Sutter Instrument
P-30 Vertical Micropipette Puller
Code P-30
The P-30 is Sutter Instrument's economical vertical micropipette puller — ideal for student laboratories and core facilities requiring a reliable, straightforward pulling device. Fabricates basic micropipettes (tip diameters to 0.3 µm) and patch-type pipettes with taper lengths of 6–10 mm. Available with platinum/iridium or Nichrome filament.
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Features
P-30 — Economical Vertical Micropipette Puller
The P-30 Vertical Micropipette Puller from Sutter Instrument is designed for the fabrication of basic micropipettes and patch-type pipettes. Reliable, straightforward, and economical, the P-30 is the ideal choice for student laboratories, teaching facilities, and any environment requiring a robust pipette pulling solution without complex programming.
Key Features
- Vertical pull mechanism — simple and reliable operation
- Pulls micropipettes with tip diameters as small as 0.3 µm; taper length 6–10 mm
- Includes patching attachment for double-pull patch-type pipettes
- Dual heat settings (manually switched) — one for patch pipettes, one for microelectrodes
- Full three-digit digital controls for precise heat and pull value setting
- Constant current power supplies for filament and pull solenoid — stable, reproducible results
- Micrometer for precise, reproducible trip-point settings in fine microelectrode production
- Enclosed front panel — reduces variability caused by lab drafts
- Rubber-padded jaws — minimize capillary tubing breakage
- All working parts made from corrosion-resistant material
- Built-in RFI filter; dual voltage/dual frequency operation
- Compact design — minimal bench space required
- Available with platinum/iridium filament (recommended) or Nichrome filament
Filament Options
The P-30 is available in two filament configurations: The platinum/iridium filament is more efficient at heating and cooling, and is recommended for thick-wall and aluminosilicate glasses and applications requiring shorter taper lengths. The Nichrome filament is suitable for many standard applications and is more resistant to damage.
Applications of P-30 Puller
- Basic micropipette fabrication for intracellular recording
- Patch clamp pipette pulling
- Microinjection needles (thin-wall glass capillaries)
- Teaching laboratories and student use
- Core facilities requiring economical, reliable pulling
Specifications
- Pull direction: Vertical
- Heat source: Platinum/iridium filament (P-30/P) or Nichrome coil (P-30/N)
- Glass type: Borosilicate and aluminosilicate
- Max glass OD: 2 mm
- Tip size: 0.3–2 µm
- Taper length: 6–10 mm
- Programs: No programmable memory; 1–2 manual stage settings
- Heat settings: Dual (manually switched)
- Cooling: None
- Usable pipettes / pull: 1
- Electrical: 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions (H×W×D): 46 × 25 × 23 cm (18 × 10 × 9 in)
- Weight: 16 kg (35 lb)
Components
Standard system components
- P-30/P P-30 Vertical Micropipette Puller with Platinum/Iridium filament, sample box BF100-50-10 glass, manual
- P-30/N P-30 Vertical Micropipette Puller with Nichrome filament, sample box BF100-50-10 glass, manual