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RC-26 / RC-26G - Open Diamond Bath Imaging Chambers

Product Summary

Large volume open diamond bath recording chamber that can accommodate large specimens such as slice preparations.

 

  • Applications include patch clamp, intracellular/extracellular recording, and imaging
  • Can be used with tissue slices or cell cultured coverslips
  • Tissue slice anchors available
  • Diamond shaped bath provides laminar solution flow
  • Large viewing area
  • Compatible with upright or inverted microscopy

The RC-26 and RC-26G chambers are designed to be used with cells cultured onto glass coverslips, or with tissue and brain slice samples. The broad imaging area of these chambers (12 x 25 mm and 15 x 24 mm for the RC-26 and RC-26G, respectively) provides excellent access for both electrodes and water-immersion objectives. The diamond shaped geometry facilitates laminar solution flow throughout the bath area.

The large bath of these chambers allows a coverslip to be inserted into the top opening and removed at the end of the experiment. The RC-26 and RC-26G chambers can accept a 12 or 15 mm diameter coverslip, respectively. The working volumes, for 1 mm solution height, of the RC-26 and RC-26G model chambers are 170 and 180 ul, respectively.

 

Large tissue samples can also be placed directly into the chamber. Slice anchor hold downs (harps) are available for tissue slice studies. Anchors are available with thread spacing (Lycra) at 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 mm.

Both chambers require a platform (PM-1PH-1, or P-1) and Series 20 stage adapter to complete the assembly for mounting on a microscope. The chamber floor consists of a 22 x 40 mm coverslip.

 

 

Each chamber is supplied with a package of #1 thickness glass coverslips (CS-22/40, 22 x 40 mm, 50/pkg) and 10 ft of PE-160 tubing.


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  RC-26 RC-26G
Material Polycarbonate Polycarbonate
Bath dimensions
(L x W x H)
25 x 12 x 4 mm 24 x 15 x 4 mm
Outer dimensions
(L x W x H)
40 x 23 x 4 mm 40 x 23 x 4 mm
Volume, by depth 150 μl/mm 180 μl/mm
Minimum access angle (from side to center of bath) 28° 28°
Bottom coverglass 22 x 40 mm 22 x 40 mm
Input tubing
(ID x OD)
1.14 x 1.57 mm (PE-160) 1.14 x 1.57 mm (PE-160)
Aspirator coupling 1.67 mm (OD) 1.67 mm (OD)


Order No. Model No. Product Description USA Price Order.
64-0707 CS-22/40 Rectangular cover glass, #1 thickness, 22 x 40 mm, 50 pack Login Login
64-0755 PE-160/10 Polyethylene tubing, PE-160, 10 ft Login Login
64-0756 PE-160/100 Polyethylene tubing, PE-160, 100 ft Login Login
64-0106 CC-28 Cable assembly for heater controllers to platform Login Login
64-0107 TA-29 Cable with bead thermistor Login Login

References

References

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    J Bone Miner Res. 2009 Feb;24(2):305-13
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Order No. Model No. Product Description USA Price Order
Chambers
64-0234 RC-26 Large bath recording chamber, 150 µl volume Login Login
64-0235 RC-26G Large bath recording chamber, 234 µl volume Login Login
Platforms
64-1526 PM-1 PM-1 Platform for Series 20 chambers, heated, magnetic clamps Login Login
64-0284 PH-1 PH-1 Platform for Series 20 chambers, heater Login Login
Slice Anchors (Harps) - RC-26
64-0265 SHD-26KIT Slice anchor kit for RC-26, stainless steel Login Login
64-0250 SHD-26H/10 Slice anchor for RC-26, 1.0 mm thread spacing, stainless steel Login Login
64-0251 SHD-26H/15 Slice anchor for RC-26, 1.5 mm thread spacing, stainless steel Login Login
64-0252 SHD-26H/2 Slice anchor for RC-26, 2.0 mm thread spacing, stainless steel Login Login
Slice Anchors (Harps) - RC-26G
64-0266 SHD-26GKIT Slice anchor kit for RC-26G, stainless steel Login Login
64-0253 SHD-26GH/10 Slice anchor for RC-26G, 1.0 mm thread spacing, stainless steel Login Login
64-0254 SHD-26GH/15 Slice anchor for RC-26G, 1.5 mm thread spacing, stainless steel Login Login
64-0255 SHD-26GH/2 Slice anchor for RC-26G, 2.0 mm thread spacing, stainless steel Login Login
Replacement Consumables
64-0707 CS-22/40 Rectangular cover glass, #1 thickness, 22 x 40 mm, 50 pack Login Login
64-0755 PE-160/10 Polyethylene tubing, PE-160, 10 ft Login Login
64-0756 PE-160/100 Polyethylene tubing, PE-160, 100 ft Login Login
Temperature Control
64-2400 TC-324C Heater controller, single channel, 110-230 VAC, 50/60Hz Login Login
64-2401 TC-344C Heater controller, dual channel, 110-230 VAC, 50/60Hz Login Login
64-0106 CC-28 Cable assembly for heater controllers to platform Login Login
64-0107 TA-29 Cable with bead thermistor Login Login
Replacement Parts
64-0274 RH-2 Heater elements for Warner chambers and platforms, 2 pack Login Login

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