MF-2

① Two models MF-830/ MF-900 combined into one.
Cut, bend, polish, and Spike of pipette are all achieved by this new model.

② Optional lens: eyepieces and objective lens sold separately.
User can choose a lens set in different grades of magnification at purchase.

③ Eyepieces/objective lens from MF-830/MF-900 are backwards compatible with new model.

④ Convertible glass capillaries: 1 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.5 mm.
The holder cap is changeable.

⑤ XY control unit stabilized.
The structure of previous model (MF-900) is updated as no jiggling.

⑥ New digital display.
Heater value is readable on display.

⑦ New LED lamp. 
It provides a wider range of brightness for a user who fabricates many pipettes.

⑧ Easy replacement of heater wire.  
New spring-loaded clips makes it easier than ever.

⑨ Two orientations for focus knob.
Right-handed use only before; becomes convertible now.

The Microforge is a unique device to fine finish for microelectrode tips in patch clamp is assured with advanced fire-polishing technology which eliminates imperfections on the tip surface that could damage delicate membranes.

Many years Narashige developed very successfully two models: the MF-830 and the MF-900. Patch clamp laboratories all over the word made good experience with either model, so as we did ourselves.

The new model MF-2 combines all advantages of both previous models with new technological features.  It is available from October, 2020!

Multiple functions for making different kinds of microtools.

The MF-2 offers a wide range of functions for making many different kinds of microtools by processing micropipette tips. It has heater and lamp adjusting dials on the front, and independent manipulators for positioning the heater and microelectrodes.  The heater manipulator allows fine vertical adjustments, making it possible to achieve a closer, more precise approach to the electrode.  The easy-to-use manipulator is provided for operating the heater and pipette, and the microscope is operated three-dimensionally with control close to the operator's hand. Separate rotation mechanisms for vertical and horizontal movement allow the pipette to be approached at any angle, while a special device in the heater section can form it into any required shape. As well as conventional scales, a protractor to measure angles is provided on the microscope eyepiece. With the heater turned ON/OFF via a foot switch, and the heater section integrated into the microscope body, all control actions are performed easily and precisely close to the operator's hand.

Magnifications:         50 × /    75× /  100 × / 525× *

                              (Eyepiece 10×, Objective Lenses 5×, 7.5×, ...)

Movement range
Heater manipulator:     14 mm (X, Y, and Z axes) *
                                  20 mm (fine vertical movement) *
Pipette / Electrode manipulator: Y 8 mm, Z 24 mm (axes) *

Microscope:             X approx. 7 mm, Y 30 mm, Z approx. 8 mm *

Glass capillary:        ø 1 mm, 1.2 mm,  or 1.5 mm, using  dedicated pipette holder HIC-1.2 or 1.5, respectively.

Dimensions :            W 350 × D 200 × H 300 mm *

Weight:                    6 kg  aprox.

Accessories included:   Foot Switch, AC Power Cord,

                               Dedicated Pipette Holder*, Allen Wrench,
                               Spare Heater  Spare Lamp,
                               Silicone Rubber Gasket

* Specifications on this page are subject to change without notice at the time of release.

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