The PELCO easiGlow™ Glow Discharge System is a highly efficient instrument designed for Cryo-EM and TEM grid preparation. This system ensures optimal hydrophilization of TEM grids, allowing better sample spreading and adhesion, ultimately enhancing electron microscopy imaging quality.
Glow discharge treatment modifies the surface chemistry of TEM grids, improving sample compatibility and enabling uniform ice formation in Cryo-EM applications. The PELCO easiGlow™ system provides a user-friendly, automated operation, ensuring reproducibility and high-throughput sample processing for structural biology, nanotechnology, and material science research.
This system is ideal for laboratories requiring fast, efficient, and repeatable glow discharge treatment for improving electron microscopy imaging contrast and sample retention.
1. High-Performance UV Light Source
✔ Dual Wavelength UV Lamps: 254 nm & 365 nm for fluorescent detection.
✔ LED light source ensures energy efficiency & long lifespan.
2. Advanced Chromatography Analysis
✔ Ideal for Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) & sample identification.
✔ Fluorescent detection for precise chemical and material analysis.
3. Robust and Durable Construction
✔ MS-coated material enhances durability & scratch resistance.
✔ Soft glass UV tubes provide consistent illumination without flickering.
4. User-Friendly & Safe Design
✔ Compact & lightweight for easy handling in labs & industries.
✔ Semi-automatic operation with a calibration certificate for accuracy.
✔ Safety features protect users from excess UV exposure.
5. Wide Range of Applications
✔ Used in pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, and food safety.
✔ Perfect for forensic science, quality control, and research laboratories.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Discharge Mode | Positive & Negative Glow Discharge |
| Plasma Source | Low-Pressure Air Plasma |
| Processing Time | Adjustable, 10-60 seconds |
| Grid Compatibility | Carbon, Gold, Graphene TEM Grids |
| Control System | Automated with Touchscreen Interface |
| Size & Dimensions | Compact Benchtop Design |
| Applications | Cryo-EM, TEM, SEM, Structural Biology |
1. Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM) & TEM Sample Preparation
- Improves sample distribution on holey carbon grids.
- Enhances ice film consistency for high-resolution Cryo-EM imaging.
- Reduces beam-induced charging effects, optimizing data collection.
2. Structural Biology & Pharmaceutical Research
- Facilitates macromolecular structure determination.
- Essential for studying proteins, viruses, and complex biomolecules.
3. Nanotechnology & Material Science Applications
- Enhances surface chemistry for nanoparticle imaging.
- Used in thin-film research and polymer characterization.
4. Electron Microscopy Grid Cleaning & Hydrophilization
- Removes organic contaminants from TEM grids.
- Ensures consistent, reproducible grid surface preparation.
- Precision Glow Discharge Treatment – Ensures consistent and reproducible grid hydrophilization.
- Enhanced Cryo-EM Sample Compatibility – Improves ice formation and protein distribution.
- Automated & Easy to Use – Features pre-programmed settings for simplified operation.
- Wide Range of Applications – Suitable for Cryo-EM, TEM, SEM, and material science studies.
- Compact & Benchtop Friendly – Designed for small laboratory spaces.
- Trusted by Leading Research Institutions – Used in high-resolution electron microscopy labs worldwide.
