The SPFF sample fork has a counter-bored receiver machined into the fork's prongs. The prongs slide into the grooves of the platen and the platen is lowered into the counter-bored receiver. The SPFD dock has the same configuration as the fork and uses the second groove on the platen for docking.
Docks using hold-down rails are also available.
Sample lock onto transfer probe via gravity or spring load. Dual groove, allowing direct transfer of sample from one transfer arm to another, running at a different angle. Easily adapts to magazine multiple loading. Usually limited to side loading. Transfer Requirements for Actuation Transfer probe requirement is a horizontal probe with SPF fork, capable of linear motion from the side of the sample.