Olympus CKX31 Inverted Tissue Culture Microscope

The Olympus CKX31 Inverted Phase Contrast Tissue Culture Microscope is a compact, cost-effective inverted system delivering high optical performance and convenient operation in a small footprint — ideal for routine cell culture monitoring and tissue culture observation.

• 🔬 4x brightfield, 10x, and 20x LWD phase contrast objectives for wide-field survey through detailed cell culture imaging
• 🏗️ Compact, small-footprint design ideal for space-constrained tissue culture rooms and incubator-adjacent workstations
• 💡 High optical performance with fixed binocular observation tube for comfortable, reliable viewing
• 📍 Convenient operation with all controls positioned for minimal-movement, efficient use
• ✅ Condition: Refurbished, Excellent — inspected and performance-verified

🔧 Product Description

The Olympus CKX31 is a low-cost inverted microscope designed to deliver reliable phase contrast performance in a compact, easy-to-use platform. Its inverted configuration provides open access to culture dishes, flasks, and multi-well plates without disturbing living specimens. Three objectives cover the core tissue culture workflow: the 4x brightfield for wide-field specimen survey, and 10x and 20x long working distance phase contrast objectives for high-contrast imaging of unstained cells through standard culture vessel walls. The fixed binocular observation tube delivers high optical performance with a stable, ergonomic viewing position suited for routine daily use. The small footprint makes the CKX31 an excellent choice for space-constrained tissue culture rooms, biosafety cabinet-adjacent workstations, or as a dedicated secondary observation station. This unit has been professionally refurbished to excellent condition and is ready for immediate use.

🔎 Typical Applications

• Routine cell culture monitoring and confluency assessment
• Cell viability and morphology observation
• Phase contrast imaging of unstained cells in flasks, dishes, and multi-well plates
• Stem cell and primary cell culture observation
• Space-constrained tissue culture room and satellite station use
• Teaching and training in basic cell culture techniques

📊 Key Specifications

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