Introduction:
The microMAGNIPULATOR uses the same principle as the most expensive microscope glide stages to allow you to accurately position your needle for microinjection. The surfaces of both the sliding needle positioner and glide base are teflon coated for smooth movement, and held together by a powerful, adjustable magnet capable of pulling with over 100 pounds of force. The glide base is a 4" solid steel cube that weighs 20 pounds. Its mass and no-slip elastomeric feet help to dampen vibrations. X-Y control in the 10 micron range is accomplished either by pushing the sliding needle positioner directly with your hand, or via threaded push bolts. Z control is accomplished using a fine threaded adjustment knob. Over 3 cm of X and Y movement and over 1 cm of Z movement are possible. The verstile needle positioning stand can be user-configured in a variety of ways to hold your needle at the height and angle you prefer.
And, what goes between the microINJECTOR and microMAGNIPULATOR (or anybody else's microinjection/micromanipulation system, for that matter)? You need a high-quality Straight-arm Needle Holder to couple the pressure to your glass capillary needle, and the needle to the micromanipulator. Now you don't have to pay for Leitz-style compression fitting Needle Holders, because you can get our solid brass, silicone rubber compression fitting Needle Holder!
