The new PELCO Embedding Studio™ introduces features that improve efficiency ａnd functionality over existing embedding centers on the market, meeting the needs for both high ａnd low volume histology laboratories. It is built with the latest innovations on of trusted technology. The addition of the PELCO Freezer™ module allows partially solidified Super Mega blocks, as well as standard size blocks, to be moved from the PELCO Chiller™ cold plate into the PELCO Freezer™ to complete polymerization. This clears the PELCO Chiller™ cold plate to allow continued embedding, greatly increasing throughput. The PELCO Freezer™ is a both holding chamber for all tissue blocks as well as a place to complete polymerization at the optimal temperature to solidify paraffin. Thermoelectric cooling is used, eliminating the use of refrigerant gases. This meets new green regulatory requirements coming into force in various countries.

Innovative Embedding & Block Management

• Continuous embedding up to 240 standard blocks or 72 Super Mega blocks
• 20 standard blocks or 6 Super Mega blocks per tray ready for sectioning
• PELCO Freezer™ module allows optimization of PELCO Chiller™ cold plate
• Super Mega blocks ａnd normal sized blocks may be transferred to complete polymerization without filling the PELCO Chiller™ cold plate
• Thermoelectric cooling technology for longer instrument life ａnd regulatory compliance

The PELCO Dispenser™ dispenses paraffin ａnd provides paraffin management. It is also the control module which contains the control center for the PELCO Embedding Studio™ as a whole. At the right side of the module is an easy to program touchscreen control panel for setting days of the week, start time, s time, ａnd temperature.

The 3.9-Liter paraffin reservoir is filled through the 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 (ranging from 45°C to 75°C) to accommodate warmed embedding molds ａnd tissue cassettes ready for embedding. This includes vertical trimming plates on both forceps holder/warmers ａnd two horizontal trimming plates on the heated work surface. It also includes a 69 x 54mm cold spot (ranging from -10°C to 15°C) for tissue orientation with any size of embedding mold.

Waste paraffin is collected in two heated paraffin collection trays. These silicone rubber trays are heated to prevent the buildup of polymerized paraffin ａnd allows easy removal of the waste paraffin.

Depth: 24" (70cm)
Width: 14" (35.6cm)
Height: 13.25" (33.7cm)
Weight: 42 lbs (19.1 kg)
Capacity: 3.9L
Temperature Range: 45°C to 70°C
Power Supply: 100-240 VAC, 15/10 A, 50/60 Hz

The PELCO Warmer™ module will hold 800+ standard embedding molds or up to 100 Super Mega molds. 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.

Depth: 24" (70cm)
Width: 14" (35.6cm)
Height: 13.25" (33.7cm)
Weight: 20 lbs (9.1 kg)
Warming Chamber Capacity:
800+ Standard Embedding Molds;
up to 100 Super Mega Embedding Molds plus two Cabinet Tray Inserts (#13000-30-1) to retain molten paraffin
Warming Tray: will hold most tissue processing baskets plus two Tray Inserts (#13000-30-2)
Temperature Range: up to 70°C
Power Supply: 100-240 VAC, 15/10 A, 50/60 Hz

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. The PELCO Chiller™ cold plate surface, without using the Transfer Trays, accommodates up to 45 standard embedding molds or 12 Super Mega embedding molds. Using Transfer Trays, two trays will hold 40 standard embedding molds. When filled, the Trays may be quickly transferred to the PELCO Freezer™ to allow continuous embedding. This is especially important when embedding Super Mega tissue blocks as they may take 30+ minutes to complete polymerization.

Transfer Trays shown with standard ａnd Super Mega embedding molds.			PELCO Chiller™ plate shown with Transfer Tray

Depth: 24" (70cm)
Width: 14" (35.6cm)
Height: 13.25" (33.7cm)
Weight: 42 lbs (19.1 kg)
Capacity:
40 Standard Embedding Molds (when using Transfer Trays);
12 Super Mega Embedding Molds
Temperature Range: -5° C to 5° C
Power Supply: 100-240 VAC, 15/10 A, 50/60 Hz