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MP-85
Huxley-Wall Style Micromanipulator

The classic micromanipulator developed by Sir Huxley many years ago is still considered by many investigators to be the finest manual micromanipulator available. The MP-85 offers the advantage of a very large range of movement with its built-in coarse manipulator and precise submicron movement with the fine controls. Coarse positioning is achieved with a three axis manipulator mounted on top. The ultrafine positioning is accomplished with the large micrometers mounted on the base. These micrometers provide smooth, precise movement through a 10:1 reduction mechanism.

The brass and stainless steel construction of the MP-85 makes for a very heavy and solid micromanipulator with excellent damping properties. This exceptionally stable design is ideal for patch clamp recording, intracellular recording, or any other application that is intolerant of drift.

The MP-85 is chrome-plated and anodized to prevent corrosion. The J.R. Wall designed rotating base is machined from solid stainless steel with a brass spindle; a thin Teflon washer provides for the bearing surface.

Please contact Sutter Instrument for any additional information on the suitability and use of the MP-85 micromanipulator for your specific application.

    FEATURES
  • Dual springing of the moment arms to insure zero backlash and zero torsion
  • The micromanipulator is mounted on a precision rotating base featuring a positive stop and lock
  • The coarse movement is an all cross-roller bearing design consisting of coarse X, Y, and Z with an additional fine X motion
  • The micromanipulator can be ordered in either a right or left handed version
    OPTIONS
  • Fifteen degree stackable wedges for tilting the manipulator
  • A set of three magnetic feet for increased stability
  • 1" thick, chrome plated, solid brass spacer

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Coarse X-axis tilt
0 to 45 degrees in 15 degree increments

Coarse resolution
0.1 mm on all axes

Fine X resolution
0.01 mm

Ultrafine (Huxley) resolution
0.2 µm

Huxley excursion
~2 mm maximum in each axis

Dimensions
10 in x 10 in x 12 in | 25 cm x 25 cm x 28 cm

Weight
15 lbs | 7 kg

US Prices > MP-85
International prices vary by country. Please contact your local distributor or Sutter Instrument for a quotation. Prices subject to change without notice.

Catalog Number Description Price
MP-85/R Right-handed - Includes manipulator, coarse movement MM-33 micromanipulator, and rotating base $ 8,387
MP-85/L Left-handed - Includes manipulator, coarse movement MM-33 micromanipulator, and rotating base $ 8,387

US Prices > ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number Description Price
HOLDER/MP85 Headstage adapter $ 211
RBI Rotating base for MP-85 $ 1,141
MAG-85 Magnetic feet (set of 3) $ 68
85AX2001 Headstage adapter for MP-85 $ 372
X850600 15 degree wedge (each) $ 127
X850700 1" increment spacer (no more than three recommended) $ 173
X700115 MP-85 adapter plate for MT series stands $ 129

1 Suitable for Sutter IPA, Axopatch 200, and Heka EPC-10


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