MANUAL YEAST TETRAD DISSECTION

INTUITIVEQUICKPRECISE

The Singer MK1 Micromanipulator is a small, highly-balanced manual device designed for delicate, steady handling and control of precision needles and tools. The MK1 is most commonly used to work with samples under stereoscopic microscopes, singly, or in mirror-image pairs, and offers outstanding levels of performance from 1 to 200 times magnification.

WHAT IS IT?

INTRODUCTION

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The comfortable 'pencil' grip allows intuitive control of the attached tool. The unique 3D pantograph is perfectly counter-balanced to provide fine linear and angular control with a four-fold reduction in hand movement. Each operation is smoothly and accurately reproduced without 'backlash' or loss of technique. The spring-loaded bearings are designed to self-compensate for wear so that servicing is virtually eliminated, and a long operational life is expected.

1:4 M0VEMENT REDUCTION

INCREASES DEXTERITY BY A FACTOR OF FOUR.

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RIGHT OR LEFT-HAND SETUP AVAILABLE

Learning to use the instrument is easy, particularly as all movements take place in the same direction as the hand. The MK1 provides shake-free operation of the attached tool allowing very accurate manipulation, increasing dexterity by factor of four. When the hand is removed from the pencil grip, the instrument stays positioned exactly as left by the operator.

IS IT EASY TO USE?

INTUITIVE FEATURES FOR ULTRA-FAST DISSECTION.

FEATURES & FUNCTIONS

THE ORIGINAL MICROMANIPULATOR

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WHAT CAN I USE IT FOR?

· Stefan Thor Linköping University Sweden

· Injection (eg. Xenopus oocyte) · Pipetting (eg. cells in suspension) · Orientation (eg. small crystals) · Microdissection and microsurgery (eg. chick embryos) · Restoration (eg. fine-art / old paintings) · Archaeology (eg. obtaining / cleaning samples) · Electronics (eg. fine assembly / fine soldering)

· Needles · Pipettes · Knives · Etching tools · Tungsten needles

· Soldering irons · Brushes · Forceps · Vacuum forceps

WHAT TOOLS CAN I USE?

"THE MK1 HAS A UNIQUE DESIGN THAT ALLOWS FOR A BLEND OF FREE-HAND FEELING AND MICROMANIPULATOR PRECISION."

MODEL: RIGHT HANDED PRODUCT CODE: LEFT HANDED PRODUCT CODE: CONTROL:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD SET-UP

TECH SPECS

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

· MK 1© Manipulator MK1-001 MK1-002

· Z-axis adjustment · Rotary vertical drive knob · Pantograph: Pencil grip

MK1 INJECTION DELIVERY KITIDK-001

· Micrometer-controlled syringe clamp · Glass syringe · Bast stand · Fixtures and fittings

MK1 INJECTION NEEDLES KITINK-001

Movement Reduction: Total Vertical Movement: Max Pantograph Overhang: Pantograph Head Rotation: Tool Axial Movement: Tool Tip Movement: Toolholder Capacity (cross section Ø): Optimum Tool Length (overhang): Maximum Tool Weight: Backlash / Lost Motion:

4:1 235mm130mm360°90°20mm horizontal20mm vertical50mm transverse0.1mm minimum8mm maximum70mm40-50gnegligible

Footprint (nominal): L: 20cm x W: 20cm Height: 35cm Weight: 3.2kg

· Pipette holder · 5 spare silicone seals · PTFE tubing · 100 glass capillary tubes.

The pipette holder connects the PTFE tube to the glass capillaries. These are drawn down to produce fine tipped pipettes

All information is correct at the time of printing. Some revisions may be made as specifications are improved.

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ABOUT USFor over seventy years, Singer Instruments have been designing and manufacturing cutting-edge scientific research equipment. No one understands the needs of yeast researchers and yeast micromanipulation better than Singers.From the development of ready-made needles, the automatic MSM 400, the MicroZapper spore agitator and purpose-made XLWD objectives, to the ROTOR

HDA personal omics robot, no one has done more to make the yeast model accessible to all. From its headquarters in the beautiful Exmoor National Park in Somerset, UK, Singer ships micromanipulation systems and associated products internationally. World-leaders in instrumentation for yeast, Singer Instruments are working hard to make continual improvements to help assist the scientific community.

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