Sakura Tissue-Tek - Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC 5 CM E-2 Cold Plate

Applications & Use Cases

• Histology laboratories for preparing tissue samples.
• Pathology departments in hospitals for diagnostic procedures.
• Research facilities studying tissue morphology.
• Veterinary pathology labs for animal tissue analysis.

Typical Specifications

Typical cooling temperature

Commonly operates in the range of -5°C to -10°C, suitable for paraffin solidification.

Cold plate surface area

Units of this type typically feature a surface area accommodating multiple tissue cassettes simultaneously.

Power supply

For this class of equipment, a standard single-phase electrical supply (e.g., 230V, 50Hz in the UK) is commonly required.

Cooling method

Units typically employ thermoelectric (Peltier) cooling or a compressor-based refrigeration system.

Footprint

Designed to be a benchtop unit, occupying a relatively small space within a histology workstation.

Material construction

The cold plate surface is typically made from a smooth, corrosion-resistant material for easy cleaning and durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary function of a cold plate in histology?

  A cold plate is used to rapidly cool and solidify paraffin-embedded tissue blocks after they have been cast. This prepares them for precise sectioning on a microtome.

• Is this cold plate compatible with all tissue embedding systems?

• What maintenance is typically required for a cold plate?

• What are the common safety considerations when operating this equipment?

• Can this unit be used for applications other than histology?