Inverted Tissue Culture Microscopes - Almicro
Almicro Inverted Tissue Culture Microscope Series - Specialized instruments for live cell observation and tissue culture examination. Available in two variants: TM-9 (Phase Contrast Premium) with trinocular head and TM-8/8A (Standard Entry) with binocular head. Both feature long working distance infinity plan objectives, phase contrast capability, LED illumination, professional Abbe condensers, and inverted stage design. Ideal for cell biology research, tissue culture monitoring, live cell imaging, and laboratory cell line maintenance. Trusted quality since 1978.
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Almicro Inverted Tissue Culture Microscope Series
Description:
The Almicro Inverted Tissue Culture Series is engineered for real-time observation of living cells in culture flasks and petri dishes. The inverted configuration enables direct viewing of cultured specimens without disturbing growth environments, making these microscopes essential for cell biology research, pharmaceutical testing, and clinical tissue culture work.
Product Variants
ALAMICRO INVERTED TISSUE CULTURE MICROSCOPES
TM-9 - Premium Inverted Tissue Culture Microscope
Description:
High-quality trinocular inverted microscope for advanced tissue culture observation featuring phase-contrast technology. Ideal for real-time monitoring and live cell imaging in pharmaceutical and research applications.
Optical & Viewing Systems:
· Compensation-free trinocular head, 30° incline, 360° rotatable, interpupillary distance 48-75mm adjustable.
· Extra wide field (EW10x/22mm) high point eyepieces.
· Long working distance infinity plan achromatic objectives (4x/0.1 to 100x oil immersion 1.25 NA).
· Inverse quintuple nosepiece with click stops.
Phase Contrast & Condenser:
· Adjustable annular phase contrast system for 10x, 20x, and 40x objectives enhancing live cell visibility without staining.
· Super long working distance condenser with N.A. 0.3 and 72mm working distance; includes centering telescope for precise alignment.
Mechanical Components:
· Plane stage measuring 160x250mm.
· Coaxial coarse and fine focusing with 0.002mm precision.
· Halogen 6V/30W illumination with color filters (blue, green, yellow, frosted glass).
· Magnification Range: 40x to 2500x (with oil immersion).
Applications:
Living cell and tissue culture flask observation, cell morphology monitoring, pharmaceutical cell testing, cell line maintenance and quality control.
TM-8/8A - Standard Inverted Tissue Culture Microscope
Description:
Cost-effective binocular inverted microscope focused on routine tissue culture monitoring with LED incident illumination suitable for continuous cell culture examination.
Optical & Viewing Systems:
· Binocular sidetoph head at 30°, 360° rotatable with interpupillary range 48-75mm and three-way monocular tube.
· Wide field paired 10x eyepieces (25mm FOV).
· Long working distance objectives (5x, 10x, 20x, 40x) with quadruple nosepiece.
Condenser & Illumination:
· Swing-out condenser N.A. 0.90 suitable for adaption.
· Incident LED light with variable brightness, rated for up to 60,000 hours life.
Mechanical Components:
· Plane stage 160x250mm with XY adjustable mechanical stage (90mm x 70mm) and hard ceramic dual slide holder.
· Two-step coaxial coarse and fine focusing with low drive precision.
· Magnification Range: 50x to 400x (standard objectives).
· Power Supply: Universal 110-240V AC with optional battery backup.
Applications:
Routine tissue culture monitoring, basic pharmaceutical testing, cell morphology observation, and educational lab training.
Comparison of TM-9 and TM-8/8A
Feature | TM-9 (Premium) | TM-8/8A (Standard) |
Head Type | Trinocular, 30° inclined, 360° rotatable | Binocular, 30° inclined, 360° rotatable |
Eyepieces | EW10x/22mm High Point | WF10x/25mm Paired |
Objectives | Long Working Distance Infinity Plan (4x-100x oil) | Long Working Distance (5x-40x) |
Maximum Magnification | 2500x | 400x |
Phase Contrast | Yes, adjustable annular phase contrast | No |
Condenser | Super Long Working Distance N.A. 0.3 | Swing-out N.A. 0.90 |
Illumination | Halogen 6V/30W with color filters | LED with variable brightness |
Stage Size | Plane 160x250mm | Plane 160x250mm |
Focusing Precision | 0.002mm minimum division | Standard fine focusing |
Power Supply | AC 220V | 110-240V AC, battery backup optional |
Price Category | Premium Research | Professional Entry |
Best Use | Advanced research and live tissue culture monitoring | Routine culture monitoring and basic cell observation |
Key Features of Both Models
Inverted Microscope Design:
Allows undisturbed observation of cultured cells in flasks or dishes.
Long Working Distance Objectives:
Optimized for access to culture vessels without contacting specimens.
360° Rotating Heads:
Provides flexible ergonomic positioning for diverse laboratory setups.
Illumination Types:
Premium TM-9 uses halogen with color filters for enhanced contrast; TM-8/8A uses energy-efficient, long-life LED illumination.
Phase Contrast Technology:
Exclusive to TM-9, enhances cellular imaging without staining, ideal for live cell morphology studies.
This consolidated guide presents the TM-9 as a premium inverted microscope suited for advanced tissue culture research with enhanced phase contrast and fine precision, while the TM-8/8A offers a cost-effective, reliable solution for routine tissue culture monitoring with LED illumination and essential features.