ACTOR™ tools

ACTOR magazine:

• Holds up to 12 samples mounted using standard 18 mm Hampton pins
• Magnetized bottom for secure positioning in the ACTOR staging dewar and ACTOR storage racks
• Constructed of aluminum for frost-free use and durability
• Slotted for manipulation with the ACTOR magazine tongs

ACTOR magazine tongs:

• Hemostat-style closure for secure handling of ACTOR magazines
• Tips fit into ACTOR magazine slots to ensure secure manipulation

ACTOR storage rack:

• Holds up to five ACTOR magazines
• Fits into standard CX100 (or equivalent) shipping dewars
• Individual slots for secure storage of ACTOR magazines
• 2 designs available for use with Taylor-Wharton HC20, HC34, HC35, and VHC35 storage dewars and/or Taylor-Wharton CX100 travel dewar

ACTOR pin tongs:

• Used to transfer mounted crystal into an ACTOR magazine slot
• Artery style clamp closure keeps sample secure during transfer from mounting dewar to magazine
• Maintains crystal at cryo temperatures
• For use with standard 18 mm Hampton pins

ACTOR pin check:

• Used to quickly check that sample vials and pins are correctly seated in the ACTOR magazines

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