Optimize your histopathology procedures with our Cold Plate, a crucial component seamlessly integrating into your laboratory. Engineered for efficiency, it provides precise cooling for specimen preparation, enhancing the reliability of your histological analyses
Operates independently as part of the Embedding Center
Microprocessor-based system with LCD display and feather-touch keypad
Incorporates the latest high-tech freezing material
Automated running system for enhanced efficiency
Setting Temperature Range: Ambient to -20 deg C
Cassette Capacity:100
Voltage: 110/220V @ 60Hz/50Hz
Additional Technical Details: The refrigeration system is a hermetically sealed CFC-free compressor with a cooling capacity of 250W. The cold plate surface is 300mm x 400mm and is made of Teflon-coated aluminum for easy cleaning. The microprocessor includes a PID controller for temperature accuracy of +/- 1°C. The LCD display shows both set and actual temperature. The unit has an automatic defrost cycle. Dimensions are 450mm x 500mm x 150mm. The weight is 20kg. The system has a built-in over-temperature protection circuit. The cooling time to -20°C is approximately 45 minutes. The power consumption is 300W.
Optimize your histopathology procedures with our Cold Plate, a crucial component seamlessly integrating into your laboratory. Engineered for efficiency, it provides precise cooling for specimen preparation, enhancing the reliability of your histological analyses. The Cold Plate Model MCP-20 from Micron is a top rated standalone unit that brings high-performance rapid cooling to any embedding or microtomy workstation. Its microprocessor-based system with an LCD display provides precise control over the cooling process, allowing users to set and monitor temperatures from ambient down to -20°C with ease. This is widely considered the best cold plate for labs that require rapid solidification of paraffin blocks to streamline their sectioning workflow.
One of the best features of the MCP-20 is its incorporation of the latest high-tech freezing material and automated running system. This advanced technology ensures rapid and uniform heat extraction from paraffin blocks or other specimens, significantly reducing the waiting time before sectioning. The large cassette capacity of 100 means that a full day's worth of blocks can be chilled simultaneously, dramatically improving laboratory efficiency. The feather-touch keypad makes setting and adjusting the temperature simple and intuitive. Its performance and ease of use make it a top rated cold plate for busy histology departments.
Micron has designed the MCP-20 for both standalone use or as a perfect complement to the MTES embedding station. Its compact design takes up minimal bench space while providing a generous cooling area. The automated running system maintains the set temperature consistently, eliminating the need for constant monitoring. The robust refrigeration system is reliable and built for continuous use in a demanding laboratory environment. By providing a dedicated, high-performance cooling solution, the MCP-20 enhances the workflow, allowing technicians to move from embedding to sectioning faster and with better results. For rapid, reliable, and uniform cooling, this model is one of the best investments a lab can make.
Microprocessor-Based Temperature Control: Advanced digital system with LCD display and feather-touch keypad for precise ambient to -20°C temperature management.
100-Cassette Large Capacity: Generous cooling surface accommodates up to 100 paraffin blocks simultaneously for batch processing efficiency.
High-Tech Freezing Material Technology: Advanced thermal transfer material ensures rapid and uniform heat extraction from paraffin blocks.
Automated Running System: Intelligent self-regulating operation maintains consistent temperature without constant user monitoring.
Teflon-Coated Aluminum Surface: Non-stick coating on the 300mm x 400mm cold plate facilitates easy cleaning and prevents ice adhesion.
CFC-Free Hermetic Compressor: Environmentally friendly refrigeration system with 250W cooling capacity for reliable performance.
Universal Voltage Compatibility: Operates on 110/220V at 60Hz/50Hz for worldwide laboratory installation flexibility.
Automatic Defrost Cycle: Built-in defrost system prevents excessive ice accumulation for consistent cooling performance.
Histopathology Embedding Workstations: Essential for rapid cooling and solidification of paraffin blocks immediately after tissue embedding.
Microtomy Sectioning Stations: Ideal for chilling paraffin blocks before sectioning to achieve high-quality thin sections.
Research and Pharmaceutical Laboratories: Perfect for cooling experimental tissue blocks in preclinical and drug development studies.
Clinical Diagnostic Labs: Suitable for hospital pathology departments requiring rapid block cooling for urgent case processing.
Veterinary Pathology Facilities: Excellent for chilling animal tissue blocks for diagnostic sectioning.
Academic Teaching Laboratories: Ideal for demonstrating proper block cooling techniques in histotechnology training programs.
