Glass Knives Maker, Tissue Embedding, and Slide Stainer
GKM-2 Glass Knifemaker
For the highest quality glass knives, utilizing the "balanced break" method.
Features & Benefits
- Solid, heavy design
- Easily produces controlled, consistent breaks
- Digital readout displays applied load as breaking arm is moved
- Produces knives up to 8 mm wide
- "Balanced Break" method for the sharpest knives
- Micrometer positioners
- Built-in stops for easy positioning
- Precision mechanics supports "Slow-Break" technique
Taking the guesswork out of glass knife making...
The GKM 2 was developed to produce superior-quality glass knives utilizing the balanced break technique. For reproducible results, two aspects of the breaking procedure must be measureably controlled: position and load. The positioning of the glass on the GKM 2 is controlled by precision micrometers. The breaking pressure is controlled by the constant feedback displayed on the digital readout as the clamping handle and breaking arm are adjusted. This allows the minimum load possible to break the glass, producing long, straight edges.
The "balanced break" method requires an equal length of glass on both sides of the score, along with a mechanism that applies equal load to both sides, resulting in a straight break through the glass. This is crucial since this newly-formed edge becomes the actual knife edge.
The components of the GKM 2 body are precision-machined from solid metal, providing a stable platform for this exacting technique. Alignment is secured by a locking mechanism to maintain your desired settings.
Pressure sensor and digital display enable the operator to produce accurate knives with each controlled break. Precision micrometers accurately position glass squares for the final break into knives.
Combined, the solid platform, micrometer positioners, and digital load readout all contribute to reliably producing the sharpest knives.
The GKM 2 is designed to handle glass strips from 6mm to 8mm, and 10mm in thickness and 25mm wide, with mechanical stops to produce 25mm glass squares easily. It also makes consistent "slow breaks" desired to produce the best knives for cryosectioning.
An instructional video with details on how to make copnsistent, high quality glass knives with the GKM 2 is included.
Specifications
| Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
| 360 W x 160 H x 170 D | 13.6kg |
Ordering Information
| 76011 | GKM-2 Glass Knifemaker Includes: safety glasses, brush, instruction manual & video, replacement scoring wheels and axle, package of (30) 6 mm glass strips: 6 mm x 1" x 16" (25.4 mm x 406 mm) |
each | 12,500.00 | Add to Cart |
Glass Knives Making Supplies
Please see the complete listing of Glass Knife & Ultramicrotomy Supplies.
TEC-III™ Tissue Embedding Center
Embed tissue samples and create paraffin embedded tissue blocks efficiently, comfortably and without error.
TEC-III Tissue Embedding Center is microprocessor controlled and built to provide years of reliable operation. Its 3-module design features a Dispensing console, Thermal console and Cold plate console. The low work surface with integrated paraffin block de-waxer, helps to speed up workflow. Technicians will appreciate user friendly membrane switches, the ample 5-liter paraffin reservoir, a heated dispenser nozzle, self-draining heated forceps holders and a cold spot. It includes removable base mold and cassette trays that are independently heated in their own compartments.
The Cold Plate features a large, non-stick surface for cooling paraffin embedded blocks. Temperature can be controlled from 37 to -12°C. The unit features programmable operating times including automatic start and paraffin standby. All heated surfaces are independently controlled and range in temperature from 40 to 75°C.
Features
- Microprocessor controlled for dependability and performance
- Triple module design
- Low and flat work-surface which facilitates operator efficiency
- User friendly membrane switches
- 5-liter capacity paraffin reservoir which minimizes refilling frequency
- Heated forceps warmer and illuminated paraffin dispenser enhance user friendliness
- Warming oven with removable shelf with convenient access to preheated base mold
- Wax bath complete with drainage shelf, debris screen, and hinged lid
- Heated work area provides a flat working surface with the excess paraffin draining under the surface into the wax bath
- Hand and foot switches for activating the dispensing head
- Generous illumination
- The cold plate holds up to 60 blocks worth of compressor cooled working surface with removable stainless steel drainage tray beneath
- Tactile membrane touch-pad for easy temperature setting and monitoring
- Spacious Storage Keeps Up To 600 Cassettes Ready For Embedding
- Accommodates any cassette, includng specially-sized “megacassettes”
- Two built-in paraffin trimmers
- Full one year warranty
Specifications
| Dimensions | |
| Overall | 13" (L) x 25" (W) x 16" (H) (33 x 63.5 x 41 cm) |
| Wax Reservoir | 5 L |
| Cold Plate Console | 13" (L) x 24" (W) x 15"(H) (33 x 61 x 38 cm) |
| Cold Plate Surface | 13" (L) x 24" (W) x 15"(H) (33 x 61 x 38 cm) |
| Temp Ranges | |
| Wax Reservoir | 40° to 70°C |
| Dispensing Nozzle | 40° to 70°C |
| Thermal Chambers | 40° to 70°C |
| Heated Forceps | 60° to 75°C |
| Cryo Console | 0° to -12°C |
| Power Supply | 100-120VAC, 50/60Hz, 3.0A |
Ordering
| 62300 | TEC-III Tissue Embedding Center | each | 17,500.00 | Add to Cart |
HistoPro® 200 Paraffin Infiltration Processor
HistoPro® 200 offers unique reagent / paraffin infiltration capability with programmable processing time, temperature, agitation and vacuum in an easy to use, compact, cost conscious package.
Features
- Up to 100 Cassettes
- 2.0 Liter Reagent / Paraffin Capacity
- Compact Footprint: Only 9" wide x 20" depth
- Programmable Processing Time
- Programmable Processing Temperature
- Programmable Vacuum Cycle
Designed and Made in U.S.A.
Specifications
| Capacity | |
| Number of Cassettes | 100 max in a basket |
| Paraffin Capacity | 2.0 Liters (without samples) |
| 1.5 Liters (with samples) | |
| Processing Parameters | |
| Reagent Temperature | 37-65°C |
| Temperature Accuracy | ± 2 °C at Sensor Location |
| Vacuum | 5 PSI (25 cm) below ambient |
| Vacuum Cycle | 0 - 100% in 20% increments |
| over 5 Minute Cycle Time | |
| Agitation | Stir Bar Agitation |
| User Interface | |
| Display | 16 Characters x 2 lines LCD display |
| Membrane Keypad | 6 Keys |
| Alarm | Audible Beeper |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Width | 9" (23 cm) |
| Depth | 20" (51 cm) |
| Height | 15" (38 cm) |
| Weight | 13 lbs (6 kg) |
| Electrical Characteristics | |
| Voltage | 100 - 230 volts AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power | 150 watts max. |
Ordering
| 62596-10 | HistoPro® 200 Paraffin Infiltration Processor | each | 3,800.00 | Add to Cart |
THE EMS Tissue Embedding Center
The Histo-Pro 150 offers superior operating convenience for tissue embedding processes in a modular ergonomic design.
Features
- Two Module system
- All stainless steel work surfaces
- User friendly proprietary PAT interface
- Large cold plate and cassette bath
- Fully programmable time and temperature
- Adjustable paraffin flow rate
- Self draining forceps holder
- Auto Defrosting cold plate
- Four Liter paraffin tank
- Ability to turn on automatically
Specifications Histo Pro 150H Hot Module
| Capacity | |
| Paraffin Tank | 4 liters |
| Mold Oven | 7" (17.5 cm) Wide x 7" (17.5 cm) Deep x 2.25" (5.7 cm) Tall |
| Cassette Bath | 8" (20 cm) Wide x 11" (28 cm) Long x 2.1" (5.3 cm) Deep |
| User Selected Temperature Ranges | |
| Paraffin Tank | 40-70°C |
| Mold Oven | 40-70°C |
| Cassette Bath | 40-70°C |
| Forceps Holder | 40-70°C |
| Work Surface | 40-70°C |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Width | 20" (51 cm) |
| Depth | 22.5" (57.2 cm) |
| Height | 12.5" (32 cm) |
| Weight | 35 lbs (16 kg) |
| Electrical Characteristics | |
| Voltage | 115 Volts AC or 230 Volts AC |
| Power | 800 Watts Max |
Specifications Histo Pro 150CS Cold Module
| Capacity | |
| >Cold Plate Area | 15.8" (40 cm) x 14" (35 cm) |
| Temperature Range | -10°C to +10°C |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Width | 16" (40 cm) |
| Depth | 22.5" (57.2 cm) |
| Height | 12.5" (32 cm) |
| Weight | 35 lbs (16 kg) |
| Electrical Characteristics | |
| Voltage | 115 Volts AC or 230 Volts AC |
| Power | 200 Watts Max |
Ordering
| 63120 | HistoPro 150 Tissue Embedding System | each | 9,995.00 | Add to Cart |
Midas® III-Plus Automated Stainer
Automated slide stainer for hematology and bacteriology
The Midas III-Plus Automated Stainer lets you automate all hematology and bacteriology staining applications. Since the unit is fully programmable, you can replicate your existing staining techniques to ensure consistent results for your peripheral blood and bone marrow smears, as well as your bacteriological smears.
Features
- Small footprint and low maintenance
- Up to 30 slides or coverslips uniformly stained in minutes
- Medium-throughput staining up to 1,000 slides per day
- Automatic electronic self-test at start up
- Versatile stainer with 9 user-defined programs each containing up to 29 possible processing steps
- Ideally suited for Wright, Giemsa, Wright-Giemsa, Pappenheim, Hemacolor® and Leishman staining of blood and bone marrow smears
- Ease of use for Gram, Kinyoun, and AFB staining applications
- Full one year warranty
Application
The Midas III-Plus Automated Stainer gives you the ability to automate all hematology and bacteriology staining applications. Since the unit is fully programmable, you can duplicate your existing staining techniques and ensure consistent results for your peripheral blood and bone marrow smears as well as your bacteriological smears.
The Midas III-Plus Automated Stainer has a small footprint. Designed to perform routine hematology and bacteriology staining effortlessly, it uses the dip slide staining technique which ensures uniform staining for every sample and reduces stain consumption up to 50%.
This versatile automated stainer combines the reliable electronics and mechanics of the original Midas III Stainer, now with a new optional plastic hood enclosure to make your laboratory a safer environment. Ideally suited for staining up to 1,000 slides per day, this stainer will become the new workhorse of your hematology/bacteriology lab.
Specifications
| Staining control | Microprocessor |
| Available programs | 9 user-defined programs (up to 29 steps each), 1 test program |
| Application time | 1 second to 99 minutes |
| Available stations | 6 stations: 4 reagent, 1 drying, 1 rinse. Option to turn drying and rinse stations into reagent stations. |
| Stain vessel | 8 vessels & lids |
| Volume capacity | 300 ml, reagent container (standard) 150 ml, 3-chamber reagent container (optional) (New) |
| Slide carrier | 20 position (standard) 10 (New) and 30 position (optional) |
| Slide capacity | 1 to 30 slides |
| Rinse station flow | Program maintains 500 ml/min increments allowing for precise rinsing |
| Length | 21" (53 cm) |
| Width | 18" (46 cm) |
| Height | 15" (38 cm) |
| Weight | 60 lbs. (27 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 60 lbs. (27 kg) |
| UL/cUL approved | Approved |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
Ordering
| 63101 | Midas III-Plus Automated Stainer | each | 13,180.00 | Add to Cart |
| 63101-01 | Midas Water Bath 22" L x 7.5" W x 6" H | each | 1,820.00 | Add to Cart |
| 63101-02 | Midas Water Bath Filters | each | 88.00 | Add to Cart |
| 63101-03 | Midas Plastic Hood Enclosure | each | 690.00 | Add to Cart |
| 63101-04 | Midas 3-Chamber Vessel w/Lid | each | 14.00 | Add to Cart |
| 63101-05 | Midas Vessels & Lids, White | 8/pk | 162.00 | Add to Cart |
| 63101-06 | Midas Slide Carrier (10 slides) | each | 631.00 | Add to Cart |
| 63101-07 | Midas Slide Carrier (20 slides) | each | 781.00 | Add to Cart |
| 63101-08 | Midas Slide Carrier (30 slides) | each | 865.00 | Add to Cart |
| 63101-09 | Midas Coverslip Carrier (20-position) | each | 1,020.00 | Add to Cart |
| 63101-10 | Midas Vessel Rack | each | 958.00 | Add to Cart |
| 63101-11 | Midas 110V Power Cord (US & Canada) | each | 90.50 | Add to Cart |
| 63101-12 | Midas III-Plus Operator's Manual | each | 230.00 | Add to Cart |
The EMS 3030 Histo Pro H and ESlide Stainer
The EMS slide stainer offers the end user the ability to have a stainer with 30 stations and a continuous load option with multiple protocols. This state of the art stainer which is only 32" long has a built in fume extraction as well as the ability to connect to a lab fume hood.
Specifications
| Capacity | |
| Number of Stations | 30 |
| Number of Rinse Stations | 5 (user selectable) |
| Rinse Water Flow Control | Software programmable for 1 station individually adjustable for 5 stations |
| Number of Load Station | 1 |
| Number of Unload Station | 1 |
| Reagent Container Volume | 350 ml |
| Slide Carrier Capacity | 30 slides |
| Drying Station Temp. Range | 40°C - 70°C |
| User Interface | |
| Display | Active matrix TFT 6.5" display |
| Touch Screen | Resistive touch pad |
| Number of programs | 50 |
| Number of steps in a program | 50 |
| Programmable Flow Rates | 500, 1000, 1500, and 2000 ml/min, programmable for individual step. |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Width | 32" (80 cm) |
| Depth | 25" (63 cm) |
| Height | 18" (45 cm) |
| Weight | 65 lbs (30 kg) |
| Electrical Characteristics | |
| Voltage | Available for 115 Volts AC or 230 volts AC |
Ordering
| 63122 | H and E Slide Stainer | each | 19,900.00 | Add to Cart |
HistoPro® 414 Linear Slide Stainer
HistoPro® 414 offers consistent staining of slides in an easy to use compact, cost conscious package. It is ideal for Mohs techniques, Special Stains, and general surgical pathology frozen sections.
Key Features and Benefits
- Fits On Top of Most Cryostats
- Ideal for H&E Stains Up to 4 Slides at a Time Per Slide Carrier
- Continuous Loading Feature to Keep Up with Lab Demand
- Programmable Station Timing from 2 to 300 Seconds
- 14 Reagent Stations Including 3 Running Rinse Water Stations
- Holding Station for 16 Processed Slides
- Only 50 ml Per Reagent Container
- Up to 900 Slides Per Hour at 10 Sec Station Time
- Designed and Manufactured in the USA
Specifications
| Capacity | |
| Number of Stations | 14 |
| Number of Rinse Stations | Up to 3, (user configurable) |
| Processed Slide Holding Tank | Holds up to 16 slides (4 Slide Carriers) |
| Reagent Container Volume | 50 ml |
| User Interface | |
| Display | 2 line x 16 character LCD display |
| Station Time | From 2 seconds to 300 seconds |
| Agitation Selection | 0-3 dips every 5 seconds |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Width | 24.5" (62 cm) |
| Depth | 8.5" (22 cm) |
| Height | 11" (28 cm) |
| Weight | 35 lbs (16 kg) |
| Electrical Characteristics | |
| Voltage | 100-220 Volts AC, 50-60 Hz |
| Current | 1 Amp Max. |
Ordering
| 62305 | HistoPro® 414 Linear Slide Stainer | each | 5,200.00 | Add to Cart |
Histo-Tek® SL Slide Stainer
Automated Slide Staining for Low Volume Labs.
Introducing Histo-Tek® SL, an automated slide stainer that offers a new level of convenience and standardization for low-volume labs.
The Histo-Tek® SL provides reliable automated slide staining with countertop convenience. Able to stain up to 100 slides per hour, the Histo-Tek® SL eliminates labor-intensive manual staining while standardizing the process for optimal quality and error reduction.
The Histo-Tek® SL features 15 programmable staining protocols with up to 35 steps each for maximum flexibility. Protocols can be saved and shared across multiple devices via USB drive for complete slide staining standardization.
Key Features and Benefits
- Stains ~100 slides per hour
- Eliminates labor intensive hand staining
- Smaller footprint fits most countertops
- Standardizes the staining process for optimal quality error reduction
- 22 Stain Reservoirs for many staining protocols
- Bi-directional robotic arm allows for progressive and regressive staining protocols
- Two plumbed rinse stations for wash flexibility
- 30 slides per arm movement for small batch control
- Charcoal filter or optional vent kit
- 15 easily programmable staining protocols with 1-35 steps each for maximum staining flexibility
- Optional special stain reservoirs
- Save staining programs onto a USB drive for multiple Histo-Tek® SL Stainers
- Tinted fume cover to protect from UV light
Specifications
| Dimensions | Centimeters (W x D x H): 81 X 79 x 41 |
| Inches (W x D x H): 32 x 31 x 16 | |
| Weight | 25 kg (55 lb) |
| Number of Stations | 24 |
| Dedicated Stations | 1 unload station and 1 load station |
| Rinse Stations | 2 |
| Reagent Volume | 350 ml |
| Number of Programs | Up to 15 |
| Steps in a Program | Up to 35 |
| Slide Baskets | 30-count basket, 20-count basket, 10-count basket |
Ordering Information
| Not for sale overseas | |||||
| Catalog # | Tissue-Tek | Description | Pack | Price | |
| 62669-90 | 1900 | SL Slide Stainer | each | 27,500.00 | Add to Cart |
Accessories and consumables for the Histo-Tek® SL Slide Stainer
| Not for sale overseas | |||||
| Catalog # | Tissue-Tek | Description | Pack | Price | |
| 62669-91 | 1901 | Slide Rack 30 Count | each | 142.00 | Add to Cart |
| 62669-92 | 1902 | Slide Rack Adapter | each | 45.00 | Add to Cart |
| 62669-93 | 1903 | Slide Rack Adapter 20 count | each | 44.00 | Add to Cart |
| 62669-94 | Slide Rack 20 Count | 10/pk | 282.00 | Add to Cart | |
| 62669-95 | 1909 | Slide Rack Adapter 10 Count | each | 49.00 | Add to Cart |
| 62669-96 | 6137 | Slide Rack 10 Count | each | 272.00 | Add to Cart |
| 62669-97 | 1908 | Special Stain Reservoir | each | 60.00 | Add to Cart |
| 62669-98 | Charcoal Filter | 2/pk | POR | Add to Cart | |
| 62669-99 | Vent Kit and Hose | each | POR | Add to Cart | |
| 62669-85 | 9033 | White Slides | each | 26.00 | Add to Cart |
| 62669-86 | 9034 | White Slides, Charged | each | 46.00 | Add to Cart |
