Scientifica Post & Platform Sample Plate

Stably mount your sample under your microscope

A versatile and stable sample mounting platform that ensures optimal sample positioning. The Post & Platform Sample Plate has been designed specifically to meet the needs of electrophysiology and imaging research.

The Sample Plate offers two configuration options: in vivo and in vitro, allowing you to tailor it to your specific experimental requirements.

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Product benefits

Perform in vivo research

The in vivo version includes a specialised platform featuring tapped holes, accommodating a wide range of mounting systems, or your custom-built systems.

Integrated in vitro package

The in vitro option includes the Slice Recording Chamber Kit, which consists of the magnetic mounting ring and Bath Perfusion Tools. These components facilitate the positioning of perfusion and reduce the reliance on bulky or custom-built perfusion inlets.

Customise positioning with precision

The screw-down base boasts a small footprint, giving you the freedom to mount the sample anywhere around your microscope. Enjoy precise positioning and experimental flexibility, tailoring the setup to your specific current and future needs.

Confidently perform long-term recordings

With its robust steel and aluminum construction, the Post and Platform Sample Plate ensures unwavering stability for your sensitive and long-term electrophysiology and imaging recordings.

Integrate into your existing setup

The adjustable height feature offers convenient customisation, making it compatible with a variety of upright and inverted microscopes. Embrace the adaptability that accommodates diverse setup options, offering you the flexibility to meet your specific requirements

Easy access to your sample

Thanks to the swing in/out feature of our platform, you can move the sample away from your microscope and setup. This manoeuvre provides convenient access to your sample area without disturbing other equipment.

Return to areas of interest

The Plate is equipped with integrated, repeatable stops that enable quick repositioning to the same position for recording. This feature saves you valuable time between attaching your sample to the platform and positioning it in the working field of view of the objective.

Easy mounting options

Benefit from easy mounting options with a powerful magnetic base or screw-down base. These options allow you to conveniently fit the platform to your antivibration table, providing flexibility and stability for your experimental setup.

Scientifica services for this product

Free Lab Consultations

Your Scientifica specialist can help optimise your lab through a free lab consultation, providing advice on the equipment best suited to your planned experiments and lab space.

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Installation & Technical Support

Our installation team can install your system and provide your lab with bespoke training, ensuring your equipment is up and running as soon as possible.

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Warranty & Exchange Programme

Scientifica offer a two-year warranty with all Scientifica manufactured goods and a one-year warranty for third party supplied goods. Giving you peace of mind when purchasing your Scientifica equipment.

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