Cryo-EM Sample Transfer
Category: Electron Microscopy Consumables
Precision Cryo Grid Box Handling Tools
Ensure the ultimate protection for your vitrified samples with our comprehensive range of cryo grid box handling tools. These precision-engineered accessories are specifically designed for safely transferring, mounting, and storing delicate cryo-EM specimens in liquid nitrogen without introducing thermal shock or contamination.
Our catalog includes essential cryogenic specimen handling tools such as the secure cryo grid box handling rod, ergonomic metal grippers, and specially modified cryo grid box tweezers. Whether you are performing high-pressure freezing or utilizing a Vitrobot for plunge freezing, these tools streamline your cryo em sample workflow.
✓ Liquid Nitrogen Compatible ✓ Prevents Ice Contamination ✓ Secure Handling Grip
Liquid Nitrogen
Compatible
Compatible
Prevents Ice
Contamination
Contamination
Secure Mechanical
Grip
Grip
Vitrobot & EM GP
Compatible
Compatible
Stainless Steel &
Aluminium
Aluminium
Quick Reference Guide for Cryo Handling Tools
Selecting the correct tool minimizes the risk of sample warming and physical damage during transfer. All tools are designed for continuous use in extreme liquid nitrogen environments.
| Tool Type | Primary Function & Design | Best Application Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Handling Rod | Screws directly into grid box center (UNC 5/40 or M3) | Secure LN₂ pick-up, transport, and deep storage placement. |
| Metal Gripper | Grasps screw head or pin base securely | Rapid manipulation of cryo grid box pin type lid designs without threading. |
| Cryo Tweezers | Picks up grid box by body | General handling and repositioning of boxes within the LN₂ bath. |
| Quick Lid | Shields vitrified samples from airborne moisture | Preventing frost/ice contamination while the box is open in the dewar. |
| Hex Tool | Removes/tightens low profile aluminium lids | Operation of specialized anodized aluminium cryo grid box systems. |
Key Features for Secure Vitrified Specimen Transfer
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Thermal Integrity Preservation Using dedicated cryo grid storage tools ensures that your hand never approaches the sample. Tools like the cryo grid box handling rod provide a thermal break, keeping the specimen vitrified during transfer to the cryo tem grid transfer liquid nitrogen station.
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Broad Compatibility These accessories are designed to be universally compatible. Whether you are using a cryo grid box fei vitrobot compatible system, a cryo grid box leica em gp compatible setup, or standard cryo grid box autogrid compatible cassettes, our tools integrate seamlessly into your workflow.
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Contamination Prevention The innovative cryo grid quick lid and specialized cryo grid box lid remover systems allow you to expose grids for the absolute minimum amount of time, drastically reducing the chance of crippling ice contamination.
Comprehensive Grid Box Solutions
To complement our handling tools, we provide a full spectrum of storage boxes to meet any experimental throughput requirement.
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High-Capacity & Specialized Storage Available in configurations ranging from a standard cryo grid box 4 grid capacity to high-density cryo grid box 12 autogrid slots. For delicate workflows, we offer cryo grid box without lid designs for immediate transfer.
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Advanced Materials Choose from cryo grid box abs polymer zero static materials to prevent grids from "jumping" during manipulation, or durable cryo grid box anodized aluminium for long-term archival storage.
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Sample Traceability Maintain perfect records with a laser marked cryo grid box featuring highly legible serial number traceability and visual sorting via a colour coded cryo grid box system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cryo grid box handling tools are precision accessories designed to safely transfer, mount, and store vitrified cryo-EM specimens in liquid nitrogen. They prevent sample contamination, minimize ice crystal formation, and ensure the delicate grids are not damaged during transit.
A cryo grid box handling rod is typically the best tool. It securely screws into the center thread (often UNC 5/40 or M3) of the grid box, allowing you to lift the box directly out of the liquid nitrogen dewar without risk of dropping or thermal transfer from your hand.
Yes, our range of cryo em sample handling accessories is designed to be highly compatible. We offer specific tools that work seamlessly with systems like the FEI Vitrobot, Leica EM GP, Thermo Fisher Autogrids, and Gatan CP3/626 holders.
A cryo grid quick lid acts as a temporary shield that is placed over the grid box while it is resting in the liquid nitrogen dewar. It prevents airborne moisture from condensing and forming contaminating ice crystals on your vitrified samples before they are loaded into the microscope.
To receive a cryo grid box handling tool price quotation, simply fill out the contact form on this page. As a trusted cryo grid box handling tool supplier of electron microscopy consumables, we will promptly provide competitive pricing for your laboratory.