AVS 45th International Symposium
    Vacuum Technology Division Monday Sessions
       Session VT-MoP

Paper VT-MoP4
Stabilization of Long Travel - Single Bellows - Horizontal Manipulators

Monday, November 2, 1998, 5:30 pm, Room Hall A

Session: Vacuum Technology Poster Session
Presenter: V.S. Smentkowski, General Electric Corporate Research and Development Center
Authors: V.S. Smentkowski, General Electric Corporate Research and Development Center
A.L. Linsebigler, General Electric Corporate Research and Development Center
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Single bellows, long travel, horizontal manipulators are required for many experiments in surface science. Unfortunately, the gravitational force exerted on long travel - single bellows - horizontal manipulators results in stability problems including, but not limited to unwanted sample vibrations and non-reproducible sample positioning. We have designed, built, and tested a simple add on device that efficiently alleviates such problems. The device that will be described can be used with any manipulator, regardless of age. The cost to implement this device (machining and parts) is minimal.