Specimen Preparation
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Cryoplunge™3
The Cryoplunge™3 (Cp3) is a semi-automatic plunge freezing instrument used for the preparation of frozen hydrated specimens for cryoEM. (Application data)
Key Features
Ethane temperature controller
- Accurately maintains temperature of ethane just above its melting point
Protection for cryo specimen
- Workstation covers protect cryo specimen during transfer from ethane to cryo grid storage box
- A liquid nitrogen transfer vessel protects the contents of the cryo grid box when it is removed from the workstation for storage or immediate viewing on the TEM
Cryo workstation
- Removable liquid nitrogen cryo workstation allows transport to and from fume hood for filling and disposal of liquid ethane
Tweezer securing mechanism
- Quick disconnect tweezer mounting mechanism makes it easy and fast to connect or disconnect the plunging tweezers from the plunge rod
Plunging mechanism
- Pneumatically assisted, multi-positional plunge rod
Specimen blotting
- Pressure adjustable 1- or 2-sided, single or multiple blotting
- Blotting override capability
Humidity chamber
- Safeguards the specimen from drying during the blotting process
Safe operation
- Safety interlocks protect the user during the blotting and plunging cycle
Easy installation
- Everything is included for fast, easy set-up
Cryoplunge™3 shown with workstation covers removed
Cryoplunge™3 filter paper punch