Cryoplunge™3 The Cryoplunge™3 (Cp3) is a semi-automatic plunge freezing instrument used for the preparation of frozen hydrated specimens for cryo TEM. (Application data)
Key Features
Safe operation Safety interlocks protect the user during the blotting and plunging cycle
Humidity chamber Safe guards the specimen from drying during the blotting process Humidity/Temperature metering of the humidity chamber ~ 86% RH at the level of the specimen grid within ~15 minutes Three entry points for specimen loading (right, left and front)
Specimen blotting Removable blot pad assemblies 1 or 2-sided blotting Single and multiple blotting Filter paper loading jig to minimize contact with filter paper while loading onto blot assemblies Electronic blot timer accurate to 0.1 sec Interchangeable blot assemblies Adjustable blotting pressure Any filter paper type can be used
Plunge and tweezer securing mechanism Pneumatically assisted, multi-positional plunge rod Quick disconnect tweezer mounting mechanism
Cryo workstation Removable liquid nitrogen cryo workstation Long hold, temperature monitored ethane vessel Cryo grid box receptacle accepts round and square grid boxes Filter paper blot stand within the pre-cooled workstation allows low temperature blotting of excess ethane for immediate viewing on TEM External funnel for filling workstation with liquid nitrogen Protective covers protect frozen hydrated grid during transfer from ethane to cryo grid storage box Removable cryo grid box transfer vessel provides total protection of frozen hydrated grids during removal from workstation
Installation Everything is included for fast, easy set-up Light weight and portable with small footprint to minimize space demands