BEEM^® Products

ResiTAG™ Chemically Resistant Labels for Resin & High Temperatures

Polyimide Tag for Hot Metal Processing
temperature range up to +300° to 400°C, short exposures up to 600°C

• 3" core size
• 100 tags/roll

Resin Embedding Labels
temperature range up to +100°C

• Intended for the identification of resin-embedded samples in BEEM^® capsules, gelatin capsules, and molds
• Chemical-resistant labels withstand embedding in histological resins used in microscopy
• Fold along perforation to create a double-sided label that is embedded with the sample, and contains alphanumeric text or 2D barcodes
• Small size accommodates various sizes of embedding capsules & molds
• Withstand resin-baking in temperatures up to +100°C
• Available on 1" or 3" cores for printing with all major brands of thermal-transfer printers

The labels are resistant to standard ethylene oxide gas sterilization, consisting of a 60-minute exposure to 759mg/L of ethylene oxide gas, at 55°C, and 40-80% relative humidity, followed by a two-hour aeration cycle.

Specimen Embedding Capsules

the standard in the EM field

BEEM^® pioneered the development of certain TEM specimen preparation products. Their embedding capsule remains a standard product for routine EM. Preformed capsule tips in the shape of a truncated pyramid with a flat 1 x 1 mm face at the end reduce trimming time and produce cleaner surfaces.

• A hinged cap is used for closure or may be used for making flat-tipped molds.
• Hardened blocks may be removed using a BEEM^® Capsule Press. Filling the capsules is made easier with BEEM^® Capsule Holders (#132, 132B).
• Capsule size 00 is preferred, but for specimens with certain shapes (long, particulate) see BEEM^® bottle-neck or conical capsules.
• For smaller specimen sizes, a smaller capsule size is available.
• Polyethylene capsules have long been preferred in standard EM resin preparation. Acrylic resins and UV polymerization technology have increased the use of gelatin capsules.

BEEM^® Bottle-Neck Specimen Embedding Capsule

BEEM^®Conical Tip Specimen Embedding Capsule

BEEM^® Capsule Holders

BEEM^® Capsule Holder for Size 00, 22 cavities

BEEM^® Capsule Holder for Size 3, 22 cavities

Flat Bottom Capsules

For embedding specimens requiring flat or en-face orientation in capsule configuration. Inside dimensions are 00 size: 7.92mm dia x 18.87mm deep (0.312 x 0.743"). Outside diameter 9.6mm. The service temperature: polyethylene capsules is 65°C, polypropylene is 100°C. 

Polypropylene Capsules