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A versatile and reproducibly operating microelectrode puller

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A microelectrode puller is described with the following properties: reproducibility of pulling; easy adjusting procedure; the possibility of shaping the electrode; and the possibility of intermittent pulling of different types of electrodes. These properties are obtained by: a well phased pulling scheme; nearly frictionless moving parts; symmetrical and vertical pulling; and fully electronic switching.

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On décrit un extracteur de microélectrodes ayant les caractéristique suivantes: reproductivité de l'extraction, réglage facile, possibilité de former l'electrode, possibilité d'extraction intermittente des différents types d'électrodes. Ces caractéristiques sont obtenues par: un système d'extraction bien phasé, des pièces mobiles presque sans frottement, l'extraction symétrique et verticale, et une commutation intégralement électronique.

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Es wird ein Mikroelektroden-Ziehgerät mit folgenden Merkmalen beschrieben: Reproduzierbarkeit des Ziehvorganges, leichte Einstellung. Möglichkeit, der Elektrode eine Form zu geben, und evtl. intermittierendes Ziehen von Elektroden verschiedener Art. Diese Merkmale werden erreicht durch: ein gut abgestimmtes Ziehsystem, fast reibungslos bewegliche Teile, symmetrisches und senkrechtes Ziehen sowie vollelektronisches Schalten.

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  1. Laboratory for Animal Physiology, University of Amsterdam, Kruislaan 320, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    J. Siegenbeek van Heukelom, K. Dijkstra & H. van Ingen

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Siegenbeek van Heukelom, J., Dijkstra, K. & van Ingen, H. A versatile and reproducibly operating microelectrode puller. Med. & biol. Engng. 14, 644–652 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02477042

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