MF2

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Microforge

Versatile tool to fabricate pipettes of your preference

Microforge is useful instrument which enables production of micropipette while seeing the tip with built-in microscope. The MF2 fabricates various kinds of pipette by micro-works of cutting, fire-polishing, bending and forming a spike in needs of experiment. Seeing the tip of pipette in the microscope ensures to fabricate pipette of your preference. The microscope is designed as compact yet robust unit which reduces risk of pipette breakage during the handling. All of fine controls are performed by reliable knobs installed on the microscope. The focusing knob can be switched to the left side of the microscope if needed. The readout of heater level, which is essential for the work, is indicated on display. The heater is turned on and off with foot switch. The LED lamp as the light source allows brightness adjustment from low to high.

MF2

* Eyepiece/objective lens are sold separately. Please select one from designated sets that best fits your needs.


MF2

Microforge

Versatile tool to fabricate pipettes of your preference!

Cut Bend Polish Spike
Cut pipette to specific OD according to the sample size. Bend the tip for greater clarity under microscope with the D.O.F of lens. Polish the tip to prevent cell rupture for holding or patch-clamp technique efficiently. Create a spike for greater penetrating power for injection.

The heater can be oriented either vertically or horizontally.

Horizontal setting Vertical setting
Horizontal setting Vertical setting

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Microforge

Easy-to-use operation and function with compact design

1. Robust XZ control unit with increased stability 2. Digital display for heater level 3. Burnt Warning

Robust XY control unit with stability

During pipette fabrication, two knobs at the front are used to control fine movement. The mechanism within these knobs were redesigned to increase rigidity.

Digital display for heater level

Popular request of an easily readable display of the heater value becomes reality on MF2.

Burnt Warning

The function provides the warning message when heater wire broken, or disconnected.

4. New LED lamp reduces eye strain 5. Wire replacement gets easier 6. Lens compatibility with the old lens

New LED lamp reduces eye strain

The new LED lamp has a wider range of brightness compared to the previous models. Ideal for a user who fabricates many pipettes.

Wire replacement gets easier

With spring-loaded clips, seating the thin wire before tightening the screw, is now easier than ever.

MF-830MF-900

Lens from MF-830 and MF-900 are backwards compatible.


MF2

Microforge

Optional lens (sold separately)

Model Product Magnifications in total Objective lens Eyepiece set Remarks
MF2-LS1 Lens set 50x/100x 50x/100x 5x
10x
10x
10x with micrometer
10x Eyepiece set (2 pieces) and 5x/10x Objective lens included.
MF2-LE15 15x Eyepiece set - - 15x
15x with micrometer
15x Eyepiece set (2 pieces)
MF2-LO40 40x Objective lens - 40x - 40x Objective lens only
Combined with 15x Eyepiece set MF2-LE15, the pipette tip can be observed at 600x magnification in total. It's ideal for making electrodes for electrophysiology as well as injection pipettes.

MF2

Microforge

Micrometer readout

10x eyepiece image (cropped)
5x Objective lens
20µm (per 1 scale)
5x Objective lens
10x Objective lens
10µm (per 1 scale)
10x Objective lens
40x Objective lens
2.5µm (per 1 scale)
40x Objective lens


MF2

Microforge

Specification

Accessories included Foot switch
Power cord
Pipette holder
Hex wrench
Spare heater (PT-B)
Silicone rubber gasket (HI01PK01)
Movement range Heater manipulator X14mm, Y14mm, Z14mm
Pipette manipulator X12mm, Z28mm
Microscope Y (Focus-Coarse/Fine coaxial knob) 30mm
X (Swing-Fine control knob) approx. 5°
Z (Tilt-Fine control knob) approx. 3°
Magnifications
(with combination of optional lens)
50x/100x MF2-LS1: 5x/10x objective lens, 10x eyepiece set (options)
400x MF2-LS1, MF2-LO40 40x objective lens (options)
600x MF2-LO40 40x objective lens, MF2-LE15 15x eyepiece set (options)
Glass capillary * ø1mm, ø1.2mm, ø1.5mm
Working voltage AC100V ~ 240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption 13W
Dimensions/Weight W210 × D300 × H280mm, 5.8kg

* HIC-1.2 is required separately to use glass capillary with 1.2mm O.D. HIC-1.5 is required for glass 1.5mm O.D.

* H-7 is also available for electrophysiological recording experiments where glass capillaries of different diameters are used.


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