 Ultra high temperature hot and cold vacuum stage systems, features eight (8) electric feed-through leads for sample probing.
FCS612V
-190°C to 600°C
38 x 38 mm
(1.5 x 1.5")

 
- Information for STC200 Series Temperature Controller.

- Information for optional Cooling Accessories.

Contact Instec today for complete product brochures. Inquiries for a hot and cold stage system customized to your special requirements are also welcome.