# 50-001553 EM-Tec 553.AM cryo grid box handling tweezers, 145mm, anti-magnetic stainless steel
The EM-Tec 553.AM precision cryo grid box handling tweezers are especially designed for handling the small cryo grid boxes used for storing TEM grid under liquid nitrogen. They can be used with the EM-Tec GB4 cryo grid box and other cryo grid boxes of similar design with a rotating lid and a central screw to hold the lid. With these tweezers you can pick up de cryo grid box by holding the head of the screw on the top. Designed for Ø5mm screw heads, but can be used for screw head sizes Ø3mm to Ø6mm. Length of these tweezers is 145mm.
The high quality, Swiss made EM-Tec 553.AM precision cryo grid box handling tweezers feature:
- polished edges for good contact,
- added length for safe handling in LN2
- matte anti-glare finish
- serrated handles for extra grip
- Cryo compatible, low carbon austenitic stainless steel
- optimized for Ø5mm screw heads (can be used from Ø3-6mm)
 | EM-Tec 553.AM cryo grid box handling tweezers, 145mm, anti-magnetic stainless steel |
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| 50-001553 | each |
# 52-001961 EM-Tec CGT1 gripper tool for cryo grid box with pin type lid, aluminium
The EM-Tec CGT1 gripper tool design includes spring-loaded vice grips to keep a secure hold on the pin type lid. The hexagonal shape of the barrel provides a firm grip for unscrewing the lid of the cryo grid box. A useful and practical tool for handling the cryo grid boxes under LN2. Made from cryo compatible aluminium.
- Spring-loaded vice grips
- Use with EM-Tec CGB-7 pin type cryo grid box
- Hexagonal barrel for firm grip
- Cryo compatible aluminium construction
 | EM-Tec CGT1 gripper tool for cryo grid box with pin type lid, aluminium |
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| Product # | Unit |
| 52-001961 | each |