Our online catalog is being updated! Please contact us for current pricing. PLD Components Vertical Configuration This page shows an illustration of a "vertical configuration" of Thermionics' PLD system. Additional information and descriptions of other PLD configurations. Vertical Configuration This design features up-facing, gravity-held target holders to accommodate liquid, powder, or conventional targets. A custom transfer fork moves substrates and targets into place via standard load lock chamber. Vertically-mounted target and substrate Gravity-held targets Custom transfer fork Substrate holder with SHQ heater and gas shower ring PLD substrate manipulator with 2" quartz lamp heater and gas shower ring PLD target manipulator, for inverted mount, gravity-held target holder