Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 5 Tissue Embedding Console System
The Tissue-Tek® TEC™ 5 System provides a compact, single workstation that enable both specimen orientation and paraffin embedding. It can be customized to user preferences by placing the TEC™ 5 modules in a left-to-right or right-to-left arrangement for optimal workflow.
Other included advances that optimized operations include a finger touch-plate and optional foot pedal for precise control of paraffin flow, a dispensing tower knob to adjust the flow rate to specific tasks, and an automatic ON/OFF switch that allows manual override for greater flexibility. The TEC™ 5 also offers other advances for heightened performance, like temperature control over key areas for uniform regulation (all heated areas from 50°C to 75°C in 1°C increments; Cryo Module plate from – 10°C to 0°C in 1°C increments) individual temperature control for left and right Thermo Storage Compartments to allow use as either paraffin baths or warming caddies for base molds, and an efficient cooling system to maintain temperature levels even when the plate is full.
More TEC™ 5 features includes six easy-to-reach forceps wells, an ample chilling area for approximately 60 specimens blocks, a panel display of temperatures in all heated and cooled areas and easy-to-clean surfaces with no hidden corners to catch paraffin debris. Electrical forceps are optional.
Features
- Two module configuration option (left-to-right or right-to-left)
- User control over paraffin
- Paraffin flow control via finger touch-plate and optional foot pedal
- Adjustable gravity feet paraffin dispenser
- Temperature control
- 50°C to 75°C in 1°C increments in all heated areas
- -10°C to 0°C in 1°C increments in Cryo Module plate
- Efficient cooling system
- Individual temperature control over left and right Thermal storage Compartment (can be used as a paraffin bath or warming caddy for base molds)
- Panel temperature display for all heated/cooled area
- Fully programmable ON/OFF control
- Automatically starts up and shuts down
- Allows manual override to bypass timer operation
- Environmentally safe refrigerant
- Six forceps wells
- Optional electrical forceps available
- Chilling area for approximately 60 cassette specimens
Specifications
| Application |
Modular system aid in embedding histology specimen |
| Product Codes |
#5100 Complete System, (Modular, including 1 Embedding Module [#5101] and 1 Cryo Module [#5102]) |
| Dimensions |
Complete System: 35.6" W x 25.3" D x 14.8" H (90.4 x 64.2 x 37.7 cm)
Embedding Console: 22.6" W x 25.3" D x 14.8" H (57.5 x 364.2 x 37.7 cm)
Cryo Console: 13.0" W x 24.3" D x 14.8" H (33.0 x 61.7 x 37.57 cm) |
| Weight |
Embedding Console: 26kg (57 lbs)
Cryo Console: 22 kg (48 lbs) |
| Power Requirement |
115 VAC, 60Hz |
| Paraffin Chamber Capacity |
4 Liters |
| Left and Right Thermal Chamber Capacity |
1.5 Liters each |
| Temperature Ranges |
Paraffin Chamber: 50°C to 75°C (122°F to 167°F)
Thermal chambers: 50°C to 75°C (122°F to 167°F)
Heating Forceps Wells: 50°C to 75°C (122°F to 167°F)
Cooling Plate: -10°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F) |
| Optional Electric Forceps |
1 to 5 |
| Cooling Plate |
Up to 60 blocks |
| Working Area |
Insulated warm area holds up to 20 cassettes |