AutoGrid Rings & C-Clips – Essential Components for Cryo-EM Grid Preparation
AutoGrid Rings & C-Clips are crucial components in Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM), enabling secure and stable grid mounting for high-resolution imaging. Designed specifically for Thermo Fisher Scientific Autogrids and Cryo-EM autoloader systems, these precision-engineered components ensure optimal grid handling, reduced mechanical stress, and enhanced sample integrity.
The C-clip rings securely lock the Cryo-EM grid into the AutoGrid ring, ensuring proper positioning for high-throughput Cryo-EM workflows and automated data collection. These components are manufactured with high-quality materials to withstand cryogenic conditions, preventing distortions that could affect image resolution and sample integrity.
AutoGrid Rings & C-Clips are widely used in structural biology, molecular imaging, and material sciences, providing a seamless workflow from sample preparation to high-resolution imaging.
Key Features of AutoGrid Rings & C-Clips
1. Precision-Engineered for Cryo-EM Applications
- Designed for Thermo Fisher Scientific Autogrids, ensuring seamless compatibility.
- Provides secure grid mounting, minimizing grid movement during imaging.
- Enables high-throughput Cryo-EM data collection with optimized workflow integration.
2. Durable Construction & Cryogenic Stability
- Constructed from high-quality, cryo-compatible materials to prevent distortion.
- Withstands extreme cryogenic temperatures without compromising integrity.
- Minimizes sample loss, ensuring consistent and reproducible imaging results.
3. Optimized for Automated Grid Handling & Preparation
- Reduces manual handling, decreasing the risk of grid damage and contamination.
- Compatible with fully automated Cryo-EM autoloader systems.
- Allows precise alignment for improved imaging efficiency.
4. Reliable C-Clip Locking Mechanism
- C-clip rings provide a firm hold, preventing grid dislocation or misalignment.
- Reduces thermal drift, ensuring better Cryo-EM image resolution.
- Enables faster and more efficient sample preparation for Cryo-EM workflows.
Technical Specifications of AutoGrid Rings & C-Clips – Essential Components
Feature | Specification |
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Material | High-Precision Cryo-Compatible Alloy |
Compatibility | Thermo Fisher Scientific Autogrids |
Grid Locking Mechanism | Secure C-Clip Locking System |
Temperature Stability | Maintains Integrity in Cryogenic Conditions |
Applications | Cryo-EM, TEM, High-Resolution Electron Microscopy |
Automation Compatibility | Fully Compatible with Cryo-EM Autoloaders |
Applications of AutoGrid Rings & C-Clips
1. Cryo-EM Sample Preparation & Grid Handling
- Enables secure mounting of TEM grids for cryogenic electron microscopy.
- Minimizes sample drift, optimizing high-resolution imaging results.
2. Structural Biology & Drug Discovery Research
- Used for imaging protein structures, viruses, and macromolecular complexes.
- Essential in pharmaceutical and drug discovery applications.
3. High-Resolution Electron Microscopy (EM)
- Compatible with transmission electron microscopes (TEM) for cryogenic imaging.
- Optimizes imaging workflows in single-particle analysis and Cryo-ET studies.
4. Material Science & Nanotechnology Applications
- Supports precise imaging of nanomaterials, polymers, and thin films.
- Ensures sample stability in low-dose electron imaging techniques.
Why Choose AutoGrid Rings & C-Clips?
- Designed for Thermo Fisher Scientific Autogrids – Ensures perfect compatibility with leading Cryo-EM systems.
- Secure Grid Locking Mechanism – Prevents grid shifting, distortion, and sample loss.
- Cryogenically Stable & Durable – Built to withstand extreme low-temperature conditions.
- Optimized for Automated Workflows – Enhances high-throughput Cryo-EM imaging efficiency.
- High-Precision Manufacturing – Provides consistent, reproducible results for Cryo-EM research.
- Minimizes Beam-Induced Motion – Reduces thermal drift, improving image resolution.
- Trusted by Leading Cryo-EM Laboratories Worldwide – Proven performance in biological and material science imaging.
