Why Vacuum Cryo Transfer?
During the transfer of samples between different preparation and analysis systems, samples have to be protected from contamination and ice crystal formation caused by insufficient protection.
Frozen sunscreen lotion, Prof. D. Pum, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria and C. Tomova, S. Mimietz-Oeckler, Leica Microsystems, Vienna, Austria
Why Leica EM VCM and Leica EM VCT500?
"Only well-preserved samples yield their secrets in the electron microscope. The Leica EM VCM and the Leica EM VCT500 give you more time, better monitoring and better connectivity – A gateway to new fields of applications."
Saskia Mimietz-Oeckler, Product Manager
Leica EM Sample Preparation Workflow
- Leica EM ICE High Pressure Freezer
- Leica EM VCM Vacuum Cryo Manipulation System
- Leica EM ACE600 High Vacuum Coater with Leica EM VCT500
- Leica EM VCT500 Vacuum Cryo Transfer System
- Adaptable to many analysis systems (example)
Flexibility to Connect Choose your Holder
We provide standard and customized sample holders for nearly any application:
Standard holders for freeze fracturing, double replica technique, freeze-drying and more
Leica Microsystems can fulfill your application specific sample holder requirements by offering customized holders. Your sales representative will inform you about the process.
Flexibility to Connect to Your Analysis System
Each Leica EM VCT500 is a customized instrument specially adapted to your requirements.
A careful evaluation is carried out with the Leica Sales Team, Research and Development Department and the provider of your analysis system to ensure that your application and workflow process is perfectly aligned.
