The OLYMPUS BL-AC40TS series AFM probes, also known as ‘BioLever mini’ with a sharp silicon AFM tip on a silicon nitride cantilever are designed for high resolution measurements in liquids for studying bio molecules, DNA strands, etc. The AFM tip has a two-layer structure with a tetrahedral base and an additionally sharpened top section with higher aspect ratio than conventional pyramidal AFM tips.
The OLYMPUS BL-AC40TS feature an AFM cantilever with a high nominal resonance frequency of 110kHz in air and 25kHz in liquid and a nominal force constant of 0.1N/m. An AFM cantilever with a high resonance frequency can acquire images with faster scanning speeds in AC / tapping mode measurements, reducing the time required for large area scans when searching for the site of interest.
The short AFM cantilever offers high sensitivity for force-curve measurements in liquids. With its small area it responds quickly to shape changes of bio-molecules with a short relaxation time. Additionally, it offers lower noise levels in the thermal vibration spectrum.
The holder chip does not feature alignment grooves.
Specifics Related to Olympus AFM Probes:
- At NanoAndMore, we sell original, unaltered Olympus AFM probes, directly imported from Japan in their original packaging.
- We provide comprehensive pre- and after-sales support to assist our customers as effectively as possible with their applications. This is made possible through our contractual agreements with the most important AFM brands on the market, all of which we distribute: NANOSENSORS™, NanoWorld®, MikroMasch®, BudgetSensors®, OPUS™, sQube® and nanotools. Unfortunately, our agreement with OLYMPUS for the resale of their AFM products does not allow us to provide this same level of extensive support. This means that support for OLYMPUS' products can only be provided within the scope of their own services.
- Olympus alone are responsible for technical support of their products. Olympus will provide limited support for these products for some period of time. The official end of support deadline is expected to be announced by Olympus in 2025. NanoAndMore will announce it here accordingly.
- At NanoAndMore, we are reselling Olympus AFM probes as they are. NanoAndMore will not replace boxes of Olympus AFM probes that Olympus is not willing to replace.
- Olympus does not consider the stiffness or force constant of their AFM probes to be a specification that justifies product replacement. This means that even in cases of significant deviation from the nominal force constant specification, Olympus will not accept customer complaints or provide free replacements. If this is not acceptable to you, please contact us, and we will suggest an alternative product from a different manufacturer.
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