Cryo preparation

Agar Scientific offers a range of tools and cryo grid boxes used for transferring, storing and manipulating vitrified cryo TEM specimens. They are suitable for use with a range of cryofixation devices from FEI, Gatan and Leica. As well as for cryo use they are ideal for storing or transporting small numbers of grids or specimens. A handling rod is available for the cryo grid boxes.

A range of handling tools and accessories including Cryogloves, face masks, aprons ensure that liquid nitrogen is handled safely. See also our range under safety products.

Cryo freezer hats
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These freezer hats for holding specimens in high pressure freezing equipment are available in brass only.
Specimen pins for cryo-ultramicrotomy - pack of 50
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These aluminium specimen mount pins are suitable for mounting samples for cryo-ultramicrotomy.

Part no: AGG3465
Cryo grid boxes
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These cryo grid boxes are used for transferring, storing and manipulating vitrified cryo TEM specimens made with cryo devices.
Cryogloves
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Cryogloves designed for use with ultra-low temperature freezers, cryostats, cold rooms and freezers for handling dry ice and for retrieving materials from liquid nitrogen.
Liquid nitrogen carriers
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These storage vessels are shatterproof and ideal for the transport and short term storage of liquid nitrogen.
Aluminium Dewars - 20 and 25 litre
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20 and 25 litre aluminium Dewars.
Enamelled steel Dewars - without handles or lids
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A range of rust and corrosion resistant Dewars with cushioned bases is available with wide or narrow necks, without a handle or lid.
Aluminium Dewars - 2, 5 and 10 litre
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These Dewars are ideally suited to applications where smaller quantities of liquid nitrogen are required.
Stainless steel Dewars - wide neck
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For many applications it is advantageous to have well-insulated shatter proof Dewars with a wide neck to allow easy access for introducing articles to be cooled.
Stainless steel Dewars
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These are high quality Dewars with a carrying handle and stainless steel outer case.
Enamelled steel Dewars - with handles
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A range of rust and corrosion resistant Dewars with cushioned bases is available with wide or narrow necks, with a fold down handle and insulated lid.