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End Blocks

Gencoa have teamed up with Sputter Components Inc to offer the best rotatable magnetron sputtering package available. The SCI end-blocks have become the product of choice for PV and large area glass coaters as they combine simplicity with long and reliable operation.

SC Series

The SC 'drop-in' end-block is typically used in conjunction with a large exterior flange plate which allows easy removal of the complete cathode assembly from a machine port. Its the typical arrangement for large architectural glass coating machines. The standard SC end-block can be mounted in a horizontal or vertical arrangement and accepts targets upto 4m in length with an applied power of 200 kW at 80kHz AC power - 450A. It is compatible to replace existing end-blocks and offers a 1 hour end-block rebuild.

 rotatable magnetron mini end block

MC Series

The MC is a mini  'drop-in' end-block that occupies less space than the larger SC type. The MC is just 154mm wide and is suitable for target lengths of upto 1500mm mounted in a horizontal or vertical arrangement. The applied power limit is 60 kW at 80kHz AC power - 200A. The MC is easier to retro-fit in confined spaces and allows a longer effective target length and better uniformity when compared to the SC. It has same reliable operation combined with a simple installation proceedure.

 SM Series

The SM is a style of end-block for side mounting through a vacuum chamber wall. This type of arrangement uses less space within the process chamber as the end-block drive and support is located on the atmosphere side. Advantages are that the target can be the full chamber width and hence a larger substrate is possible for the same size of platform. Its is also well suited to Roll-to-Roll type systems where cantilever style insertion and retraction allows better machine access. The SM runs at 200kW at 80kHz and 200 Amps with target lengths to 4m.