BEEM® Products

ResiTAG™ Chemically Resistant Labels for Resin

Resin Embedding Labels
(28138-13, -14)

Resin Embedding Labels
temperature range up to +100°C

• Intended for the identification of resin-embedded samples in BEEM^® capsules, gelatin capsules, and molds
• Chemical-resistant labels withstand embedding in histological resins used in microscopy
• Fold along perforation to create a double-sided label that is embedded with the sample, and contains alphanumeric text or 2D barcodes
• Small size accommodates various sizes of embedding capsules & molds
• Withstand resin-baking in temperatures up to +100°C
• Available on 1" or 3" cores for printing with all major brands of thermal-transfer printers

The labels are resistant to standard ethylene oxide gas sterilization, consisting of a 60-minute exposure to 759mg/L of ethylene oxide gas, at 55°C, and 40-80% relative humidity, followed by a two-hour aeration cycle.

Use XAR-Class (Xylene Resistant) resin ribbons.

Specimen Embedding Capsules

the standard in the EM field

(130, 130B)

BEEM^® pioneered the development of certain TEM specimen preparation products. Their embedding capsule remains a standard product for routine EM. Preformed capsule tips in the shape of a truncated pyramid with a flat 1 x 1 mm face at the end reduce trimming time and produce cleaner surfaces.

• A hinged cap is used for closure or may be used for making flat-tipped molds.
• Hardened blocks may be removed using a BEEM^® Capsule Press. Filling the capsules is made easier with BEEM^® Capsule Holders (#132, 132B).
• Capsule size 00 is preferred, but for specimens with certain shapes (long, particulate) see BEEM^® bottle-neck or conical capsules.
• For smaller specimen sizes, a smaller capsule size is available.
• Polyethylene capsules have long been preferred in standard EM resin preparation. Acrylic resins and UV polymerization technology have increased the use of gelatin capsules.

BEEM^®Embedding Capsule 00 Produces blocks 7.9mm OD.

BEEM^®Embedding Capsule Size 3 Produces blocks 5.6mm OD. Polyethylene, hinged cap. Same design as 00 size, only smaller.

Glauert AM, Sept. 1991: Epoxy resins: an update on their selection and use. Microscopy and Analysis, pp 15-20

BEEM® Bottle-Neck Specimen Embedding Capsule

(130-SPB)

BEEM®Conical Tip Specimen Embedding Capsule

(130-SPC)

BEEM® Capsule Holders

for curing resins under UV, 22 cavities

(6207)

For size 00 BEEM® capsules, 22 numbered cavities. Also holds gelatin capsules. May be illuminated from below for orienting specimens.

BEEM® Capsule Holder for Size 00, 22 cavities

(132, 132-B)

Flat Bottom Capsules

(133, 133-P)

For embedding specimens requiring flat or en-face orientation in capsule configuration. Inside dimensions are 00 size: 7.92mm dia x 18.87mm deep (0.312 x 0.743"). Outside diameter 9.6mm. The service temperature: polyethylene capsules is 65°C, polypropylene is 100°C. 

Polypropylene Capsules

(21460)

Clear, 26mm (1.02") ID, 10mm (.39") H. Hinged snap cap closure.

BEEM® Flat Embedding Mold

sample preparation for microscopy

(111-2)

Virtually transparent polyethylene mold provides excellent visual contact with specimen due to transmitted light. Being able to see your specimen better allows you to align it better. This mold produces smooth, polished flat blocks. Reusable; shipped in plastic box.