For ultimate flexibility in positioning micromanipulators or other devices adjacent to your microscope, look to the MT-75 series. These unique gantry systems offer adjustable vertical and horizontal axes and up to 360 degrees of rotation. Your manipulator or other device will mount to the 3/4in. thick aluminium cantilever which is dovetailed for secure positioning. The cantilever assembly is mounted on a heavy 2in. diameter stainless steel post. The post is supported within the same extruded aluminium tower used in the MT-70 stands. The tower can be center mounted or edge mounted to the base plate for an additional degree of positioning freedom.
Vertical positioning is achieved with an aluminium collar which securely locks onto the steel post to fix the height of the system. The MT-75 can be adjusted from a minimum height of 8 5/8in. to a maximum height of 12 1/2in. The MT-75S model can be adjusted from a minimum height of 6 5/8in. to a maximum of 8 5/8in. In general, upright microscopes will require the MT-75S, while inverted microscopes will require the MT-75. The system is very stiff, deflecting approximately 2 um per 25mm rise with a 1.5kg load at the end of the cantilever. A quick lock mechanism allows easy unlocking and rotation of the post/cantilever assembly up to 320 degrees, then rotation back to the same positive stop position and locking in place (e.g., insertion and removal of microelectrodes from headstages, etc.). Remove the positive stop and you have a full 360 degree rotation. A Teflon washer contributes to the smooth rotation of the system.
The solid aluminium baseplate has through-holes on 1in. (25mm) centres for mounting onto tables. The cantilever has eighteen 1in. spaced 10-32 holes along the edges. A pair of holes with 3.5in. spacing will accommodate the MP-85 micromanipulator with the rotating base removed.
Mounting the MP-285: Sutter Instrument Company's MP-285 manipulator can be easily mounted on the gantry, but requires an optional MP-285 adaptor plate (#285210). This plate will add 3/8in. to the overall height of the manipulator.
Dimensions of Baseplate.................................6in. x 6in. x 3/4in.
Dimensions of Cantilever................................2 1/2in. x 8 5/8in. x 3/4in.
Total Stand Height (MT-75)..............................adjustable, 8 5/8in. to 12 1/2in.
Total Stand Height (MT-75S).............................adjustable, 6 5/8in. to 8 5/8in.
Weight...........................................................8lb. 12oz
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