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Instantronics Instantronics International continues The Instantron Company's long history of manufacturing electrolysis machines

Happy Passover to all who celebrate! ✡️
04/01/2026

Happy Passover to all who celebrate!
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In honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility, we choose Education, Celebration, and Joy!
03/31/2026

In honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility, we choose Education, Celebration, and Joy!

Patented in 1924, the Banana Connector's simple design has stood the test of time, and it remains the connector of choic...
03/27/2026

Patented in 1924, the Banana Connector's simple design has stood the test of time, and it remains the connector of choice in many applications where a single electrical wire connects to equipment such as epilators.

The banana-like shape that gives the plug its' name is due to one or more metal springs that bulge slightly outward from the pin. When inserted, the metal spring presses against the side of the socket, producing a snug fit and improving electrical conductivity. The non-machine end of the plug has a lug connector where a length of flexible insulated equipment wire is attached.

On the Instantronics' Elite Spectrum, there are four banana connectors used: namely, the connectors between the red cord and electrode, between the black cord and the roller, and at the junction where both of these cords connect to the epilator.

BNC connectors are used for coaxial cables that transmit RF (radio frequency) signals. Coaxial cables have a four-layer ...
03/26/2026

BNC connectors are used for coaxial cables that transmit RF (radio frequency) signals. Coaxial cables have a four-layer structure: a single wire inner conductor surrounded by an insulating layer that is then overlaid with a woven, metallic braid that shields against current loss or signal interference, and finally, an outer layer of insulation.

In epilators, the BNC connector is an ideal RF connector because it extends and maintains the shielding built into the structure of a RF transmission coaxial cable while it transmits radio frequencies in the multi-megahertz range. A BNC connector maintains the integrity of the signals being transmitted while simultaneously blocking external signals that might otherwise cause electromagnetic interference. Since coaxial cables are used for many different purposes, a wide variety of connector styles have been developed to address a range applications.

In the Elite Spectrum, the BNC connectors that connect the epilator to the probe holders are equipped with a locking mechanism to ensure that they maintain their connection and do not accidentally release. (This is true for both the regular and the air-enabled Probe Holders.) However, other BNC connectors may be fastened with braces, screw threads or other mechanism.

Today's connector is the Pin Connector (aka XLR connectors or "Canon plugs"), a cylindrical electrical connectors that f...
03/25/2026

Today's connector is the Pin Connector (aka XLR connectors or "Canon plugs"), a cylindrical electrical connectors that feature three to seven pins such that the "male" pins require a specific orientation to fit into a "female" receptacle. On the Elite Spectrum, the foot pedal is connected to the back side of the epilator with an XLR3 connector, that is, a pin connector that has three pins. Note: the XLR connector resembles the DIN connector, but the XLR is larger, more robust and is physically incompatible with the DIN.

Trivia bonus: the term "XLR" originated as a trademark of Cannon Electric (think cameras), with the letters standing for "X" model connector with an added "L" for latch feature, and "R" for resilient neoprene rubber surrounding the female contacts.

Do you know the names of your epilator's connectors? At Instantronics, we often hear customers ask: "Will the cables for...
03/25/2026

Do you know the names of your epilator's connectors? At Instantronics, we often hear customers ask: "Will the cables for your cords (or probe holders or carbon rollers or electrodes) fit my epilator?" or, "Will my favorite probe holder (or carbon roller or electrode) fit an Instantronics epilator?" And the answer almost always relies on the compatibility of connectors that attach an accessory to the epilator.

Over the next three days, we'll be shining some light on the little electronic connectors that make the Elite Spectrum and other epilators run like clockwork!

Ever wondered how an epilator can create a thermolysis oscillation frequency different from the current that flows out o...
03/24/2026

Ever wondered how an epilator can create a thermolysis oscillation frequency different from the current that flows out of a wall plug? (Remember: Galvanic doesn't use AC and therefore has no current frequency!)

In the U.S. and Canada, the electrical current coming out of a wall socket is standardized to 120 V (equal to 60 Hz), but by the time the electrical current is transmitted through the electrolysis probe via an epilator, the frequency is 13.56 mHz (or 6.78 or 27.12 mHz, depending on the epilator). The conversion of the 60 Hz frequency happens via the components in an epilator's computer board. Modern epilators use one or more integrated circuits to transform the current, with the epilator's unique design determining exactly how the higher frequency current coming from the wall is becomes the lower frequency needed for successful epilation.

Aka: epilators are awesome!
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03/20/2026

To enable air flow through the probe holder, two things must happen.
+ the epilator must be built to include an internal fan including additional circuitry and wiring so that air may be turned on or off; and
+ a specially-manufactured probe holder must be built that allows space around the current-carrying electrical wiring through which air flow will be contained and directed.
So... why bother with this extra option? Air flow serves to distract the nervous system and cool the skin, and many clients will feel more comfortable when air flows at the point of their electrolysis treatment. Note: Both the Instantronics Elite Spectrum & SS-99 epilators can be equipped to use our Air Enabled probe holders.

Instantronics epilators ship with all the accessories needed to begin use from the day the epilator is received! No hidd...
03/18/2026

Instantronics epilators ship with all the accessories needed to begin use from the day the epilator is received! No hidden fees. No extra costs to get started.

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Methinks this lad has finally found the electrologist of his dreams! (We all know that epilating red hair can be a chall...
03/17/2026

Methinks this lad has finally found the electrologist of his dreams! (We all know that epilating red hair can be a challenge...)

03/12/2026

Instantronics President Dr. Sara Paisner is delighted to be a featured speaker at the Massachusetts Association of Electrologists (MAE) Spring Virtual Seminar, this Sunday, 3/15/26, to be held from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Registration closes this Saturday (3/14), so THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER! For electrologists looking to add some spring CEUs, we hope you'll be able to attend!

Do epilator settings change based on the probe being used? Different metals conduct electricity at different rates due t...
03/11/2026

Do epilator settings change based on the probe being used? Different metals conduct electricity at different rates due to their rate of current loss.

For example, since Gold is a more conductive metal than Stainless Steel (SS), switching from a SS to a Gold probe lowers settings while delivering the same amount of current for the equivalent results. Think: more comfort for the client with the same results!

Similarly, when using an Insulated probe, settings can be raised for more efficient treatments since the insulation guards against current loss and deposits all of the current at the tip of the probe, thereby bypassing the upper layers of a client's skin. Think: greater skin protection with the same or better results! It may be difficult to see these changes in practice if the probes are not compared on the same day for each client.

Because clients often require different settings based on changes in their biological factors (hydration, stress, fatigue, pain, or other), day-to-day variances make it difficult to predict exactly what settings are needed. However, electrologists are sure to see trends over time when they regularly switch from one probe coating to another.

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200 MEREDITH Drive, STE 105
Durham, NC
27713

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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+19199080222

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