Description
ALA Scientific Instruments offers a variety of Magnetic Stages—including microscope stage mounting plates and extension plates—which provide stable, adaptable platforms for precise electrophysiology and imaging setups. They pair seamlessly with our ultra-low perfusion stage tool holders, allowing researchers to position electrodes, perfusion outlets, and other small components within the confined space of a microscope stage. Each magnetic stage is built with a steel magnetic mounting plate that offers a large surface area and multiple tapped holes. They are also compatible with most upright and inverted microscope platforms, including those from Gibraltar, Narishige ITS, Sutter, and Scientifica. This makes them a reliable solution for laboratories using different microscope systems.
The Magnetic Stages come in several models:
- MS-STAGE
- MS-STAGE-Z
- MS-STAGE-W
Accessories include:
- MAGHD – Magnetic hold-down clamps
- MSS-EXT – Magnetic extension plate
Together, these stages and accessories offer a flexible and stable foundation that enhances your experimental workflow. Designed with precision and usability in mind, ALA’s magnetic stages are ideal for supporting a wide range of electrophysiology and imaging experiments.
Last Updated on May 5, 2025
MS-Stage
Microscope Stage Mounting Plate
The MS-Stagefrom ALA Scientific is a steel magnetic mounting plate that offers a large positioning surface and multiple tapped holes to securely anchor ALA’s magnetic tool holders or other laboratory-made devices. The MS-STAGE(O) is designed to fit Olympus scopes, the MS-STAGE(N) is designed to fit the Nikon Scopes and both can fit many other stages from various manufacturers.
Shown: MS-Stage with MS Chamber and magnetic hold down clamps (MS-MAGHD) (optional).
Key features of the MS-STAGE (O and N) include:
- A central opening for use with all of ALA’s MS Chambers, 35mm petri dishes, or Warner Instruments platforms
- Easy mounting on standard upright or inverted microscope stages, including ALA’s Microscope Stage Plate (ALAMSP), Gibraltar, Narishige ITS, and Scientifica stages
Last Updated on May 5, 2025
Downloads
MS-Stage and Tool Holders Literature
Last Updated on May 5, 2025
Ordering
| Part # |
Description |
| ALA MS-STAGE |
MS chamber & tool holder stainless steel stage for Nikon, Olympus, and Zeiss microscopes, the ALA Microscope Stage Plate, and Narishige and Gibraltar stages |
| ALA MS-STAGE-Z |
MS chamber & tool holder stainless steel stage for Zeiss microscopes |
| ALA MS-STAGE-W |
MS chamber & tool holder stainless steel stage for Warner Instrument Chamber |
| ALA MS-MAGHD |
Magnetic hold down clamps for MS chambers |
| ALA MSS-EXT |
Extension plate for holding long tools |
| ALA UPIOH-S |
Ultra-low profile perfusion port holder with stainless steel cannula |
| ALA LLSHOLD |
LeveLockTM sensor holder |
| ALA TILTPORT |
Tilt-a-PortTM perfusion port holder with height-adjustable stainless steel cannula |
| ALA MCLIP |
High-profile alligator clip holder with swivel and extension arm |
| ALA MMCLIP |
Low-profile alligator clip holder with swivel and extension arm |
| ALA MPSALT-H |
Agar bridge holder with Ag/AgCl pellet (1″ mounting height) |
| ALA MPIOH-T |
High-profile perfusion port holder with Teflon cannula |
| ALA MMPIOH-T |
Low-profile perfusion port holder with Teflon cannula |
| ALA MPIOH-S |
High-profile perfusion port holder with stainless steel cannula |
| ALA MMPIOH-S |
Low-profile perfusion port holder with stainless steel cannula |
| ALA MUTOOL-H |
High-profile universal tool holder with 2.25mm ID stainless steel rod |
| ALA MMUTOOL-H |
Low-profile universal tool holder with 2.25mm ID stainless steel rod |
Last Updated on May 5, 2025
