LBM-7 manual manipulator

The LBM-7 Manual Manipulator was designed and developed in conjunction with scientists to achieve absolute practicality, accuracy and increased productivity, bridging the gap between course manipulators and micromanipulators. Seven axes of movement, four linear and three rotational, combine with a margin of error smaller than 1µm, to provide the complete positioning tool for scientists.

Built to Scientifica’s trademark standard of reliability, precision and durability, the LBM-7 manual manipulator offers real world performance and flexibility. View this video for full details of the LBM-7's features and bracket demonstration:

Applications include:

• Positioning stimulating electrodes
• Inserting extracellular recording probes
• Aligning perfusion systems
• Impaling Oocytes with two electrodes

If you are considering motorised manipulators, you may be interested in our PatchStar micromanipulator.

The LBM-7 Manual Manipulator was designed and developed in conjunction with scientists to achieve absolute practicality, accuracy and increased productivity, bridging the gap between course manipulators and micromanipulators. Seven axes of movement, four linear and three rotational, combine with a margin of error smaller than 1µm, to provide the complete positioning tool for scientists.

Built to Scientifica’s trademark standard of reliability, precision and durability, the LBM-7 manual manipulator offers real world performance and flexibility. View this video for full details of the LBM-7's features and bracket demonstration:

Applications include:

• Positioning stimulating electrodes
• Inserting extracellular recording probes
• Aligning perfusion systems
• Impaling Oocytes with two electrodes

If you are considering motorised manipulators, you may be interested in our PatchStar micromanipulator.

Features

• Sensitive to <1µm for total control
• Movement along seven axes, four linear and three rotational, for fast and accurate positioning and high productivity
• Unique repeatable mechanical memory system that allows you to return to user-defined mechanical stops.
• Precise control achieved with a lead screw to position each stage whilst ensuring zero backlash and extreme sensitivity.
• With the mechanical stops set, our tests have measured less than 1 µm of drift per hour.
• High quality design and engineering creates an extremely durable manipulator with minimal drift and lasting reliability.
• Pre-loaded linear bearings in the stages give total accuracy.
• Switches easily between left and right-handed operation
• Easily attached to standard mounting platforms, such as our Post and Platform Mount, as it has industry standard mounting holes.

A range of accessories can adapt this manipulator to suit your requirements. Speak to one of our sales representatives to discuss any special requirements.

(Product codes are given in brackets)

Extension Bracket (LBM-2005-00)

This bracket provides the freedom to position the probe in difficult places whilst maintaining absolute stability.

L-Shaped Bracket (LBM-2020-00) 

Achieve steep angles and keep the approach axis at a further distance from the manipulator with this additional mounting bracket.

Sliding Bracket (LBM-2010-00)

  Safely slide your pipette or electrode in and out of the experimental area with 75mm of travel to make pipette exchange even easier.

Extra Smooth Adjusters (LBM-2025-00)

The Little Blue Manipulator is supremely adjustable in all seven axes, but for scientists who want even more sensitivity, these new, larger diameter adjuster knobs perfectly complement the standard device.

 LBM-7 Fixed mount (IVM-505-00)

 Allows the user to mount the IVM on the LBM7 either to the Approach axis stage or to the sliding carriage attached to the approach axis stage. If mounted on the approach axis stage it can only mount in the same axis as the stage. If mounted on the sliding bracket it can be mounted at 90º or in the same axis as the approach axis.

Electrode Holding Bar (EHB-500)

Electrode/probe holding bar with v groove which can be used with the also be used with the PatchStar and IVM.

LBM Riser Block (LBM-2035-00)

Riser Block for the LBM 7 

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