High Capacity Cryo Grid Boxes

8-Pocket Grid Box
(#160-59)

Hybrid Grid Box
(#160-55)

Bulk Storage Grid Box
(#160-56)

Grid Boxes shown with Low Profile Lids (#160-45),
Clear Pin Lids (#160-47C) & Metal Pin Lids (#160-47M)

These innovative grid boxes from NanoSoft eliminate several drawbacks of conventional cryo grid boxes.

The 8-Pocket Grid Box allows for the storage of 8 unclipped grids in one grid box. The traditional diamond-shaped pocket provides security for an unclipped grid while also allowing for easy access with tweezers.

The Hybrid Grid Box is the first Cryo-EM sample storage box that has dedicated pockets for both unclipped grids and AutoGrids. This optimized design securely cradles both four AutoGrids and four unclipped grids while also allowing for easy placement and removal from pockets. Upon clipping, the AutoGrid can be shifted to the AutoGrid pocket directly across from the unclipped grid pocket, allowing for simplified vitrification workflow.

The Bulk Storage Grid Box has a pocket with 12 slots that are optimal for cradling 12 AutoGrids – an entire cassette of AutoGrids – in one grid box. Furthermore, the slots can also hold unclipped grids securely. The first of its kind grid box can be used to store an entire 12-grid cassette of samples, from vitrification through to cassette loading, drastically improving storage density and sample traceability, and reducing storage complexity and grid box inventory requirements.

All styles are available in six different colors and permanently laser-marked with serial numbering to provide easier sample traceability. These grid boxes come supplied in packs of 12 with Clear Pin Lids (#160-47C) for easy visibility of samples. Our Metal Pin Lid (#160-47M) is an available alternative lid which is more resistant to static buildup. Each are compatible with all of our Grid Box Handling Tools/Grippers, such as products #160-46, #160-48, #160-49, #160-50.