PELCO easiGlow cryo-em glow discharge system and accessories

SKU: ETP91000-S   |   When will I get it? ⓘ

PELCO easiGlow cryo-em glow discharge system and accessories

SKU: ETP91000-S   |   When will I get it? ⓘ
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The PELCO easiGlow Glow Discharge Cleaning System is a compact, quick and easy to use standalone system. It is primarily designed for cleaning TEM grids and hydrophilisation of TEM carbon support films, which have the tendency to be hydrophobic. A glow discharge treatment with air will make a carbon film surface negatively charged (hydrophilic) which allows aqueous solutions to spread easily.

Glow discharge treatment of TEM grids removes adsorbed hydrocarbons, cleaning them while making them hydrophilic. The PELCO easiGlow is an affordable and easy to operate glow discharge system for any TEM lab.

The practical chamber size with its newly designed glow discharge head and adjustable stage with glass slide holder allows for easy loading and fast turnaround times. The system is fully microprocessor controlled and includes an intelligent touch screen device for control and display of operation parameters. The PELCO easiGlow supports both hydrophilic and hydrophobic treatment with either negative or positive charge and includes two separately controlled gas inlets. The required vacuum level is set by an electronically controlled precision proportional valve. This novel approach eliminates manual setting with a needle valve. A gentle venting procedure ensures that the TEM grids are not disturbed when the system is vented.

Glow Discharge Methods Supported1

Surface Condition Charge Atmosphere
Hydrophilic Negative Air
Hydrophilic Positive Air (with subsequent magnesium Acetate treatment)
Hydrophobic Positive Amylamine (Pentylamine)
Hydrophobic Negative Methanol

Features:

  • Optimised for cleaning TEM grids
  • Precise and easy vacuum setting
  • Short cycle times
  • Consistent results
  • Auto, programmed and manual mode
  • Intuitive touch screen for display and operation
  • Supports hydrophilic/hydrophobic and negative/positive modes
  • Affordable, compact, standalone system

Technical Data


PELCO easiGlow single chamber system: Available without optional extras

PELCO easiGlow dual chamber system: Ideal for regular use of hydrophilic and hydrophobic surface treatments, a dual glow discharge system is available to avoid cross contamination of the glow discharge chambers. Hydrophobic surfaces are preferable when organic solvents are used

PELCO easiGlow discharge set includes: PELCO easiGlow unit, Vacuum pump with all accessories, Rubber gasket to protect the glass chamber edge and PELCO Grid Holder Block

Manufactured in USA

Specifications:

Plasma Current 0-30mA
HV Power supply 30W Continuous Rating
Glow Discharge Head Polarity User Selectable positive or negative
Process Platform Ø75mm with recess for 25 x 75mm slide
Glow Discharge Platform Height Control 1-25mm
Preprocess Hold Timer 0-14411 sec.
Process Timer 0-900 sec.
Chamber Size Ø 120 x 100mm H with sealed Delrin top plate (inside Ø106 x 90mm)
Process/Vent gas inlets 2 each Ø 6mm barbed, individually user selectable for process, purge or vent
High Voltage Vacuum Interlocks Dual hardware and software interlocked
Vacuum Control Pirani Gauge, ranging from atmosphere to 0.01mbar
Working Vacuum Range 1.1 - 0.20mbar for optimal glow
System Control / Display 3" Touch Panel with LED backlight and 5 function keys
Operation Modes Auto Programmed (4 user programmed protocols) Manual/Diagnostics
Data Logging Capabilities Step #, Vacuum (mbar), Current (mA), Voltage (V), and polarity, once per second
Instrument Size (L x D x W) 305 x 292 x 230mm
Weight 6.26kg
GD4 Pump (optional) (L x D x H) 337 x 138 x 244mm
Weight 11kg
Laboratory Footprint with optional pump (W x D x H) 381 x 292 x 330mm
Power Requirements 230V 50Hz, 10A Service
Instrument Power Rating 240VAC, 50Hz 60W Plus Pump, IEC Inlet
Optional Pump Power Rating 230V 50Hz 370 W (1/2 hp)
Vacuum Pump Minimum requirements 0.03mbar Ultimate Vacuum
Vacuum Pump Power Outlet on Instrument 8A max IEC Outlet
Vacuum Inlet KF 16 flange
Data Logging Capabilities Step #, Vacuum (mbar), Current (mA), Voltage (V), and polarity, once per second
Communication Port USB Outlet

Optional accessories and replacement parts:

Code Description
PEL16820-25, PEL16820-81
PELCO easiGlow TEM grid holder blocks
ETP91040-230
GD4 vacuum pumping system connection kits for glow discharge
ETP91050 Replacement Glass Chamber with sealed top plate
ETP91000-2 Replacement Touch Screen Stylus
ETP91051 O-ring for Glow Discharge Chamber
ETP91053 Protective L-gasket, use with O-ring for ETP91050
ETP91010-16 PELCO easiGlow Vacuum Connection Kit to KF16 Pump inlet
ETP91010-25 PELCO easiGlow Vacuum Connection Kit to KF25 Pump inlet
ETP91010-30 Dual Vacuum Connection Kit for Dual Chamber Glow Discharge System to KF 16 pump inlet
ETP9609 Exhaust filter for GD7 or #7010 Rotary Vacuum Pump
ETP891-35 Ultragrade 19 Rotary Pump Oil for GD7, 1L

1. Reference for glow discharge and use of amylamine to obtain Hydrophobic; positively charged surfaces: Hayat, M.A.2000. Principles and Techniques of Electron Microscopy Biological Applications, page 237-241. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 052163287

2. Reference for glow discharge and use of subsequent Magnesium Acetate treatment to obtain Hydrophylic; charged surfaces: Portmann, R., and Koller, Th. 1976. The divalent cation method for protein-free spreading of nucleic acid molecules. In Proceedings of the 6th European Congress on Electron Microscopy, Vol.2, p546.

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

Updated: 19-08-2026
Code Type Pack Size Availability* Price (ex GST)
ETP91000-S Single easiGlow unit Each 0 in stock (?) P.O.R.
ETP91000-D Dual easiGlow unit Each 0 in stock (?) P.O.R.
ETP91000SET easiGlow set Each 0 in stock (?) P.O.R.
ETP91050 Glass chamber Each 0 in stock (?) P.O.R.
ETP91051 O-ring Pack/2 0 in stock (?) P.O.R.
ETP91054 L-gasket Each 0 in stock (?) P.O.R.

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