TEM Grid Storage and Holder Blocks and Boxes
for Transmission Electron Microscopy Grids

PELCO^® Grid Storage Box

holds 50 transmission electron microscopy grids, compartments widely spaced for ease of use

Widely used compact grid box for 50 standard 3.05mm TEM grids with smoothly sliding clear plastic cover is matched to a tough, clean, self-lubricating base. The diamond-shaped grid compartments are designed to minimize awkward wrist or hand movements. The depth of the holes restricts grid movement when transported. The materials selected for the PELCO^® Grid Box are static dissipative to avoid static charges on the grids. Dimensions: 77.5 x 41 x 9mm.

Prod #	Description	Unit	Qty	Price	Order / Quote
160	PELCO® TEM Grid Storage Box	each	1-4	$5.50	Qty:
			5-9	5.05
			10-49	4.55
			50-99	4.50
			100+	4.45

PELCO^® Grid ID Cards

TEM grid identification cards which fold (in thirds) into the same size as the PELCO^® Grid Storage Box #160 or #161. Fifty spaces are provided with alphanumeric listing, and two spaces next to it are used for data such as experiment number, patient or case number, etc. Pad of 100 cards. courtesy of Robert F. Bils.

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
160-14	PELCO® Grid ID Cards, pad/100	each	$11.00	Qty:

PELCO^® Tabbed Grid Storage Box

Holds up to 50 tabbed, 3.05mm TEM grids in alphanumeric labeled compartments. The box is similar to #160 Grid Storage Box except that the body is made deeper to accommodate the extra length necessary when PELCO^® Tabbed TEM Grids are used. Dimensions: 77.5 x 41 x 9mm.

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
161	PELCO® Tabbed Grid Storage Box	each	$5.50	Qty:
Record Keeping (folds in thirds to fit the Grid Box size)
160-14	PELCO Grid Box I.D. Sheets, pad/100	each	11.00	Qty:

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
160-7	PELCO® Grid Storage Boxes, Numbered 1-100	pkg/100	$508.00	Qty:
160-9	PELCO® Grid Storage Boxes, Special Numbering, specify sequence, Max. 4 digits	pkg/100	528.00	Qty:
161-7	PELCO® Tabbed Grid Storage Boxes, Numbered 1-100	pkg/100	508.00	Qty:
161-9	PELCO® Tabbed Grid Storage Boxes, Special Numbering, specify sequence, Max 4 digits	pkg/100	528.00	Qty:

Gilder Grid Box

for 100 Grids

Intended for use in both routine grid handling and long term grid storage. Holds 100 transmission electron microscopy grids. Each of the diamond shaped compartments will accept a standard 3.05mm grid. Each position has a letter and number molded into the surface of the box. To further ease grid handling, the plastics are anti-static treated. A central access position in the lid reduces the number of grids exposed when selecting any particular grid. Dimensions: 85 x 59 x 7mm.

Grid Storage Record Card
A record card is supplied free with each SB 100 grid box. The folding card has a durable coated exterior and the interior is suitable for writing with normal pen or pencil.

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
SB100	Grid Storage Box for 100 Grids, with a Record Card	each	$18.25	Qty:

Gilder Grid Box, Numbered

Numbered on the front of the box, and on the end. The individual box numbers are never repeated, they are truly unique. They are also supplied in sequence.

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
SB100BN	Gilder Grid Box, Numbered	each	$19.95	Qty:

Gilder Grid Storage Box

for routine handling and long time storage of 50 standard size TEM grids

The clear cover can be rotated smoothly once the slight resistance of the park position has been overcome, exposing a maximum of 2 or 3 diamond shaped holes at a time. The material is antistatic and the cover is self-lubricating, reducing friction.
The 50 diamond shaped holes have an alphanumeric reference system and each box is supplied with an indexed record card. The boxes can be stacked. Dimensions: 75 x 65 x 7.3mm.

Prod #	Description	Unit	Qty	Price	Order / Quote
SB50	Grid Storage Box for 50 Grids	each	1-9	$18.45	Qty:
			10+	16.65
SB50N	Grid Storage Box for 50 Grids, Numbered	each	1-9	19.95	Qty:
			10+	18.65

GSB50 and GSB100 TEM Grid Boxes

front and back of 162-50 record card

The GSB50 and GSB100 TEM Grid Storage Boxes are used to store TEM grids for routine grid handling, transport and long term TEM grid storage for standard 3.05mm grids. Compartments are diamond shaped for safe grid storage. Easy position identification with number/letter combination printed on the white grid body. Both body and clear sliding lid are anti-static treated. A paper grid storage record card with printed ID numbers is included with both the GSB50 and GSB100 TEM Grid Storage Box. Dimensions for both boxes 75 x 55 x 6.5mm.

Prod #	Description	Unit	Qty	Price	Order / Quote
162-50	GSB50 Grid Storage Box for 50 Grids, Record Card included	each	1-9	$7.25	Qty:
			10+	6.45
162-100	GSB100 Grid Storage Box for 100 Grids, Record Card included	each	1-9	8.25	Qty:
			10+	7.35

MEM - Multi Purpose EM Grid Boxes

grid being placed in #196-32

Innovations integrated in the MEM grid boxes are: "Tree" shaped TEM grid storage cavity virtually eliminates the chances of damaging the TEM grids - The grid storage cavity and the tweezers cavity have a separation wall so that the tweezers will only be able to grip the edge of the grids The additional slider with a window between cover and grid storage box exposes only 4 grids at the time and prevents grids from falling or "jumping" out of the storage box. Integrated grid storage record card inserted in a dedicated slot on the back of the MEM grid box. The storage box body is made of white plastic providing good contrast. The cover lid and the slider with window are both made from clear plastic providing clear visibility.

• 161-96 - store up to 96 grids, size 81 x 54 x 10mm
• 161-32 - store up to 32 grids and up to 8 blocks, size 81 x 54 x 14mm
• US Patent #7619225

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
161-96	MEM Grid Storage Box for 96 grids	each	$13.00	Qty:
161-32	MEM Grid Storage Box for 32 grids / 8 blocks	each	13.00	Qty:

Cryo Grid Boxes for Cryo Systems & Cryo Applications

The Cryo Grid boxes are used for transferring, storing and manipulating vitrified cryo TEM specimens (i.e. on Quantifoil TEM grids) made with cryo-devices like the FEI Vitrobot, Gatan CP3, Leica EM 6P and other cryo vitrification systems. There are two versions of these boxes, each with 4 storage positions. The round one is the most widely used and is available in 3 versions: with clear lid, pin type lid, and without lid. They can be used on the Gatan 626 and CT3500 cryo transfer systems and on the FEI Vitrobot and Gatan CP3. The square Cryo TEM grid box includes a non-static rotatable lid and fits the Gatan CT3500 Cryotrans and Gatan CP3. All of the boxes have a UNC 5/40 thread in the center. On versions with clear lids, the lid is held in place with a stainless steel screw.

Prod #	Description	Unit	Qty	Price	Order / Quote
160-40	Cryo Grid Box with lid, round for Gatan 626, Gatan 3500, Gatan CP3 and FEI Vitrobot	each	1-99	$9.95	Qty:
			100+	8.95
160-41	Cryo Grid Box, base only, round for Gatan 626, Gatan 3500, Gatan CP3 and FEI Vitrobot	each	1-99	7.45	Qty:
			100+	6.20
160-44	Cryo Grid Box with lid, square for Gatan CT3500	each	1-99	9.95	Qty:
			100+	8.95
160-43	Replacement Clear Lid for Prod. No. 160-40, 160-41 and 160-44 Cryo Grid Boxes	each	1-99	3.05	Qty:
			100+	2.50
160-42	Cryo Grid Box with pin type lid for FEI Vitrobot	each	1-99	18.50	Qty:
			100+	17.20
160-47	Cryo Grid Box lid with pin	each	1-99	12.50	Qty:
			100+	11.50

Cryo Grid Box Handling Rod

The Handling Rod screws into the threaded center of #160-41 round cryo grid box for pick-up and storage applications. Can be used to store the cryo grid box in liquid nitrogen.

Prod #	Description	Unit	Qty	Price	Order / Quote
160-46	Cryo Grid Box Handling Rod	each	1+	$19.95	Qty:

FIB Grid Box for Lift-Out Grids or Half Grids

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
160-54	4 Position FIB Grid Box with Lid	each	$10.85	Qty:

TEM Calibration Grid Holder

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
650-10	TEM Calibration Grid Holder	each	$44.50	Qty:

GSB-100 Storage Box for FIB Lift Out Grids

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
460-200B	GSB-100 Storage Box for 100 FIB Lift Out Grids	each	$7.50	Qty:

PELCO^® TEM Grid Vacuum Desiccator

This robust PELCO^® TEM Grid Vacuum Desiccator holds up to 50 TEM grids in the grid box with a rotary lid with a slot hole to prevent the rest of the grids from falling out. Storage under vacuum eliminates contamination or dust and is ideal to preserve hygroscopic samples. The use of durable, non-outgassing, black anodized aluminum and silicon O-rings makes it suitable for pumping down to 10^-3 mbar. Capable of holding vacuum for many months. Metal vacuum valve with PTFE shaft seal. Use a small vacuum pump to evacuate. Vacuum connection for pump-down is a 1/4" (6.35mm) barb fitting.

• Keeps TEM samples and calibration standards contamination free
• Prevents oxidization of sensitive samples
• Holds up to 50 TEM grids secured under lid
• Acrylic disc for visibility
• Ideal for storing, transporting and shipping.

Overall size w/o vacuum valve is ø76 x 35mm (3" x 1.4").
Also available as a Pin Stub Vacuum Desiccator #16179

PELCO® Technical Notes, PELCO® TEM Grid Vacuum Desiccator, PDF file