Used Lab Equipment

Description:

The Vibratome 3000 Plus Sectioning System provides a versatile means of sectioning fresh or fixed, animal or plant tissues. It employs a vibrating blade principle, which allows sectioning without freezing or embedding. The creation of artifacts, the alteration of morphology, the destruction of enzyme activities, and other deleterious effects inherent in freezing or embedding procedures are thus avoided.

Specifications:

• Bath: Insulated black for better temperature control
• Foot Switch: Optional
• Sectioning Window: 10 - 40 mm
• Dimensions (D x W x H): 460 x 280 x 310 mm
• Weight: 15.5 kg

Description:

The sliding microtome HM 450 from Thermo Scientific is a highly efficient instrument with specimen retraction during return travel. It can be used for sectioning paraffin in the routine lab. The main applications are in human and veterinary medicine. Moreover, the sliding microtome can be used for the specimen preparation in the medical and industrial research. Large and hard specimens from pharmaceuticals industry or from quality assurance labs can also be sectioned. The cross roller bearings on sledge and block allow non-tiring working and a smooth sliding movement with optimal stability. The HM 450 will cut sections from 0 µm to 100 µm. The specimen clamping can be moved up and downwards via the two arrow-shaped coarse feed buttons on the left side of the instrument. This way, specimen and knife edge distance can be adjusted quickly. The knife carrier is designed so the knives can be easily clamped in place and adjusted. The coaxial specimen orientation allows orientation with one hand.

Specifications:

• Power requirements: 100 V, 0.5 A, 50/60 Hz
• Pollution degree: 2
• Overvoltage category: II
• Sound pressure: 39 dB(A) measured with 1 m distance to the instrument
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 370 x 460 x 320 mm
• Weight: 23 kg
• Cutting drive: manual sliding movement
• Coarse feed: electronic via stepping motor
• Feed: automatic via sliding movement or manual via feed button
• Operating conditions: + 5°C up to + 35°C

Description:

The instrument provides samples of uniform and reproducible thickness, minimizes damage to surfaces of slices and thereby eliminates the main sources of error in tissue slice work. Slices from approximately 100 to 500 microns in thickness can be prepared at a maximum rate of one slice every 3 to 4 seconds. The slicer operates submerged in a buffer selected by the operator as most appropriate in terms of composition, tonicity, pH, temperature, oxygenation and lubricating properties to maintain the viability of the tissues being sectioned. The microtome and the reservoir with the glass trap are sterilizable to allow the preparation of aseptic slices suitable for prolonged organ culture. The actual slicing is done by a rapidly reciprocating disposable blade oscillating at 1000 to 2500 rpm driven by a motor that also powers the impeller.  The tissue slicer contains a cooling block which allows the temperature of the buffer solution in the slicer’s reservoir to be maintained.

Description:

The compact dimensions, ease of operation, and high standards of convenience characterize the Leica EG1160 paraffin embedding station. The separately-heated paraffin dispensing system with an integrated filter provides constant, reproducible paraffin flow at ten different flow rate settings. All instrument functions - including the automatic starting time - are individually programmable at the press of a button.

Specifications:

• Power supply: 115 V / 60 Hz
• Power consumption: 800 VA
• Operating temperature range: 18°C - 35°C
• Refrigerant: 140 g ±5g R134A
• Compressor oil: 150 ccm
• Dimensions (L x D x H): 910 x 575 x 320 mm
• Weight: 50 kg
• Cassette bath: approx.100 cass.
• Heated recessed area: 8 cassettes
• Cold plate: approx. 60 blocks

Description:  

Designed to thoroughly soften embedded tissue specimens without creating wrinkles, folds or distortions. One-piece aluminum chamber is easy to clean and won’t leak into electrical component areas. Top ledge of bath allows space for preheating or for evaporating away any remaining water on the glass slides. Chamber is completely encircled by sheathed heater for uniform, broad surface heating. Fiberglass-insulated body prevents heat loss and temperature fluctuations.

Specifications:

• Dimensions (H x Diameter): (6 x 22 cm)
• Weight: 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg)
• Chamber Capacity: 2.3 L
• Electrical Requirements: 120V 50/60Hz

Description:

Reduce repetitive motions that can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders with the powerful, fully automated Leica RM2255 rotary microtome. Designed for fully motorized sectioning of both paraffin- and the Leica RM2255 in routine and in histology. Its two-in-one design concept, which allows motorized and manual sectioning, provides reproducible high-quality sections.

Specifications:

Width (including handwheel): 413 mm
Depth (including waste tray): 618 mm
Height (with storage area on cover): 305 mm
Weight (without accessories): approx. 37 kg, approx. 81 lbs
Maximum specimen size (L x H x W): 50 x 60 x 40 mm
Specimen orientation horizontal: ±8° vertical ±8°
Vertical specimen stroke: 70 mm
Sectioning modes: 4

Features:

The Eddy Jet 2 Spiral Plating System is a color screen touch screen fully programmable spiral inoculation instrument with accuracy and reproducibility of greater than 99%. This uses a unique gamma-Irradiated disposable micro-syringe for each new sample, eliminating cross-contamination and the need for a vacuum source or washing steps.

Specifications:

• Maximum Syringe Volume: 100 µl
• Maximum Flow Rate: 50 µl / sec.
• Minimum Step Volume: < 0.1 µl
• Reproducibility: < 1%
• Spreading Modes Stored: all the accepted
• External Balance Connection: serial RS232
• Printer Connection: serial RS232
• Mains: 230/100 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
• Power: 440W
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 7" x 12.6" x 16"
• Weight: 44 lb.

Specifications:

•  Primarily designed for the demanding needs of cryosectioning in biomedical, neuro-anatomical and pharmaceutical research
• The Leica CM3050 S cryostat features superior user comfort with excellent safety standards for practically all types of cryosectioning applications.
• It is the instrument of choice for all research applications and for advanced clinical cryosectioning needs.
• Particularly when working with delicate specimens – for example brain samples in neuroscience – the precise specimen orientation and the specimen feed system guarantees reproducible, thin, serial sections of maximum quality.
• Motorized sectioning
• Encapsulated microtome
• Power saving (ECO) refrigeration system
• Programmable defrost cycles
• Twin-compressor cooling systems
• Chamber temperature down to -40°C
• Specimen temperature down to -50°C
• Programmable reverse section counter
• Section thickness setting: 0.5 to 300 µm
• Maximum specimen size: 55 x 70 mm
• Optional electrohydraulic height adjustment

Specifications:

•  Primarily designed for the demanding needs of cryosectioning in biomedical, neuro-anatomical and pharmaceutical research
• The Leica CM3050 S cryostat features superior user comfort with excellent safety standards for practically all types of cryosectioning applications.
• It is the instrument of choice for all research applications and for advanced clinical cryosectioning needs.
• Particularly when working with delicate specimens – for example brain samples in neuroscience – the precise specimen orientation and the specimen feed system guarantees reproducible, thin, serial sections of maximum quality.
• Motorized sectioning
• Encapsulated microtome
• Power saving (ECO) refrigeration system
• Programmable defrost cycles
• Twin-compressor cooling systems
• Chamber temperature down to -40°C
• Specimen temperature down to -50°C
• Programmable reverse section counter
• Section thickness setting: 0.5 to 300 µm
• Maximum specimen size: 55 x 70 mm
• Optional electrohydraulic height adjustment

Specifications:

• Antiroll Device: Yes
• Microtome Type: Rotary
• Knife Protection (Refrigerated Chamber): Yes
• Displays (Staining Posts) : Actual and preset temperatures, time, motor speed, retract, defrost time, home/stop, E-stop
• Dimensions of Display (H x W x D): 104 x 88 x 77 (cm)
• Weight of Display: 180 kg (397 lb)
• Cooling: Cooling compressor (1 or 2)
• Temperature (Refrigerated Chamber): 0 to -40° C
• Lighting: Fluorescent lamp
• Defrost: Automatic
• Cutting Thickness: 0.5 µm
• Increments (Refrigerated Chamber): 2-60/1,60-210/5, 0.5-2/0.5 (µm)

Specification:

• Capacity 222 Cassettes (Organized Basket) 300 Cassettes (Random Basket)
• Depth 52cm (20.5 in.)
• Width 67cm (26.5 in.)
• Height 160cm (63 in.)
• Weight 112kg (246.5 lb.)

Features:

• Daily Operations Mode, an easy-to-use operating mode for routine operation
• Systematic logging and reporting of quality control data, event records, and program information
• Automatic in-process reagent rotation—no manual handling of reagents
• Three distinct fill levels in chamber to shorten processing times
• Ten customized programs and five flush options
• Seven password-protected areas
• Easy-to-read screens with colorful graphics; multilingual

Performance:

• Unique reagent monitoring and management system delivers significant reagent cost savings
• Reagent quality of first alcohol is measured using specific gravity and alerts operator when replenishment is needed
• Reagent preheating option allows for more consistent and rapid processing
• Circular design allows greater temperature uniformity
• Continuous agitation circulates reagents freely around specimens
• Baskets are designed for maximum reagent infiltration around specimens by preventing cassette bunching
• Glass lid allows viewing during processing
• Baskets are microwavable and can be used in conjunction with microwave post-fixation

Safety:

• Built-in downdraft ventilation minimizes operator exposure to hazardous vapors when the reaction chamber lid is open
• Reagent storage cabinet is built to enhance safety and is vented through two additional filters for further fume control
• Battery backup provides for specimen protection by safely completing transfer of reagents during power interruptions
• Two independent remote alarms alert user when away from unit or after hours
• Automatic underfill recovery finishes processing in safest environment possible

The BenchMark XT platform is for cancer diagnostics professionals who are ready to adopt automation and expand their test menu to include IHC, ISH, and FITC tests. The BenchMark XT system delivers consistent, high-quality results while at the same time improving workflow, flexibility and increasing test volume

Specifications:

• Single drawer of: 30 slide positions and 35 reagent
• Process up to: 60 slides in 8 hours, or 90 slides with an overnight run
• Simultaneous: IHC, ISH, SISH, Dual Stain, and FITC slide processing
• Increase slide throughput by: 25% and eliminate labor by 80% compared to manual and semi-automatedstaining processes

The 1512 rotary microtome was especially designed for the preparation of various paraffin-embedded specimens in histology and pathology. High-quality and corrosion-resistant materials. Long service life and lasting sectioning precision. All common knife types up to 170 mm long can be used. Integrated safety guard for maximum safety. Various specimen clamps available. Section thickness range from 1 to 25 um. All controls are placed on the front of the microtome ensuring convenient operation during the setting of section thicknesses, the controlled sectioning of the object and the rapid adjustment of the knife. For precise alignment of the specimen and the knife, the specimen clamp can be tilted through 10 degrees in any direction by means of two knurled screws. Knife moves horizontally towards the specimen, either automatically or manually. Knife can be rapidly adjusted by hand, over a range of 36mm. Each unit is complete with specimen cassette clamp or universal block clamp. Each unit has a standard microtome knife holder. The 1512 ROTARY MICROTOME offers the ability to produce uniform sections of paraffin-embedded materials in demanding routine work. Dimensions: 13 H x 10-1/2 W x 15-1/2 D (handle not attached), Add 3 width if handle is attached, Weight: Approximately 50 lbs.

Specififcations:

Width: 13 1/2" with handle, 10 1/2" without handle

Depth: 15 1/2"

Height: 13”

Weight: Approx. 50 lbs.

Specimen Thickness Adjustment: 0-25 microns in 1 micron increments

Specimen Clamp: Can be rotated through10 degrees in any direction

Cutting Knife: Horizontal movement - manual

Knife Adjustment Range: 36mm

Inclination Range: 30 degrees

Applications: Industrial, biological

The Artisan Staining System is a new generation of staining automation, providing you with the flexibility of manual staining coupled with the precision and consistency of automation. The Artisan has the ability to simultaneously perform both special stains and immunohistochemical (IHC) stains in the same run. The reagent carousel with up to 50 reagent packs and the slide carousel with up to 48 slides independently rotate to the position specified by the preprogrammed or customized staining protocols. Slide clips create a reaction chamber which allows the addition of any reagent to any of the 48 slide positions, providing users with the flexibility to load any special stain or IHC procedure in any slide position.

Includes:

• Computer w/ Software
• Waste bottles
• Dako Certify Calibration

Specification:

• Dimensions (H x D x W): 50 x 60 x 75cm
• Weight: 51 kg
• Total Slide Capacity: 48 Slides
• Total Reagent Pack Capacity: 50 reagent packs
• Bulk Liquid Capacity: Six 1L bottles (Optional: 1 off board 4L bottle)
• Reagent Waste Capacity: Two 2L bottles, two 4L bottles. Additional 4L bottles are available from Dako to augment the capacity of the other waste destinations.
• Slide Temperature Range: Ambient to 60°C

Features:

• Slide Rack: is a slide carrier holding 12 microscope slides in a horizontal position. The instrument holds a maximum of 4 racks. These racks are removable and interchangeable for slide loading and unloading.
• Glass Slide: is a standard microscope slide to which specimen(s) is mounted for processing on the instrument. Slide dimensions are 25mm x 75mm x 1mm.
• Reagent Racks 1 and 2: hold the reagent vials. There are 2 reagent racks: reagent rack 1(white) sits in the front right side of the sink; reagent rack 2 (blue) sits behind reagent rack 1. The racks are identical in shape and size. Each rack holds up to 32 reagent vials and is marked with letters A-D and numbers 1-8 to designate each reagent vial position. The computer always assigns reagents to the front white rack first. If additional reagents are required for a procedure or for running the cleaning protocol the computer will assign reagents to the blue rack.
• Reagent Probe Wash Station: is a white, plastic assembly located in the rear right corner of the instrument and is used as a cleaning station for the teflon-coated reagent probe. The probe is washed in the wash station at the beginning of every run, prior to checking
• reagent volumes, and application of each reagent.
• Sink: is the Teflon-coated tray that sits underneath the slide racks and channels the buffer/DI water washes and reagents into the waste reservoir.
• Y axis mechanism: is the robotic arm extending from the back of the instrument towards the front carrying with it the Z head assembly. The Y arm moves from right to left across the instrument. When the Autostainer is not in operation the Y arm rests on the left side of the machine. When the instrument is in operation and slides are incubating, the arm is located on the right side.
• X axis mechanism: enables the Y arm to move from left to right across the instrument. The X axis is stationary across the back of the instrument.
• Z head Assembly: is the dome-shaped assembly that sits over the Y arm. The Z head consists of three components: the probe tip, the wash head and the blow head. These components move up and down along the Z axis while the instrument is in operation. The
• Z head moves back and forth along the Y axis mechanism, allowing access to all slides and reagents.

Hardware :

• Dimensions: 1.02m W x 0.69m D x 0.61m H (40" W x 27" D x 24" H)
• Weight: 140 lb. (63.5 kg)
• Electrical requirements: 120V 110/120V (±10%) 60Hz (±2Hz), 220V 220/240V (±10%) 50Hz (±2Hz)
• Normal operating temperature: 18°C-26°C (64°F-79°F)
• Slide rack capacity: 1 - 12 glass slides
• Total slide capacity: 1 - 48 glass slides
• Reagent capacity:64 different reagents (15 mL/reagent vial)
• Reagent dispense volumes: 100, 150, 200, 400 and 600 uL

Reagent probe volume capacity: 100uL minimum, 1200uLmaximum