Microscopy

MICRO MÉCANIQUE offers a comprehensive range of microscopy solutions, cameras, lenses, lighting, motorised stages, incubation chambers and accessories. We support you from selection to installation, including training and maintenance, to optimise your observations and protocols, from teaching laboratories to advanced research.

Electrophysiology & Neuroscience

For over 35 years, MICRO MÉCANIQUE SAS has been supporting researchers and laboratories in neuroscience, electrophysiology and optogenetics. We offer a comprehensive range of equipment (amplifiers, micromanipulators, microinjection systems, etc.) and comprehensive support: advice, installation, training and maintenance throughout France.

P97 horizontal stretchers SUTTER INSTRUMENT

Sutter Instrument’s P-97 pipette/microelectrode stretcher enables ultra-fine (diameter < 0.1 µm) patch pipettes and microelectrodes to be manufactured with high precision and reproducibility. With its two-stage pull cycle, closed enclosure, programmable self-contained air supply and self-test function, it ensures optimum control of manufacturing conditions. Equipped with a memory for 100 programmes and a fluorescent display, it is ideal for producing symmetrical pipettes suitable for various applications such as injection into zebrafish, insect eggs or aspiration pipettes.

Features of the P-97 pipette/microelectrode stretcher

  • Produces 2 symmetrical pipettes/microelectrodes per stretch
  • Tip diameter of less than 0.1 µm for microelectrodes
  • Two-step pull cycle for manufacturing patch pipettes
  • Enclosed chamber for humidity control and filament protection
  • Auto test function (ramp test) to define programme heat settings when filament is changed or a new type of filament is used
  • using a new type of capillary
  • Self-contained air supply with filtration system, programmable air pressure
  • Optimised speed detection circuit for sensitivity and reproducibility
  • Constant current power supply for filament and traction solenoid
  • Fluorescent display
  • Memory storage for 100 programmes
  • Programs for stretching intracellular microelectrodes and patch pipettes
  • Each stretcher comes with a 2.5 mm wide cage filament and a set of capillary boxes of different models

Applications

  • Patch pipettes
  • Microelectrodes
  • Injection in zebrafish
  • Injection into insect eggs
  • Aspiration pipettes

Documentation

Flyer P97 SUTTER INSTRUMENT

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