Modified Hiraoka Staining Kit

Grid Preparation Supplies and Accessories

These pinholes are prepared from pure copper foil, 3 mm in diameter, 25 microns thick. They possess very high roundness and edge retention. Blackened on one surface. Mounted in black anodized aluminum discs. Mounted in a recessed hole in an anodized holder, 16 mm in diameter.

Pinholes

Applications

• Spatial filtering
• Controlling the diameter of light beams
• Creating point light sources
• Image analysis
• Etc.

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Horizontal Grid Box

Slide-in type

These grid boxes offer easy handling of the grids without damaging the support film.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EhzQ3kGRE_I

Grid Storage Box, 50 Capacity

Storage for 50 grids in deep diamond-shaped wells. All wells are identified. The base is resistant to organics and reactions can be carried out on grid-mounted samples in the wells. Complete with grid recording card.

EMS25 TEM Grid Storage Box

The EMS25 is a small capacity grid storage box, designed as a low alternative to larger grid boxes where extra storage capacity is not required.

The box has a sliding cover, allowing access to 5 slots at a time.

Each diamond shaped hole is capable of storing a 3.05 mm or 2.3 mm diameter grid. Storage referencing is managed via recessed alpha numeric indexing on the sides of the box.

The box contains two side features, allowing for easier handling during specimen removal, as well as a matte strip for extra notation.

The EMS25 is also available with a unique number printed in blue on the face, code EMS25BN; batches with sequential numbers are available. Both boxes come with a durable 25 column card for record keeping.

Our grid boxes are intended for use in both routine grid handling and for long term grid storage. Their compact flat shape and low cost make them well suited for the transportation of coated grid products and for the long term storage of catalogued specimens.

Specifications

Grid Storage Box, 100 Capacity

100 grids can be stored in identified diamond-shaped wells for daily handling or long-term storage. Complete with grid recording card.

Multipurpose Electron Microscope Specimen Box – MEM Grid Box

A newly designed Grid Box with safety, ease and convenience in mind – This multipurpose electron microscope specimen grid box is one of the most desirable boxes on the market

Advantages:

• Eliminates the chances of tweezer insertion damaging the grids – The “tweezers slot” and “grid slot” are in a separate location. The tweezers are only able to grip the edge of the grid enabling it to be picked up
• Grids stored no longer jump out of the box while you remove the cover – Between the body of the box and the sliding lid, there is a separate plastic cover, which allows for only four slots being exposed at a time.
• The Grid Record Card is stored safely by insertion along on the reverse side of the box
• MEM-96 – will able to store up to 96 grids
• MEM-32 – will able to store up to 32 grids with 8 Blocks
• Measures: 81 mm (L) x 54 mm (W) x 6 mm Thick

Instructions

Instructions for MEM Grid Box
Animated Instructions for MEM Grid Box

TEM-Specimen Grid Box – SB50

This newly designed TEM grid storage box, for routine handling and long term storage of 50 standard size TEM grids. This new ergonomic design incorporates several features that overcome the disadvantages associated with storage boxes of the more conventional “sliding cover” design. This new box has a unique number on the face and on one end.

Specifications

Features

• The blue arrow at the 12:00 o’clock position indicates the park position for the cover when not it is not in use. This is a firm grip “click” position and it cannot be moved accidentally thus preventing spillage
• The clear cover can be rotated smoothly through 360 degrees once the slight initial resistance of the park position has been overcome exposing a maximum of 2 or 3 diamond shaped slots at any one time
• The 50 diamond shaped slots have an alphanumeric referencing system. Each box is supplied with an index record card for additional information
• The material the bases are made from have been chosen due to their anti-static properties. The clear cover has self-lubricating properties, which reduces friction, enabling the cover to move freely while remaining in close contact with the face of the base
• The storage boxes are designed to be stacked, the base locating precisely over the face of another box

Numbered Grid Storage Box, 100 Capacity

The standard 100 capacity grid storage box with a unique number printed on the face and on one end.

Advantages

• Eliminates the placement of the specimen grid in the wrong box
• Easy retrieval of grid box from storage
• Complete with grid recording card

Grid Storage Box, 100 Capacity

A newly designed grid storage box similar to the original LKB box. Made from a special plastic that minimizes static. Complete with grid recording card.

Measures: 8 cm (L) x 5 cm (W) x 7 mm (T)

The Original LKB Grid Storage Box

For years, The LKB Grid Storage Box is the one that everyone is looking for. Now it is available again from EMS. The box is made from ABS (a copolymer of Acrylonitrile, Butadien and Styrene) which will not tolerate temperatures above 70°C, while the lid is made of Polymethacrylate (Flexiglas, Perspex), which should not be exposed to temperatures above 45°C. Neither the box nor the lid will resist organic solvents.

The box consists of 100 diamond shaped holes for storing up to 100 EM grids, either 3.05 mm or 2.3 mm in diameter. The box measures 3″ (75 mm) (L) x 2⅛” (55 mm) (W) x ¼” (7 mm) (H) and it comes complete with 10 index cards.

Inexpensive Grid Storage boxes

THE EMS 50 and EMS100 Capacity Inexpensive Grid Storage boxes

The EMS50 and EMS100 TEM Grid Storage Boxes are used for the storage of TEM grids for routine grid handling, transport and long term TEM grid storage for standard grids that are 3.05 mm in diameter. The box has a simple number/letter combination printed on the side of the body. Dimensions for both boxes are: 75 x 55 x 6.5 mm. Anti Static treated.

Dial-A-Grid Storage Modules

A two tone color coded plastic box with insert which has 24 letter-labeled crossed slots, where the grids can be stored. A rotating protection plate covers the slots and allows for exposure of one grid at a time.

Measures: 2⅓” (L) x 1¾” (W) x ½” (H) (57 x 45 x 12.5 mm)

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BEEM® Dial-A-Grid and Block Storage Modules

The same as Dial-A-Grid Module but with two additional cavities for block storage.

*BEEM® Is A Registered Trademark of Better Equipment For Electron Microscopy, Inc.

EMS Dial-Grid-N-Block-Storage

24 slots labeled with letters from A-X where the grids can be stored and rotated for easy access as well as 3 additional cavities for block storage. Available with and without a unique identification number.

TEM Grid Freeze Drying Holder

Freeze drying holder to hold 24 standard TEM grids.

Cryogenic Grid Storage Boxes; Metal

These cryogenic grid boxes are used for the storage and transfer of standard grids as well as AutoGrid rings. These boxes are durable and long-lasting. Each has a unique number, to allow for tracking.

• 4-well design
• Made from medical-grade aluminum (cryogenic-grade)
• Autoclavable
• Solvent resistant
• Pin-type lid

Cryogenic Grid Storage Boxes

These specimen grid boxes are tools for storing or transferring cryogenic TEM specimen grids.

• Four diamond shaped slots
• Non-static clear covershield held in place with stainless steel screw, which is tapped in the center of the box
• Box fits the FEI Vitrobot™, Gatan 626™, Gatan 3500™
• Available with lid, pin-type lid, or without lid

Gripper Tool for Cryo Grid Boxes

Use this tool to open the lid of our cryogrid box (EMS Cat. #71166-40). It features a spring loaded vise that grips the lid securely and a ribbed barrel for ease in unscrewing the lid. Made of high quality aluminum, it can be used with liquid nitrogen. Can also be used to carry the cryo grid box.

Cryogenic Grid Box Handling Tool

This tool has one end which is threaded and fits into the center hole of the Cryogenic Grid Storage Box (where the screw goes in to secure the lid) for moving the box in and out of the cryogenic chamber.

JEOL 3-Position Grid Insert

A three position insert which will fit standard JEOL 2 position holders as a direct replacement.

Specimens are held in place with our push fit, easy to use circlips. The circlip extraction tool, Cat. #EMS016 is needed to install and remove circlips.

Vitrobot™ Filter Paper

This special Filter Paper has an outer diameter of 55 mm, with an inner diameter of 20 mm. Made from Grade 595 paper.

EMS Cryo Pucks G2

Now offering a broad selection of kits and bundles to meet your needs. Organized storage and transport for Cryo-EM specimen grids under cryogenic conditions.

• 12 wells per puck for Cryo Grid Boxes
• Each puck has a unique alpha-numeric code for easy identification
• Indexed wells for sample tracking
• Holds round Cryo Grid Boxes
• Puck depth accomodates pin type lid style Cryo Grid Boxes
• When using Cryo Grid Boxes with flat-style lids, you can store up to 24 Cryo Grid Boxes per puck
• Special tweezer slots allow easy and secure removal of Cryo Grid Boxes
• Shelved shipping Cane holds up to 8 pucks
• Shelved Storage Cane hold 10 packs
• Magnets for strong puck retention but easy removal
• 2D Barcoding and custom puck serialization for advanced sample tracking
• See-through, affixed lid retains liquid nitrogen during transfers to protect samples
• Lid-lock feature provides easy and secure loading
• 10 Unique puck colors available for easy identification (available upon request)

Limiting exposure to ambient conditions is recommended, but brief periods during puck placement and retrieval has not resulted in frost or ice accumulation. Contact us for ordering pucks in a specific color combination. Available colors include: Red, Blue, Purple, Grey, Black, Gold, Green, Violet, Brown, Orange.

EMS Cryo Puck Kits G2

Remaining EMS Cryo Pucks G1

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Grid Mats

White silicone rubber mats, with numbered compartments. Good for organizing grids. They will not slide or jump between compartments. Also ideal for staining grids. Easy to pick up grids without damaging forcep tips. Mats are available for square and round petri dishes, (100 mm diameter).

Grid Transporting Box

This unique Box allows for the storage and transportation of grids without any worry of them moving around or being damaged. The Plate is made from Silicone and has 54 individual compartments 10 mm in size. Each compartment can hold 3 grids and the grids can be easily picked up from the Silicone surface.

Technical Tips

A Simple Method for Handling Grids

Picking Trays

These unique trays, which are available in either black rigid ABS plastic or aluminum in black or tan.

The trays feature 42 cells with a lip differentiating each cell. The cells measure 11 mm x 11 mm (7/16 x 7/16″).

Tray measures 96 x 34 mm (3.78 x 1.34″).

Trays perfect for placement of grids and storage of small components.

EMS Domino Rack

The EMS Domino rack is “U” shaped and made from an aircraft alloy sheet stock with serial perforations; thermally bonded spaceage copolymer; 5 mm diameter holes, 28 holes per rack. The formvar film cast on the rack will stretch across a series of smooth edged holes forming a flat, wrinkle free film that is ready for grid mounting. The Domino Rack allows the sections within the slot to dry flat and wrinkle free; it reduces the film and section contamination to negligible levels.

Moran, D.T., and Rowley, J.C., (1987). “Biological Specimen Preparation for Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy in Biology: Microscopy and Methods, ed. M.A. Hayat. Academic Press, New York./ pg 1-22.

Five-Slide Gripper

The Five-Slide Gripper accommodates five microscope slides in one staining procedure.

• It fits most coplin and round-open staining jars
• It is made from a special material which is resistant to all chemicals and solvents which are used in staining
• There is no need to remove slides for drying
• It withstands drying temperatures up to 80°C

Plexiglas Microscope Slides

A Fool-Proof method for the mounting of serial sections on Single Hole Grids.

These plexiglass slides are 3 x 1″ (75 x 25 mm) and 1 mm thick. They prevent wrinkling and section loss while mounting sections on the grid. The procedure is simple: A Fool-Proof Method for Mounting Serial Sections on Single Hole Grids.

Grids Staining Pad

Observing the ultrastructure of cells under an electron microscope is an important aspect of biological research, especially in the neurosciences.

Unfortunately, preparing a sample for a transmission electron microscope is a long and difficult process. This product was designed to simplify the preparation of samples and make the process more time efficient.

Modified Hiraoka Staining Kit

EMS is proud to introduce a modified Hiraoka Staining Kit that can stain up to 20 grids at a time. This kit encompasses all of the amazing qualities of the original Hiraoka Staining Kit with the enhanced features of the ability to autoclave and microwave the staining tray as well as the staining tray insert. The modified plate holder as well as the parafilm well holder are made from Delrin, while the staining tray and staining tray insert are made from polypropylene. (Chemically resistant, autoclavable, and microwave safe.)

Kit includes: Modified Hiraoka Staining Tray (6), Modified Plate Holder, Parafilm Well Holder, Staining Tray Space Insert (2), Grid Support Plate (2), Parafilm.

Dimensions of kit contents are as follows

• Modified Staining Tray: 46 x 46 x 11.5 mm (1¾ x 1¾ x ½”) thick
• Modified Plate Holder: 45 x 38 x 32 mm (1¾ x 1½ x ⁷⁄₃₂“) thick
• Parafilm Well Mold: 53 x 40 x 17.5 mm (2⅛ x 1½ x ¾”) thick
• Staining Tray Space Insert: 29 x 14 x 4.5 mm (1½ x ⅝ x ⁵⁄₃₂“) thick

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Citations

Hiraoka JI. A holder for mass treatment of grids, adapted especially to electron staining and autoradiography. Stain Technology 1972; 47:297-301.

Seifert, P. Modified Hiraoka TEM grid staining apparatus and technique using 3D printed materials and gadolinium triacetate tetrahydrate, a nonradioactive uranyl acetate substitute. Journal of Histotechnology. 2017. 40 (4):130-135.

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Grid Staining Matrix System

This unique staining device allows you to stain up to 25 grids at one time or as little as one The Matrix system has a simply alpha-numeric identification system. The unit is not solvent or chemically resistant to acids so all stains should be aqueous based only. The system requires very little stain and you may use different vessels for each stain.

The amount of Volume of stain required is as follows:

Each system includes the following:

• Matrix Body
• 2 each of the Staining Vessels (Red and Blue)

Casting Film Device

An all glass apparatus. It casts uniformly thin films of parlodion, formvar, or butvar directly onto 1×3 microscope slides. The film casting solution can be used repeatedly. A built-in fine-pressure-release valve helps control the speed of drainage. The thickness of the film is controlled by the concentration of the film solution and the rate of the drainage. The unit requires 100 mls of film casting solution to start.

The unit comes complete with

• 500 ml capacity flask with built-in valves; Air-in and Air-out
• Film casting Cylinder with Cover
• 75 cc Atomizer

Product Links

• Film Casting Solutions: Butvar, Collodion and Formvar
• Mica Sheets
• Glass Slides
• Anti Static Gun

All Glass Nebulizer

An all glass unit for the simple production of microdroplets. An object is held vertically in front of the nebulizer outlet and by squeezing the atomizer a fine spray is created. The nebulizer set comes with an All Glass Nebulizer bulb and Atomizer.

Grid-Stick Kit

A helpful device for multi grid staining. If instructions are followed carefully you can say good-bye to precipitate and dirt. The Grid Stick is made from a thin, but rigid alloy that does not react with commonly used organic solvents or stains. The stick itself measures 4 mm wide, 75 mm long and has a slot along its center with small undercut notches on one side to make grid removal simple. A small area on the top of each stick is reserved for identification.

The Grid Stick is coated with a specially-formulated pressure- sensitive adhesive. This adhesive is resistant to solvents used in conventional staining methods (e.g., water, alcohol, ethanol) and aggressively holds the grids in place during staining, emulsion coating, carbon coating, shadow casting, serial section collection, etc., yet will not remain on the grid once it is removed from the stick. During staining the grids are held in the same plane as the solution flow, minimizing the risk of breaking the formvar film and, or collecting surface debris.

Grids may be stored, handled, and examined with minimal effort. For example, if your grids are on SynapTek Grid Sticks you can simply place the stick on the stage of a phase microscope, identify the material (you will see outlines of large cells), and determine its condition (i.e., holes in material, dirt on grids) in only a few seconds without disturbing a single grid. In short, you will find that the SynapTek Grid Stick is simple, easy to use, and most importantly, highly reliable.

SynapTek Grid-Stick consists of

• 5 coated Grid Sticks
• 10 Staining Pipettes (modified)
• 2 flow-limiting Plugs and Bulbs
• Instructions

Replacement Components

Grid Coating Pen For TEM; Coat Quick “G”

The Coat-Quick “G” pen improves the adherence of tissue sections onto the grids. With a touch of the pen to the grid, a thin layer of coating is applied to the grid. Drying takes place in approximately 1-2 minutes at room temperature. After it has dried the grid is ready for tissue mounting. The pen is also used in pretreating grids prior to mounting supporting films such as formvar and carbon; it minimizes dislodging, widening, or breaking of the support film.

EFFA Multiple Grid Staining Device

Please see Grid-Stick Kit

Hot Pen – Wax Pen; A Tool for Separating Sections

Powered by AA batteries. This pen helps to flatten and separate tissue sections and reduces compression in thin sections.

Available in two models: Wax Pen 1 is powered by one AA battery; Wax Pen 2 is powered by two AA batteries. Both pens are using the same tip. Replacement tip (Cat. #72679-RT) is a straight one. Replacement tip (Cat. #72679-03) is a set of three different configurations: Straight, Hook, and “U” Shaped Tips.

Product Links

• Slide Staining Dishes and Storage Boxes
• Coplin Jars

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Perfect Loop

Using this PERFECT LOOP, you can place your thin sections, cut on the ultramicrotome, easily on the grid mesh without creases.

Perfect Loop for Ultra Thin sections
1. Center the loop above the sections	2. Slowly lower the loop over the sections and touch the water	3. Gently lift up the loop with the sections in a droplet of water	4. Lower the loop onto a grid and lift up again
5. The grid holds to the loop by surface tension	6. Lower the loop to the filter paper to remove water	7. For coated grids, touch with filter paper to remove water	8. Separate the grid from the loop with an eyelash

Perfect Loop for Light Microscopy (large sections). The outside diameter of the loop is 7mm.

Technical Tips

Section Pick-up; The Perfect Loop

Deluxe Perfect Loop

As in our standard this device allows you to pick up sections with ease. This set utilizes the Perfect Handle complete with protective collar.

Nichrome Loops and Handles

A perfect tool for the manipulation of samples before and during sample preparation in microscopy.

These nichrome loops come with or without handles and the wire comes in an assortment of internal diameters to accommodate many sample sizes.

The nichrome wire’s composition is 60% Ni, 24% Fe Alloy, 16% Cr.

Platinum Loop

A perfect tool for the manipulation of samples before and during sample preparation in microscopy.

This loop is made of high purity platinum and comes with or without handles. The thickness is 0.20mm and the diameter is 5 mm ID.

Micro-Test Staining Dish

This staining dish is made from clear glass and has 10 cells in 2 rows of 5 each. Each cell is 2 mm deep and holds 0.15 ml of solution. Very useful in specimen preparation, EM staining, and Boerner-Jones-Lukens microfluocculation test.

Measures: 108 X 57 mm (4¼” x 2¼”).

3-Well Porcelain Slide – Micro Spot Plate

Porcelain Micro Spot Plate is ideal for microchemical applications. With three concave depressions.

Cavities measure ⅞” O.D. x ¼” Deep (22 x 7 mm). Plate overall measures 3⅜” (L) x1 ⅜” (W) (85 x 34 mm)

White Porcelain Plate

12 cavities on a white porcelain plate. Used for staining and color reactions.

They measure: 4⅝” (L) x 3½” (W) (118 x 90 mm). Cavity depth: ¼” (6.4 mm).

Glazed Porcelain Plate

Our economical glazed porcelain plate is made from high purity raw material, uniform in quality and resistant to acids and alkalis. It can withstand sudden temperature changes without cracks, explosion or deformation. Under normal conditions, the glazed plate can sustain a temperature of up to 1050°C.

Available in two models:

1. 6 well with overall measurements of 3¼” (L) x 2⅛” (W) x ⅜” Thick
2. 12 wells with overall measurements of 4½” (L) x 3½” (W) x ½” Thick

12 Cavities Spot Plate, Polypropylene

Very similar to the white porcelain plate, this PP plate comprises 12 cavities of approximately 1 ml capacity and is economically priced. This plate is very high quality, unbreakable as well as autoclavable.

3-Cavities Spot Plates, LDPE

These spot plates have three depressions 21 mm diameter x 7 mm deep. The tray is 28 mm x 85 mm. Made from low density polyethylene and will withstand temperatures up to 80°C. The shipping weight is 0.6 lb per case of 40.

Pyrex® Plate

A 9 cavity Pyrex pressed plate which offers a clear view for observation by transmitted light. The plate measures: 4″ (L) x 3 ⅜” (W) (100×85 mm). The cavity is ¼” (6.4 mm) deep with a ⅞” (22 mm) opening.

Silicone Staining Pad

Made from white silicone, a non-reactive material. Pad has 40 cells in 5 rows of 8 each. Each cell is half-sphere shaped with an opening of 6 mm dia. and 5 mm deep. A few drops of staining solution is added to the wells and grids are then immersed and retrieved as per staining procedure. A watch-glass plate comes with each dish to reduce oxygen and evaporation.

Measures: 5″ (L) x 3″ (W) x ½” (T) (127 x 76 x 13 mm)

Syracuse Watch Glass

A clear watch glass which measures 65 mm(OD) x 50 mm(ID) x 10 mm(Deep). The glass is grooved and has a recessed bottom which allows for stacking and prevents scratching. It is ideal for staining and specimen preparation.

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EMS Grid Prep Holder

Electron Microscopy Sciences introduces unique preparation trays which may be used for staining and/or placing an evaporator for the coating of grids.

The trays have a M4 tapped hole in the center which allows for insertion of pin mount. They also have a screw pin in the middle that may be used as a handle for manipulating the trays.

They are made from medical grade aluminum and come in a plastic storage box.

Available in three sizes:

1. 25 capacity: measures 1.4″(L) x 1.4″(W) x 0.250″ Thick (35 mm x 35 mm x 6.4 mm)
2. 36 capacity: measures 1.688″(L) x 1.688″(W) x 0.250″ Thick (43 mm x 43 mm x 6 mm)
3. 81 capacity: measures 2.563″(L) x 2.563″(W) x 0.250″ Thick (65 mm x 65 mm x 6 mm)

The EMS Staining Plate

The EMS Staining plate for Electron Microscopy was developed by Dr. Miguel Berrios, at SUNY at Stony Brook, Dept of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Medicine, New York.

The chemical etching process, antibody incubations and final staining with heavy metal salts of each grid is performed in the small cone-shaped wells on the EMS staining plate.

The EMS Staining Plate for electron microscopy post-embedding staining and immunohistochemistry offers several advantages over all other commercially available staining devices. The base plate is a solid piece of chemical-resistant silicone 127.5 mm long, 85.5 mm wide, 11.5 mm thick with 96 cone-shaped wells organized (like the microtitration plate) in parallel rows of eight, using the lid of a 96-well Falcon 3072 Microtest™ III Plate as a cover. The base has two notches to serve for orientation and a 1.5 mm x 4.4 mm deep lip where the cover rests. Each well is an inverted cone 7 mm in diameter and 2 mm deep. Grids either float or rest at the bottom of each well. The wells allow incubation of a grid in 12-60 microliters of solution without reagent loss due to adsorption or cross contamination, even when the plate is tilted up at 70°. Due to the shape of the well, the flat surface of the grids never come into contact with the walls of the well, both facilitating sample staining and grid recovery.

Plates made from silicone offer two advantages

• Resistant to all chemicals and solvents
• During manipulation of the grids in the well there is no risk of damaging the fine points of the tweezers

Reference: Berrios, Miguel; (1991), A Staining Plate For Electron Microscopy. 48: 90-92.

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Vacuum Pick Up System

Handle delicate miniature objects without scratching, breaking or pinching. The system avoids contamination of parts and performs functions that tweezers does such as sorting, picking up, holding, carrying, and transferring. As well it is an alter-native way for handling cover slips without the use of forceps.

Features

• Picks up grids faster and easier than tweezers – WARNING: Never use this device on coated grids
• Quiet operation
• Eliminates all tweezer damage to grids
• Good suction (produces 14″ Hg vacuum and an air flow of 125 cubic inches/minute); Can pick up aluminum stubs
• Can be used as a tool to pick up glass slides, cover slips, wafers, thin film samples, etc

Double-insulated (115-120V, 60Hz, 2-wire). Light weight, completely assembled and ready for immediate operation as soon as the proper tip is selected and installed. Vacuum is created at the tip by placing the finger over the control hole on the anodized aluminum vacuum pen. To break the vacuum, just remove your finger from the hole.

Vacuum Pick-up System includes

Vacuum Pick-up System complete set: Vacuum Generator, Aluminum Vacuum Pen, Five Vacuum Tips, Set of Eight Rubber Vacuum Cups (size ranging: 3/32″ to 3/4″) (Breakdown: 3/4″, 1/2″, 7/16″, 3/8″, 5/16″ and 3/32″), an In-Line Filter, and 2-3 ft of Vacuum Tubing.

Vacuum pick-up tips, Stainless steel, 1.5″ long

ESD Vacuum Tool

Battery-free, hand-held vacuum pick up pen designed for the safe pick-up of SMD components during assembly, test and rework processes. With fountain-pen dimensions, Vampire grabs, lifts and places components in complete safety, aided by a powerful internal piston and a full ESD protection. A complete choice of tips designed for any size of SMD component helps the operator to have always the right tool in hand. Includes: pen, conductive metal straight needle, 45° angled metal needle, conductive rubber cup 4 mm, conductive rubbercup 6 mm, conductive rubber cup 9 mm, and lubricant kit.

Pen Vac™

Pen-Vac™ is a new improved way to handle small, flat surface objects. Beside the electronics assembly industry, jewelers, model builders etc. Pen-Vac is ideal for EM work as well. It can be used to handle grids, pick up stubs, align membranes, work with glass slides, cover slips and much more. Holds up to one minute.

Features

• Lifts up to 50 grams
• Totally self-contained vacuum
• Light-weight, less than one ounce
• Fits in your pocket like a pen
• Brushed aluminum body
• Optional storage compartment for vacuum tips and cups
• No power supply needed
• Available in various sizes
• Interchangeable vacuum probes

Pen-Vac™ comes with

A variety of Vacuum Probes, complete with a vacuum cup attached and it is available with plastic or aluminum hubs. Straight and angled to suit your applications. The stainless steel needle portion of the probes are one-half inch long.

Vacuum Cups come in a wide range of materials. We offer the Static Dissipative and the Conductive Cups that provide ESD protection for electrostatic discharge of sensitive components. Cups comes in three sizes: ⅛” (3.17 mm); ¼” (6.35 mm); and ⅜” (9.52 mm).

Set consists of:

One Pen with 6 Probes and Cups. (6 Probes: 3 angled, ⅛”, ¼”, ⅜” and 3 straight ⅛”, ¼”, ⅜”).

Probes and Cups:

Porta-Wand®

The Porta-Wand kit comes with a non-removable 9.6V NiMH rechargeable battery and in-stand charger. Easy push-button on/off control. Replaceable internal air filter is accessible from the front of the tool. Internal exhaust filter ensures better than Class 1 performance. Indicator Light flashes when battery needs to be recharged, and also turn on when proper vacuum has been established.

Specifications:

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Porta-Wand with hard anodized wafer tip

Porta-Vac II®

The Porta-Vac II kit comes complete with a disposable 9V battery and a wafer tip. A large switch provides easy on/off control. The internal air filter is accessable from the front of the tool, and an internal exhaust filter ensures better than Class 1 performance. Optional rechargeable battery and in-stand charger also available.

Specifications:

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ExP Vacuum Wand Kit

ExP Vacuum Wand Kits are a lower cost alternative to the Porta-Wand and Porta-Vac II systems, which share the same tips. Has a push-button to close the vacuum and release the wafer. The included stand keeps the button pressed when the wand is not in use. Comes complete with an ⅛” Inner Diameter coiled vacuum hose and a wafer tip. Must use a vacuum pump or vacuum line. Able to be used with our Vacuum Pick Up System.

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Molded PEEK ESD-Safe Wafer Tips

Made from PEEK, a high performance plastic and are able to be used in Porta-Wand, Porta-Vac II, and EMS Vacuum Wand Kits. Withstand temperatures up to 100°C. Thin profile to allow easy access to wafers.

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Hard Anodized Wafer Tips

Made from hard anodized aluminum, these wafer tips are able to be used in the Porta-Wand, Porta-Vac II and EMS Vacuum Wand Kits. Withstand high temperatures up to 250°C. They feature a 3″ long, straight stainless steel tube covered by a PTFE sleeve. The press-fit adapter is made from static dissapative plastic.

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Handi-Vac® Vacuum Cup

The Handi-Vac®-2 has an improved tip designed for better lifting capacity utilizing larger, non-marking vacuum cups. This new tip also enhances functionality and improves accuracy when picking and placing parts. It can be purchased with one static-dissipative cup available in three sizes: ⅜”, ½” and ⅝”. The entire vacuum tool is ESD-safe.

Handi-Vac® Squeeze Bulb Kit

The Handi-Vac® Squeeze Bulb Kit is a versatile, cost-effective vacuum tool system that should be on every tool-bench.

Features

• (1) ⅛” vacuum cup on bent probe
• (1) ¼” vacuum cup on bent probe
• (1) ⅛” vacuum cup on straight probe
• (1) ⅜” vacuum cup on straight probe

Applications

• SMT parts
• Metal parts
• Plastic parts
• Smooth, nonporous-surfaces

This tool can be used with larger rubber vacuum cups ranging in size from 3/32” (2.38 mm) to 3/4” (19.05 mm) in diameter. Use the larger cups to pick up larger and heavier parts by placing them directly on the Handi-Vac tip without using a probe.

Instructions

1. Select a tip with a rubber vacuum cup slightly smaller than the part you want to pickup. Place it on a probe. Put the probe firmy on the tip of the Handi-Vac tool. Make sure the rubber vacuum tip is free of dust
2. Gently squeeze the Handi-Vac bulb and place the soft suction cup squarely on the part, then relax your squeeze. The part is now firmly gripped
3. Move the part to where you need it and a give a second squeeze of the bulb to release it

Vacuum Pick-Up Squeeze Bulb

This portable vacuum anti-static pick-up device is ideal for objects ranging in size from 0.200 to 3.00 square inches. Ground strap recommended to ensure static discharge.