High quality, reliable supply of precision-manufactured Autogrid ClipRings and C-Clips for secure clipping of grids in Cryo-Electron Microscopes and autoloader systems
Precision you already trust, now in your clipping consumables
Backed by Quantifoil’s established reputation in cryo-EM grid manufacturing, ClipRings & C-Clips extend that same precision into every clipping session.
Tight dimensional control reduces ring-to-ring variability, cutting rework and instrument downtime so clipping keeps pace with the rest of the workflow.
RETENTION
Secure grid retention through every stage
Holds 3.05 mm TEM grids firmly through assembly, vitrification, cryo transfer, and high-vacuum, low-temperature imaging - so the grid you clipped is the grid you image.
FIT & TOOLING
No slippage, rotation, or deformation
Dimensionally and mechanically matched to standard Autogrid assembly tools and holders, preventing the small misalignments that damage grids or samples during handling.
CONTAMINATION CONTROL
Low particle shedding, low corrosion risk
Manufactured to reduce particle shedding, residues, and corrosion, with reliable performance maintained through repeated LN₂ cycles.
Clipping is a small step in a long workflow, but a poor ring or C-clip can undo everything that came before it. ClipRings & C-Clips are engineered to remove that risk at each stage.
What that means for your data and your budget
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Higher data yield
Stable grid retention and minimized handling defects mean more grids reach imaging in usable condition.
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Reduced contamination
Burr-free, passivated, low-outgassing parts arrive in clean packaging to protect sample integrity.
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Lower total cost of ownership
Fewer failed assemblies, traceable lots, and robust QC and incoming inspection criteria reduce waste over time.
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Cross-platform compatibility
Supports common Autogrid workflows in Thermo Fisher Scientific microscopes, tools, and transfer systems already in use in your lab.
Built to fit what you already run
ClipRings & C-Clips are dimensionally matched to TFS rings and work seamlessly with existing Autogrid clipping stations, tools, and transfer systems - no workflow changes, no new equipment. As a one-time-use consumable, cost per clip adds up fast; ClipRings & C-Clips are priced to meaningfully reduce that cost versus OEM rings, without compromising quality or reliability.
