Capable of stretching cells in culture: functions by applying a stress load to cells growing in the CO2 incubator.
Simultaneously stretches cells in multiple chambers to enable comparison between samples.
The system’s mechanical stretching unit operates inside the CO2 incubator, while the control unit is established outside.
Detachable stretch chamber mounting unit can be transferred to a clean bench, enabling aseptic operations.

Main Unit

Two versions of the main stretch unit are available, depending on the size of the stretch chamber to be employed: 4 cm2, 10 cm2. The smaller 4 cm2 version supports up to 8 chambers in parallel, whereas the 10 cm2 version supports up to 6. The larger 10 cm2 chambers are best suited to biochemical research such as gene and protein expression.

Controller

A pre-programmed one—chip microcomputer is embedded into the controller. The stretch ratio and stretch frequency (the stretch pattern) can be configured using the DIP switch on the controller.* The controller also regulates the flow of water that cools the main motor driving the stretch unit.

System Configuration	System Specification
Stretching System Main Unit: STB-140-04 (for 4 cm² stretch chambers) STB-140-10 (for 10 cm² stretch chambers) Control Unit: Generates stretching patterns and regulates motor cooling Cables: The main stretching unit and the controller are connected by signal cable bundled with the tubing used for water cooling the main unit motor. Coolant tank and coolant tube	STB-140-04: Uses 4 cm² chambers, supports up to 8 units STB-140-10: Uses 10 cm² chambers, supports up to 6 units. Detachable stretch chamber mounting unit can be covered with a lid and placed in a culture plate. Stretching patterns: up to 64 patterns Stretch direction: uniaxial Stretching ratio: up to 20%