The E3100 large critical point dryer has been the industry standard for over 35 years and is used in numerous SEM laboratories around the world. Primarily used for the processing of life-sciences and geological specimens, the E3100 can also be used for the controlled drying of MEMS and aerogels.

Product features:

• Economical to run

• Simple robust construction
• Horizontal chamber
• Large, robust valves for draining of fluids, ingress of liquid CO₂ and venting of gas
• Specimen handling - Temperature controlled by hot water (mains or E4860)

Other options and accessories

• E3100-01 Specimen holder (boat). Included as standard with the E3100 E E3100 -02 Specimen holder (boat) for microscope coverslips
• E300-01 Holder for 3.05 mm TEM specimen grids
• CPD800A Porous pots with lids, 12.7 mm x 15.5 mm - E4860 Recirculating Heater Chiller to control heating and cooling cycle

Critical point dryer liquid carbon dioxide (CO2 ) requirements All models require a cylinder of liquid CO2 fitted with a siphon tube (normally indicated by a vertical white stripe on the cylinder). If there is any doubt regarding the presence of a siphon tube, advice should be sought from the supplier.