C&L Instruments MPC-TW User Manual

Vacu-Cell

TM

System

Mini Perfusion Chamber, Thin Window
Model MPC-TW

The Mini series Thin Window Perfusion Chamber uses two round coverslips to form a thin perfusion
chamber. Two sets of dual o-rings on the bottom of the chamber body securely hold one 15 mm
circular (upper) and one 25 mm circular (lower) coverslip in place. Each coverslip is held in place
using a separate vacuum port, so they can be used independently. The observation window
measures 8.0 mm in diameter. The chamber can be used with an inverted microscope, or the
chamber can be inverted for use with a standard microscope.

When the Model RPC-TW is used with two coverslips, a thin laminar flow chamber is formed between
the two coverslips separated by 100 microns. Inlet and outlet perfusion ports direct fluid flow from
one side to the other between the two coverslips in a laminar fashion. Either the upper or lower
coverslip can be used without the other to fashion an open chamber configuration. The chamber is
available in black anodized aluminum that is coated with parylene for biological compatibility. The
chamber is heated by attachment to a heated microscope stage adapter.

Top and bottom

vacuum ports

Model VC-MPC-TW

(top view)

Model Numbers

VC-MPC-TW-BA
VC-25RCS-1
VC-25RCS-2
VC-15RCS-1
VC-MPC-TW-ORINGS

The observation

window measures

8.0 mm diameter

Perfusion port

Thin Window MPC, Black Anodized Aluminum
25 mm No. 1 Round Coverslips, Box of 160
25 mm No. 2 Round Coverslips, Box of 110
15 mm No. 1 Round Coverslips, Box of 378
O-rings for MPC-TW, 5 Sets

C&L Instruments, Inc.

Model VC-MPC-TW

(bottom view, without

coverslips attached)

Model VC-MPC-TW

(sectioned view)

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