Conventional tools cause large disturbances when inserted into and withdrawn from small volume drops, making sample retrieval difficult. Computer-optimized MicroLoops LD™ have long thin necks that minimize drop disturbance and turbulence in cold gas streams. To maintain rigidity and minimize loop motion, we use thick polymer in the neck and base regions. To ensure the lowest possible background scatter in X-ray diffraction applications, we use thin polymer in the loop region. Ideal for retrieving samples from sub-microliter drops used in high throughput applications and from microfluidic cards. The world's most advanced loop design.
MicroLoops E™ have elongated apertures, suitable for retrieving needle or rod-shaped samples. The small fingers projecting into the aperture gently support your sample, and allow each aperture to be used with a wider range of sample sizes. Choose between horizontal, vertical or inclined apertures. Horizontal aperture loops can be used to gently scrape samples off the bottom of a well. Inclined apertures improve crystal orientation for more efficient data collection.
MicroGrippers™ provide a new approach to retrieving and mounting samples. Slide the tip under your sample, and the long thin flexible fingers will provide the most delicate support possible. Ideal for thin plates. Alternatively, push the tip down onto a "chunky" sample, and the fingers will gently grip it without damaging it. Ideal for X-ray data collection at and near room temperature, MicroGrippers eliminate sample slippage, and allow samples to be mounted and shipped at room temperature.
Indexed MicroMeshes™ have index marks and numbers, making it easier to locate (and then to relocate) a given sample on the 25 micron opening mesh. Identify the most promising samples on your home microscope, and then easily find them again, e.g., at a microfocus X-ray source. Additional diagonal tabs allow the front/back orientation of the mesh and a sample's position on the mesh to be uniquely determined in only a 100 μm field of view. The flat top of the 300/25-IN1 design makes it easier to scrape/scoop samples off of the bottom of a well or slide.
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MicroTools: Soft, flexible tools for all your common sample manipulation and measurement needs.
Our new Kit 2 contains thicker, more durable versions of the manipulation tools in our original Kit 1: MicroSieves™, MicroSpoons™, MicroLassos™, MicroTips™ and MicroChisels™.
Our new Kit 3 contains MicroRulers™ and MicroProtractors™ for sample and X-ray beam measurements.
Goniometer Bases: We now offer seven different base styles, including both SSRL (flat ledge) and ALS (conical) versions. Our B3 bases are the first copper post bases to accept standard 19mm and SPINE length pins. No more fumbling with 10 or 11 mm pins!
Our new B4 base is an upgrade to the IUCr-standard 3mm brass base to tightly capture MicroMount rods and MicroRT tubing.
MicroRT Capillaries™: An easy-to-use replacement for glass capillaries for room temperature diffraction screening and data collection. Provides a quick and easy method for controlled crystal dehydration and for rehydrating crystals that may have dried out during mounting. Make sure you're starting with a properly hydrated crystal before you flash cool. Use only with our goniometer bases. Please view our application notes.
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CryoOil™:
A low viscosity, low surface
tension, chemically and thermally stable perfluoropolyether oil
for removing the solvent around your crystal prior to flash cooling
and for protecting your crystal from dehydration and oxidation.
The low viscosity yields a very thin, weakly diffracting final coating.
Using this oil and the hyperquenching cooling protocol, most crystals
can be successfully flash cooled without using penetrating cryoprotectants.