MAIN FEATURES
The Gatan CT3500TR is a motorized single-tilt liquid nitrogen cryo-transfer holder designed for cryo-TEM applications involving radiation-sensitive, frozen-hydrated specimens
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This configuration enables:
Cryogenic transfer under liquid nitrogen
Frost-free specimen loading via dedicated cryo workstation
Motorized specimen rotation (±110°)
High mechanical stability and low thermal drift
Double-axis acquisition capability for cryo-electron tomography
This holder is particularly suitable for:
Cryo-EM
Cryo-electron tomography
2D crystals
Biological macromolecular assemblies
Nanoparticles and colloids
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A rare and high-value accessory for laboratories performing advanced cryo-TEM work.
CRYOGENIC PERFORMANCE
Cryogen: Liquid Nitrogen (LN₂)
Minimum operating temperature: < -170 °C
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Time to reach minimum temperature: ~45 minutes
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Dewar capacity: 70 mL
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Hold time at minimum temperature: 3.5–4 hours
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Integrated thermocouple temperature monitoring
Rod-integrated heater for controlled temperature adjustment
Stable temperature ensures reduced drift and high-resolution imaging performance.
TILT & ROTATION
Motorized specimen rotation: ±110°
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Digital rotation readout
Foot-switch controlled rotation (depending on TEM interface)
Single tilt holder
Drift rate: ~1.5 nm/min at 0° tilt
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Resolution capability: 0.34 nm at 0° tilt
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The motorized rotation makes this holder particularly valuable for dual-axis tomography workflows.
SPECIMEN CAPACITY
Capacity: 1 TEM grid
Grid size: 3 mm diameter
Maximum grid thickness: 100 µm
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Copper/Titanium tip
Clamping ring securing mechanism for optimal thermal contact
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INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
CT3500TR cryo transfer holder (tilt + rotation)
Cryo workstation
Temperature controller (ITC)
Shutter system
Standard specimen insert and clamping ring
Tools
(Exact configuration can be confirmed upon request.)
CONDITION
Excellent mechanical condition
Very stable holder
Well maintained
Rare on the secondary market
No known functional issues
Can be inspected prior to shipment.
COMPATIBILITY
Compatible with most TEM platforms depending on:
Manufacturer
Pole piece gap
Goniometer configuration
(Compatibility verification available upon request.)
