AJP - Cell Physiology, Vol 254, Issue 4 C577-C581, Copyright © 1988 by American Physiological Society
A simple hydraulic drive for remote control of the Huxley-style micromanipulator
J. W. Krueger
Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York 10461.
Electrodeposited metal bellows permit the construction of simple, reliable,
and inexpensive hydraulic drives for the Huxley-style micromanipulator.
This approach enables precise remote control of micromanipulation without
introducing conductive leads or other potential sources of electrical noise
near the experimental system. Moreover, the bellows arrangement preserves a
stability and reproducibility in the positioning of the heavier transducers
that is not matched by other hydraulic micromanipulators. The small size of
the hydraulic coupler enables easy installation, and it can be adapted to
preexisting manipulators. Importantly, the manipulator's original
micrometer control is preserved, a feature that allows the investigator to
tailor the apparatus for novel arrangements for micromanipulation.
