Description
The MP-1000 Micropipette Puller is an advanced micropipette pulling device designed for maximum accuracy, reproducibility, and ease of use.
Equipped with color touchscreen and preset programs, it enables optimization and standardization of the production process, making it more efficient and reliable. The integrated horizontal structure of the operating arm, together with softening point testing, safe mode heating and system diagnostic functions, ensures ideal working conditions and stable and consistent extraction, even for microelectrode fabrication.
Prominent among the advanced features are:
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Positioning scale for precise capillary alignment
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Reference scale and fixing slot for heating filament, facilitating installation and replacement
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Integrated humidity control chamber designed to enable quick and easy connection and removal
With its combination of intelligent technology, accurate parameter control and ergonomic design, the MP-1000 is a reliable and professional solution for research laboratories and specialized applications.
Applications
The MP-1000 Micropipette Puller is ideal for a wide range of laboratory applications, including:
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Patch-clamp experiments
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Microinjection and microelectrodes: Cranial injections, Intravitreal injections, Insect injections, Injections on C. elegans, Injections on embryos, Cell injections, Electroporation of embryos, Injections on zebrafish embryos
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Other applications: 3D printing nozzles, Cell capture, Microfluidic systems.
Features
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Stability of electrode resistance improved by at least 10% for more reliable and reproducible results.
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Integrated horizontal manipulation arm structure, which reduces assembly errors and improves the operating experience.
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Graduated scale for capillary positioning, facilitating simultaneous extraction of two electrodes of identical length.
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Larger, clearly visible buttons with extended levers for even easier and more ergonomic operation.
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Heating filament attachment system with dedicated reference scale for quick and accurate replacement of different filament patterns.
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Preset extraction protocols, configured according to the type of glass capillary, heating filament and type of microelectrode to be made (patch clamp, intracellular recording, etc.), fully customizable to specific needs.
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Integrated plug-in chamber for humidity control, easily removable. Keeps the air around the filament and capillary dry during extraction, preventing adverse effects from moisture.
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Softening-point test activated by a single button, visible directly in the main interface.
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Safe heating mode, which protects the filament from damage caused by excessive temperatures.
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Preheating and constant temperature functions that reduce the influence of jaw heat buildup during continuous extraction sessions, ensuring more uniform results.
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Stable production of two microelectrodes with symmetrical tips, with: Tip diameter less than 0.06 µm, Taper length from 3 to 15 mm, Highly repeatable resistance values, from 1 to over 100 MΩ
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System diagnostic function to automatically check the proper functioning of all components.
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Copy-paste function of programs, with the ability to store up to 150 user-customized programs.
With its combination of technical precision, environmental control and programming flexibility, the MP-1000 emerges as a high-performance professional solution for advanced research laboratories.
