Micromanipulator

Overview

The M3301 is a popular Manual Micromanipulator, because it is accurate, lightweight and well-engineered. This solid manipulator outsells all others worldwide for high precision experiments where magnification is in the range of up to 250x.

Weighing just 550g, it has a slim, space-saving design. Units can stand tightly grouped, since all control knobs project to the rear. Because the control knobs are clustered within an 8 cm area in a single vertical plane, resolution is quick. The hand works blindly while the eye monitors the microscopic image. Vernier scales allow readings to 0.1 mm. X-axis fine control allows readings to 10μm.

The rack-and-pinion drive, V-shaped guideways and cross roller bearings ensure smooth movement that is sure and repeatable, without drift, side play, backlash or sticking. Contact parts are milled of hardened steel for high performance and long life.

 

Popular manual micromanipulator

• The most widely used micromanipulator
• Lightweight (550 g)
• Sure, repeatable movement without drift
• Choice of optional M-3 tilting base
• Thumbscrew included for metric anti-vibration platforms with M6 holes
• 5464 Base Weight and 15873 Angled Electrode Holder sold separately
• Comes installed with a 12 mm clamp for the M10 magnetic base

 

Solid Micromanipulator Design for Smooth, Repeatable Movements

The M3301 is a popular Manual Micromanipulator, because it is accurate, lightweight and well-engineered. This solid manipulator outsells all others worldwide for high precision experiments where magnification is in the range of up to 250x.

Weighing just 550g, it has a slim, space-saving design. Units can stand tightly grouped, since all control knobs project to the rear. Because the control knobs are clustered within an 8 cm area in a single vertical plane, resolution is quick. The hand works blindly while the eye monitors the microscopic image. Vernier scales allow readings to 0.1 mm. X-axis fine control allows readings to 10μm.

The rack-and-pinion drive, V-shaped guideways and cross roller bearings ensure smooth movement that is sure and repeatable, without drift, side play, backlash or sticking. Contact parts are milled of hardened steel for high performance and long life.

 

Benefits

• Easy access controls. All control knobs are clustered in an 8 cm area in a single vertical plane for quick resolution, allowing you to focus and easily manipulate the controls without looking away from the microscope.
• Lightweight and portable, requiring little bench space
• Flexible mounting options. Use a tilt base, a ring clamp, or mount directly to air table.
• Smooth, repeatable movements. Rack-and-pinion drive, V-shaped guideways and cross roller bearings ensure smooth movement without drift, side play, backlash or sticking.
• Long life. Hardened steel components ensure high performance for the long haul.

 

Applications

• Microinjection
• Electrophysiology recording

 

Specifications

	Travel Range	Resolution
X-axis Fine	10 mm	0.01 mm
X-axis	37 mm	0.1 mm
Y-axis	20 mm	0.1 mm
Z-axis	25 mm	0.1 mm
Shipping Weight	3 lbs (1.4 kg)

 

 

Important Notes

Left- or right-handed versions of the M3301 are supplied with:

• Standard 12mm clamp (M2)
• One microelectrode holder (M3301EH)

When it is sold with the M-3 magnetic stand, the M3301-M3 base is 1.25" tall.

 

Options

Order code	Description
M3301R	M3301 Micromanipulator Right hand
M3301L	M3301 Micromanipulator Left hand
M3301-M3-R	M3301 Micromanipulator M3 Tilting Base Right hand 5# weight not included
M3301-M3-L	M3301 Micromanipulator M3 Tilting Base Left hand 5# weight not included