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Consumables

ALL YOUR VMD® CONSUMABLES IN ONE PLACE

West Technology Forensics offer a comprehensive range of consumables tailored specifically for your VMD® needs.

 

METALS

We provide a wide range of high-purity metals suitable for the VMD® deposition processes. Our metals are carefully selected to ensure excellent quality, enabling you to achieve precise and dependable results. The metals are supplied pre-cut to the optimum length to achieve consistent development results in a forensic application.

Metal Purity Form Part number
Gold (Au) >99.9% 0.25 mm diameter, wire x ~4 mm in length (100 pieces) 50011
Zinc (Zn) >99.9% 1 pellet ~3.2 mm x 3.2 mm (100 pieces) 50028
Silver (Ag) >99.9% 0.5 mm diameter wire x ~5 mm in length (100 pieces) 50016
Sterling Silver (S. Ag) 92.5% 0.5 mm diameter x ~5 mm length (100 pieces) 50021
Copper (Cu) >99.9% 0.5mm diameter x ~5 mm length (100 pieces) 50084
Aluminium (Al) >99.9% 0.5mm diameter x ~5 mm length (100 pieces) 50025

 

 

SOURCE BOATS

Our source boats have been designed specifically for the West Technology VMD® systems. These boats are engineered to endure the challenging conditions of high vacuum and the use of elevated temperatures. They are manufactured from Molybdenum to provide a low coefficient of thermal expansion, to avoid deformation of the boat, and to provide good thermal conductivity.

The good thermal conductivity of a source boat reduces the likelihood of overdevelopment and avoids the use of problematic shutter mechanisms.

Boat Type Part Number
Gold/Silver Evaporation Boat (10 items) 50005
Zinc Evaporation Boat (10 items) 50006

 

 

CLEANING AGENTS

Proper cleaning is essential for maintaining optimal performance and extending the lifespan of your VMD® system. We offer specialized cleaning agents tailored for VMD® equipment. These agents effectively remove metals, contaminants, and residues, ensuring your system operates at its peak efficiency.

Cleaner Type Part Number
Sprint V2 Cleaner (1 litre) 50034
Acetic Wipes (Pack of 40) 50112

 

 

HIGH VACUUM GREASE

The purpose of high vacuum grease is to enhance the sealing properties of the chamber door seal and to create a protective layer on the chamber door window and LED chamber lights’ diffusers. This barrier assists in the easy cleaning of the door window and lights to maintain the visibility of the substrate being processed.

Name Part Number
High Vacuum Grease (50g) 50033

 

 

POSITIVE CONTROL PADS

A positive control paper is used to verify the expected outcomes generated by your choice of VMD® method. They act as a reliable tool in the monitoring process, providing a clear indication that the method was performed accurately and in accordance with established protocols.

Name Part Number
Positive Control Pad (100 pages) 50054

 

 

HOW TO ORDER

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