PELCO EM Pro microwave vacuum chamber and accessories

New microwave vacuum chamber for microscopy sample preparation. Improved fixation and resin infiltration.FeaturesMade of chemically resistant, microwave-transparent polypropylene and designed for vacuum down to 1 torr/1mm Hg and temperatures up to 70C.Designed either to run a continuous vacuum during microwave processing or a vacuum cycle.Improves fixative penetration and ultrastructural preservation during microwave-assisted chemical fixation.Improves resin infiltration in the microwave and greatly reduces the turnaround times when compared to established microwave protocols.Can be used in or outside of the PELCO BioWave pro microwave tissue processor.DimensionsInside chamber178mm diameter x 84mm heightOverall dimensions203mm diameter x 111mm heightReplacemen...

New microwave vacuum chamber for microscopy sample preparation. Improved fixation and resin infiltration.

Features

  • Made of chemically resistant, microwave-transparent polypropylene and designed for vacuum down to 1 torr/1mm Hg and temperatures up to 70C.
  • Designed either to run a continuous vacuum during microwave processing or a vacuum cycle.
  • Improves fixative penetration and ultrastructural preservation during microwave-assisted chemical fixation.
  • Improves resin infiltration in the microwave and greatly reduces the turnaround times when compared to established microwave protocols.
  • Can be used in or outside of the PELCO BioWave pro microwave tissue processor.
Dimensions
Inside chamber 178mm diameter x 84mm height
Overall dimensions 203mm diameter x 111mm height

Replacements and Accessories

  • Replacement vacuum chamber L-gaskets, pack/2 (PEL3435-1)
  • Optional top plate with temperature probe port (PEL3536-10)
  • Optional temperature restrictive temperature probe with PTFE coating for use with PELCO microwave processors (ETP36145-T)
  • Optional PTFE coated temperature probe stand (ETP36138)
  • 6.35mm ID, silicone vacuum hose, 0.9 meters (PEL92490-253)
  • 6.35mm ID, silicone vacuum hose, 1.8 meters (PEL92490-256)
  • 3-way stopcock (PEL020-001)


If no house vacuum available, we recommend the Diaphragm Vacuum Pump (VF3-220) to provide vacuum to this vacuum chamber.

Silicone vacuum hose, 6.35mm ID, Optional
Thick walled silicone vacuum hose with 6.35mm inside diameter and 12.7mm outside diameter. Sturdy, yet flexible material with wall thickness of 3.2mm, will not collapse under vacuum. Sold in lengths of 0.9 meters and 1.8 meters.

3-way Stopcock, can be placed in-line with the vacuum hose to hold vacuum and/or allow soft venting

Top plate with temperature probe port is optional.
Note that the temperature probe with cable connection for the PELCO BioWave pro microwave tissue processor is inserted is also optional. PELCO EM Pro Vacuum Chamber shown with optional top plate with temperature probe port and optional
Temperature probe in place. See Table 1 The effect of microwaves/vacuum on the sample processing times for electron microscopy

 

PELCO EM Pro vacuum chamber, techical notes (270kb pdf)

Code Title Type Pack Size Availability Price Updated: 29-03-2024
E3536 PELCO EM Pro microwave vacuum chamber and accessories Vacuum chamber Each 3 weeks $1,874.00 AUD
ETP36138 PELCO EM Pro microwave vacuum chamber and accessories Probe stand Each 3 weeks $125.00 AUD
ETP36145-T PELCO EM Pro microwave vacuum chamber and accessories Temperature probe Each 3 weeks $284.00 AUD
PEL3435-1 PELCO EM Pro microwave vacuum chamber and accessories L-gaskets Pack/2 3 weeks $287.00 AUD
PEL3536-10 PELCO EM Pro microwave vacuum chamber and accessories Top Plate Each 3 weeks $670.00 AUD
PEL36160-7 PELCO EM Pro microwave vacuum chamber and accessories Nylon locking strap Each 3 weeks $23.00 AUD