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Blades for use in Brain Matrices
Small Animal Handling Products

Brain, Heart, Tissue & Tumor Matrices

for neurophysiology, anatomy, biochemical pharmacology


brain matrices
Brain & Tissue Matrices
tumor matrices
NEW PELCO®
Marmoset Brain Matrix
stainless steel brain matrix
Stainless Steel Brain Matrices
stainless steel brain matrix
Stainless Steel Brain
& Heart Matrices
stainless steel Mouse and Rat Spinal Cord Matrices
Spinal Cord Matrices
tumor matrices
Tumor Matrices
acrylic brain matrix
Acrylic Brain Matrices
 



Brain & Tissue Matrices

These high quality Brain Matrices are designed for freehand slicing of discrete regions of the brain. They allow slicing of either coronal or sagittal sections through the brain at intervals of 1mm and of 2mm for large brains. The all-metal design with a hard, durable chrome coating offers superior cooling properties. They may be heated, sterilized, chilled and scrubbed clean without damaging the surfaces. All Brain Matrices of the same animal are identical to give reproducible sections.

They are ideal for precise and reproducible blocking of living or fixed brain tissue in:

Anatomy: Precise blocking of the brain prior to microtome sectioning;

Neurophysiology: Reproducible blocking of the brain prior to sectioning; and

Biochemical Pharmacology: Reproducible removal of small brain regions for biochemical analysis. Below are selected product examples linked to ordering information:

brain matrices

These Matrices may be heated, sterilized, chilled and scrubbed clean without damaging the surfaces. Precise, reproducible blocking of living or fixed brain tissue.

To keep tissue cool and viable, chill matrices before use.

Immediate soaking in liquid cleaner is advisable after use.
For Cleaning Brain Matrices, we recommend our Ultrasonic Cleaners.

Blades for use in Brain Matrices
Blades for use in Large Brain Matrices

The following are selected product examples that are linked to the ordering information below:

Dog Brain Matrice
15040
Dog, Coronal, 2mm
Rhesus Monkey Brain Matrice
15039
Rhesus Macaque Monkey,
Coronal, 2mm
Cynomolgus Monkey Coronal Brain Matrice
15043
Cynomolgus Monkey,
Coronal, 2mm
Cat, Coronal Brain Matrice
15041
Cat, Coronal, 2mm
Rabbit, coronal Brain Matrice
15026
Rabbit, Coronal, 2mm

Guinea Pig, Coronal Brain Matrice
15022
Guinea Pig, Coronal, 1mm

Gerbil, Coronal Brain Matrice
15001
Gerbil, Coronal, 1mm

15007
Rat, Coronal, 1mm
Rat Brain Matrices
15006
Rat Sagittal, 1mm

15009
Rat, Dorsal/Ventral, 1mm

15031
Rat, Heart, 1mm
Gerbil, Sagittal Brain Matrice
15002
Gerbil, Sagittal, 1mm
Mouse Coronal Brain Matrice, 1mm
15003
Mouse, Coronal, 1mm
Tissue Matrix 15 x 15mm chamber
15013
Tissue Matrix,
10 x 10mm Chamber, 1mm
6mm Spherical Tissue Matrix, 1mm
15019
6mm Spherical Matrix, 1mm

15017
Tissue Matrix,
6mm Rod or V, 1mm
Piglet Matrix, 2mm
15011
Piglet, 2mm
     

Matrix Ordering Information

Mouse
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15003 Mouse, 30g Adult, Coronal, 1mm each $696.00
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15004 Mouse, 30g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm each 696.00
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Rat
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15028 Rat Pup, (12-14 days) 30g, Coronal, 1mm each $696.00
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15029 Rat Pup, (12-14 days) 30g, Sagittal, 1mm each 696.00
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15005 Rat, 125-185g Adult, Coronal, 1mm each 696.00
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15006 Rat, 125-185g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm each 696.00
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15007 Rat, 200-400g Adult, Coronal, 1mm each 696.00
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15008 Rat, 200-400g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm each 696.00
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15009 Rat, 200-400g Adult, Dorsal/Ventral, 1mm each 787.00
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15031 Rat, Adult, Heart Matrix, 1mm each 787.00
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Gerbil
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15001 Gerbil, 70g Adult, Coronal, 1mm each $787.00
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15002 Gerbil, 70g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm each 787.00
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Guinea Pig
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15022 Guinea Pig, 350g Adult, Coronal, 1mm each $787.00
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15023 Guinea Pig, 350g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm each 787.00
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Ferret
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15024 Ferret, Adult, Coronal, 1mm each $787.00
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15025 Ferret, Adult, Sagittal, 1mm each 787.00
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Rabbit
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15026 Rabbit, 70g Adult, Coronal, 2mm each $908.00
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15027 Rabbit, 70g Adult, Sagittal, 2mm each 908.00
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Hamster
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15037 Hamster, 100g, Coronal, 1mm each $786.70
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15038 Hamster, 100g, Sagittal, 1mm each 786.70
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Cat
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15041 Cat, 35 Slots, Coronal, 2mm each $3630.70
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Dog
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15040 Dog, 32 Slots, 2mm each $3630.00
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Monkey
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15039 Macaque Monkey, Rhesus, Adult (2-3 year old, weight 2-3Kg) 40 Slots, Coronal, 2mm each $3630.00
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15043 Monkey, Cynomolgus, Adult, Coronal, 2mm each 3630.70
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Piglet
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15011 Piglet, Sus Scrofa, 12 Days Old, 3kg, 2mm slots each $3630.00
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Tissue Matrix
Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15013 Tissue Matrix, 10 x 10mm(L) Chamber, 1mm each $787.00
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15014 Tissue Matrix, 15 x 15mm(L) Chamber, 1mm each 787.00
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15015 Tissue Matrix, 20 x 20mm(L) Chamber, 1mm each 787.00
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15016 Tissue Matrix, 25 x 25mm(L) Chamber, 1mm each 787.00
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15017 Tissue Matrix, 6mm Rod Shape or "V", 1mm each 787.00
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15018 Tissue Matrix, 4mm Spherical Chamber, 1mm each 787.00
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15019 Tissue Matrix, 6mm Spherical Chamber, 1mm each 787.00
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PELCO® Technical Notes, Brain & Tissue Matrices (225KB PDF)
Blades for Brain Matrices - Dissection Tools - Blades

stainless steel brain matrix

NEW PELCO® Marmoset Brain Matrix

This first of its kind Marmoset Brain Matrix is precisely machined from stainless steel, designed for freehand slicing of discrete regions of the brain. It allows slicing of coronal sections at intervals of 1mm as well as a mid-line sagittal cut to separate left and right hemispheres.

The high quality stainless steel is very durable and may be heated, sterilized, chilled and scrubbed clean without damaging the matrix. There is a cutout on the underside of the matrix, allowing the section channels to pass completely through the steel block and facilitate improved cleaning.

To keep tissue cool and viable, chill matrices before use. It is advised to not let tissue or debris dry onto the matrix, but rather soak the matrix immediately after use for easier cleaning. We recommend cleaning with a fine bristled tooth brush and/or ultrasonic cleaner.

Features:

  • Adult marmoset brain; overall dimensions ~35 x 25 x 20mm (L x W x H)
  • 1mm coronal section channels
  • Mid-line sagittal cut
  • Highly polished, precision machined stainless steel
  • Precise blocking of the brain
  • Autoclavable

Blades for use in Brain Matrices

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15032 Marmoset Brain Matrix, Adult, Coronal, 1mm each $1396.00
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stainless steel brain matrix

Mouse & Rat Stainless Steel Brain Matrices, 1mm

Matrices are precisely machined to insure reproducible sections. This will allow the investigator to slice either coronal (perpendicular to center line) or sagittal (parallel to center line) sections at 1mm intervals.

Features:

  • Stainless Steel
  • Highly polished
  • Precision machined
  • Precise blocking of the brain
  • Repeatable 1mm segments
stainless steel brain matrix
SizeABCDECavity
depth
15065, Small Rat, Coronal (175 - 300g)4.7615.912.736.623.87.61
15066, Large Rat, Coronal (300 - 600g)4.7619.814.736.624.710.91
15067, Mouse, Coronal (40 - 75g)3.1811.18.7319.112.27.4
15068, Small Rat, Sagittal (175 - 300g)4.7615.912.736.623.87.61
15069, Large Rat, Sagittal (300 - 600g)4.7619.814.736.624.710.91
(all sizes in mm)
Blades for use in Brain Matrices

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15065 Rat, 175-300g, Coronal, 1mm each $338.35
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15066 Rat, 300-600g, Coronal, 1mm each 338.35
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15067 Mouse, 40-75g, Coronal, 1mm each 338.35
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15068 Rat, 175-300g, Sagittal, 1mm each 338.35
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15069 Rat, 300-600g, Sagittal, 1mm each 338.35
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stainless steel brain matrix

Mouse & Rat Stainless Steel Brain/Heart Matrices, 0.5mm

These Matrices are made of hard stainless steel. They can be cooled, cleaned, and autoclaved. They have smooth surfaces that do not chip. The investigator will be able to get repeatable coronal or sagittal sections enabling precise blocking prior to microtome sectioning.

It is advisable to not let any tissue dry onto the matrix but rather soak the matrix immediately after use for easier cleaning.

Features:
  • Stainless Steel
  • Highly polished
  • Precision machined
  • Precise blocking of the brain or heart
  • Repeatable 0.5mm segments
stainless steel brain matrix
stainless steel brain matrix
SizeABCDECavity
depth
15045, Mouse, Coronal (40 - 75g)3.1811.18.7319.112.27.4
15046, Mouse, Sagittal (40 - 75g)3.1811.18.7319.112.27.4
15047, Large Rat, Coronal (300 - 600g)4.7619.814.736.624.710.91
15048, Large Rat, Sagittal (300 - 600g)4.7619.814.736.624.710.91
15056, Mouse, Heart8.312.1   4.8
15057, Rat, Heart12.719.9   9.6
(all sizes in mm)

Blades for use in Brain Matrices

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15045 Mouse, 40 - 75g, Coronal, 0.5mm each $391.75
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15046 Mouse, 40 - 75g, Sagittal, 0.5mm each 391.75
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15047 Rat, 300 - 600g, Coronal, 0.5mm each 391.75
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15048 Rat, 300 - 600g, Sagittal, 0.5mm each 391.75
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15056 Mouse Heart, 0.5mm each 391.75
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15057 Rat Heart, 0.5mm each 391.75
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stainless steel Mouse and Rat Spinal Cord Matrices

Mouse & Rat Spinal Cord Matrices

Spinal cord matrices serve for precise and reproducible blocking of the spinal cord for freehand slicing. They are machined with high precision out of high quality stainless steel, robust and easy to clean. They can be autoclaved. #15171 and #15172 are for coronal (perpendicular) slicing, whereas #15070 allows both coronal and sagittal (longitudinal) slicing.

It is highly recommended to soak and clean the matrix each time immediately after use, not allowing the remaining tissue to dry.

stainless steel spinal matrix
SizeABCavity Depth
15170, Mouse, Sagittal and Coronal, 1mm slices2.5532.05.0
15171, Mouse, Coronal, 0.5mm slices4.050.05.0
15172, Rat, Coronal, 0.5mm slices4.096.05.0
(all sizes in mm)

Blades for use in Brain Matrices

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15170 Mouse, Sagittal and Coronal, 1mm each $321.00
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15171 Mouse, Coronal, 0.5mm each 342.00
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15172 Rat, Coronal, 0.5mm each 428.00
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tumor matrix
#15020
tumor matrix
#15021

Tumor Matrices

The Tumor Matrices are made of stainless steel and come with two sizes of wells, 8mm and 12mm diameter. The depth of the cavity is 4.8mm. The thickness of the slices is 0.5mm.   

tumor matrix drawing
Size A Slots Cavity Depth
15020, Tumor Matrix, 0.5mm slices 8mm 15 4.8
15021, Tumor Matrix, 0.5mm slices 12mm 25 4.8

Blades for use in Brain Matrices

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15020 Tumor Matrix, 8mm diameter, 0.5mm slices, 15 slots each $299.00
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15021 Tumor Matrix, 12mm diameter, 0.5mm slices, 25 slots each 299.00
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acrylic brain matrix

Acrylic Brain Matrices

An economical alternative to metal brain matrices. The acrylic coronal brain matrices have the additional feature of a mid-line sagittal cut to facilitate the separation of the left and right hemispheres. All divisions are 1mm apart.

  • Clean with warm water and mild detergent
  • Can tolerate ethyl alcohol
  • Do not autoclave

Blades for use in Brain Matrices

Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote
15050 Mouse, 30g Adult, Coronal, 1mm each $171.85
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15051 Mouse, 30g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm each 171.85
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15052 Rat, 175-300g Adult, Coronal, 1mm each 171.85
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15053 Rat, 175-300g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm each 171.85
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15054 Rat, 300-600g Adult, Coronal, 1mm each 171.85
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15055 Rat, 300-600g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm each 171.85
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