BioAFM Accessories and Add-Ons

StretchingStage

For sample property changes under external mechanical load up to 200 N.
  • Stand-alone stage with integrated sample stretching and compression capabilities
  • Enables fine motion control for precise positioning of the AFM tip relative to the sample
  • Sample size / distance between jaws 10-20 mm or 25-35 mm (standard stage)
  • Maximum travel range: 10 mm
  • Velocity: 0.1 mm/min to 1.5 mm/min
  • Force range: exchangeable loadcells, range 2 N and 200 N, accuracy readout +/-1%
  • Encoder: resolution 300nm, linearity 0.1% of full travel
  • Flexible design for different samples
  • Comprehensive software control
  • Real-time display of force, extension and time, live graphical display of stress/strain curve
  • Not compatible with inverted microscopes