Thin Wall Glass Capillaries
Quality glass, superior prices for microinjection and microelelctrodes
- Quality borosilicate glass capillaries
- Large variety available
- Some varieties are fire polished (See description)
Thin-Wall Single-Barrel Standard Borosilicate (Schott Duran) Glass Tubing Options
| Item | OD (mm) | ID (mm) | Filament | Fire Polish | Length | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW100F-3 | 1.0 | 0.75 | • | 3 in. (76mm) | 500 | |
| TW100-3 | 1.0 | 0.75 | 3 in. (76mm) | 500 | ||
| TW120F-3 | 1.2 | 0.90 | • | • | 3 in. (76mm) | 400 |
| TW120-3 | 1.2 | 0.90 | 3 in. (76mm) | 350 | ||
| TW150F-3 | 1.5 | 1.12 | • | 3 in. (76mm) | 225 | |
| TW150-3 | 1.5 | 1.12 | • | 3 in. (76mm) | 300 | |
| TW100F-4 | 1.0 | 0.75 | • | 4 in. (100mm) | 500 | |
| TW100-4 | 1.0 | 0.75 | • | 4 in. (100mm) | 500 | |
| TW120F-4 | 1.2 | 0.90 | • | 4 in. (100mm) | 350 | |
| TW120-4 | 1.2 | 0.90 | 4 in. (100mm) | 350 | ||
| TW150F-4 | 1.5 | 1.12 | • | 4 in. (100mm) | 225 | |
| TW150-4 | 1.5 | 1.12 | • | 4 in. (100mm) | 300 | |
| TW100F-6 | 1.0 | 0.75 | • | 6 in. (152mm) | 500 | |
| TW100-6 | 1.0 | 0.75 | • | 6 in. (152mm) | 500 | |
| TW120F-6 | 1.2 | 0.90 | • | • | 6 in. (152mm) | 400 |
| TW120-6 | 1.2 | 0.90 | 6 in. (152mm) | 350 | ||
| TW150F-6 | 1.5 | 1.12 | • | 6 in. (152mm) | 225 | |
| TW150-6 | 1.5 | 1.12 | • | 6 in. (152mm) | 300 |
Benefits
- Superior pricing
- Most glass orders ship within 48 hours
Applications
- Microinjection
- Electrophysiology
- Patch clamp
- Fluid Handling
Fire Polishing
Fire-Polished glass capillaries are easier to insert into microelectrode holders without damaging the gasket. More importantly, fire-polished glass won’t scratch the chloridized wire used in a recording electrode. Fire-polishing does not affect the glass’s mechanical or electrical properties.
Making Uniform, Reproducible Microelectrodes
Borosilicate glass capillaries: Close dimensional tolerances assure microelectrode uniformity and reproducibility. Capillaries are available in 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7-barrel configurations, complete range of single barrel thin-wall sizes and a variety of special configurations. Capillaries with filaments contain a solid filament fused to the inner wall, which speeds filling of electrodes. Capillaries with or without inner filaments are available for making microelectrodes in a wide range of diameters.
Filament Glass Capillaries
Single Barrel standard wall thickness capillaries are offered either with or without inner filaments for quick filling in a variety of lengths and diameters.
Thin Wall Glass Capillaries
Thin Wall single barrel capillaries are offered both with or without inner filaments.
NOTE: Because electrode tips erode when left filled with saline solutions for long periods, electrodes should be made and filled immediately prior to use.
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