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Precision Heater Stages for Vacuum Environments

Heater Stages from Thermic Edge are engineered for maximum flexibility — allowing heaters and samples to be mounted in any orientation. Our precision-built manipulators offer cost-effective solutions for sample rotation, heater rotation, linear transfer, and accurate positioning.

Every stage is delivered fully equipped with the required power, thermocouple, and water feedthroughs. Simply connect your services, and you’re ready to go — no additional setup required. For a complete system, Thermic Edge also offers a range of high-performance heater controllers and power supplies designed to work seamlessly with our stages.

Thermic Edge can also offer expert support for installations and after market care.

Deposition Stage
Built for semiconductors, solar R&D, materials science, and thin-film testing.

The Challenge: Heating + Control in Vacuum

Modern vacuum systems demand more than just temperature.

Whether you’re processing wafers, annealing thin films, or characterising materials, you need:
– Accurate heating with tight thermal uniformity
– Movement stages that maintain vacuum integrity
– Real-time sample control: lift, rotate, transfer
– Biasing, cooling, and electrical feeds – all safely integrated
– Custom mounting to suit chambers and flanges

The Solution: Modular Stage Systems, Built Around You

Heater Stages
Graphite, SiC, CCC or tungsten hot zones rated up to 1800°C. Ideal for thin film deposition (CVD/ALD/PVD), Crystal growing, Vacuum annealing or semiconductor manufacture.

Sample Transfer Systems
Z-shift, tilt, and rotary stages – manual or motor-driven – to position and manipulate samples without breaking vacuum.

Biasing Options
DC or RF sample biasing up to 1000W, complete with shielding and feedthroughs for in-situ activation or surface control.

Water & Gas Cooling Modules
Integrated cooling to protect components and stabilise performance during high-temperature or prolonged testing cycles.

Standard and Custom Stages
Choose from our pre-designed platforms or commission a stage built to your exact specification.

Key Features

Feature Details
Sample Sizes Standard Sizes From 1" to 14", Custom Sizes Available Upon Request
Temperature Max 1800℃ Top Plate Temperature With Rapid Heating Rates
Vacuum Atmospheric LV, HV and UHV Compatible
Environment O2, H2, N2, Ar, Air and Corrosive/Oxidising Compatible Options
Flange Mounting ISO, CF Flanges and Bespoke Mounting Available
Modular Architecture Sample/Heater Manipulation Via Z shift, Rotational Shaft or Cradle, Sample Biasing, Water-Cooling as Neededand Sample Transfer available.
Temperature Uniformity Standard ≺2% Across Sample Heating Area
Heater Element SiC3 Coated Graphite, Carbon Composite, Graphite, Tungsten, NiCr, Kanthal and PGPBN available
Let us know your requirements - we'll configure or custom-build a stage system to match.
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Thermic Edge delivers all of this in one modular system - engineered in the UK and trusted worldwide.

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Thermic Edge Ltd. is a trusted provider of high vacuum heating technology, working with some of the world’s most prestigious manufacturers, research projects, universities etc. We provide a start-to-finish customer service approach, with post delivery support to all our customers. 

Thermic Edge Ltd. | Vacuum Heating & Stage Systems
Location: Unit 2 & 3 Iberian Park, Drury Lane, St. Leonard’s on Sea. TN38 9XP

Tel: +44 (0) 1424 850111 Email: sales@thermic-edge.com