PELCO Embedding Studio
Innovative Embedding & Block Management
Paraffin Tissue Block Preparation for both High Volume and Low Volume Histology Laboratories
The new PELCO Embedding Studio™ introduces features that improve efficiency and functionality over existing embedding centres on the market, meeting the needs for both high and low volume histology laboratories. It is built with the latest innovations on top of trusted technology enhancing tissue embedding workflow and is specifically designed to accommodate the embedding of large super mega tissue blocks. The PELCO Embedding studio comprises four components; PELCO Dispenser™, PELCO Warmer™, PELCO Chiller™ and PELCO Freezer™.
Features:
- Continuous embedding up to 260 standard blocks or 78 Super Mega blocks
- 20 standard blocks or 6 Super Mega blocks per tray ready for sectioning
- PELCO Freezer™ module allows optimisation of PELCO Chiller™ plate
- Super Mega blocks and normal sized blocks may be transferred to complete polymerisation without filling the PELCO Chiller™ plate
- Thermoelectric cooling technology for longer instrument life and regulatory compliance
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The freezer accommodates a variety of transfer trays |
Chiller plate with transfer tray |
Heated silicone rubber waste collection inserts |
Paraffin trimming plates and heated forceps holder |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 700 x 1520 x 337mm |
| Weight | 66.2kg |
| Power Supply | AC 100-240V, 15/10A, 50/60Hz |
| Capacity | Continuous embedding up to 260 standard blocks or 78 Super Mega blocks |
PELCO Embedding Studio Modules
The PELCO Freezer™ is unique in histology, bringing a workflow enhancement that no other tissue embedding centre provides. It allows partially solidified Super Mega blocks as well as standard size blocks to be moved off the PELCO Chiller™ plate into the PELCO Freezer™ to complete polymerisation and free up the chiller for more blocks. This clears the PELCO Chiller™ plate to allow continued embedding, greatly increasing throughput. The PELCO Freezer™ is both a holding chamber for tissue blocks as well as a place to complete polymerisation at the optimal temperature to solidify paraffin. Thermoelectric cooling eliminates the use of refrigerant gases meeting new environmental regulatory requirements coming into effect in various countries.
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The PELCO Dispenser™ is the control module which contains the control centre for the PELCO Embedding Studio™ and dispenses paraffin, providing paraffin management. There is an easy to program touchscreen control panel for setting days of the week, start time, stop time, and temperature on the top right side of the module. The 3.8L paraffin reservoir is filled through the top access lid. The dispensing arm has four heated forceps holders on each side with a precise paraffin flow control knob for the dispensing nozzle. The PELCO Dispenser™ has a large, heated work surface with working temperatures ranging from 50°C to 75°C. It can accommodate warmed embedding moulds and tissue cassettes ready for embedding including vertical trimming plates on both forceps holder/warmers and two horizontal trimming plates on the heated work surface. It also includes a 61 x 46mm cold spot (ranging from -5°C to 5°C) for tissue orientation with any size of embedding mould. Waste paraffin is collected in two heated silicone rubber collection trays which are heated to prevent the build-up of polymerised paraffin and allows for easy removal of waste. |
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Dimensions (D x W x H): 700 x 356 x 337mm Weight: 19.1kg Capacity: 3.8L Temperature Range: 60°C to 75°C Power Supply: AC 100-240V, 15/10A, 50/60Hz |
Heated silicone rubber waste collection inserts |
Paraffin trimming plates and heated forceps holder |
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The PELCO Warmer™ module will hold 800+ standard embedding moulds or up to 100 Super Mega moulds. The door of the warming chamber folds back for efficient access. The base has a large warming tray with a sliding cover, which accommodates most tissue processing baskets. The PELCO Warmer™ has a temperature range of 45°C to 70°C.
Dimensions (D x W x H): 700 x 356 x 337mm |
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The PELCO Chiller™ cold plate module may be operated independently or connected and controlled by the PELCO Embedding Studio™ control program. The PELCO Chiller™ is cooled by thermoelectric cooling technology with a temperature range of -5°C to 5°C and can accommodate up to 50 standard size or 12 Super Mega embedding moulds. A transfer tray can be used on the PELCO Chiller™ plate where each transfer tray holds up to 21 standard or 6 Super Mega embedding moulds. The Tray cab be quickly transferred to the PELCO Freezer™ box after filling to allow for continuous embedding. This is especially important if embedding Super Mega tissue blocks which can take 20 to 35 minutes for complete polymerisation. The PELCO Chiller™ plate accommodates up to 2 transfer trays. |
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Transfer trays with standard and Super Mega embedding moulds
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The plate of the PELCO Chiller™ plate with transfer tray |
Dimensions (D x W x H): 700 x 356 x 337mm Weight: 19.1kg Capacity: 50 x standard embedding moulds or 12 x Super Mega embedding moulds Temperature Range: -5° C to 5° C Power Supply: AC 100-240V, 15/10A, 50/60Hz |
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Dimensions (D x W H) 585 x 450 x 360mm |
The PELCO Freezer™ can be used as part of the PELCO Embedding Studio™ or on its own. It operates at a temperature range of -5°C to 5°C, mirroring the operating temperature of the PELCO Chiller™ which is the optimal temperature range for paraffin polymerisation avoiding paraffin blocks to crack. The PELCO Freezer™ utilises thermoelectric cooling (TEC) technology unlike most refrigeration systems. It has five shelves which can accommodates two transfer trays each and has a capacity of up to 210 standard paraffin embedded tissue blocks or 60 Super Mega paraffin embedded tissue blocks. Storage in the PELCO Freezer™ to complete polymerisation frees up space for continued use of the the PELCO Chiller™. This is particularly helpful with Super Mega tissue blocks that require a long polymerisation time. The large viewing window allows good visibility of tissue blocks without opening the door of the PELCO Freezer™. |
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Freezer accommodates a variety of transfer trays |
Freezer storage showing four of five shelves at 80% capacity |
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