E3100 critical point dryer and accessories

SKU: QUOE3000-01   |   Availability ⓘ

E3100 critical point dryer and accessories

SKU: QUOE3000-01   |   Availability ⓘ
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The E3100 large chamber critical point dryer has been an industry standard for over 35 years and is used in numerous scanning electron microscopy (SEM) laboratories around the world. Primarily used for critical drying of biological and geological specimens, the E3100 can also used for the controlled drying MEMs, aerogels and hydrogels.

The design of the E3100 features a large, horizontal pressure chamber measuring 63.5mm internal diameter x 82mm in length. The chamber has an external water jacket for temperature control and specimens are introduced via a removable rear door. The front of the chamber is fitted with a 25mm diameter window which gives an unsurpassed view of the liquid level during the critical point drying process.

Features:

  • Proven reliability - over 6,000 critical point dryer installations world-wide.
  • Simple robust construction - easy to maintain, many critical point dryer users carry out their own routine maintenance.
  • Horizontal chamber and large viewing window - gives excellent visibility of the critical point drying process and of the fluid level in the chamber. Unlike many of the more complex critical point dryer designs it is much easier to see the phase change at the critical point.
  • Large robust valves for ingress of CO2, draining of fluids and venting of gas. Very durable. The rapid ingress of CO2 helps prevent pre-drying of samples.
  • Safety - every critical point dryer is independently pressure tested to 2500psi. A certificate is issued. A pressure bursting disc is fitted to safeguard against misuse.
  • Sample handling - optional sample holders for coverslips and TEM grids.
  • Porous pots are available separately for very small samples.

Quorum Critical Point Dryers product brochure

Valves and temperature control 

Dial gauges display pressure in the chamber and the temperature of water circulating through the external water jacket. Three pressure valves permit easy connection to a liquid CO2 cylinder and allow liquid agitation and venting of the chamber. 

A source of hot running water is essential. Cooling water is also useful, especially for sequential process runs. The temperature of the E3100 chamber is raised with a hot water supply. Mains (tap) water can be used but a more controlled method is by the use of the optional E3500 Thermocirculator. Alternatively the optional E4860 Recirculating Heater/Chiller can be used.

Specimen holder (boat) 

This allows specimens in the intermediate fluid to be transferred into the critical point dryer. The E3100 is supplied with the E3100-01 specimen boat and has three slots each with three tissue baskets, making a total of nine.

QUOE3100AE Large Chamber Critical Point Dryer: 63.5mm internal diameter x 82mm length.

Includes:

  • E3100-01 specimen holder for tissue (boat)
  • 1m liquid CO2 delivery tube
  • O-ring and L-gasket set (including window and door bonded seals)
  • Spare bursting disc and retaining copper washer
  • Steel bar for tightening/loosening the door
  • Flat wrench (for removing the window retaining ring)
  • Comprehensive operating manual

Options and Accessories:

Specimen holders

QUOE3100-02: Holder (boat) for microscope coverslips.

E3100-1: TEM grid holder, 3.05mm TEM grids (up to three)

CPD800A: Solvent-resistant porous pots (12.7mm x 15.5mm) with lids. Useful for critical point drying very small or very delicate specimens.

E3500: Thermocirculator

E4860: Recirculating Heater/Chiller

Spares

QUOE3100-061. Service kit for E3100 Critical Point Dyer (for use with ethyl alcohol).

Bonded chamber seals-Nitrile or EPDM?

The E3100 is fitted with a standard with nitrile bonded window and door seals. Nitrile is a good general material due to its ability to withstand attack by solvents such as ethanol. However, if acetone is used as the transition fluid then the EPDM seals have been found to be more resistant to chemical attack by that solvent.

If you are planning to use acetone as the transition fluid, please state this on the order and EPDM bonded seals will be fitted.

For existing instruments both Nitrile and EPDM bonded seal can be ordered as spares items.

QUOE3100-060: Seals set for E3100 (Nitrile)

QUOE3100-060-EPDM: Seals set for E3100 (EPDM)

Images are illustrative only. Please check product details before ordering.

Updated: 15-10-2024
Code Type Pack Size Availability* Price (ex GST)
QUOE3000-01 TEM grid holder Each 10 weeks P.O.R.
QUOE3100-01 Specimen holder, boat Each 10 weeks P.O.R.
QUOE3100-060 Nitrile seal set Each 10 weeks P.O.R.
QUOE3100-061 Service kit, ethanol Each 10 weeks P.O.R.
QUOE3100AE Critical point dryer Each 10 weeks P.O.R.
QUOE3100E Critical point dryer, nitrile seals Each 10 weeks P.O.R.

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