(BLM-ST) Bilayer Small Parts, Starter Kit

Stirbars

Replacement stirbars (magnetic fleas) are available for the BCH-M13 and BCH-M22 bilayer chambers. These stirbars are PTFE coated and are available in two sizes. Stirbars are sold in packages of 5 each and come in 2x7 mm and the more difficult to find 2x5 mm sizes.

Glass Capillary Tubing

Glass capillary tubing has gained favor among bilayerologists as the preferred tool for applying lipids to the aperture in the bilayer cup. The advantages of this approach (as compared to Sable hair brushes) are durability and the ability to sterilize the applicator between uses.

G150-6 glass tubing from Warner Instruments has been chosen with dimensions that facilitate this use. The 1.5 mm OD and 15 cm length of this thick-walled tubing make for good quality glass applicators.

Starter Kit

Warner Instruments has put together a Starter Kit to aid you in assembling your Planar Lipid Bilayer Workstation. This kit includes: 3 BNC cables, 1 Red Sable brush (Size 00), glass capillary tubing, PE tubing for your perfusion system, and one replacement pack of stirbars (2x5 or 2x7 mm).