800C: in-vitro Muscle Apparatus

The 800C in-vitro muscle apparatus is designed for use with any configuration of our 300C and 305C Dual-Mode muscle levers as well as our models 402C and 407C force transducer for isometric measurements only. The apparatus can accommodate a variety of bath volumes from 10mL to 100mL to adapt to a range of muscle sizes from mice, rats and other small animal models. Flexible in design, this apparatus provides a vertical, in-vitro measurement of intact muscle in a tissue bath. The apparatus can be fixed together to create a multi-channel bath apparatus (2 or 4 baths).

The bath is mounted to a vertical translation stage, allowing the researcher to raise and lower the bath for easy access to the tissue during mounting, removal and measurement. The bath is doubled walled which allows for easy temperature control and includes an oxygenating bubbler. A dual fine/coarse micropositioner permits accurate positioning of the tissue and adjustment of resting tension or muscle length.

For the researcher’s convenience, T-slots on the mounting frame allow all clamps to be rearranged and additional instrumentation can be easily added to the extruded profile. Designed for long life, the apparatus is made of corrosion resistant materials, with attention paid to details such as potted electrodes to prevent corrosion.

800C-1 Single Bath in-vitro Muscle Apparatus For Mouse or Rat:
Test a single muscle from a mouse or rat with either a 300C Dual-Mode muscle lever, 305C Dual-Mode muscle lever or 400C Force Transducer (isometric only)

Bath volumes available – 10mL, 50mL and 100mL

800C-2 Dual-Bath in-vitro Muscle Apparatus For Mouse or Rat:
Test two muscles from a mouse or rat with any combination of 300C Dual-Mode muscle levers, 305C Dual-Mode muscle levers or a 400C Force Transducer (isometric only)

Bath volumes available – 10mL, 50mL and 100mL