The TC-3F Bioreactor, with force measurement capabilities, is the natural evolution of the TC-3 bioreactor. Moreover the advantages of the original version, the TC-3F permits the user to measure the force which is applied on the sample for each tension or compression level. Run up to three simultaneous experiments while the force exerted by the material is recorded. The first load system specifically designed for cell culture with force measurement capabilities.
The TC-3F permits to work with:
Ease of use is the key feature of the TC-3F system, which can be used just with a basic knoledge withou the need of studying thick manuals and intrincated softwares. The TC-3F provides some of the futures of material testing machines adapted to cell culture, but keeping the operation of the system as simple as possible.
Different grips for tension and compression loads are available, which gives the TC-3F the versatility necessary to become an essential piece of equipment in a tissue engineering laboratory.
A standard computer is used to control de system, which is operated through a simple, easy-to-use software interface.
The table below shows the main technical specifications of the EBERS TC-3 Mechanical Stimulation Bioreactor.
TC-3F Mechanical Stimulation Bioreactor | |
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Actuation system | |
Dimensions [W x D x H] |
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Number of chambers | Up to 3 |
Minimal displacement increment | 0.005 mm |
Maximal force | 400 N |
Control | PC-based control software |
Power supply and consumption | 110-220 V, 50-60 Hz, IEC 14 power cord |
Maximal deformation rate | 10 mm/s |
Tension and Compression Chambers | |
Autoclavable | Yes |
External dimensions [W x D x H] | 78 x 137 x 51 mm |
Internal dimensions [W x D x H] | 38 x 65 x 32 mm |
Maximal internal volume [*] | ~ 90 ml |
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Autoclavable | Yes |
Useful width | 30 mm |
Maximal displacement | 22.5 mm |
Minimal displacement | 0.5 mm |
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Autoclavable | Yes |
Useful diameter [mm] | 22 mm |
Maximal displacement [mm] | 22.5 mm |
Minimal displacement | 0.5 mm |
Load cells | |
LC50 | Nominal force: 50 N |
LC100 | Nominal force: 100 N |
LC200 | Nominal force: 200 N |
Please contact us for further information if you want to know more about the TC-3F.
This anchroing system allows to customize the length of the chamber shaft in order to adapt it to the length of the scaffold. Thereby, the deformation conditions can be adjusted when working with different length scaffolds or to obtain homogenous conditions when working with the hydrostatic pressure chambers. It is comaptible with all the chambers and grips available.
Culture chambers are designed to be compatible with all the available deformation grips.