24 Well Microtitre Vacu-Cell^TM Chamber*

*Patent Pending

Model RPC-TW, top and bottom  views, with coverslip attached

Model RPC-LW, cross section (click on image for larger version)

24 Well Microtitre Rectangular Chamber (Model VC-MT24)

The 24 well microtitre chamber uses one 48 x 60 mm coverslip to form 24 individual incubation chambers.  Multiple o-rings on the bottom of the chamber body securely hold the coverslip in place using a vacuum.  The size of the individual chambers are 2.6  mm in diameter and the cylindrical portion of each chamber holds approximately 25 µl.  The chambers are spaced on a 9 x 9 mm grid.

This chamber system is commonly used with treated or coated slides.  It can be used for ELISA techniques or other methods in which a treated surface is used.  It is also ideal for TIRF experiments when proteins, oligos or cDNA are attached to the slide surface.  

The vacuum port connect to 1/16 inch ID tubing. 

Other Styles

We also manufacture other styles of Vacu-Cell^TM perfusion chambers for both circular and rectangular coverslips.  You can examine them on our product overview page.

Vacuum System

Vacuum Pump System (Model VCS-1)

We also offer a Vacuum Pump system for use with these perfusion chambers. The pump draws a vacuum of approximately -20 inches Hg and it fitted with a Luer-lock port for easy connectivity to standard tubing systems.  The Model VCS-1 vacuum pump assembly is approximately 8.4 (width) x 8.0 (depth) x 5.8 (height) inches in size.  These perfusion chambers also work well with other standard laboratory vacuum supplies.

Parylene-C Coated

All our Vacu-Cell^TM perfusion and incubation chambers that are made of black anodized aluminum are now also coated with Parylene-C.  The Parylene coating on the chamber is made to a uniform thickness of 0.5 mil (~12 microns).  This organic polymer coating makes the surface hard and completely bio-compatible.  It also exhibits a very low permeability to gasses.  This coating allows the chamber to be used for heat control (since aluminum conducts heat very well), but it effectively isolates the aluminum from your cells and media. You can read more about the remarkable properties of Parylene on our website. 

Stage Holders

Stage holders are available for many popular inverted microscopes.  These holders gently clamp the Vacu-Cell^TM on the stage of the microscope using a single retaining spring clip.  

Ordering Information, Chambers

Ordering Information, Stage Holders

(Specify microscope model when ordering)

Ordering Information, Coverslips

*No. 1, 0.13 - 0.16 mm thick
  No. 2, 0.19 - 0.23 mm thick

Download Product Specification Sheet

Pricing Information