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Novascan Bead AFM Probes: High-Quality Colloid Probes for Diverse Applications

Enhance your AFM research with Novascan's high-quality & customizable Bead, Sphere, & Colloid AFM probes. Explore pre-calibrated options, surface chemistries, and custom configurations.

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Novascan Technologies offers high-performance Bead AFM probes featuring microfabricated colloid particles attached to AFM cantilevers. These specialized probes are ideal for various applications in atomic force microscopy research.

Benefits of Bead AFM Probes

  • Precise force measurements due to well-defined contact geometry.

  • Functionalized surfaces for specific interactions with your sample.

  • Increased sensitivity for specific applications.

Calibration Options

  • Non-Calibrated Probes: Cost-effective option for qualitative studies.

  • Pre-Calibrated Probes: Save time and effort with pre-determined spring constants for accurate data.

Particle Materials & Sizes:

  • Explore a variety of materials: Glass (borosilicate & SiO2), Polystyrene, Polyethylene, Tungsten, and custom options.

  • Choose from standard particle sizes or inquire for custom dimensions.

Surface Chemistries

Enhance the functionality of your probe with various surface treatments, including:

  • Amino Silanized (APTES)

  • Gold Coated (with options for conductivity and various surface functionalities)

  • Biotin and Streptavidin for Biomolecule Interactions

  • Flexible PEG Linkers for Specific Applications

  • and more (see below)

Application Examples

  • Force Spectroscopy

  • Chemical Force Microscopy

  • Antibody-Antigen Mapping

  • Interaction Studies (hydrophilic/hydrophobic, adhesion forces)

  • Friction Studies

Customization Possibilities

Don't see exactly what you need? No problem! Contact us to discuss custom bead materials, sizes, and surface modifications.

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Novascan's Best Selling Non-Calibrated and Pre-Calibrated AFM Probes with Attached Particles and Defined Surface Chemistries

Glass Particles (Borosilicate or SiO2)

Plastic Particles (Polystyrene and Polyethylene)

Other Particles

Standard Particle Sizes (μm)

Borosilicate Glass: 2, 5, 10, 12

SiO2 Glass: 0.6, 1, 2.5, 5

Polystyrene: 1, 4.5, 7.9, 10, 25

Polyetheylene: Inquire

Tungsten: 3-10

Contact Novascan today to discuss your specific AFM probe needs and request a quote. Our team of experts is ready to assist you in selecting the right AFM tip for your research requirements.