General Microscope Accessories
General accessories for use with microscopes. Products include lens oil, lens cleaner, slide dispensers, microscope covers, vessel holders, light cubes, and flow cells.
Many parts of your microscope can be updated or replaced including microscope lamps, lenses, and eyepieces. Replacement lamps, light sources, and power cords can extend the working lives of your microscopy equipment. New or replacement objectives and lenses can help increase the total magnification available with your microscope.
Add greater magnification or exchange your eyepiece for one with a reticule to more easily estimate the sizes of the items being viewed.
Replace or update your mechanical stage or clamps or add cell culture vessel adapters to facilitate specimen positioning.
Condensers can also be replaced, and conversion kits are available to add phase contrast, polarization, fluorescence, or other capabilities to your current system.
Some microscopes can be adapted for use with still or video cameras. Look for cameras and adapters designed for your specific microscope brand. Film and documentation-related products may also be available to support your record-keeping.
Temporary, semi-permanent, and more long-term slide storage options include:
- Slide racks that securely hold slides during staining procedures
- Folding fiberboard or plastic slide holders with horizontal indentations that keep microscope slides in place
- Slide storage boxes with vertical dividers; made from fiberboard, plastic, and wood and available in multiple sizes
- Slide holders and mailers for transporting slides safely
- Slide storage systems and cabinets for large quantities of slides or archival storage
Electron Microscopy Sciences PS5 Micrometer Standard with Graticules Cert
These stage micrometers are available with a calibration certificate that provides traceability for the precise calibration and confirmation of accuracy of optical measuring instruments, necessary under ISO provisions. The glass discs are mounted in stainless steel slides with engraved serial numbers. Each slide is supplied in a polished wooden storage case. A Certificate of Comparison from Pyser-SGI, Graticules Division compares the scale to a NPL calibrated in-house standards. A statemen is provided on the accuracy of the item with respect to these standards.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Walton & Beckett Graticule G25, 21 mm,
The Walton and Beckett graticule is for counting fibrous dust (asbestos or glass fibers) and particularly where the majority of fibers to be counted are shorter than 5 microns. The circle is divided into four by two diametrical lines scaled in units of 5 and 3 microns respectively. 3 and 5 microns are the critical measurements of fiber lengths and diameters used in fiber counting. Walton and Beckett include shapes with an aspect ratio of 3:1 or 5:1 for comparing to fibers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The circle on these Walton & Beckett graticules must represent 100 microns at the stage and each one must be manufactured to the individual instrument. Based on the G22. The G25 is produced by the Institute of Occupational Health.
Size: 21 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Embra Square 100 mesh Aluminum, 65% Open Area
EMBRA electroformed grids combine a high open area with a rigid construction which allows for relatively easy handling. 3.05 mm diameter, 16 micron thick.
Grid: Aluminum
Open Area: 65%
Electron Microscopy Sciences Weibel 3 Graticle NGW3, 19mm, Weibel 3 Method
Weibel Type 3 graticle is used for Stereology. Glass sandwich. Reference: E.R. Weibel, G.S. Kishtler & W.F. Scherle. 1986. J. Cell Biology.30, 23.
Size: 19mm
Method: Weibel 3
Surface: Glass sandwich
Electron Microscopy Sciences Walton & Beckett Graticule G24, 19 mm, 5:1 ratio
The Walton and Beckett graticule is for counting fibrous dust (asbestos or glass fibers) and particularly where the majority of fibers to be counted are shorter than 5 microns. The circle is divided into four by two diametrical lines scaled in units of 5 and 3 microns respectively. 3 and 5 microns are the critical measurements of fiber lengths and diameters used in fiber counting. Walton and Beckett include shapes with an aspect ratio of 3:1 or 5:1 for comparing to fibers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The circle on these Walton & Beckett graticules must represent 100 microns at the stage and each one must be manufactured to the individual instrument. 5:1 ratio is useful where the majority of fibers to be counted are shorter than 5 um.
Size: 19 mm
Enterprise Technology Solutions Enhance GX-C1 Laptop Cooling Stand with 2 USB Ports and 5 Blue LED Fans
Enhance GX-C1 Laptop Cooling Stand with 2 USB Ports and 5 Blue LED Fans
Leica Biosystems Top DM6 B 5-fold fluorescence turret (for Leica DM6 B microscopes)
Top DM6 B 5-fold fluorescence turret (MPN 11889202) is a motorized top module for the Leica DM6 B upright microscope that provides five selectable fluorescence cube positions for multi-channel imaging. It accepts fluorescence filter cubes and enables rapid channel switching for routine and advanced fluorescence workflows.
- Motorized five-position cube turret.
- Designed for fluorescence cube/filter based channel switching.
- Fits DM6 B upright microscope top module interface.
- Enables rapid, repeatable switching between filter cubes.
- Intended for multi-channel fluorescence imaging applications.
World Precision Instrument Kite Manual Micromanipulator-KITE-L
The KITE is an economical manual micromanipulator that is perfect for student use. It is available in right or left hand versions and is also sold bundled with an optional M3 Tilting Base. Our 5 lb. weight (WPI #5464) is frequently sold with this unit to provide stability.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Embra Square 200 mesh Stainless, 50% Open Area
EMBRA electroformed grids combine a high open area with a rigid construction which allows for relatively easy handling. 3.05 mm diameter, 16 micron thick.
Grid: Stainless
Open Area: 50%
Electron Microscopy Sciences Square Grid Graticle NE11, 19mm, 1.00 mm pitch
Simple grids are convenient for making sketches of the obseved specimen on graph paper. They are also useful for particle counting.
Size: 19mm
Divisions: 1.00 mm pitch
Surface: Chrome image
Electron Microscopy Sciences Indexed Grid Graticle NE10A, 16 mm, 5 x 5 mm with 0.5 mm pitch
Useful for particle counting, particularly when reference is needed between workers. Also, they are useful for area of specimen determinations. Indexed grid marked 1-10 and A-J.
Size: 16 mm
Divisions: 5 x 5 mm with 0.5 mm pitch
Surface: Chrome image
Electron Microscopy Sciences PS1 Micrometer Standard with NPL Cert
These stage micrometers are available with a calibration certificate that provides traceability for the precise calibration and confirmation of accuracy of optical measuring instruments, necessary under ISO provisions. The glass discs are mounted in stainless steel slides with engraved serial numbers. Each slide is supplied in a polished wooden storage case. Calibrated by the National Physical Laboratory by taking measurements at selected points on the scale.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Philips SEM 4-Position Multi-Sample Holder
A single tilt multi-grid holder. Will accommodate 4 grids with easy reproducible movement between each specimen. It is ideal for scanning through serial samples or for comparing against standards. Grids are held in place by easy to remove circlips. Comes complete with loading stand, circlip extraction tool, and is supplied in a mahogany box. Suitable for 400 and non-compustage microscopes.