Stage Inserts - Applied Scientific Instrumentation

160 x 110 mm Inserts

The 160 x 110 inserts adhere to a stage insert standard popularized by Marzhauser with the scanning stages they made for Zeiss and Leica, as well as for their own stages. Sometimes referred to as "K-Style", these inserts fit many manufacturers' stages including ASI, Ludl, Prior, and others.

All 160 x 110 mm inserts fit on ASI's MS-2000, MS-4000 & MS-4400 stages, and all piezo-top PZ, PZU, PZM, & PZMU stage models. However, depending on your optical and Kohler illumination requirements, some inserts work better with some stage models on some microscopes than with others (see Choosing the appropriate Insert).

I-3091Universal Insert

The I-3091 universal insert has a pair of adjustable sliders that allow it to accept a number of different sized slides, as well as smaller Petri dishes up to 70 mm (2.75") in diameter. It also has a notch on one slider to allow it to hold a LabTek™ chambered slide. The bottoms of the slides or dishes are recessed about 7.3 mm from the top of the insert.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.3 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3012High-Rise Version

I-3012 High-Rise Single Slide Insert Click for larger picture

This is a special version of the I-3010 that has a milled-out bottom to allow piezo objective holders to be easily used. The unit is very slightly recessed to place the bottom of a slide about 1.7 mm below the top of the insert.

Depth from Top of Insert: 1.7 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3096DDual Slide Insert

The I-3096D slide insert accepts either a single 25x75 mm (1" x 3") slide or a 50x75 mm (2” x 3”) slide. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of a slide about 7.5 mm below the top of the insert.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.5 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3013High-Rise Version

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This is a special version of the I-3096D with a very shallow recession that places the bottom of a slide about 1.4 mm below the top of the insert. Available for upright microscopes that cannot move close enough to achieve correct focusing, although a condenser extender may be needed to obtain Kohler illumination.

Depth from Top of Insert: 1.4 mm

Overall Thickness: 2.8 mm

I-3014OEM Hole-Style Slide Insert

The I-3014 slide insert has a 30.5 mm (1.20") hole in the center with two retaining clips and a milled-out area under the opening. It is similar in design to many OEM manual stage tops. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of a slide about 7.1 mm below the top of the insert.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.1 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3022-BFour-Slide Insert with Brass Sliders

The I-3022-B slide insert accepts four 25x75 mm (1” x 3”) slides, and has individual spring-loaded brass sliding restraints for easy loading and unloading. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of slides about 7.3 mm below the top of the insert. The slides can be easily preloaded into the insert before installing the insert into the stage. Multiple inserts can be used in this manner to screen a large number of samples.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.3 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3027Dual Slide Insert with Clips

The I-3027 slide insert accepts either a single 25x75 mm (1” x 3”) or a 50x75 mm (2” x 3”) slide, and has two silver clips to hold the slide in place. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of a slide about 7.2 mm below the top of the insert.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.2 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3095Single Rotating Slide Insert

The I-3095 rotating slide insert accepts a single 25x75 mm (1" x 3") slide. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of a slide about 7.5 mm below the top of the insert and allows the slide to be manually rotated 360 degrees continuously. This insert also holds a 55 mm Petri dish.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.5 mm

Overall Thickness: 7.9 mm

I-3095HRHigh-Rise Version

I-3095HR High-Rise Single Rotating Slide Insert Click for larger picture

This is a special version of the I-3095 with a much shallower recession that places the bottom of a slide about 3.1 mm below the top of the insert. Available for upright microscopes that cannot move close enough to achieve correct focusing, although a condenser extender may be needed to obtain Kohler illumination.

Depth from Top of Insert: 3.1 mm

Overall Thickness: 7.9 mm

I-3096DRDual Rotating Slide Insert

The I-3096DR rotating slide insert accepts either a single 25x75 mm (1" x 3") slide or a 50x75 mm (2” x 3”) slide. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of a slide about 7.4 mm below the top of the insert and allows the slide to be manually rotated 360 degrees continuously.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.4 mm

Overall Thickness: 7.9 mm

I-3094HR/DRHigh-Rise Version

I-3096DR High-Rise Dual Rotating Slide Insert

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This is a special version of the I-3096DR with a much shallower recession that places the bottom of a slide about 1.5 mm below the top of the insert. Available for upright microscopes that cannot move close enough to achieve correct focusing, although a condenser extender may be needed to obtain Kohler illumination.

Depth from Top of Insert: 1.5 mm

Overall Thickness: 7.9 mm

I-3093HR/DRMedium-Rise Version

I-3093HR/DR Medium-Rise Dual Rotating Slide Insert Click for larger picture

This is a special version of the I-3096DR with a slightly shallower recession that places the bottom of a slide about 5.0 mm below the top of the insert. This medium-rise insert offers a compromise between the closest an upright microscope's objective can approach from above versus the maximum a condenser can be extended from below and still obtain Kohler illumination.

Depth from Top of Insert: 5.0 mm

Overall Thickness: 7.9 mm

I-4012Slide Insert with Finger

The I-4012 slide insert accepts most slides with a standard width of 75 mm (3"). The unit has a silver spring-loaded finger that holds the slide in place and is common to most standard microscope stages. The finger can easily be pulled back to install the slides which rest on surface of the insert and are recessed about 6.8 mm below the top of the insert. The I-4012 offers the advantage of versatility and ease of loading slides for screening large numbers of samples.

Depth from Top of Insert: 6.8 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-4013High-Rise Version

I-4013 High-Rise Slide Insert with Finger Click for larger picture

This is a special version of the I-4012 with a much shallower recession that places the bottom of a slide about 3.8 mm below the top of the insert. Available for upright microscopes that cannot move close enough to achieve correct focusing, although a condenser extender may be needed to obtain Kohler illumination.

Depth from Top of Insert: 3.8 mm

Overall Thickness: 5.3 mm

I-4014Medium-Rise Version

I-4014 Medium-Rise Slide Insert with Finger Click for larger picture

This is a special version of the I-4012 with a slightly shallower recession that places the bottom of a slide about 5.7 mm below the top of the insert. This medium-rise insert offers a compromise between the closest an upright microscope's objective can approach from above versus the maximum a condenser can be extended from below and still obtain Kohler illumination.

Depth from Top of Insert: 5.7 mm

Overall Thickness: 7.2 mm

I-4015Ultra High-Rise Version

I-4015 Ultra High-Rise Slide Insert with Finger Click for larger picture

This is a special version of the I-4012 that places the bottom of a slide approximately flush with the top of ASI's PZU-2000 stage. This allows objectives on upright microscopes to be rotated without interference, however, Kohler illumination is not possible with this insert.

Depth from Top of (Typical) Insert: -6.7 mm

Overall Thickness: 9.5 mm

I-4016Flush Version

I-4016 Flush Slide Insert with Finger Click for larger picture

This is a special version of the I-4012 that places the bottom of a slide flush with the top of the insert. The insert has a milled-out bottom to allow objective clearance. Available for upright microscopes that cannot move close enough to achieve correct focusing, however, Kohler illumination may not be possible with this insert.

Depth from Top of Insert: 0.0 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-303435 mm & 50 mm WillCo-dish Insert

The I-3034 insert accepts WillCo dishes with maximum bottom outside diameters of 33.9 mm (1.33") and 50.0 mm (1.97"). The unit places the bottom of the dishes about 7.3 mm below the top of the insert. Surrounding cavity diameters are 37.7 mm (1.48") and 54.0 mm (2.12") to accommodate dish covers. Hole diameters are 31.3 mm (1.23") and 47.5 mm (1.97"). Ease of access side slots. Spring clips for secure stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.3 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-303535 mm Petri Dish Insert

The I-3035 insert accepts Petri dishes with a maximum bottom outside diameter of 35.3 mm (1.39"). The unit places the bottom of the dish about 7.4 mm below the top of the insert. Surrounding cavity diameter is 41.2 mm (1.62") to accomodate a dish cover. Hole diameter is 31.8 mm (1.25"). Ease of access side slots. Spring clips for secure stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.4 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-303939 mm Petri Dish Insert

The I-3039 insert accepts Petri dishes with a maximum bottom outside diameter of 39.0 mm (1.54"). The unit places the bottom of the dish about 7.4 mm below the top of the insert. Surrounding cavity diameter is 46.6 mm (1.83") to accomodate a dish cover. Hole diameter is 36.4 mm (1.43"). Ease of access side slots. Spring clips for secure stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.4 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-305050 mm Petri Dish Insert

The I-3050 insert accepts Petri dishes with a maximum bottom outside diameter of 50.0 mm (1.97"). The unit places the bottom of the dish about 7.4 mm below the top of the insert. Surrounding cavity diameter is 53.9 mm (2.12") to accomodate a dish cover. Hole diameter is 47.5 mm (1.87"). Ease of access side slots. Spring clips for secure stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.4 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-306060 mm Petri Dish Insert

The I-3060 insert accepts Petri dishes with a maximum bottom outside diameter of 61.9 mm (2.44"). The unit places the bottom of the dish about 7.4 mm below the top of the insert. Surrounding cavity diameter is 67.0 mm (2.64") to accommodate a dish cover. Hole diameter is 57.0 mm (2.25"). Ease of access side slots. Spring clips for secure stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.4 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-308585 mm Petri Dish Insert

The I-3085 insert accepts Petri dishes with a maximum bottom outside diameter of 88.9 mm (3.50"). The unit places the bottom of the dish about 7.4 mm below the top of the insert. Hole diameter is 82.5 mm (3.25"). Ease of access side slots. Spring clips for secure stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.4 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-308888 mm Petri Dish Insert

The I-3088 insert accepts Petri dishes with a maximum bottom outside diameter of 90.9 mm (3.58"). The unit places the bottom of the dish about 7.4 mm below the top of the insert. Hole diameter is 84.2 mm (3.31"). Ease of access side slots. Spring clips for secure stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.4 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-309898 mm Petri Dish Insert

The I-3098 insert accepts Petri dishes with a maximum bottom outside diameter of 100.8 mm (3.97"). The unit places the bottom of the dish about 7.4 mm below the top of the insert. Hole diameter is 94.5 mm (3.72"). Ease of access side slots. Spring clips for secure stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.4 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-303333 mm Three-Dish Insert

The I-3033 insert accepts any dish with a maximum bottom outside diameter of 33.0 mm (1.30"), and places them about 7.4 mm below the top of the insert. The I-3033 is designed to hold any combination of ASI's stainless steel I-3033-25D and I-3033-20D Sealed Coverslip Dishes (see below). These autoclavable dishes have replaceable 25 mm (0.98") or 20 mm (0.78") glass coverslip bottoms, sealed in place by O-rings. Spring clips for secure stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.4 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3033-25DIndividual 25 mm Sealed Coverslip Dish

Individual 25 mm Sealed Coverslip Dish (Pictured in 4 orientations) Click for larger picture

Autoclavable stainless steel dish chamber with replaceable 25 mm glass coverslip bottom, sealed in place by an O-ring. Outside diameter is 33.0 mm (1.30"). Inside diameter at bottom (viewable window) is 22.0 mm (0.86"). Height is 8.0 mm (0.315").
Pictured in four orientations.

I-3033-20DIndividual 20 mm Sealed Coverslip Dish

Individual 20 mm Sealed Coverslip Dish (Pictured in 4 orientations) Click for larger picture

Autoclavable stainless steel dish chamber with replaceable 20 mm glass coverslip bottom, sealed in place by an O-ring. Outside diameter is 33.0 mm (1.30"). Inside diameter at bottom (viewable window) is 17.2 mm (0.67"). Height is 8.0 mm (0.315").
Pictured in four orientations.

I-3078Rectangular Chamber Insert

The I-3078 insert accepts a rectangular dish with a maximum bottom outside dimension of 76.2 mm x 50.8 mm (3.00" x 2.00"), and places it about 6.7 mm below the top of the insert. The I-3078 is designed to hold ASI's stainless steel I-3078-2450 (see below). This autoclavable dish holds a replaceable 50 mm x 24 mm (1.97" x 0.95") coverglass bottom, sealed in place by an O-ring. Ease of access side slots. Spring clips for secure stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 6.7 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3078-2450Sealed Coverglass Rectangular Chamber

Sealed Coverglass Rectangular Chamber (Inside) Click for larger picture

Sealed Coverglass Rectangular Chamber (Outside) Click for larger picture

Autoclavable stainless steel rectangular chamber with replaceable 50 mm x 24 mm coverglass bottom, sealed in place by an O-ring. Outside dimension is 76.0 mm x 50.5 mm (2.99" x 1.99"). Inside diameter at bottom (viewable window) is 42.7 mm x 16.7 mm (1.68" x 0.65"). Height is 10.7 mm (0.42").
Outside (left) and Inside (right) pictures shown.

I-3090-CFlask Insert for Corning T25 Flask

The I-3090-C insert accepts Corning T25 flasks. The unit places the bottom of the flask about 7.3 mm below the top of the insert, and uses a spring-loaded clamp for stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.3 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3092-CFlask Insert for Corning T75 Flask

The I-3092-C insert accepts Corning T75 flasks. The unit places the bottom of the flask about 7.3 mm below the top of the insert, and uses a spring-loaded clamp for stability. The I-3092-C also holds SARSTEDT-brand T75 flasks.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.3 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3090-NFlask Insert for Nunc T25 Flask

Available upon Request
The I-3090-N insert accepts Nunc T25 flasks. The unit places the bottom of the flask about 7.3 mm below the top of the insert, and uses a spring-loaded clamp for stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.3 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3092-NFlask Insert for Nunc T75 Flask

The I-3092-N insert accepts Nunc T75 flasks. The unit places the bottom of the flask about 7.3 mm below the top of the insert, and uses a spring-loaded clamp for stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.3 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3020Multiwell Microplate Insert

The I-3020 insert provides a 128.0 mm by 86.1 mm (5.04" x 3.39") opening that accepts any multiwell microplate with an SBS Standard 127.5 x 85 mm (5" x 3 1/3”) footprint, for example, the 96-well microplate. The unit places the bottom of a wellplate about 7.4 mm below the top of the insert.
The equivalent High-Rise version of this insert is the I-3028-B96 PARC High-Rise 96-Well Slide Insert.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.4 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3020-MLMotorized Lock Version

I-3020-ML Multiwell Microplate Insert with Motorized Lock Click for larger picture

This is a special version of the I-3020 with a motorized locking mechanism in one corner for holding and releasing multiwell microplates and with special cutouts on the sides to accommodate a robot's gripper.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.4 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3015Siskiyou Perfusion Chamber Insert

The I-3015 insert provides a 75.0 mm by 50.0 mm (2.95" x 1.97") opening to hold a Siskiyou perfusion chamber. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of the chamber about 4.8 mm below the top of the insert.

Depth from Top of Insert: 4.8 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3016LabTek™ Chambered Slide Insert

The I-3016 slide insert provides a 57.9 mm by 26.9 mm (2.28" x 1.06") opening to securely hold one 57x26 mm (2.25" x 1") LabTek™ chambered slide manufactured by Nalge Nunc. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of the slide about 7.5 mm below the top of the insert.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.5 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3019Dagan Stage Heater Insert

The I-3019 insert provides a 99.0 mm by 97.0 mm (3.90" x 3.82") opening to hold a Dagan HE-100-series thermal stage. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of the heater about 7.0 mm below the top of the insert.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.0 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3023Stage Insert 14 mm Riser

The I-3023 is a 14.3 mm (0.56") extender ring commonly fitted to an ASI inverted stage to allow any of ASI’s 160 x 110 mm stage inserts to be raised 14.3 mm, and allow Piezo objective holders to be easily used.

Extension Height from Bottom of Riser: 14 mm

Overall Thickness: 17 mm

I-3024Mouse-Holding Insert

The I-3024 insert provides a 128.0 mm by 86.1 mm (5.04" x 3.39") lowered platform for in vivo mouse imaging. (This is the same opening size that accepts an SBS Standard multiwell microplate.) There are two 21.0 mm (0.83") off-axis holes for viewing from below. The unit's recession places the bottom of the specimen about 8.5 mm below the top of the insert.

Depth from Top of Insert: 8.5 mm

Overall Thickness: 9.5 mm

I-3025Semiconductor Wafer Insert

The I-3025 insert provides a 100.1 mm (3.94") partially circular opening to hold a standard 100 mm semiconductor wafer. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of the wafer about 7.5 mm below the top of the insert. Ease of access side slots.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.5 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3021PARC 3x5 Slide Insert

The I-3021 insert provides a 127.5 mm by 76.7 mm (5.02" x 3.02") opening to hold a PARC 3x5 slide. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of the slide about 7.2 mm below the top of the insert. Angled slider for secure stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.2 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3028High-Rise Version

I-3028 PARC High-Rise 3x5 Slide Insert Click for larger picture

This is a special version of the I-3021 with a much shallower recession that places the bottom of a slide about 1.5 mm below the top of the insert. Available for upright microscopes that cannot move close enough to achieve correct focusing, although a condenser extender may be needed to obtain Kohler illumination.

Depth from Top of Insert: 1.5 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3028-B96PARC High-Rise 96-Well Slide Insert

The I-3028-B96 insert provides a 128.3 mm by 86.1 mm (5.05" x 3.39") opening to hold a PARC 96-well slide. (This is the same size opening that accepts an SBS Standard multiwell microplate.) The unit is recessed to place the bottom of the slide about 1.5 mm below the top of the insert; as such, a condenser extender may be needed to obtain Kohler illumination.
NOTE: This insert is the equivalent of a High-Rise version of the I-3020 Multiwell Microplate Insert.

Depth from Top of Insert: 1.5 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3029Manual Rotary Stage Insert

The I-3029 2-inch Aperture Manual Rotary Stage Insert allows full 360° coarse rotation by hand at 1° resolution as read from the graduated scale on the platform. Coarse adjustment may be locked, and fine adjustments performed over a 10° range with 1 arc-minute resolution and accuracy using the precision micrometer. Maximum wobble is 1 arc-minute. The stage has a central aperture of 50.8 mm. Custom sample holders can be machined into its top for mounting over the aperture.

Height from Top of Insert: 31 mm

Overall Thickness: 34 mm

I-3000Solid Plate Insert

The I-3000 solid top insert provides a solid baseplate that can be modified by the user to meet their particular application needs. (If you do not need a through-hole in the stage and just want a solid top stage, please order the stage itself with a solid top plate. We have solid top plates for all of our stages, including breadboard versions with either ¼ - 20 threaded holes on 1 inch centers or M6 threaded holes on 25 mm centers.)

Depth from Top of Insert: N/A

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-3008Glass Plate Insert

The I-3008 glass insert provides a large specimen area the full size of the insert. It is made of 4.8 mm (3/16") clear tempered glass. (This insert does not have set screws in the corners for leveling capability.)

Depth from Top of Insert: N/A

Overall Thickness: 4.8 mm

116 x 116 Inserts

160 x 110 Inserts Click for larger picture

The 116 x 116 inserts fit ASI's old-style upright MS-2000 small stage (new-style versions use 160 x 110 inserts). This stage fits well on these smaller upright microscopes:

Leica: Laborlux, Orthoplan, DMLS, DMLB

Nikon: Labophot, OptioPhot, E400, E600

Olympus: BH-2, BX41

Zeiss: Standard 16, Universal, Axiolab

S-2010Slide Insert with Finger

The S-2010 slide insert accepts most 75 mm (3") standard width slides. The unit has a silver spring-loaded finger that holds the slide in place. The finger can easily be pulled back to load slides which rest on top of the insert, an advantage when screening large numbers of samples. However, because the slide sits flush with the top of the insert, and hence, the stage, it may be difficult to raise the condenser close enough to the slide to obtain proper Kohler illumination. In that case, a condenser extender should be used with this insert to raise the condenser towards the slide.

Depth from Top of Insert: 0.0 mm

Overall Thickness: 2.8 mm, plus the silver assembly

S-2011Dual Slide Insert

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The S-2011 slide insert accepts either a single 25x75 mm (1” x 3”) or a 50x75 mm (2” x 3”) slide. The unit is slightly recessed to place the bottom of a slide about 1.5 mm below the top of the insert. The S-2011 offers the advantage of versatility and low cost. However, as with the S-2010 above, a condenser extender may be necessary to obtain proper Kohler illumination.

Depth from Top of Insert: 1.5 mm

Overall Thickness: 2.8 mm

S-2012Single Rotating Slide Insert

The S-2012 slide insert accepts standard 25x75 mm (1" x 3") slides and allows for a full 360-degree continuous rotation of the slide. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of a slide about 7.5 mm below the top of the insert, therefore, a condenser extender may not be needed. However, the recession does make slide loading more cumbersome, and some objectives may rub if the stage is not lowered before changing their position. This insert also holds a 55 mm Petri dish.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.5 mm

Overall Thickness: 7.9 mm

S-2014Dual Rotating Slide Insert

The S-2014 slide insert accepts either a single 25x75 mm (1” x 3”) or a 50x75 mm (2” x 3”) slide. and allows for a full 360-degree continuous rotation of the slide. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of the slide about 7.5 mm below the top of the insert, therefore, a condenser extender may not be needed in some applications. However, the recession does make slide loading more cumbersome, and some objectives may rub if the stage is not lowered before changing their position.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.5 mm

Overall Thickness: 7.9 mm

S-2016High-Rise Version

S-2016 High-Rise Dual Rotating Slide Insert Click for larger picture

This is a special version of the S-2014 with a much shallower recession that places the bottom of a slide about 3.1 mm below the top of the insert. Available for upright microscopes that cannot move close enough to achieve correct focusing, although a condenser extender may be needed to obtain Kohler illumination.

Depth from Top of Insert: 3.1 mm

Overall Thickness: 7.9 mm

S-2017Medium-Rise Version

S-2017 Medium-Rise Dual Rotating Slide Insert Click for larger picture

This is a special version of the S-2014 with a slightly shallower recession that places the bottom of a slide about 5.0 mm below the top of the insert. This medium-rise insert offers a compromise between the closest an upright microscope's objective can approach from above versus the maximum a condenser can be extended from below and still obtain Kohler illumination.

Depth from Top of Insert: 5.0 mm

Overall Thickness: 7.9 mm

S-2000Solid Plate Insert

The S-2000 solid top insert provides a solid base that can be modified by the user to meet their particular application needs. (If you do not need a through-hole in the stage and just want a solid top stage, please order the stage itself with a solid top plate. We have solid top plates for all of our stages, including breadboard versions with either ¼ - 20 threaded holes on 1 inch centers or M6 threaded holes on 25 mm centers.)

Depth from Top of Insert: N/A

Overall Thickness: 7.2 mm

S-2008Glass Plate Insert

The S-2008 glass insert provides a large specimen area the full size of the insert. It is made of 4.8 mm (3/16") clear tempered glass. (This insert does not have set screws in the corners for leveling capability.)

Depth from Top of Insert: N/A

Overall Thickness: 4.8 mm

283 x 110 Inserts

Inserts for ASI's MS-9400 Stage

ASI's MS-9400 XY stage is designed for larger upright microscopes. This wide stage was designed to accommodate eight slides at a time. Applicable microscopes include:

Leica: DMR series

Nikon: FXA, SA, E800, E1000, 80i, 90i

Olympus: AX70, BX50/60, BX51/61

Zeiss: Axioskop, Axioskop II, Axioplan, AxioImager

I-9408-BEight-Slide Insert for ASI's MS-9400 Stage
with Brass Sliders

I-9408-B Eight-Slide Insert for MS-9400 with Brass Sliders Click for larger picture

The I-9408-B slide insert accepts eight 25x75 mm (1" x 3") slides, and has individual spring-loaded brass sliding restraints for easy loading and unloading. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of slides about 7.3 mm below the top of the insert. The slides can be easily preloaded into the insert before installing the insert into the stage. Multiple inserts can be used in this manner to screen a large number of samples.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.3 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-9408-CEight-Slide Insert for ASI's MS-9400 Stage
with Spring Clips

I-9408-C Eight-Slide Insert for MS-9400 with Spring Clips Click for larger picture

The I-9408-C slide insert accepts eight 25x75 mm (1" x 3") slides, and has individual spring clips for secure stability. The unit is recessed to place the bottom of slides about 7.3 mm below the top of the insert. The slides can be easily preloaded into the insert before installing the insert into the stage. Multiple inserts can be used in this manner to screen a large number of samples.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.3 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-9460Three Dish Insert for ASI's MS-9400 Stage
for 60 mm Dishes

I-9460 Three Dish Insert for MS-9400 for 60 mm Dishes Click for larger picture

The I-9460 insert accepts three Petri dishes with a maximum bottom outside diameter of 62.0 mm (2.44"). The unit places the bottom of the dish about 7.3 mm below the top of the insert. Surrounding cavity diameter is 67.1 mm (2.64") to accommodate a dish cover. Hole diameter is 57.0 mm (2.25"). Ease of access side slots. Spring clips for secure stability.

Depth from Top of Insert: 7.3 mm

Overall Thickness: 8.0 mm

I-8001Metric Plate Insert for ASI's MS-8000 Stage

I-8001 Metric Plate Insert for MS-8000 Click for larger picture

The I-8001 metric breadboard insert provides a removable baseplate for mounting equipment using M6 bolts on 25 mm centers.
Also available as English 1/4"-20 holes on 1-inch centers [I-8002].

Depth from Top of Insert: N/A

Overall Thickness: 9.5 mm

I-8004English Center-Mounting Plate Insert for MS-8000 Stage

I-8004 English Center-Mounting Plate Insert for MS-8000 Click for larger picture

The I-8004 english breadboard insert provides a removable baseplate for mounting equipment using 1/4"-20 bolts on 1-inch centers, plus with other smaller mounting holes around the center at common spacings.
Also available as Metric M6 holes on 25 mm centers [I-8003].

Depth from Top of Insert: N/A

Overall Thickness: 9.5 mm

RS-3000 & I-8004Motorized Rotary Stage Insert for MS-8000 Stage

RS-3000 & I-8004 Motorized Rotary Stage Insert for MS-8000 Click for larger picture

This insert has an RS-3000 motorized rotary stage mounted to an I-8004 plate insert, and in this case, with a 150 mm diameter vacuum chuck affixed. Resolution is 0.12 arc-minutes with ASI's closed-loop DC servomotor drive.

Depth from Top of Insert: N/A

Overall Thickness: 9.5 mm

I-8008Glass Plate Insert for ASI's MS-8000 Stage

I-8008 Glass Plate Insert for MS-8000 Click for larger picture

The I-8008 glass insert provides a large specimen area the full size of the insert. It is made of 4.8 mm (3/16") clear tempered glass. (This insert does not have set screws in the corners for leveling capability.)

Depth from Top of Insert: N/A

Overall Thickness: 4.8 mm

Choosing the appropriate Insert

Inserts are designed to place their samples at a particular depth relative to their height. Generally, inserts on inverted microscope stages try to place the specimen as low as possible, while inserts on upright microscope stages try to place the specimen as high as possible.

Some microscopes are versatile enough to use either insert, and on some stage systems only certain inserts can be used.

When their objectives cannot be lowered close enough to achieve focus, some systems require shallow or high-rise inserts (for example, an I-4013 or I-3094HR/DR insert), however, this can be an problem with Kohler illumination if the condenser cannot be raised high enough — in this case, a condenser extender is usually employed.

Some microscope models (e.g., Nikon E800/1000) may use large DIC condensers that cannot be extended — in those cases (and depending on the stage) a compromise or medium-rise insert is chosen (for example, an I-4014 or I-3093HR/DR insert) to lower the specimen enough to attain Kohler illumination yet remain high enough that the objective can still be focused.

ASI Stage Inserts can have set screws in their corners to allow leveling capability. Many of these stage inserts also fit other manufacturers' stage models. ASI machining tolerances are ±0.1 mm (±0.005")

CE-5045 mm Dovetail Mount with 33.2 mm Hole

Raises condenser by 10.3 mm (0.41"). Three capture/centering screws around 50.0 mm (1.97") opening on female side.

For use with the following microscopes:: Leica: DMLB, DMLS; Nikon: All Optiphots, E400, E600, E800; Olympus: AX-70, BH-2, BX50/60, BX51/61

CE-AXIO53.6 mm Dovetail Mount with 31.7 mm Hole

Raises condenser by 7.26 mm (0.286"). Back-to-back male/female dovetails. Three centering screws and alignment notch on female side.

For use with the following Zeiss Axio microscopes:: Axioskop's and Axioplan's I & II

Note that on some Zeiss condensers, there is a screw located on the top of the condenser that will restrict the upward movement of the condenser. On these condensers, the following part is also required: CE-AXIO-SCR

CE-AXIO-SCRLow-Top Condenser Screw for
some Zeiss Axio-series Condensers

Special low-top condenser screw necessary on some Zeiss condensers to allow full upward movement with the CE-AXIO Condenser Extender in place.

Original screw shown on left, Low-Top screw shown on the right.

Insert Sizes and Types:

* Click here to choose the correct insert depth

160 x 110 mm SLIDE Inserts

160 x 110 mm PETRI DISH Inserts

160 x 110 mm SEALED GLASS CHAMBER Inserts

160 x 110 mm FLASK Inserts

160 x 110 mm SPECIAL ITEM Inserts

160 x 110 mm PLATE Inserts

116 x 116 mm SLIDE Inserts

116 x 116 mm PLATE Inserts

283 x 110 mm SLIDE Insert

257 x 231 mm PLATE Inserts

Condenser Extenders