Support & technical documents
Operating protocols, comparison data and the contacts you need. ANTcryo grids are used the same way as conventional holey support films — the notes below give the parameters we have verified on our own films.
Grid Preparation Protocols
with Leica EM GP2
Glow discharge settings, environmental chamber conditions, blot parameters, sample application and plunge-freezing steps for ANTcryo grids on the Leica EM GP2.
with Thermo Fisher Vitrobot Mark IV
Chamber settings, the ANTcryo standard blot parameters (3 s / force 2 / 1 blot), sample application, and what to expect on the blotting paper and in the microscope afterwards.
Pricing & lead time
| ANTcryo Amorphous NiTi | Quantifoil® Holey carbon | UltrAuFoil® Pure gold foil | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative price | $$$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
| Standard model lead time | 2–4 weeks | ~8 months or longer | ~8 months or longer |
| Custom specification | 4–8 weeks | ~8 months or longer | ~8 months or longer |
| Packaging | 50 grids / box | 100 grids / box | 100 grids / box |
Relative price positioning is indicative only — contact sales for a quotation. More “$” means a higher price.
Lead times based on user reports and community discussion, 2024–2026. Actual lead times vary by region and stock.
How does ANTcryo compare to the leading support films?
ANTcryo vs Quantifoil
Amorphous NiTi Alloy vs Holey Carbon
Side-by-side comparison of protein adsorption, beam-induced motion, self-wetting, and sample preparation workflow. Find out when ANTcryo outperforms the industry standard.
ANTcryo vs UltrAuFoil
Amorphous NiTi Alloy vs Pure Gold Foil
Both use gold grids for reduced beam-induced motion. But the support film material — amorphous NiTi alloy vs pure gold foil — makes a real difference in your workflow.
Contact & ordering
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