- Capable of stretching cells in culture: functions by applying a stress load to cells growing in the CO2 incubator.
- Simultaneously stretches cells in multiple chambers to enable comparison between samples.
- The system’s mechanical stretching unit operates inside the CO2 incubator, while the control unit is established outside.
- Detachable stretch chamber mounting unit can be transferred to a clean bench, enabling aseptic operations.
Main Unit
Two versions of the main stretch unit are available, depending on the size of the stretch chamber to be employed: 4 cm2, 10 cm2. The smaller 4 cm2 version supports up to 8 chambers in parallel, whereas the 10 cm2 version supports up to 6. The larger 10 cm2 chambers are best suited to biochemical research such as gene and protein expression.
Controller
A pre-programmed one—chip microcomputer is embedded into the controller. The stretch ratio and stretch frequency (the stretch pattern) can be configured using the DIP switch on the controller.* The controller also regulates the flow of water that cools the main motor driving the stretch unit.
| System Configuration | System Specification |
|---|---|
| Stretching System Main Unit: STB-140-04 (for 4 cm² stretch chambers) STB-140-10 (for 10 cm² stretch chambers) Control Unit: Generates stretching patterns and regulates motor cooling Cables: The main stretching unit and the controller are connected by signal cable bundled with the tubing used for water cooling the main unit motor. Coolant tank and coolant tube | STB-140-04: Uses 4 cm² chambers, supports up to 8 units STB-140-10: Uses 10 cm² chambers, supports up to 6 units. Detachable stretch chamber mounting unit can be covered with a lid and placed in a culture plate. Stretching patterns: up to 64 patterns Stretch direction: uniaxial Stretching ratio: up to 20% |
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