About this item
Embed routine tissue samples into paraffin blocks for microtome sectioning comfortably and efficiently with the Epredia™ HistoStar™ Embedding Workstation. This workstation reduces fatigue and potential errors common when using other uncomfortable, hot or poorly illuminated embedding centers.
- Brightly Illuminated and clutter free
- User–adjustable LED lighting
- Cool and contoured
- Smooth and insulated user contact points
- Constructed to eliminate pressure points and uncomfortable heat conditions
- High capacity for high efficiency
- Handle any sample size with ease
- Workstation offers the first adjustable paraffin dispense paddle
- Embed even super mega cassettes with ease
- Intuitive user interface
- Programmable asleep mode
- Dependable performance
User–adjustable LED lighting uniformly illuminates the workspace without the clutter of awkward remote lamps, reducing fatigue and minimizing errors
Workstation offers the first adjustable paraffin dispense paddle. A simple adjustment moves paddle to the most ergonomic position for each user. Embed even Super Mega Cassettes with ease. Only workstation with a heated wax trimmer built directly into the workspace. Remove excess paraffin at the embedding station, eliminating the need for additional equipment or wax scraping at the microtome. Large, easy–to–read touchscreen display allows quick access to temperature controls and other parameters. Programmable asleep mode saves energy during workflow lapses. Robust design minimizes moving parts, reducing wear and service requirements and ensuring dependable performance for years.
Smooth and insulated user contact points provide a cool, comfortable workspace. Constructed to eliminate pressure points and uncomfortable heat conditions. 5 liter paraffin capacity, coldplate area for 72 base molds, large heated workspace and specimen holding area enable users to manage heavy workflow in even the busiest laboratories.
Temperatures:
Wax reservoir: 122 to 158°F (50 to 70°C);
Cold spot: 41°F (5°C);
Hot spot: 122 to 158°F (50 to 70°C);
Tissue storage: 122 to 158°F (50 to 70°C);
Mold storage: 122 to 158°F (50 to 70°C);
Coldplate: 10.4°F (–12°C)
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