Equipments

Microscope Accessories

<h2>What Are Microscope Accessories?</h2>
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Microscope accessories are supplementary components that configure, upgrade, or expand the function of a base microscope beyond its standard out-of-the-box specification. They fall into several categories: imaging accessories (cameras, camera adapters, camera relay lenses) for digital image capture and video documentation; optical accessories (additional or replacement objective lenses, eyepieces, auxiliary objectives for stereo microscopes) that change magnification or improve optical quality; fluorescence accessories (filter cube sets, LED fluorescence modules, mercury lamp adapters, UV/visible filter wheels) for adding or expanding fluorescence capability; stage accessories (multiwell plate holders, slide holders, cross-roller stages, motorized XY stage inserts, focus drives) that expand sample handling; illumination accessories (fiber optic illuminators, ring lights, polarizers, dark-field condensers) for alternative contrast methods; and maintenance and consumable accessories (immersion oil, lens paper, slide cleaning kits, replacement illuminator bulbs). Because accessory designs are instrument-specific (not all cameras, objectives, or stage inserts are universally compatible), identify the microscope model and manufacturer before ordering any accessory. Always identify the exact microscope model and manufacturer before ordering any accessory; thread standards, bayonet mounts, tube lengths, and connector formats vary significantly between brands and generations.
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Microscope Cameras for high-resolution image and video capture, including HD and 4K imaging options.
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Photo Port Adapters and Camera Tubes for connecting digital cameras to compatible microscopes.
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Microscope Adapters designed to support a wide range of imaging and mounting configurations.
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LED Illuminators that enhance specimen visibility and image quality across microscopy applications.
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Digital Imaging Accessories that enable documentation, image analysis, teaching, and research workflows.
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<h2>How to Choose Microscope Accessories</h2>
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Digital cameras and adapters
Microscope cameras attach to the trinocular port (or monocular camera port on some models) via a C-mount camera adapter with an integrated relay lens. The relay lens magnification (typically 0.35x, 0.5x, or 1x) determines the effective field of view on the camera sensor. Choose a CMOS camera with 5 to 20 megapixels for brightfield documentation and routine fluorescence; scientific CMOS (sCMOS) or cooled CCD cameras for low-light fluorescence quantification. Confirm the camera software is compatible with the microscope's control software (if motorized).
Objective lenses
Replacement or additional objectives must match the microscope's objective thread standard and tube length (160 mm finite or infinity-corrected). Never mix finite-optics and infinity-corrected objectives on the same nosepiece; the image-forming properties are incompatible. Plan-apochromat objectives in the same brand family as the microscope are the safest choice for optical performance and parfocality with the existing objective set.
Fluorescence filter cube sets
Fluorescence filter cubes contain an excitation bandpass filter, a dichroic mirror, and an emission bandpass filter, which are the three components that define which fluorescent dye or protein is imaged. Common filter sets: DAPI (Ex 360/40, Di 400LP, Em 460/50); FITC/GFP (Ex 470/40, Di 495LP, Em 525/50); TRITC/mCherry (Ex 550/25, Di 565LP, Em 605/70); Cy5 (Ex 620/60, Di 660LP, Em 700/75). Confirm the cube block type (Olympus U-MF2, Nikon B-2A, Zeiss 38HE, or other) matches the filter cube turret of the specific microscope model.
Stage inserts and sample holders
Stage inserts expand sample compatibility: multiwell plate holders (96-well, 384-well, 6-well) for high-content imaging; glass-bottom dish holders for live-cell imaging with oil-immersion objectives; slide holder adapters for larger or smaller slide formats; and universal stage inserts for non-standard containers. Confirm the stage insert dimensions match the microscope's mechanical stage cutout and that the height profile is compatible with the condenser working distance for transmitted illumination.
LED fluorescence modules
LED fluorescence modules replace or augment mercury arc lamps in the fluorescence port of existing microscopes, providing individual LED channels for DAPI, GFP, TRITC, and Cy5 excitation. LED upgrades are available as bolt-on add-ons for many research-grade inverted and upright microscopes and significantly extend the fluorescence illumination service life from 200 to 300 hours (mercury) to 50,000+ hours (LED). Confirm the LED module's mounting standard and control interface (USB, TTL, or software-triggered) is compatible with the microscope.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Immersion oil for oil-immersion microscopy must match the refractive index for which the objective is designed; standard immersion oil has a refractive index of 1.515 at 23 degrees C (per ASTM and DIN standards). Using oils with different refractive indices introduces spherical aberration. Viscosity matters for the application: low-viscosity oils (Type A, 150 mPas) spread easily and are used for fast scanning; high-viscosity oils (Type B, 1250 mPas) resist creep at elevated stage temperatures. Clean all residual immersion oil from objectives immediately after each use with lens tissue dampened with appropriate lens cleaning solution; dried immersion oil is difficult to remove and can permanently damage the objective coating.&nbsp;
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HD-Mini camera, color High definition 2MP high speed camera with 13 inch HD screen, 1280 x 1080p, stand-alone usage with standard 32GB SD card, HDMI output. With built-in mouse-driven capture software

EVC-3024-HDS by Globe Scientific is the HD-Mini color microscope camera, a 2 MP (1920 × 1080, 1080P) HDMI microscope camera with an integrated 13-inch HD screen for stand-alone operation. The 1/2.8-inch Sony CMOS sensor delivers 60fps at 1080P via HDMI 2.0. Records images and video to a 32 GB SD card (max 128 GB). Built-in mouse-driven capture software. C-mount with 23.2/30/30.5mm adapter rings included. DC 12V/1A power.

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Inverted Microscopes

<h2>What Are Inverted Microscopes?</h2>
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An inverted microscope is a compound light microscope in which the objective lens is positioned below the specimen stage, pointing upward, while the illumination system (condenser and light source) is above the stage, pointing downward. This inverted configuration allows cells growing on the inner floor of a culture dish, flask, or well plate to be observed directly through the clear plastic or glass base without removing the vessel lid and without disturbing the sterile culture. By contrast, upright microscopes require samples to be mounted on glass slides and covered with a coverslip for observation. Inverted microscopes are the universal tool for cell biology research; any workflow involving adherent mammalian cells, suspension cultures, organoids, embryos, or zebrafish in standard tissue culture vessels requires an inverted microscope for routine monitoring. Key contrast methods for live-cell observation are phase contrast (for unstained cells, the standard for assessing cell health, morphology, and confluency) and differential interference contrast (DIC, for optical sectioning). Fluorescence epi-illumination is added via a fluorescence port and filter cube turret for imaging GFP-labeled proteins, immunofluorescence-stained cells, or nuclear dyes such as DAPI. An inverted microscope is required for any workflow where cells are observed in their growth vessel (culture dishes, T-flasks, well plates, or spinner flasks). Phase contrast is non-negotiable for routine cell health monitoring; add fluorescence for reporter protein or immunofluorescence imaging.
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<h2>How to Choose an Inverted Microscope</h2>
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Routine cell culture vs. research imaging
Routine cell culture microscopes prioritize phase contrast imaging, compact footprint, ease of use, and affordability; they are workhorses placed in biosafety cabinet rooms for daily culture monitoring. Research inverted microscopes add motorized stage and focus control, multi-channel LED fluorescence, automated XY scanning for multiwell plate imaging, programmable time-lapse, and software-controlled imaging modules for confocal, TIRF, and FRET; suited to imaging-centric research labs.
Phase contrast system
Phase contrast requires a matched pair of a phase objective and annular phase ring in the condenser. Low-contrast (PhI or Ph1) phase rings pair with low-power objectives (4x, 10x) for overview; medium-contrast (PhII or Ph2) rings pair with 20x and 40x objectives for standard cell morphology; high-contrast (PhIII or Ph3) rings pair with 60x or 100x oil-immersion objectives for high-magnification phase work. Confirm that the phase ring set installed in the condenser matches the objective phase designation for each magnification in use; mismatched pairs produce halos around cells rather than flat-field phase contrast.
Fluorescence: LED vs. mercury arc lamp
LED fluorescence illumination (available as an upgrade or built-in on most current inverted microscopes) provides 50,000+ hour lamp lifetime, instant-on/off switching (eliminating the warm-up and cool-down delays of mercury lamps), channel switching in less than 100 milliseconds for rapid multi-color imaging, and no mercury disposal requirement. Mercury arc lamps (HBO 50 or HBO 100) provide higher peak UV output for DAPI and Hoechst imaging, where LED UV intensity may be limiting, but require lamp replacement every 200 to 300 hours and strict mercury waste handling. For new purchases, LED fluorescence systems are the standard recommendation.
Objective working distance and culture vessel compatibility
Inverted microscope objective working distance (the distance from the front lens to the focused specimen) must exceed the thickness of the culture vessel base. Standard tissue culture polystyrene (PS) has a base thickness of 1 to 1.2 mm; glass-bottom dishes have 0.17 mm (No. 1.5 coverglass). Objectives specified for plastic culture vessels (abbreviated ELWD or LLWD) correct for the optical aberrations introduced by thick plastic and provide adequate working distance. Standard oil-immersion objectives are designed for No. 1.5 coverglass (0.17 mm) and cannot image through standard tissue culture plastic at high quality without significant spherical aberration.
Stage and sample holder
Confirm that the inverted microscope's stage accommodates your culture vessels: standard 35 mm and 60 mm culture dishes, T-25 and T-75 flasks, 6-well, 12-well, 24-well, 96-well, and 384-well plates. Universal stage holders with adjustable guides are available for most platforms; dedicated plate holders for 96-well and 384-well plates are used for high-content imaging applications. Motorized XY stages with encoder feedback are required for automated multiwell plate scanning and time-lapse experiments.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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For time-lapse live-cell imaging, focus drift over extended runs (hours to days) is the principal challenge; motorized focus with hardware autofocus maintains focus independent of thermal drift. Camera sensor size and pixel size determine the field of view at each magnification; a larger sensor captures a wider field per image, reducing the number of positions needed to tile a full well. For drug screening and plate-based assays, confirm that the software can drive the XY stage through a defined grid pattern and export images in a format compatible with your image analysis pipeline.
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Inverted Trinocular Microscope with Mechanical Stage

The EOX-2053-PLPH Oxion Inverso™ by Euromex is an inverted trinocular phase contrast microscope with LWD plan phase IOS objectives (10×/0.25, 20×/0.40, 40×/0.60), a 250×230 mm stage with 120×78 mm X-Y mechanical stage, 5W LED transmitted illumination, HWF 10×/22 mm eyepieces, and 488×231×555 mm overall dimensions at 12 kg — with a 10-year warranty.

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Inverted trinocular microscope with mechanical stage PLPH 10/20/40x, 5W LED and with transportation box

Inverted trinocular microscope with mechanical stage PLPH 10/20/40x, 5W LED and with transportation box, with CMEX-18 Pro, 18.0MP digital USB-3 camera with 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor

Microscope Adapters

The EAE-5130 Microscope Adapter by Euromex is a universal SLR adapter for 23.2 mm trinocular photo ports with a built-in 2× optical lens for APS-C DSLR cameras — compatible with NexiusZoom, StereoBlue, and Delphi-X Observer models; requires a brand-specific T2 ring (sold separately).

Universal SLR adapter with built-in 2x lens for standard 23.2mm tube. Needs T2 adapter

T2 ring for Nikon D SLR digital camera

T2 ring for Canon EOS SLR digital camera

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Microscope Illuminators

The ELE-1973 by Euromex is a 144-LED ring illuminator for stereo microscopes, delivering 23,000 lux at 100 mm, 6,500 K color temperature, 4-zone independent segment control, 25–61 mm inner ring diameter, 55–200 mm working distance, and 100–240V AC / 12V DC input — controlled via separate remote.

Ring illuminator with 144 LEDs with adjustable light intensity. External power supply 100-240VAC /  12VDC (50/60 Hz). With segment controller. Brightness of 23,000 Lux at 100mm distance and color temperature of 6500K. Mounting for stereo head with diameter from 25 to 61mm

Euromex Dual LED illuminator

Stereo Microscopes

<h2>What Are Stereo Microscopes?</h2>
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A stereo microscope uses two separate optical paths (each slightly offset from the other) to present a slightly different angle of the specimen to each eye, producing true stereoscopic (three-dimensional) depth perception in the image. Unlike compound microscopes, which use transmitted light through thin, translucent, slide-mounted specimens at high magnification, stereo microscopes use incident (reflected) illumination to observe solid, opaque, or thick specimens from above at lower magnifications. This design provides two key practical advantages: a long working distance (typically 80 to 115 mm at 1x objective) that allows tools, needles, forceps, or soldering irons to be operated under the lens during observation; and a wide field of view that allows large specimens (whole insects, embryos, plant organs, PCBs, rocks) to be seen in context. Stereo microscopes are used in biology (dissection, organism manipulation, embryo handling, zebrafish imaging), materials science and electronics (PCB inspection, solder joint analysis, microelectronics assembly), geology and paleontology (fossil and mineral examination), medical device assembly, and quality control inspection. Use a stereo microscope when you need to observe or manipulate a solid, opaque, or thick specimen in three dimensions with tools beneath the lens; it is the correct instrument for dissection, inspection, and manipulation, not a compound microscope.
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<li>NexiusZoom&trade; Stereo Microscopes with continuous zoom magnification for detailed specimen examination.</li>
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<li>Integrated Illumination Options for clear, high-contrast imaging across a variety of samples.</li>
<li>Ergonomic Designs suited for dissection, quality control, assembly, and laboratory workflows.</li>
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<h2>How to Choose a Stereo Microscope</h2>
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Zoom ratio and magnification range
Zoom ratio (the ratio of maximum to minimum magnification in the continuous zoom range) determines how much flexibility the instrument provides without changing objectives. A 10:1 zoom ratio from 7x to 70x (with 1x objective and 10x eyepieces) covers most biology, entomology, and inspection applications. Extended-range research models reach 16.4:1 (Olympus SZX16, 7x to 115x with 1x objective, up to 230x with 2x objective) for applications requiring both macro overview and high-magnification fine detail in a single instrument. Confirm that the magnification range covers both the lowest magnification needed for overview and the highest needed for fine structural detail.
Working distance
Working distance (the distance from the front of the objective to the specimen in focus) determines how much space is available to work under the lens. Standard benchtop stereo microscopes provide 80 to 115 mm working distance at minimum magnification with a 1x objective, adequate for most biological dissection. For surgical or microsurgical applications requiring larger instrument clearance, extended working distance objectives provide 150 to 200 mm or more. For electronics rework requiring access to PCB connectors and leads, confirm that the chosen configuration provides at least 90 to 100 mm.
Optical system: Greenough vs. Common Main Objective (CMO)
The Greenough design uses two independently angled optical systems converging on the specimen; it is the most widely used design in educational and routine research stereo microscopes due to its lower cost. The Common Main Objective (CMO) design uses a single large shared objective lens for both optical paths, producing a more nearly coaxial viewing geometry, improved apochromatic correction, better flatness of field, and easier fluorescence imaging; the design is used in all research-grade stereo microscopes from Zeiss, Leica, Olympus, and Nikon.
Illumination
Reflected LED ring-light illumination is standard for most biological and industrial stereo microscope applications; it provides even, shadow-minimizing illumination of specimen surfaces. Fiber optic illuminators (gooseneck or ring light) allow more directional, oblique, or dark-field illumination for surface relief and crack detection. Transmitted LED illumination (through a clear-glass or frosted-glass stage plate) is used for thin or semi-transparent specimens and organism whole-mounts. Fluorescence illumination (epi-fluorescence via a dedicated fluorescence port) is available on CMO research stereo microscopes for imaging fluorescent labels, GFP whole-mounts, and labeled organisms.
Head configuration
Binocular heads are standard for general observation. Trinocular heads add a vertical camera port for digital imaging and documentation without disrupting the eyepiece view. Confirm that the trinocular port is sized for C-mount cameras (the universal standard) and that the beam splitter does not significantly dim the eyepiece image during camera use.
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Numerical aperture (NA) in stereo microscopes ranges from 0.10 to 0.30 on standard models, rising to 0.30 NA on high-resolution CMO research systems. Higher NA provides greater resolving power at maximum magnification and brighter fluorescence images. Apochromatic objectives correct chromatic aberration across the entire zoom range, producing color-faithful images without the color fringing visible in achromatic optics, which is important for documentation-quality imaging and fluorescence. Camera adapters for stereo microscopes are generally non-standard (0.5x, 1x, or 1.5x relay lens between the trinocular port and the C-mount camera), and the zoom position affects the camera's field of view; confirm the effective field of view at each zoom setting with the camera sensor size before ordering.&nbsp;
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NexiusZoom EVO 0.65-5.5 (WF 10x/23mm)

NexiusZoom - The new standard in stereo microscopy

NexiusZoom Series Stereo Microscopes

ENZ-1703-GRoup by Euromex is the NexiusZoom trinocular stereo zoom microscope series with 6.5×–55× magnification (0.65×–5.5× zoom, ratio 1:8.4), HWF 10×/23 mm eyepieces, 110 mm working distance, and dual 3W LED illumination. Available in pillar, rack-and-pinion, and gooseneck LED stand configurations. CE marked, 10-year warranty.

Trinocular stereo zoom microscope NexiusZoom EVO, 0.65x to 5.5x zoom objective, magnification from 6.5x to 55x with rack and pinion stand.  Incident and transmitted 3 W LED illuminations

Trinocular stereo zoom microscope NexiusZoom EVO, 0.65x to 5.5x zoom objective, magnification from 6.5x to 55x with rack and pinion stand.  Incident and transmitted 3 W LED illuminations, with CMEX-18 Pro, 18.0MP digital USB-3 camera with 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor

Trinocular stereo zoom microscope NexiusZoom EVO, 0.65x to 5.5x zoom objective, magnification from 6.5x to 55x with pillar. Incident and transmitted 3W LED illuminations

Trinocular stereo zoom microscope NexiusZoom EVO, 0.65x to 5.5x zoom objective, magnification from 6.5x to 55x with pillar. Incident and transmitted 3W LED illuminations, with CMEX-18 Pro, 18.0MP digital USB-3 camera with 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor

Trinocular stereo zoom microscope NexiusZoom EVO, 0.65x to 5.5x zoom objective, magnification from 6.5x to 55x with pillar. Two incident LED illuminations with Gooseneck and one transmitted 3W LED illumination

Trinocular stereo zoom microscope NexiusZoom EVO, 0.65x to 5.5x zoom objective, magnification from 6.5x to 55x with pillar. Two incident LED illuminations with Gooseneck and one transmitted 3W LED illumination, with CMEX-18 Pro, 18.0MP digital USB-3 camera with 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor

Photo port adapter with 0.5x lens for Oxion (revision 2) microscopes and 1/2 inch camera with C-mount, for use with EOX-2053-PLPH and cameras EDC-5000-PRO / EDC-10000-PRO / EDC-18000-PRO / EVC-3042

The EOX-9850 by Euromex is a 0.5× photo port adapter for Oxion revision 2 inverted microscopes (including EOX-2053-PLPH), enabling connection of 1/2-inch C-mount cameras — validated for CMEX Pro cameras EDC-5000-PRO, EDC-10000-PRO, EDC-18000-PRO, and EVC-3042.

Stir Bars

<h2>What Are Hotplate and Stirrer Accessories?</h2>
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Hotplate and stirrer accessories are supplementary components for single-position and multi-position hotplate stirrers that improve temperature accuracy, expand vessel compatibility, enable reflux setups, and maintain equipment in working condition. The most important accessory for research-grade hotplate use is an external temperature probe, which monitors actual solution temperature rather than hotplate surface temperature, which can be 20 to 50 degrees C higher than the liquid in the vessel. PTFE stir bars in standard cylindrical, oval, octagonal, cross-shaped, and polygon geometries allow matching of bar shape to vessel type and mixing requirement. Support rods and clamp assemblies secure condensers, separating funnels, and other glassware above the hotplate for reflux chemistry. Magnetic stir bar retrieval wands recover stir bars from flasks without contaminating the solution. An external temperature probe is the single most impactful hotplate stirrer accessory: without one, you are controlling plate temperature, not solution temperature, and the two can differ by 20 to 50 degrees C.
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<li data-section-id="rtdv85" data-start="354" data-end="446">Magnetic stir bars, including standard and pivot ring styles, for efficient sample mixing.</li>
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<h2>How to Choose Hotplate and Stirrer Accessories</h2>
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External temperature probes
Confirm probe type compatibility with the hotplate stirrer model: most digital hotplate stirrers accept either a PT1000 resistance temperature detector (RTD) or a Type K thermocouple, and these are not interchangeable between models. The probe is inserted directly into the solution and feeds temperature data back to the PID controller to maintain the solution (not the plate surface) at the setpoint. Probe length and sheath material (stainless steel, glass, or PTFE) should be matched to the vessel size and chemical compatibility requirements.
PTFE stir bars: geometry and size
PTFE stir bars are available in cylindrical, oval (egg-shaped), octagonal, cross (X-shape), polygon, and ring geometries. Cylindrical bars are the most common general-purpose format. Octagonal bars provide more turbulent mixing in flat-bottomed vessels than cylindrical bars. Cross-shaped bars improve mixing in round-bottom flasks by preventing the bar from riding the wall. Ring or hoop bars are used for mixing around fixed probes or frits inside the vessel. Stir bar length is selected to match vessel diameter, typically 30 to 50% of vessel inner diameter.
Support stands and clamp sets.
Support stands (rod-and-base assemblies) mount above or adjacent to the hotplate to hold condensers, addition funnels, thermometers, and other glassware in reflux setups. Confirm rod diameter compatibility with the clamp set (most lab glassware clamps fit 12.7 mm or 16 mm rods). Weighted bases provide stability for tall assemblies. Crossbar assemblies allow horizontal positioning of clamps at adjustable heights along the support rod.
Magnetic stir bar retrieval tools
Stir bar retrievers are magnetic wands encased in a non-contaminating sleeve (PTFE or glass) that attract and remove the stir bar from a vessel without inserting fingers or metal into the sample. Available as handheld wands or bench-mounted extractors. An essential accessory for labs processing multiple samples per day, as losing track of stir bars is among the most common minor equipment management issues in bench chemistry.
Replacement sensors and calibration weights
Temperature probes degrade after repeated heating cycles or chemical exposure; replace probes showing drift against a calibrated reference thermometer. For hotplate stirrer models with external calibration weights (balance verification), confirm the weight set is OIML or ASTM traceable for regulated workflows.
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PTFE stir bars should be inspected regularly for chipped or worn PTFE coating. Bare metal exposure from a chipped bar contaminates the sample with metallic particles and alters the bar's magnetic coupling properties, resulting in reduced mixing efficiency or bar stall at lower speeds. Discard and replace any stir bar showing PTFE damage. For regulated lab environments (GMP, ISO 17025), maintain a stir bar inventory log and retire bars on a scheduled basis. External temperature probes rated for immersion in aqueous solutions should be verified against a calibrated reference thermometer at least annually; probes showing more than 1 degree C deviation should be recalibrated or replaced.&nbsp;
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Hotplate & Stirrer Accessories

Pivot Ring Stir bar

SWN501 by Globe Scientific is a 15 mm PTFE pivot ring magnetic stir bar, supplied as a bag of 2. The central pivot ring enables stable spinning on curved or uneven vessel bases. PTFE encapsulation tolerates temperatures to 260 °C and is inert to all laboratory chemicals. Series spans 15–70 mm (SWN501–SWN509).

Stir bar, pivot ring, PTFE, 15 mm long x 4.5 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, pivot ring, PTFE, 12 mm long x 4.5 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, pivot ring, PTFE, 20 mm long x 6 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, pivot ring, PTFE, 25 mm long x 6 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, pivot ring, PTFE, 35 mm long x 6 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, pivot ring, PTFE, 45 mm long x 8 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, pivot ring, PTFE, 40 mm long x 8 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, pivot ring, PTFE, 60 mm long x 9.5 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, pivot ring, PTFE, 50 mm long x 8 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, pivot ring, PTFE, 70 mm long x 9.5 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, pivot ring, PTFE, 30 mm long x 6 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, oval, PTFE, 20 mm long x 10 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, oval, PTFE, 25 mm long x 12 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, oval, PTFE, 30 mm long x 16 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, oval, PTFE, 35 mm long x 16 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, oval, PTFE, 40 mm long x 20 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, oval, PTFE, 50 mm long x 20 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 6 mm long x 3 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 8 mm long x 3 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 12 mm long x 4.5 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 15 mm long x 4.5 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 20 mm long x 6 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 25 mm long x 6 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 30 mm long x 6 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 35 mm long x 6 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 40 mm long x 8 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 45 mm long x 8 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 50 mm long x 8 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 60 mm long x 9 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, cylindrical, PTFE, 70 mm long x 9.5 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, micro, PTFE, 7 mm long x 2 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, micro, PTFE, 10 mm long x 3 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar, micro, PTFE, 13 mm long x 3 mm OD, BAG/2

Stir bar set, includes 22 stir bars, EA

Stir bar retriever, PTFE, 250 mm long, EA

Stir bar retriever, PTFE, 350 mm long, EA

Benchtop Recappers

<h2>What Are Benchtop Recappers?</h2>
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Benchtop recappers are compact, motor-driven instruments that automate the opening and sealing of screw-cap or push-cap sample storage tubes in standard rack formats (24-, 48-, and 96-position). They are used in biobanks, clinical sample management laboratories, genomics core facilities, and other environments where large numbers of cryogenic or ambient-storage tubes require repeated capping and decapping. Manual recapping at scale is a leading contributor to repetitive strain injury (RSI) in high-throughput sample preparation workflows.
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<h2>What you will find:</h2>
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<li>RFID-enabled racks for reliable sample tracking</li>
<li>SBS-format compatibility for standardized laboratory workflows</li>
<li>Automated capper and decapper functionality for improved efficiency</li>
<li>Secure and consistent tube sealing with CT&trade; caps</li>
<li>Compact benchtop designs that maximize laboratory space</li>
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<h2>How to Choose a Benchtop Recapper</h2>
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Throughput Format (24 / 48 / 96)
Select the rack format that matches your primary tube storage system. A 96-position automated device can process a full rack in under 60 seconds, while a semi-automated 8-channel row decapper can complete a single row in under 5 seconds, making it suitable for moderate-throughput laboratories without full-rack automation requirements.
Cap Type Compatibility
Confirm whether your tubes use screw caps or push caps, as each requires a different capping mechanism. Screw-cap recappers apply a preset torque value, typically between 1 and 5 N&middot;cm, and automatically stop when the proper seal is achieved. Push-cap systems rely on controlled vertical force. Multi-format adapters can support several tube brands within a single instrument.
Standalone vs. Integrated Systems
Standalone benchtop recappers are suitable for laboratories without dedicated automation infrastructure, while integrated models connect with Hamilton, Tecan, or Beckman Coulter workstations through SBS-format racks and software interfaces. Laboratories requiring LIMS connectivity and sample traceability should consider systems with built-in 1D and 2D barcode scanning capabilities.
Tube Diameter Range
Most automated recappers support standard collection tubes ranging from 13 to 16 mm in diameter and 75 to 115 mm in height. Verify compatibility with your cryovials or specialty microtubes before purchasing, particularly when using proprietary storage systems.
Maintenance Requirements
Pneumatics-free designs eliminate the need for compressed-air infrastructure and generally reduce maintenance demands. Pneumatic systems may offer high performance but require periodic servicing and access to a laboratory air supply.
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<h2>Specifications Context</h2>
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Rack format (24, 48, or 96 tubes) establishes the maximum throughput of a benchtop recapper. Torque settings must be compatible with the selected tube and cap combination, since excessive torque can crack caps while insufficient torque can lead to evaporation or contamination. SBS-format compliance ensures interoperability with industry-standard racks and automated workflows. As of 2026, many benchtop recappers incorporate IoT-enabled monitoring, barcode integration, and LIMS connectivity to improve sample traceability and reduce manual documentation requirements in high-throughput laboratories.
<a href="https://mbpinc.net/contact-us">Contact the expert team at Molecular Biology Products Inc. (MBP)</a> today to find the right benchtop recapper for your laboratory workflow.

CapTrack™ - Brochure

RFID Label for CapTrack models CT-1 and CT-2

The CTRFID by Globe Scientific is a pack of 10 RFID disks that enable rack-level specimen tracking and recall within the CapTrack™ Specimen Management System (CT-1 and CT-2). Compatible with most standard laboratory tube racks.

BioBlue Series Compound Microscopes-TDS-EBB-4260

BioBlue Series Compound Microscopes-TDS-EBB-4253

BioBlue Series Compound Microscopes-TDS-EBB-4220-LCD

BioBlue Series Compound Microscopes-Choosing a Microscope Made Easy

Rack - Brochure

Racks with RFID Disks for CapTrack, 36 Places

456445 by Globe Scientific is a half-size, 36-place reinforced nylon tube rack (3×12 array, 13 mm max tube OD, 100×102×57 mm) pre-assembled with a unique RFID disk for the CapTrack™ CT1 and CT2 automated sample tracking systems. Fully autoclavable; rust-resistant; available in multiple colours. Contact MBP at customerservice@mbpinc.net for volume pricing and colour availability.

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Half size, 13mm, 36 place, Blue 

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Half size, 13mm, 36 place, Green

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Half size, 13mm, 36 place, Magenta

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Half size, 13mm, 36 place, Orange

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Half size, 13mm, 36 place, Red

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Half size, 13mm, 36 place, White

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Half size, 13mm, 36 place, Yellow

Racks with RFID Disks for CapTrack

Racks with RFID Disks for CapTrack, 72 Places

456440 by Globe Scientific is a 72-place full-size RFID tube rack (6&times;12 array, 200&times;102&times;57&nbsp;mm) pre-assembled with a unique RFID disk for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 tracking systems. Molded from reinforced nylon, fully autoclavable, with no coatings to peel. Available in multiple colors for color-coded specimen management.

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Full size, 13mm, 72 place, Blue

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Full size, 13mm, 72 place, Green 

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Full size, 13mm, 72 place, Magenta

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Full size, 13mm, 72 place, Orange

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Full size, 13mm, 72 place, Red

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Full size, 13mm, 72 place, White

Wireless Tube Rack with RFID for CapTrack CT1 and CT2 models - Full size, 13mm, 72 place, Yellow

Standard 23.2 mm tube for Oxion upright (revision 2) and Oxion Inverso inverted microscopes, for use with EOX-2053-PLPH and camera EVC-3024-HDS

EAE-5120-2 by Euromex is a standard 23.2 mm phototube adapter for Oxion upright (revision 2) and Oxion Inverso inverted microscopes, enabling direct connection of the EVC-3024-HDS camera via the EOX-2053-PLPH trinocular head. The revision-specific design ensures correct optical alignment; confirm your microscope is revision 2 before ordering. Contact MBP at customerservice@mbpinc.net for availability and institutional pricing.

ESB-1903-Group-Microscopes Catalog

ESB-1903-Group-TDS-ESB-1903

ESB-1903-Group-TDS-ESB-1903-P

ESB-1903-Group-Choosing a Microscope Made Easy

StereoBlue Specifications

StereoBlue S Set Up and Use Guide

StereoBlue Stereo Microscopes Series

The ESB-1903 StereoBlue™ by Euromex is a trinocular stereo zoom microscope with a 0.7×–4.5× parfocal objective, 7×–45× total magnification, WF 10×/21 mm eyepieces, simultaneous 3W incident and transmitted LED illumination, CE certification, and a 10-year warranty — available with rack-and-pinion, pillar, or boom arm stand configurations.

Trinocular stereo zoom microscope StereoBlue, 0.7x to 4.5x zoom objective, magnification from 7x to 45x, ergonomically pillar stand with incident and transmitted LED illumination

Trinocular stereo zoom microscope StereoBlue, 0.7x to 4.5x zoom objective, magnification from 7x to 45x, ergonomically pillar stand with incident and transmitted LED illumination, with CMEX-18 Pro, 18.0MP digital USB-3 camera with 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor

Trinocular stereo zoom microscope StereoBlue, 0.7x to 4.5x zoom objective, magnification from 7x to 45x, ergonomically stand with incident and transmitted LED illumination

Trinocular stereo zoom microscope StereoBlue, 0.7x to 4.5x zoom objective, magnification from 7x to 45x, ergonomically stand with incident and transmitted LED illumination, with CMEX-18 Pro, 18.0MP digital USB-3 camera with 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor

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