The bath size of the RC-22 series chambers will accommodate brain as well as other tissue slices. The tissue of interest is fixed in place by a U-shaped hold down bar commonly termed a “harp”. The harp use a fine Lycra® thread to hold the slice in place allowing maximum access to the preparation. The large size bath and special platform clamp design allow good access for immersion optics and electrodes. Thread spacing on the harp is 2 mm and anchor weight is 300 mg. One harp is supplied with each chamber. Coverslip size is 22 × 40 mm.
Order with P-1 or PH-1 platform.
RC-22 | RC-22C | |
Material | polycarbonate | polycarbonate |
Bath dimension (L × W × H) |
22 × 8 × 3.8 mm | 23 × 10 × 3.8 mm |
Volume, by depth | 115 μl/mm | 138 μl/mm |
Bottom coverglass | 22 × 40 mm | 22 × 40 mm |
Input tubing (ID × OD) |
1.14 × 1.57 mm (PE-160) | 1.14 × 1.57 mm (PE-160) |
Aspirator coupling | 1.67 mm (OD) | 1.67 mm (OD) |