Paraffin Tissue Processing Application Kit

The PELCO ColdSpot^® Plus

designed for higher solution temperatures

The PELCO ColdSpot® Plus is designed for use in the PELCO BioWave® Pro and BioWave® Pro+ to allow for applications requiring higher temperatures while maintaining consistent microwave energy. The all-welded, solvent resistant polypropylene can withstand temperatures up to 100°C.

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PELCO® Technical Notes, PELCO ColdSpot® Microwave Water Load and Processing Surface (620KB PDF)

PELCO TissueVac® Histology Vacuum Accessory

The PELCO TissueVac® is engineered specifically for use with the 58 cassette holder and utilizes an integrated temperature probe for consistent monitoring. A paraffin heating tile is included as a heat receptor for optimal infiltration.

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PELCO TissueVac® Accessory shown with Cassette Holder
in Vacuum Chamber / Processing Container with Temperature Probe inserted

The PELCO TissueVac® Histology Vacuum Accessory is designed for the PELCO BioWave® Pro+ Microwave Processor and can be used in conjunction with the PELCO ColdSpot®. It can be used with any of the three vacuum settings on the PELCO BioWave® Pro (vacuum cycle, vacuum on W/MW, vacuum on) or without the vacuum function.

The container and lid are made from microwave-transparent polypropylene. The integrated temperature probe allows the use of temperature restriction conrol with vacuum.

The cassette holder will hold up to 58 standard size plastic cassettes, all in the same orientation and plane. This assures that every tissue sample will see the same microwave conditions. The paraffin heating tile is used as a heat receptor during paraffin infiltration.

The PELCO TissueVac® System is comprised of the following components:
Processing Container (36160-1); Lid Assembly (36160-2); Cassette Holder (PTFE) for 58 cassettes (36160-3); Paraffin Heating Tile (36160-4); PTFE coated Temperature Probe (36160-5); L-gasket (36160-6); Nylon Locking Strap (36160-7); Operation Manual.

Cassettes loaded into Round Cassette Holder 36160-3

Top piece put in place

Paraffin Heating Tile

Vacuum Chamber outside dimensions:
169.9mm H (with handle) x 277.8mm W (with handles)
(6.69" H x 10.09" W)

Vacuum Chamber inside dimensions (with paraffin heating tile and lid in place):
92.2mm H x 177.3mm dia. (3.63" H x 6.98 dia.)

Cassette Holder dimensions (with handle):
7.94cm H (with handle) x 17.5cm dia. (3.125" H x 6.875" dia.)

PELCO HistoWave® Cassette System

The PELCO Histowave® Cassette System consists of a tank with a cassette rack for 26 standard cassettes for processing. The system allows for simple solution changes during processing and the ability for use in the PELCO TissueVac® chamber.

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Cassette Rack shown assembled and loaded.
Note the two over-sized (white) cassettes being accommodated in the center of the rack.

The PELCO HistoWave® Cassette System consists of a Cassette Tank and Cassette Rack. The design provides for ease of loading, unloading and fluid exchange during processing. The system will hold 26 standard-sized plastic cassettes or 22 standard and 2 over-sized cassettes. There is a hole in the handle for the temperature probe. The amount of reagent needed to cover 1 or 26 cassettes is approximately 500ml. It is easiest to add solutions when the system is assembled. The system is made of microwave-compatible and solvent-resistant plastics.

Use the optionally available Paraffin Heating Tile, Prod. No. 36150-1, under the Cassette Tank when more heat generation is required in the Microwave Tissue Processor for paraffin embedding.

Note: The PELCO HistoWave® Cassette System may also be used in the PELCO TissueVac® Vacuum Chamber, Prod. No's 36161 and 36160, which is an accessory for the PELCO BioWave® Pro and previous PELCO® Microwave Processors.

Cassette Tank

PELCO HistoWave® Cassette System loaded and assembled.

Cassette Holder with cassettes may be rested on tank to facilitate draining.

Optional Paraffin Heating Tile

Size of Standard Histology Cassette:
Length: 1.6" (4.06cm)
Width: 1.1" (2.86cm)
Depth: 0.28" (0.7cm)

Size of Over-Sized Histology Cassette:
Length: 1.7" (4.30cm)
Width: 1.1" (2.86cm)
Depth: 0.51" (1.30cm)