Individual MicroTools
Our Microtools that are available in our MicroTools Starter Kits and Assortments are now available individually.
These tools have tips made from soft, flexible microfabricated polymer films. Tip curvature gives them rigidity, but they can still easily be flexed to conform to a well or slide surface. These tools are far less likely to damage fragile samples than metal microtools, and are optically and X-ray transparent. Use for protein crystals, single cells and other small samples.
Please note that a MicroTool Holder is not included.
Product Information
These tools have tips made from soft, flexible microfabricated polymer films. Tip curvature gives them rigidity, but they can still easily be flexed to conform to a well or slide surface. These tools are far less likely to damage fragile samples than metal microtools, and are optically and X-ray transparent. Use for protein crystals, single cells and other small samples.
- MicroChiselâ„¢: Use to push, detach from surfaces, separate from a cluster, lift, and transfer. Push down to flatten tip and slide under your sample. Available in two sizes;
- 500um Wide
- 300um Wide
- MicroLassoâ„¢:Â Use like a loop to lasso, pull and detach a sample from a surface. Available in two sizes;
- 600um wide aperture
- 300um wide aperture
- MicroProtractorsâ„¢: For measuring angles and radial distances/dimensions. Use to measure facet angles on crystals, the major and minor axes of ellipsoidal samples, or to specify the polar coordinates of multiple samples on a single tool. Available in two sizes;
- Large - 1000 um wide with 50 um and 15 degree increments
- Small - 320um wide with 25um and and 45 degree increments
- Horizontal MicroRulerâ„¢: 500 micrometer wide horizontal ruler with 25 micrometer gradations.
- Vertical MicroRulerâ„¢: Five 1000 micrometer long vertical rulers with 25 micrometer gradations.
- MicroSawâ„¢: Use in conjunction with a needle to cut and remove protein skins, gels, dense lipid phases and soft tissues from around your sample.
- 840um wide with 25um teeth
- MicroSieveâ„¢: Use to sieve samples out of solution, and to lift, transfer and soak. Available in three sizes;
- 840um wide with 80um holes
- 550um wide with 50um holes
- 380um wide with 30um holes
- MicroSpoonâ„¢: Use to push, detach from surfaces, separate from a cluster, lift, and transfer. Push down to flatten tip and slide under your sample. Available in two sizes;
- 500um wide
- 300um wide
- MicroTipâ„¢: Use to poke, separate and lift samples. Also use to reposition samples on a MicroMount or MicroMesh. Available in two sizes;
- 50um tip
- 25um tip
