Microscopy Flow Cells

BioSurface Technologies’ Microscopy Flow Cells are designed to monitor and evaluate biofilm processes using microscopy and image analysis. Every model features optical glass viewing windows, fully autoclavable and reusable materials, and stage mounts for both upright and inverted microscope stages. Single and multi-channel configurations are available, and all models are compatible with confocal, fluorescent, and reflected light microscopy. Select models also support transmitted light microscopy.

Flow cells are suited for studying biofilm attachment, growth, detachment, and cellular interactions in real time, including pathogenic and anaerobic biofilms. The line is functional over a wide range of flow conditions, and all models are compatible with most standard microscope objectives.

BioSurface Technologies Flow Cells at a Glance

Flow Cell ModelStyleNumber of ChannelsInjection Port AvailableMounting StyleFlow Channel Material Options
FC 71Coupon Evaluation1NoUpright or InvertedPolycarbonate or Anodized Aluminum
FC 81Transmission1NoUpright or InvertedAnodized Aluminum
FC 270 / FC 271Coupon Evaluation2FC 271 OnlyUprightPolycarbonate or Anodized Aluminum
FC 274 / FC 275Coupon Evaluation2FC 275 OnlyInvertedPolycarbonate or Anodized Aluminum
FC 280 / FC 281Transmission2FC 281 OnlyUprightAnodized Aluminum
FC 284 / FC 285Transmission2FC 285 OnlyInvertedAnodized Aluminum
FC 310Treatment Imaging1NoUpright or InvertedPolycarbonate
FC 91Capillary4NoUpright or Inverted1mm ID Borosilicate Glass Square Capillary
FC 93Capillary4NoUpright or Inverted3mm ID Borosilicate Glass Square Capillary
FC 270 Aluminum Dual Channel Coupon Evaluation Flow Cell

Coupon Evaluation Flow Cells

FC 71 Polycarbonate Single Channel Coupon Evaluation Flow Cell Flow Cell
FC 281-AL Transmission Flow Cell

Transmission Flow Cells

FC 284 Aluminum Dual Channel Transmission Flow Cell
FC 91 4-Channel Capillary Flow Cell with 1 mm ID capillaries for inverted microscope

Capillary Flow Cells

FC 93 FC 91 4-Channel Capillary Flow Cell with 3 mm ID capillaries for upright platform stage microscope
Exploded view of the treatment imaging flow cell

Treatment Imaging Flow Cells

Treatment imaging flow cell
Glass flow break

Flow Cell Accessories

4-channel bubble trap
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