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PELCO easiGlow™ Glow Discharge Cleaning System

Optimized for cleaning TEM grids

For one of the most common glow discharge applications, making TEM support films or grids hydrophilic using air, the PELCO easiGlow™ uses an automated and quick cycle with fully selectable parameters. The microprocessor controlled system also offers full manual control for all parameters and an advanced protocol programming feature for custom designed glow discharge applications. Parameters and protocols can be stored to facilitate consistent glow discharge results. Open the shipping box, plug it in, and you can start. Full list of specifications.

The PELCO easiGlow™ Glow Discharge Cleaning System is a compact, quick and easy to use standalone system. It is primarily designed for hydrophilization of TEM carbon support films, which have the tendency to be hydrophobic. A glow discharge treatment with air will make a carbon film surface negatively charged (hydrophilic) which allows aqueous solution to spread easily.

With increasingly demanding imaging applications, using clean and consistent quality TEM grids and supports has become more important than ever. The PELCO easiGlow™ is an affordable and easy to operate glow discharge system for any TEM lab.

The practical chamber size with its newly designed glow discharge head and adjustable stage with glass slide holder allows for easy loading and fast turnaround times. The system is fully microprocessor controlled and includes an intelligent touch screen device for control and display of operation parameters. The PELCO easiGlow™ supports both hydrophilic and hydrophobic treatment with either negative or positive charge and includes two separately controlled gas inlets. The required vacuum level is set by an electronically controlled precision proportional valve. This novel approach eliminates manual setting with a needle valve. A gentle venting procedure ensures that the TEM grids are not disturbed when the system is vented.

Glow Discharge Methods supported: Surface Condition Charge Atmosphere Hydrophilic Negative Air Hydrophilic Positive Air (with subsequent magnesium Acetate treatment) Hydrophobic Positive Alkylamine Hydrophobic Negative Methanol

Efficient glow discharge performance for the PELCO easiGlow™ with optimum pressure at given distance from sample to glow discharge head.

For those labs which need both hydrophilic and hydrophobic surface treatments on a regular base, a dual glow discharge system is available to avoid cross contamination of the glow discharge chambers. Hydrophobic surfaces are preferable when organic solvents are used.

Since the optimized vacuum level for glow discharge procedures is in the range of 0.45 to 1.1 mbar, we offer the affordable GD7 dual stage rotary vacuum pump designed for this pressure range.

Advantages of the PELCO easiGlow™ system:

• Precise and easy vacuum setting
• Short cycle times
• Consistent results
• Auto, programmed and manual mode
• Intuitive touch screen for display and operation
• Supports hydrophilic/hydrophobic and negative/positive modes
• Affordable, compact, standalone system
• L-Gasket protects glass jar at base

GD7 Rotary Vacuum Specifications Pumping speed 8.4m3/hr, 140 l/min, 5 CFM @ 60Hz 7.0m3/hr, 117 l/min, 4.2 CFM @ 50Hz Ultimate vacuum 7 x 10-3 MBAR (5 x 10-3 TORR, 5 Micron) Vacuum connection KF16 Exhaust connection Compatible with 1/4" NPT Thread Oil capacity 500cc Operating temperature 7 - 40°C (45 - 104°F) Dimensions 380 x 150 x 320mm 15" x 6" x 12.5" (H x W x L) Weight 14kg / 33.5 lbs. Power rating 110 - 115V 60 Hz, 7.0A 220 - 250V, 50/60 Hz, 4.3A

Ordering information:

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
91000	PELCO easiGlow™ Glow Discharge Unit	each	P.O.R.	Qty:
91002	Dual Chamber PELCO easiGlow™ Glow Discharge Unit	each	P.O.R.	Qty:
91020	GD7 Vacuum System, 8.4m³/hr incl. Connection Kit, 115V, 60Hz	each	1,287.00	Qty:
91020-230	GD7 Vacuum System, 7m³/hr incl. Connection Kit, 230V, 50/60Hz	each	1,287.00	Qty:
91022	GD7 Vacuum System, 8.4m³/hr incl. Dual vacuum Connection Kit For Dual Chamber Glow Discharge System, 115V	each	1,705.00	Qty:
91022-230	GD7 Vacuum System, 7m³/hr incl. Dual vacuum Connection Kit For Dual Chamber Glow Discharge System, 230V	each	1,705.00	Qty:
91050	Replacement Glass Chamber with sealed top plate	each	245.00	Qty:
91000-2	Replacement Touch Screen Stylus	each	6.40	Qty:
91051	O-ring for Glow Discharge Chamber	pk/2	8.50	Qty:
91053	91050 Protective L-gasket, use with O-ring	each	76.80	Qty:
91010-16	PELCO easiGlow™ Vacuum Connection Kit to KF16 Pump inlet	each	147.80	Qty:
91010-25	PELCO easiGlow™ Vacuum Connection Kit to KF25 Pump inlet	each	198.65	Qty:
91010-30	Dual Vacuum Connection Kit for Dual Chamber Glow Discharge System to KF 16 pump inlet	each	418.00	Qty:
9609	Exhaust filter for GD7 or #7010 Rotary Vacuum Pump	each	60.35	Qty:
891-35	Ultragrade 19 Rotary Pump Oil for GD7, 1 ltr	each	19.95	Qty:

	PELCO® TEM Grid Holder Blocks Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote 16820-25 PELCO® TEM Grid Holder Block for 25 TEM grids each $60.00 Qty: 16820-81 PELCO® TEM Grid Holder Block for 81 TEM grids each 80.00 Qty: More information on PELCO® TEM Grid Holder Blocks
	PELCO® Clamping TEM Grid Holder Block Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote 16830-45 PELCO® lamping TEM Grid Holder Block for 45 TEM grids each $225.00 Qty: More information on PELCO® Clamping TEM Grid Holder Block