Narishige's MO-95 is a remote-controlled oil-hydraulic micromanipulator for chronic experiments on the skulls of middle size animals, mainly monkeys. Employment of the oil hydraulic system enables microelectrodes to be inserted by remote control, without vibration. The chamber method is used, so that slight movements by the subject animal will not dislodge the microelectrode, while attachment/ detachment can be done freely. The acrylic XY stage makes it easy to position the microelectrodes with great accuracy while visually confirming their location. Microelectrodes ranging from 0.3 to 2mm can be used, by adjusting the positions of the packing and the microelectrodes themselves. Since this model uses the microelectrode expose method, any kind of microelectrode can be used. When the chain bar is filled with Ringer's solution, brain activity stops and long time recording becomes possible.

Specification

Accessories included		Chamber, Cap, Stainless Pipe (O.D.0.7 x 60mm), Threaded Bar, Fixing Screws
Movement range	Coarse	Z50mm
Movement range	Fine	Z10mm, Full rotation of knob 500um Minimum graduation 2um
Dimensions/Weight	Control unit	W70 x D115 x H100mm, 1.15kg
Dimensions/Weight	Drive unit	W60 x D60 x H150mm, 100g

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Oil Hydraulic Micromanipulator

MO-96: $6,756.76 † - Discontinued

Narishige's MO-96 is a oil hydraulic micromanipulator meant to be mounted on the skull of a medium-sized animal such as monkeys to perform chronic experiments. Its 15mm fine movement range permits deeper brain insertion of a microelectrode. The MO-96 allows a separately available guide tube to be fitted for precise positioning and insertion of a microelectrode into hard tissue or deep brain cells. Despite these added features, the drive unit has reduced its weight to lighten the burden on the animal.

Its remotely controlled oil hydraulic system permits vibration-free insertion of a microelectrode. With the detachable/attachable drive unit fixed on the skull mount chamber, even if the animal head moves, the microelectrode can be held in position. A transparent acrylic X-Y stage permits visual observation of the microelectrode insertion. By adjusting the positions of the gasket and the electrode holder, various types of microelectrodes can be used with the MO-96. The skull mount chamber can be filled with Ringer's solution to bring the functioning of the brain to a complete halt, which permits recording for prolonged periods of time.

*Used in combination with a pulse motor microdrive, this system permits even more accurate operation.

Specifications

Accessories included		Chamber Cap: 1 piece Stainless Steel Tube (f0.7 x 60mm): 10 pieces Threaded Round Bar: 1 piece Fixing Screw: 10 pieces Spacer: 1 piece
Movement Range	Coarse	Z50mm
Movement Range	Fine	Z15mm, Full Turn of Knob500um, Minimum Graduation2um
Dimensions/Weight	Control Unit	W70 x D115 x H100mm Approx. 1.15kg
Dimensions/Weight	Drive Unit	W63 x D63 x H112mm Approx. 110g

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Oil Hydraulic Micromanipulator

MO-96A: $6,756.76 † - Ships in 1-5 days

Narishige's MO-96A is an oil hydraulic micromanipulator meant to be mounted on the skull of a medium-sized animal such as monkeys to perform chronic experiments. Its 15mm fine movement range permits deeper brain insertion of a microelectrode. The MO-96A allows a separately available guide tube to be fitted for precise positioning and insertion of a microelectrode into hard tissue or deep brain cells. Despite these added features, the drive unit has reduced its weight to lighten the burden on the animal.

Its open-type stage permits visual observation of the microelectrode insertion while operating the X- and Y- axis control knobs, and also permits multi-channel operation as well as the use of microelectrodes of various types. The remotely controlled oil hydraulic system permits vibration-free insertion of a microelectrode. With the detachable/attachable drive unit fixed on the skull mount chamber, even if the animal head moves, the microelectrode can be held in position.

*With the drive unit detachable from the chamber, the MO-96A permits the use of chambers

Specifications

Accessories included		Skull Mount Chamber Unit (equipped with a drive unit connector) : 1 unit Chamber Cap (fitted to Skull Mount Chamber) : 1 piece Fixing Screws : 10 pieces Stainless Steel Tubing (f0.7 x 60mm) : 10 pieces Threaded Round Bar : 1 piece Spacer : 1 piece
Movement Range	Coarse	Z50mm
Movement Range	Fine	Z15mm, Full Turn of Knob500um, Minimum Graduation2um
Dimensions/Weight	Control Unit	W70 x D115 x H100mm 1.15kg
Dimensions/Weight	Drive Unit	W61 x D46 x H120mm 75g

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Oil Hydraulic Micromanipulator (Closed-Type)

MO-97: $7,405.41 † - Special Order

Narishige's MO-97 is an oil hydraulic micromanipulator meant to be mounted on the skull of a medium-sized animal such as monkeys to perform chronic experiments. Its 30mm fine movement range permits deeper brain insertion of a microelectrode. The MO-97 allows a separately available guide tube to be fitted for precise positioning and insertion of a microelectrode into hard tissue or deep brain cells. Despite these added features, the drive unit has reduced its weight to lighten the burden on the animal.

Its remotely controlled oil hydraulic system permits vibration-free insertion of a microelectrode. With the detachable/attachable drive unit fixed on the skull mount chamber, even if the animal head moves, the microelectrode can be held in position. A transparent acrylic X-Y stage permits visual observation of the microelectrode insertion. By adjusting the positions of the gasket and the electrode holder, various types of microelectrodes can be used with the MO-97. The skull mount chamber can be filled with Ringer's solution to bring the functioning of the brain to a complete halt, which permits recording for prolonged periods of time.

*Used in combination with a pulse motor microdrive, this system permits even more accurate operation.

Specifications

Accessories included		Chamber Cap 1 piece Stainless Steel Tubing (f0.7 x 60mm) : 10 pieces Threaded Round Bar : 1 piece Fixing Screws : 10 pieces Spacer : 1 piece
Movement Range	Coarse	Z50mm
Movement Range	Fine	Z30mm, Full Turn of Knob500um, Minimum Graduation2um
Dimensions/Weight	Control Unit	W70 x D115 x H100mm, 1.15kg
Dimensions/Weight	Drive Unit	W63 x D63 x H121mm, 125g

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Oil Hydraulic Micromanipulator (Open-Type)

MO-97A: $7,405.41 † - Ships in 1-5 days

Narishige's MO-97A is an oil hydraulic micromanipulator meant to be mounted on the skull of a medium-sized animal such as monkeys to perform chronic experiments. Its 30mm fine movement range permits deeper brain insertion of a microelectrode. The MO-97A allows a separately available guide tube to be fitted for precise positioning and insertion of a microelectrode into hard tissue or deep brain cells. Despite these added features, the drive unit has reduced its weight to lighten the burden on the animal.

Its open-type stage permits visual observation of the microelectrode insertion while operating the X- and Y- axis control knobs, and also permits multi-channel operation as well as the use of microelectrodes of various types. The remotely controlled oil hydraulic system permits vibration-free insertion of a microelectrode. With the detachable/attachable drive unit fixed on the skull mount chamber, even if the animal head moves, the microelectrode can be held in position.

*With the drive unit detachable from the chamber, the MO-97A permits the use of chambers of various shapes. Consult us for details.
*Used in combination with a pulse motor microdrive, this system permits even more accurate operation.

Specifications

Accessories included		Skull Mount Chamber Unit (equipped with a drive unit connector) : 1 unit Chamber Cap (fitted to Skull Mount Chamber) : 1 piece Fixing Screws : 10 pieces Stainless Steel Tubing (f0.7 x 60mm) : 10 pieces Threaded Round Bar : 1 piece Spacer : 1 piece
Movement Range	Coarse	Z50mm
Movement Range	Fine	Z30mm, Full Turn of Knob500um, Minimum Graduation2um
Dimensions/Weight	Control Unit	W70 x D115 x H100mm, 1.15kg
Dimensions/Weight	Drive Unit	W61 x D46 x H130mm, 95g

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Stereotaxic Instruments

Motor-drive Oil Hydraulic Fine Open-Type Micromanipulator System

MDO-974: $10,000.00 † - Ships in 1-5 days

Oil Hydraulic-Motorized Hybrid drive offers precise control.

MDO-974 is the motor-driven oil-hydraulic micromanipulator suitable for in-vivo experiments on middle-sized animals, mainly NHP primates. Based on the manual oil-hydraulic mechanism of MO-97, the hybrid model installed with stepping motor enables speed control as well as greater driving precision, which are impossible to be performed by manual model. As a merit of the hydraulic part that requires no electricity, the hydraulic-tubing line keeps some distance from the motor to the animal's head, so that the sound or noise from the motor is suppressed during the experiment. Operational setting for drive is easy to do, which is completed by entering speed directly, or entering distance and time. The range of drive speed is set as 0.1um/s to 500um/s. The speed can be changed on the way to the target, so you can make the electrode closer to the target with a faster speed, and then change it to slower speed as final small-step approach. The closed chamber is equipped with acrylic XY stage which control knobs drive 18mm on each axis.

* Distance between the control unit and motor unit can be extended from original 2.9m(9.5ft) in total to 7m(28.2ft) by MD-DCE-7 (sold separately).
* Palm-sized compact controller MD-OH-1 (sold separately) is also available.

Specifications

Accessories included		Chamber (MO-903E) Chamber Cap SS Guide Tube (ø0.7 × 60mm) Threaded Round Bar Connecting cable (2.9m) Power Cord (2.5m) Spare fuse (inside of fuse holder)
Length of hydraulic tubing		1.5m
Drive source		5-phase Stepping Motor
Movement range	Coarse	Z50mm
Movement range	Fine	X13mm Y18mm Z30mm (Motor drive)
Setting range	Speed range	0.1um/s ~ 500um/s (0.1um/s increment)
	Distance range	1um ~ 30,000um (1um increment)
	Time range	1s ~ 60min (0.1s increment)
Working voltage		AC100V ~ 240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption		15W
Dimensions/Weight	Drive Unit	W61 x D46 x H130mm, 125g
	Motor Drive	W98 x D32 x H56mm, approx. 250g
	Control unit	W180 x D260 x H95mm, 2.5kg

* The control unit controls one drive unit only; cannot control two or more drive units.

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Motor-drive Oil Hydraulic Fine Open-Type Micromanipulator System

MDO-974A: $9.73 † - Currently Not Available

Oil Hydraulic-Motorized Hybrid drive offers precise control.

MDO-974A is a motor-driven oil-hydraulic micromanipulator suitable for in-vivo experiments on middle-sized animals, mainly NHP primates. Based on the manual oil-hydraulic mechanism of the MO-97A, the hybrid model installed with stepping motor enables speed control as well as greater driving precision, which are impossible to be performed by manual model. As a merit of the hydraulic part that requires no electricity, the hydraulic-tubing line keeps some distance from the motor to the animal's head, so that sound or noise from the motor is suppressed during the experiment. Operational setting for drive is easy to do, which is completed by entering speed directly, or entering distance and time. The range of drive speed is set as 0.1um/s to 500um/s. The speed can be changed on the way to the target, so you can make the electrode closer to the target with a faster speed, and then change it to a slower speed as final small-step approach. The chamber is an open-type that is designed to accommodate multiple drive units and use with grid.

* Distance between the control unit and motor unit can be extended from original 2.9m(9.5ft) in total to 7m(28.2ft) by MD-DCE-7 (sold separately).
* Palm-sized compact controller MD-OH-1 (sold separately) is also available.
* Grid for the open chamber is available by customized order.

Specifications

Accessories included		Chamber (MO-903E) Chamber Cap SS Guide Tube (ø0.7 × 60mm) Threaded Round Bar Connecting cable (2.9m) Power Cord (2.5m) Spare fuse (inside of fuse holder)
Length of hydraulic tubing		1.5m
Drive source		5-phase Stepping Motor
Movement range	Coarse	Z50mm
Movement range	Fine	X13mm Y18mm Z30mm (Motor drive)
Setting range	Speed range	0.1um/s ~ 500um/s (0.1um/s increment)
	Distance range	1um ~ 30,000um (1um increment)
	Time range	1s ~ 60min (0.1s increment)
Working voltage		AC100V ~ 240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption		15W
Dimensions/Weight	Drive Unit	W61 x D46 x H130mm, 125g
	Motor Drive	W98 x D32 x H56mm, approx. 250g
	Control unit	W180 x D260 x H95mm, 2.5kg

* The control unit controls one drive unit only; cannot control two or more drive units.

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Water Hydraulic Micromanipulators

Three-Axis Water Hydraulic Fine Micromanipulator (1:1 System)

MHW-103: $6,486.49 † - Ships in 1-5 days

Narishige's MHW-103 is a liquid hydraulic micromanipulators developed for patch clamping generally use the 1:5 cartridge system to solve the problem of drifting. It has a wide driving range while keeping drift to a minimum. Since this can limit their driving range to as little as 2mm, customers who want a wide driving range are recommended to choose this product, which uses a 1:1 cartridge. The drum type control unit has a large handle for precise operation and high linear repeatability. The water hydraulic system is less prone to drift caused by changes in temperature than an oil hydraulic system, and is thus more suitable for patch clamping. A coarse manipulator is not mounted, so one must be purchased separately.

*For attachment to the microscope, a coarse manipulator and suitable adaptor are required (sold separately).
*Select Type B adaptor for mounting this manipulator in combination with MMN-1 coarse manipulator.

Specifications

Accessories included	B-8C Ball Joint, H-7 Pipette Holder
Movement range	Fine	X10mm, Y10mm, Z10mm Full rotation of knob 250µm Minimum graduation 1µm
Dimensions/Weight	Control unit	W115 × D115 × H132mm, 1.6kg
Dimensions/Weight	Drive unit	W70 × D50 × H80mm, 150g

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Three-Axis Water Hydraulic Fine Micromanipulator

MHW-3: $7,945.95 † - Ships in 1-5 days

Narishige's MHW-3 is a water hydraulic micromanipulator specially designed for patch clamping. Its water hydraulic system has a lower coefficient of expansion than an oil hydraulic system, and allows precise movement. A 1:5 cartridge is incorporated to minimize drifting. The large, rigid driving unit enables fine movements and coarse manipulations and a sturdy ball joint is also used. Installation is made more rigid by securing attachments to the bar. The drum type control unit has a large handle for precise operation and high linear repeatability. Overall, design considerations are focused on precision movement and stability over long periods of time. This model set the standards for subsequent models of micromanipulators for patch clamping.

*For attachment to the microscope, a suitable adaptor is required (sold separately).
*The micromanipulator can be mounted directly on the isolation table.
*This model can be firmly fixed to any part of the isolation table with GJ-12 thin-type magnetic stand (sold separately).
*AP-12A/AP-12L/AP-12N/AP-13-2 patch clamp headstage holders can be attached on the B-9 ball joint, incorporated in the manipulator .
*Combining the ball joint that attaches the micromanipulator with MHW-4 single-axis water hydraulic micromanipulator enables four-dimensional remote controlled movement.

Specification

Accessories included		B-9 Ball Joint, H-11 Electrode Holder, CF-3 Tube Fixture, Allen Wrench
Movement range	Coarse	X30mm, Y30mm, Z30mm Full rotation of knob: approx. 4mm
Movement range	Fine	X2mm, Y2mm, Z2mm Full rotation of knob: 50um Minimum graduation: 0.2um
Dimensions/Weight	Control unit	W115 x D115 x H132mm, 1.6kg
Dimensions/Weight	Drive unit	W155 x D155 x H100mm, 900g

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Single-Axis Water Hydraulic Fine Micromanipulator (For Patch Clamp Work)

MHW-4: $2,378.38 † - Ships in 1-5 days

Narishige's MHW-4 is an add-on type single-axis water hydraulic micromanipulator, attachable to ball joint B-9.

Made for use with the MHW-3 in patch clamping applications, it offers excellent stability with minimal drifting.

*Separately sold AP-11A/AP-11L/AP-11N/AP-13-1 Patch Clamp Headstage Holders mountable.

Specification

Accessories included		Connector, CF-3 Tube Fixture
Movement range	Fine	2mm Full rotation of knob: 50um Minimum graduation: 0.2um
Dimensions/Weight	Control unit	W70 x D115 x H100mm, 1.15kg
Dimensions/Weight	Drive unit	W42 x D28 x H41mm, 60g

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Single-Axis Water Hydraulic Fine Micromanipulator (For Patch Clamp Work) with wide movement 1:1

MHW-4-1: $2,594.59 † - Ships in 1-5 days

Narishige's MHW-4 is an add-on type single-axis water hydraulic micromanipulator, attachable to ball joint B-9.

This unit has a movement range type 1:1, for the 5:1 movement please refer to MHW-4.

Setting Example

MHW-3 + MHW-4 setting example

Made for use with the MHW-3 in patch clamping applications, it offers excellent stability with minimal drifting.

*Separately sold AP-11A/AP-11L/AP-11N/AP-13-1 Patch Clamp Headstage Holders mountable.

Specification

Accessories included		Connector, CF-3 Tube Fixture
Movement range	Fine	2mm Full rotation of knob: 50um Minimum graduation: 0.2um
Dimensions/Weight	Control unit	W70 x D115 x H100mm, 1.15kg
Dimensions/Weight	Drive unit	W42 x D28 x H41mm, 60g

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Micromanipulator with excellent microinjection performance under low magnifications. (Single-Axis Water Hydraulic System)

MWS-1A: $3,243.24 † - Discontinued

Narishige's MWS-1A is intended for performing microinjections under low magnifications using a stereomicroscope. This unit features a single-axis water hydraulic micromanipulator mounted on the MWS-1. Employment of a 1:1 cartridge system produces a movement range as wide as 10mm, so that the MWS-1A can be used for a wide variety of applications other than microinjection.

*For attachment to the microscope, a suitable adaptor is required (sold separately).
*AP-14/AP-13-3 patch clamp headstage holders can be attached (sold separately)

Specification

Accessories included		H-1 Electrode Holder, Allen Wrench
Movement range	Coarse	X15mm, Y15mm, Z15mm
Movement range	Fine	T10mm, Full rotation of knob 250um, Minimum graduation 1um
Dimensions/Weight	Control unit	W70 x D115 x H100mm, 1.15kg
Dimensions/Weight	Drive unit	W105 x D115 x H110mm, 370g

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Micromanipulator ideal for patch clamping/blind patching using stereo microscopes. (Single-Axis Water Hydraulic System)

MWS-1B: $3,351.35 † - Discontinued

Narishige's MWS-1B is intended for patch clamping and blind patching applications under low magnifications using a stereo microscope. This combination presents a single-axis water hydraulic micromanipulator with a 1:5 cartridge system, mounted on the MWS-1. This provides precise movement toward the target area and good stability with minimal drift, all at an economical price.

*For attachment to the microscope, a suitable adaptor is required (sold separately).
*AP-14/AP-13-3 patch clamp headstage holders can be attached (sold separately).

Specification

Accessories included		H-1 Electrode Holder, Allen Wrench
Movement range	Coarse	X15mm, Y15mm, Z15mm
Movement range	Fine	T2mm, Full rotation of knob 50um, Minimum graduation 0.2um
Dimensions/Weight	Control unit	W70 x D115 x H100mm, 1.15kg
Dimensions/Weight	Drive unit	W105 x D115 x H110mm, 400g

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Three-Axis Water Hydraulic Micromanipulator

WR-6: $7,783.78 † - Ships in 1-5 days

Narishige's WR-6 is a three-axis water hydraulic micromanipulator that is highly recommended for patch clamping from the microscope stage slide.

Employing a water hydraulic system, which has a lower coefficient of expansion due to temperature changes, this model offers precise movement while minimizing drift by incorporating a 1:5 cartridge. In addition, it integrates both coarse and fine manipulation capabilities by featuring a manual coarse manipulator for each axis. The drum type control unit has a large handle for precise operation and high linear repeatability. Design considerations are focused on precision movement and stability over long periods of time. The WR-6 is outstandingly versatile: when set up, it is attached using a bar mount, but independent setup using a magnetic stand is also possible, as is attachment to the side of the microscope stage with an adaptor.

Specifications

Accessories	B-8D Ball Joint, H-1 Electrode Holder, CF-3 Tube Fixture, P-1A Height Adjustment Plate, Allen Wrench
Movement Range	Coarse	X18mm, Y18mm, Z18mm
Movement Range	Fine	X2mm, Y2mm, Z2mm Full rotation of knob 50µm, Minimum graduation 0.2µm
Dimensions/Weight	Control Unit	W115 × D115 × H132mm, 1.6kg
Dimensions/Weight	Drive Unit	W110 × D60 × H140mm, 0.4kg

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