Thermo Scientific Paraffin Section Tissue Flotation Bath

Thermo Scientific Paraffin Section Tissue Flotation Bath

 

Typical use of tissue flotation water bath is in the preparation of tissue paraffin sections and the elimination of wrinkles and distortions of the tissue sections.

 

• Holds water at a constant temperature to flatten wax or resin sections prior to lifting them onto a microscope slide
• Also used for hot staining except with corrosive substances
• Top rim of the unit has generous space for drying slides
• Controls have been recessed to provide an added measure of safety
• Deep tapered bowl is made from stainless steel to offer maximum resistance against corrosion
• The upper casing & bowl have a matte-black PTFE coating providing visual contrast against wax sections
• Lower steel casing has a resistant epoxy coating
• Power cable has moulded connections at both terminals
• Power inlet socket at the back of the unit has fuses on both the negative and positive lines for optimum protection

 

Technical Specification - Specific
Temperature range, °C 30 to 65 ±1.5 at 20 ambient
Dimensions, external [w x d x h], mm 275 x 325 x 107
Dimensions, mm 222 x 85 (bowl, diameter x depth)
Mass, kg 3.75
Electrical supply 220 to 240V 50/60Hz