Wobble Sticks
FWS series wobble stick probes supply a combination of Z axis, polar rotation, and polar axis tilt to allow tip positioning inside the vacuum chamber. They can be fitted with clamp jaws, hooks, or forks to attach and release samples. The user can specify the required Z travel.

FWS-15-275-1 Wobble Stick
- 3/8″ O.D. shaft
- 2.75″ O.D. mounting
- ±7.5° angular range
- 1″ linear travel (on axis)
- Without fork
FWS-44-275-1 Wobble Stick
- ±22° angular range
- 1″ Z stroke
- Independent bellows for Z and theta
- Special spherical bearing mount
- Z travel position lock
- Includes tip fitted with hook, per customer requirements
FWS-44R-275-2 Wobble Stick
- ±22° angular range
- 2″ Z stroke
- Independent bellows for Z and theta
- Special spherical bearing mount
- Z travel position lock
- 360° probe rotation via FRM-133-25
- Removable unit
- Includes tip fitted with hook, per customer requirements
FWS-44R-275-2/P Wobble Stick
- ±22° angular range
- 2″ Z stroke
- Independent bellows for Z and theta
- Special spherical bearing mount
- Z travel position lock
- 360° probe rotation
- Includes push knob with 0.20″ of linear actuation
Pincer Options
Thermionics offers a variety of pincers for your application. Custom pincers can be supplied on request.
/PW Standard Single Jaw Pincer
- Single jaw action
- Suitable for thin wafers
/PDME DME Single Jaw Pincer
- Single jaw action
- Handles DME rectangular platens
/PO Omicron Single Jaw Pincer
- Single jaw action
- Handles Omicron brand platens
/POE Omicron Double Jaw Pincer
- Handles Omicron brand platens
- Edge grip double jaw action
/PS Special Pincer