Embedding Capsulesand Holders

Tissue Mounting Stub

Machined from aluminum rods with one end tapered to 4.8mm in diameter. The specimen can be oriented and mounted to the tip with glue and it is ready for sectioning. The body size is "00" and it measures 11mm long.

Beem Embedding Capsules, Size 00, 8mm I.D.

Polyethylene embedding capsules with 1x1mm face at the tip of a truncated pyramid, each with a hinged cap.

BEEM® Embedding Capsules Size 3 (small)

These capsules, made from polyethylene, produce blocks with a 5.6mm O.D. and a pyramid tip. Comes complete with a hinged cap.

BEEM® Embedding Capsules Special Shapes

Available in two specially shaped capsules which are designed to overcome commonly encountered embedding problems; such as, small or thin elongated specimens and powder samples. These capsules are also good for centrifuging precipitated matters and allows for less trimming.

The bottle neck capsule produces a 7.9mm OD block with a hemihyperpoloid (rather than faced) tip.

The conical capsule produces a 7.9mm OD block with a conical (rather than faced) tip

*BEEM® Is A Registered Trademark of Better Equipment For Electron Microscopy, Inc.

Embedding Capsule; Flat

Added to our extensive line of embedding capsules is our flat bottom capsules, which are made from polyethylene, and are 8mm (just like the standard 00 capsules) in diameter. Also available in Microwave-Safe Polypropylene.

BEEM® Capsule Holders

These holders are used to hold capsules upright during the resin embedding stage. The cavities (22) allow for illumination from the bottom of the holder for specimen orientation.

Use the clear if microwaving or UV polymerizing your embedding media. Made from Polypropylene.

Available in two sizes: one holds size "00", conical, and bottle neck capsules; the other holds size #3 capsules. Available in white or clear.

Size "00" Measures 5½" (L) x 4" (W) x ⅞" (H), 138 x 100 x 22mm
Size "3" Measures 4¼" (L) x 2⅞" (W) x ⅝" (H), 107 x 72 x 15mm

BEEM® is a Registered Trademark of Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy, Inc.

Multi Task BEEM Capsule Holder: Exclusive !!!!

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This Multi-Task BEEM Capsule Holder is an innovative holder designed to hold size "00" BEEM capsule during resin polymerization.

This holder is also a perfect tool when embedding and polymerizing resin by microwave, especially when the embedment needs to be performed under water. The direct contact of the microwave energy to the resin inside the microwave is usually causes the resin to heat to quick and that leads to micro bubbles forming inside the resin block and this causes unknown damage to the tissues. To help eliminate this problem, the resin capsule should be immersed in the water bath during microwave irradiation of the resin. This 'indirect contact' of microwave energy to the resin will help the embedding block polymerize nicely and homogeneously and also avoids the overheating of the tissue.

Mold is machined from polyethylene block, comes in two parts: bottom part which holds the BEEM capsule, and the second part which is placed on top and is securd by two plastic screws to ensure the BEEM capsules are in place and capsule lid will not pop out during under water polymerization or microwave irradiation.

Accompanies is microwave transparent tray, which holds water and capsule holder for microwave processing.

Measures: 1⅛" L x 3" W x 2" H , accommodates 24 capsules.

You can order either the Multi-Task Capsule Holder only, or the set which includes one Capsule Holder and one Tray.

Embedding Capsule Holder

Fabricated form polypropylene, a direct substitution for the BEEM® capsule holders (EMS #69915- & 69916-). 15 positions. Fits embedding capsule size "00" (8.5mm diameter)

EMS Capsule Press

The EMS Capsule Press is designed to facilitate the removal of blocks, size 00 and 3, from the capsule without any damage to the block tip whatsoever.

 Product Links

• BEEM® Dial-A-Grid-Grid Holders
• BEEM® Dial-A-Grid and Block Holder in one
• BEEM® Flat Embedding Molds

BEEM® Block Storage

A two tone color coded plastic box with insert, which allows for the storage of up to 10 blocks in the numbered cavities. Measures: 2⅓" (L) x 1¾" (W) x ½" (H) 57 x 45 x 12.5 mm

This product is temporarily unavailable. Please check back for updates, or see item 69923-01 below which is the same however holds 15 blocks in place of 10.

Capsule Block Storage

For the storage of 15 capsule blocks in numbered cavities.

Plastic Flat Embedding Mold

• Injected molded polyethylene
• Resistant to most embedding materials
• Easy peeled-off the blocks

Mold fits perfectly inside the cocoon box BE8 (64300-8); See Cocoon Box section.

These molds are reusable. Each cavity measures 12 mm (L) x 5 mm (W) x 3.5 mm Deep. Overall mold measures: 94 x 56 x 14 mm.

Capsules; Gelatin

Natural, hard gelatin capsules. To be used as an embedding mold for water miscible resins, or resins which need to be cured by transmitted light. Gelatin capsules dissolve or disintegrate within 5 minutes when immersed in a 0.5% HCl solution at 36-38°C, within 2 minutes in water at 37°C or in artificial gastric juice.

Large Gelatin Capsules

Our large size gelatin capsules are ideal for storing either delicate or small items. It is also suitable for use as an embedding mold for paraffin or paraplast. The capsules come complete with a locking ring. A variety of sizes are available.

Gelatin Capsule Holder

Made from durable polyethylene. It accommodates 15 gelatin capsules size "00". The whole capsule is exposed to allow for even heat and/or UV light distribution during polymerization. Measures: 5" (L) x 3" (W) (127 mm x 76 mm).

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Multiple array

EMS EM5 Embedding Molds

Introducing the EM5 - an innovative new design based on the widely used Ø8 mm size embedding mold. The unique two part design allows for easy removal of resin blocks, as well as incorporating many other advantages over currently available embedding products.

Features

• Separate base and tube sections that clip together to form the familiar capsule shape
• Care should be taken that each component is free of debris before attaching together, to ensure a proper seal
• Easy removal of resin blocks achieved by simply pulling the mold apart by hand
• The mold can produce blocks up to 20mm in length, however shorter blocks (˜14 mm) allow for easier removal. No razor blades or capsule presses are required
• The detachable cap section allows for easier access and manipulation of a specimen
• For more accurate specimen alignment a small amount of resin can be cured or partially cured before clipping to the body and completing the resin block. When fully cured they form strong homogeneous blocks
• Each mold can be clipped to other molds, allowing for the creation of trays of desired size. For volatile resins, another cap section can be clipped on to the top of the mold, creating an air tight seal
• Each cavity is numbered 1 < 5, whilst the end support stands have designated areas for writing indexing numbers or comments

Easy-Molds™

A newly designed mold which is convenient and offers better embedments. This tray-and-mold in one unit offers a unique specimen block that no other mold can.

Features

1. Trays-and-molds are self standing. There is no need for a holding tray
2. Easy Orientation of Specimens.
   The tip of each mold is only 0.3mm thick and is designed to be transparent. This facilitates the orientation of your specimen prior to polymerization
3. They form a Universal Block.
   Many microscopists have to embed large specimens. The Easy Mold tip forms a flat block face which is wide enough for large specimens. This wide surface helps to prevent air bubbles being trapped around the specimen during polymerization. In addition, a positive guide form on the block offers an accurate position for clamping
4. Free Airflow for Even Polymerization.
   Easy Mold trays raise the molds away from the surface of the oven, allowing air of a constant temperature to circulate freely and evenly around the specimen tip during the hardening process
5. Sealing of Capsules
   If you are using Acrylate or other volatile embedding mediums (LR White, GMA, HPMA), the molds can be sealed by placing another Easy Mold on the top, and by applying a little pressure you can seal the capsule completely
6. Easy to Remove the Polymerized Block.
   Due to the softness of the bottom of the mold, to release the block simply push the bottom of the mold with your thumb and your block will just pop out. There is no need for razor blades or a Capsule Press!
7. Convenient Storage and Identification of Sectioned Blocks
   Each cavity on the Easy Mold is numbered, and data can be written on the trays. Used Easy Molds can be used for the storage of blocks which have already been sectioned, and filed away by stacking one tray on top of another. There is no need for block storage boxes

Technical Specifications

Each tray contains 2x10 block molds and measures 87x66mm.
They are available in two sizes:

• Size 5.6mm diameter, which corresponds to gelatin and BEEM® capsules size 3, and forms a block face of 1.6 mm
• Size 8mm diameter, which corresponds to gelatin and BEEM® capsule size "00" and forms a block face of 3 mm

BEEM® Specimen Block Storage System 2000®

• Are your bench-tops and drawers crowded with petri dishes and pillboxes full of various sized specimen blocks?
• Have you been spent hours to look for a block for re-sectioning?
• Do you wish you could neatly catalog, file and store all of those blocks in one convenient place?

If you answer yes to any of those questions, now you can organize and safely store all of your
specimen blocks with the newly introduced BEEM® Specimen Storage System 2000®

The system consists of four newly designed Blocklock® storage modules (#69956, #69957, #69958, #69959) and a Covered Mounting Panel (#69950) that fits in a standard "D-Type" 3-ring binder (optional) – A 1-inch binder will accommodate two Covered Mounting Panels, and 1.5-inch binder accommodates three Panels.

Each Blocklock module has an adhesive backing which when exposed permits it to be permanently mounted on any grease-free surface.

All Blocklocks can be inserted in a Plastic Protective Box (EMS #69956-B & 69958-B, #69957-B, and 69959-B) or, by utilizing the adhesive feature, mounted in combination with other Blocklock modules on the BEEM® mounting panel (EMS #66950). This new Storage System 2000 permits blocks size "00", size "3", and BEEM® flat embedment to be indexed, combined under one cover along with any associated data sheets, and stored upright in 3-ring binders, on the shelf, at your reach for ready reference.

This system is infinitely expandable to high or low volume block storage. The choice is yours

1. Capsule Blocklock Storage Modules

Incorporate an innovation that allows blocks to snap into cavities specially designed to retain them so they cannot be inadvertently dislodged. Number and letter identify each cavity. Available with three configurations:

• Model 2006 measures 2⅞" L x 2" W x ¼" H (74 x 50 x 8 mm); accommodates 12 size "00" blocks
• Model 2007 measures 4⅝" L x 3½" W x 5/16" H (117 x 90 x 8 mm), accommodates 40 size "00" blocks
• Model 2008 measures 2⅞" L x 2" W x ¼" H (74 x 50 x 6 mm), accommodates 20 size"3" capsule blocks

2. BEEM® Blocklock Storage Modules Model 2009

is the same features as Capsule Blocklocks. Measures 2⅞" L x 2" W x ¼" H (74 x 50 x 8mm), accommodates 20 BEEM® flat blocks. (BEEM® flat embedding mold, EMS #70904-01

NOTE:Do to the rectangular shape of a BEEM® flat embedment; it must be inserted into the cavity in a Blocklock module #69959 as follows:

Introduce the front of the block at a slight angle into the rear of the cavity and gently push it forward until it nests in the recess.

3. BEEM® Blocklock Storage Boxes

Heavy-duty, two tone plastic boxes are supplied with indexed, translucent labels, which can be applied to the top or bottom of the box.

• Box #69906-B and #69908-B are the same size and are two-tone blue/clear. Overall measurement: 3" (L) x 2⅛" (W) x ½" (H) (78 x 54 x 13 mm)
• Box #69957-B is two-tone blue/clear. Overall measurement: 4¾" (L) x 3¾" (W) x ½" (H) (120 x 94 x 13 mm)
• Box #69959-B is two-tone black/clear. Overall measurements are the same as #69956-B and #69958-B

4. BEEM® Mounting Panel

With clear cover is designed to accept both Blocklock Storage Modules and BEEM® original Dial-A-Grid (EMS #71148) and Block Storage Modules (EMS#69922), which can be attached to the panel using double sided adhesive tape. Grid storage boxes from other manufacturers may be attached this way also if they do not exceed ⅜" in height.

The panel inside measures: 10⅝" (L) x 7½" (W) x ⅜" (H) (270 x 190 x 12mm). The overall measurement is 11 ⅜" (L) x 8 ¾" (W) x 9/16" (H) (290 x 225 x 22mm)

Ordering: Note: Blocklocks and their Storage Boxes are sold separately.

Capsule Embedding Molds

Please see listing in the molds section.

Microporous Specimen Capsules

These capsules measure 12mm in diameter and are 11mm high. They are available in two different pore sizes: 30 and 78 microns.

Specimen Basket; Stainless Steel

Both the top and the bottom are made from a stainless steel mesh, which offers good fluid circulation. Has a male and a female threading for secure closure.
Measures: 10 mm (ID) x 13 mm (H) (½" x ½"), 12 mm (OD)

Specimen/Cleaning Basket

This basket is brass with a stainless steel mesh attached to both ends. To use, simply screw both halves together and you can keep small specimens for long periods of time during the process of fixing, dehydration or even critical point drying. It can also be used to hold small parts for ultrasonic cleaning. Mesh opening: 300 µm.
Measurements: Inner Diameter 12.5 mm, Outer Diameter 16 mm, Height 16 mm

Critical Point Drier Accessories

1. TEM Grid Holder

Machined from solid steel; has a stainless steel mesh on the top and the bottom. Featuring the most advanced design which assures no damage to the grids during processing. These holders are Brass-Nickel plated, very sturdy, and withstand all critical conditions. Holds 12 grids in numbered slots. Dimensions: 24 mm (D) x 24 mm (H)

2. Coverslip Holders

Brass/Nickel plated. Coverslips can be stacked with spacers (up to 15 coverslips with a thickness up to 2mm) with samples placed on top of each coverslip. Fluids freely exchange between coverslips. Both spacers and weights come with the unit. The upper part of the holder is grooved to accept tweezers.

Available in two configurations

• Coverslip Holder 1: for 9 to 13 mm diameter coverslips; accommodates 10 coverslips. Dimensions: 16mm (D) x 24mm (H)
• Coverslip Holder 2: for 16 to 22 mm diameter coverslips; accommodates 10 coverslips. Dimensions: 24mm (D) x 25mm (H)

3. Specimen Holders

Machined from solid steel, brass/nickel plated; incorporates a stainless steel mesh top and bottom to allow for fluid exchange.

Available in three sizes

• 24 Specimen holder: comes with two sections; each section holds 12 specimens into 12 cavities, each cavity measuring 4.5 mm (D) x 6 mm (H). The overall unit measures: 24 mm (D) x 28 mm (H)
• 12 Specimen holder: comes with two sections; each section holds 6 specimens into 6 cavities, each cavity measuring 7.5 mm (D) x 6 mm (H). The overall unit measures: 24 mm (D) x 24 mm (H)
• 4 Specimen holder: comes with one section which holds 4 or multiples of or large samples 4-9 mm (D) x 16 mm (H) cavities. The overall unit measures: 24 mm (D) x 28 mm (H)

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Critical Point Dryer; Sample Holder Small Particle

Our unique small particle sample holder comes with a quick release particle screen, which is available in 3 different sizes, (30µm, 10µm and 2µm), accomodating a multitude of sample sizes.

The overall dimension of the holder is 30.5 mm H x 30.5 mm D (1.20" x 1.20") and is made from 316 stainless steel.

The interior dimension is 20 mm H x 20 mm D (0.80" x 0.80") .

Stainless Steel Baskets with Multiple Compartments

EMS has introduced and is now available a variety of Stainless steel baskets with lids and multiple compartments for critical point Drying. These baskets are either 15mm in diameter or 23mm.

Tissue Capsules

These capsules are suitable for holding tissue samples during processing. The lids have a frosted write-on area for sample identification and an open mesh area to facilitate fluid exchange. The entire surface of the base is also an open mesh. The lid snaps securely on the base, eliminating the risk of tissue loss during processing.

Plastic Tissue Capsules

Features

• Molded from polyethylene; resistant to all processing chemicals, including Zenker's fixative
• A three-compartment divider which is removable for specimens up to 35mm
• A weighted end floats the capsule in a upright position to conserve space
• Perforated on the top and bottom for better circulation of the fluid
• Snap-on hinged cover

They measure: 35mm (I.D.) x 35 mm (I.D.) x 10 mm (deep) (1⅜ x 5/16)

Наименование	Объем	Производство	Метод	Кат.Номер
Встраиваемые капсулы BEEM®, размер 3 (маленькие)	500/pk	Electron Microscopy Sciences		69910-05
Держатель капсул BEEM® размер "00" (clear)		Electron Microscopy Sciences		69915-01
Держатель капсул BEEM® размер "3" (clear)		Electron Microscopy Sciences		69915-06-3
Капсулы для заливки Beem, размер 00, внутренний диаметр 8 мм	500/pk	Electron Microscopy Sciences		70010-B
Капсулы для заливки Easy Mold, Size 3	5 планшетов/упаковка	Electron Microscopy Sciences		69930-05