The Universal V1-puck, loading dewar, replacement parts, loading tools, shipping canisters, and sample pin bases may be purchased.  For more information on the development of the V1-puck visit:http://smb.slac.stanford.edu/robosync.

The Universal V1-Puck is a sample pin storage and shipping container compatible with many automated sample mounting systems.  The V1-puck holds 16 Gentaur sample bases/pins.  It consists of two parts shown in the image below: 1) the sample enclosure (left) and 2) the sample base piece (right).

Each part of the V1-puck has a unique serial number for identification.  Custom serial numbers are available if requested at time of order.

Puck Loading Dewar:

This loading dewar has space to hold two uni-pucks and is double sided.

Puck Shipping Canister Set (new style):

This set includes a uni-puck shipping cane, shipping spacers and clip.  This set is for safe shipping of pucks to synchrotron sources and is compatible with most commercial dry shipping dewars.  Up to 7 pucks may be shipped using this shipping cane.  When less pucks are shipped, the corresponding Styrofoam spacers should be used to hold the pucks in place.   The entire set which includes a puck shipping cane, Styrofoam spacers and Teflon clip is shown in the photo below.  

To use the puck shipping canister set, stack uni-pucks or pucks on the cane, hold them in place using the Teflon clip, and then add the appropriate Stryrofoam spacer.   Insert this entire assembly into a properly charged dry-shipping dewar and cover with the standard dry-shipping dewar lid.

Shelved Puck Shipping Cane (ALS-style):

This set includes a shelved shipping cane, locking rod and hooked handle (shown below).   Seven pucks or uni-pucks may be shipped or stored in this cane.  Remember to always insert the locking rod when shipping pucks in dry-shipping dewars.   

Puck Separator Tools (base removal platform and porcupine push tool):

This set of tools includes a base removal platform and a porcupine push tool (as shown below).  These tools are used to separate pucks or uni-pucks. 

Puck Dewar Loading Tool:

This this tool is used to separate pucks or uni-pucks to load them into the ALS-robot dewar.   It consists of two pieces: a Teflon tube part and a metal rod part as shown below.

Puck Wand (or puck base holder tool):

Bent Cryo-Tong:

Universal V1-Puck Replacement Parts:

Sample pins are held into the V1-puck enclosure ports by nickel coated NdFeB ring magnets (10.4 mm OD, 7.6 mm ID x 2.5 mm).  These magnets are held in place by removable polycarbonate washers.  These magnets and washers are also used in the SSRL cassette. 

A different stronger  ring magnet is used to hold sample pins on the cover side of the V1-puck.  Replacement V1-puck magnets and washers are available for online purchase.